There’s a belief the problems in the building industry are due to an insufficient number of pre-requisites. 

The Government's looking at changes to registration and licensing regimes, with a focus on lifting competence and accountability requirements. 

Larger fines could also be on the cards for individuals and companies for hiding non-compliant work during inspections. 

New Zealand Certified Builders chief executive Malcolm Fleming told Mike Hosking it's more of a skills issue. 

He says the bar for entry-level builders is far too low, and needs to be tightened up. 

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There’s a belief the problems in the building industry are due to an insufficient number of pre-requisites.&nbsp;
The Government's looking at changes to registration and licensing regimes, with a focus on lifting competence and accountability requirements.&nbsp;
Larger fines could also be on the cards for individuals and companies for hiding non-compliant work during inspections.&nbsp;
New Zealand Certified Builders chief executive Malcolm Fleming told Mike Hosking it's more of a skills issue.&nbsp;
He says the bar for entry-level builders is far too low, and needs to be tightened up.&nbsp;
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Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO says the issues in the building industry are due to a skill issue in entry-level builders

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