Association of Building Compliance
Established in 1998 the Association of Building Compliance (ABC) is the only IQP representative body in New Zealand. The ABCs membership includes Independently Qualified Persons (IQPs), Council Staff and Compliance Managers. The ABC provides members with support, information and training by industry experts in Building Compliance matters.
Membership
Members gain access to specialised industry training,
support, information and training by industry experts.
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Training
Regular specialised industry training for IQPs. Or get us to develop
customised training for you.
Latest News
*UPDATE* NZ Police Auckland FSI Thefts
News Published: 9th November 2026NZP Media Release - Fire Sprinkler metals theft - November 2026
The Inside Word - November 2026
News Published: 5th November 2026A WORD FROM OUR CHAIR
I have just returned from being at the Local Authority Property Association annual conference in Invercargill and must say it was a well-run event with excellent subject matter e…
NZ Police update - Otahuhu/Mt Wellington
News Published: 4th November 2026We are writing to advise of a crime trend that has been observed in the Otahuhu/Mt Wellington area over the past two weeks as advised by NZ Police.
Fire hose couplings have been targeted by thieves …
2degrees Wellington Business Excellence Awards 2026
News Published: 28th October 2026Congratulations to BRANZ - A fantastic achievement to be named a finalist in Excellence in Sustainable and Environmental Practices at the 2026 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards! …
The Inside Word - September 2026
News Published: 29th September 2026A WORD FROM OUR CHAIR
Spring is here - the daffodils and blossoms look stunning - even if we are having frequent reminders of snow, rain, and severe weather events of a winter just past.
Planning for…
Earthquake-prone Buildings - Legislation Reform
News Published: 28th September 2026The Government has announced changes to earthquake-prone building legislation, with a large number of buildings expected to be removed from the earthquake-prone register under the reforms. These chang…
Electric vehicles (EV) fire safety guides
News Published: 20th August 2026These guides provide good practice advice to support the safe design, installation and management of electric vehicle charging facilities and parking areas in residential and commercial settings.
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The Inside Word - August 2026
News Published: 17th August 2026A WORD FROM OUR NEW CHAIRGreetings from the newly elected Chair of the Association.
Wow, what a conference we delivered. So many people reached out at the end of the conference and days following sa…
Wellington - 6 August 2026 - Nine new Industry-led Subjects
News Published: 13th August 2026What a magnificent Wellington day for the launch of the new Industry led school subjects. Trent Fearnley (ABC CEO) was honoured to be invited as the Chair of Manufacturing and Engineering Industry Ski…