To join the programme, you must:

  • Hold a valid LBP licence/registration for at least 3 years.
  • Work within your LBP licence or relevant registration limits.
  • Have a good track record with us; including:
  • Have no recent building industry practitioner concerns or issues on our records in last 2 years.
  • Work with professional engineers who also meet PPP standards (assessed as part of your application review).

Partner commitment and engagement

Being a partner means more than just meeting the rules. You also need to take an active role in the programme.

What we expect

You should:

  • Keep us informed, for example:
    • Upcoming workload.
    • Anything unusual.
    • Staffing and contact changes.
  • Follow the application requirements every time.
  • Submit applications with few RFIs.
  • Have few serious inspection issues.
  • Stay up to date with legislative and council changes.
  • Submit most of your building consents through PPP.

If we think you’re not meeting expectations:

  • We’ll contact you to understand what’s going on and see how we can help.
  • We may monitor your participation over an agreed period.

Ongoing expectations

As a partner, you agree to:

  • Keep all relevant LBP and trade people details up to date:
    • email buildingPPP@selwyn.govt.nz, or
    • talk to your dedicated contact person.
  • Continue meeting PPP requirements.
  • Share feedback and ideas to improve the programme.
  • Keep up with industry changes and new technology.
  • Make sure all work meets the Building Act and building code requirements and:
    • Is safe for people to use.
    • Protects people’s health, physical independence, and well-being.
    • Allows people to escape safely in a fire.
    • Supports sustainable building practices.