Guidelines, information and practice
As we all work together to get through COVID-19, it’s important we have consistent and clear guidelines to follow and that we share information and good practice. This page includes links to documents, tools, resources and web pages that will help clients and industry navigate working in the construction sector in the COVID-19 environment.
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This page will be continually updated as new guidance is developed and other information comes to hand. Not all information linked to is necessarily endorsed or approved by the Construction Sector Accord, it is provided to share information and support good decision making.
Important links to COVID-19 information
COVID19.govt.nz(external link) – Official government website for COVID-19
Ministry of Health(external link) – COVID-19 health information
Building.govt.nz(external link) – COVID-19 information specific to the construction sector
WorkSafe(external link) – Workplace health and safety during COVID-19
Industry health and safety(external link) – Construction sector standards and protocols
Health and safety
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COVID-19 – construction industry health and safety standards |
Information |
CHASNZ |
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MATES in Construction mental health support line and other resources |
Information |
MATES in Construction |
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General mental health resources list |
COVID-19: Mental health and wellbeing resources(external link) |
Information |
Ministry of Health |
Procurement and contract management
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Guidance to government agencies on a consistent approach to construction contracts during the COVID-19 disruption. Private sector clients are encouraged to also follow the guidelines. |
Contractual guidelines for procuring agencies [PDF, 527 KB](external link) |
Guidance |
MBIE |
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Guidance to government agencies on determining the fair value of variations due to COVID-19 disruption. |
Guidance |
MBIE/Construction Sector Accord |
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Guidance to government agencies on discussions with contractors re essential services, procurement, contracts, and business continuity plans. |
Guidance |
Construction Sector Accord |
Pipeline and productivity
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Rapid mobilisation models for central and local government agencies |
Advice |
Construction Sector Accord |
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Auckland Council new rules to relax noise restrictions to allow longer construction hours. |
Construction hours rules relaxation [PDF 1.7 MB](external link) |
Good practice example |
Auckland Council |
General construction information
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Guidance on checking on the impact and damage caused by exposure of sites during lockdown |
Guidance |
BRANZ |
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Guidance on exposure limits for different types of building materials |
Guidance |
BRANZ |