Engineers Sound Alarm on Timber Standards | Auckland News

Engineers are sounding the alarm over a new digital system blocking proper review of New Zealand’s critical timber construction standard, arguing it risks costly errors and safety hazards. While Standards New Zealand defends the platform as protecting IP and aiding readability, critics say it’s an outdated, restrictive tool that stifles expert input. With the current standard 15 years old and billions at stake, engineers fear the final draft will be flawed — and warn the real problem is systemic underfunding and outdated processes. The government is now seeking solutions to overhaul the entire standards framework, hoping to create a more transparent, accessible future for construction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d80fe844e92e08d