Earthquake Strengthening – An Asset Owners Guide

This free guide, Earthquake Strengthening – An Asset Owners Guide, explains what building owners, developers, and property stakeholders in New Zealand need to know about earthquake-prone buildings (EPBs).

It outlines the current regulatory framework, clarifies %NBS ratings, and describes how seismic assessments (ISA/DSA) work. The guide also breaks down the 2025 EPB reforms, including the shift to a risk-based system, removal of %NBS thresholds, targeted retrofit requirements, reduced compliance costs, and extended remediation timelines.

It further explores the practical implications for strengthening strategies, demolition decisions, insurance considerations, lender expectations, and asset valuations. Designed for asset owners, investors, developers, and property managers, this resource helps readers understand obligations, manage risk, and make informed financial and compliance decisions during the transition to the new EPB system.

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