Case Study

Transforming building inspections at Timaru District Council

See how Objective Build Remote Inspections helps Timaru reduce travel, create capacity and keep building projects moving.

Industry Insight

We're asking the wrong questions about housing

Housing targets are slipping, approvals are slowing and planning is once again under the spotlight. But new research suggests we are asking the wrong question.

Insight Paper

Insights Report Myth vs Reality in Planning 2026

Planning has never been more important, or more misunderstood. Discover what 120+ planning professionals say about the future of planning.

Industry Insight

AI in planning tech must start with a deep understanding of the planning profession

CPS 230 and Material Service Providers: Where Objective Keystone Fits

Objective Connect | 29 May 2025

Objective launches purpose-built planning platform at PIA Congress 2025

Objective Build debuts in Australia. A transformative planning and development approvals platform designed for local government.

Product Brief

Objective Build

The complete applicant engagement platform improving the consenting process in New Zealand.

Product Brief

Objective Build

The complete applicant engagement platform improving the consenting process in New Zealand.

Blog

MBIE's BCA reform: our involvement in building a better future for consenting

An exclusive look at our upcoming releases, including file compression and tools to review documents.

Solution Overview

Streamline the building consent process

A complete consent management platform. Consistency, quality, transparency and efficiency for everyone involved in building consenting.

Objective Build

Appointments

Introducing a new and refreshed look.

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LBP Register search

Introducing a new and refreshed look.

Objective Build

Manage required documents

Introducing a new and refreshed look.

Objective Build

File notes

Introducing a new and refreshed look.

Case Study

Creating a transparent building consent and inspections process at Waitomo District Council

Discover how Waitomo District Council are providing clear visibility in consenting between council and community.

Objective Build

Add captions to images

Introducing a new and refreshed look.

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User glossaries

Introducing a new and refreshed look.

Objective Build

Grouping of applications and consents

Introducing a new and refreshed look.

Objective Build

Adding and editing participants

Introducing a new and refreshed look.

Objective Build

Objective Build Processing - RFI Updates

Introducing a new and refreshed look.

Product Brief

Objective Build - Inspections

Streamline the inspection process for your council with this mobile app.

Objective Build

Clone inspections

Introducing a new and refreshed look.

Objective Build

Improved data syncing

Introducing a new and refreshed look.

Tutorial

Objective Build Inspections App Video Tutorials

Watch our short video tutorials to learn how to use Objective Build.

Objective Build

Objective Build Inspections App

Introducing a new and refreshed look.

Blog

The latest MBIE updates: what you need to know to stay ahead

Objective Build’s role in bringing transparency and efficiency to the consenting process in New Zealand.

Webinar

Objective Build Webinars

Catch up on our Objective Build Webinars.

Blog

Improving consistency in the Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) process

A summary of our recent review of IANZ GNCs, and the clarification we've received from MBIE on the top 4 identified areas of concern.

Blog

Achieving national consistency - our role in shaping the future of consenting in New Zealand

Objective Build’s role in bringing transparency and efficiency to the consenting process in New Zealand.

Blog

The Building Consenting System - Aiming for Consistency

The challenge of achieving national consistency in our consenting system, and what we're doing to help realise this goal.

Blog

The Building Consenting System - Aiming for Consistency

Objective Build’s role in bringing transparency and efficiency to the consenting process in New Zealand.

Objective Build

New Interface for Objective Build Processing

Introducing a new and refreshed look.

Security Position

Objective Build

Discover how Objective Build addresses the core tenets of information security - Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability.

Blog

Innovative developments and new connections: our experience at ALGIM

Our top highlights and learnings from ALGIM’s 2023 conference

Blog

Planning & Building on the road: conference learnings and connections

Looking back on this year's industry events, and what we learned.

Blog

Building for the future: MBIE's latest updates and what they mean for our industry

Rosie Killip and Ross McCarthy discuss the evolution of tech, and Objective's role in creating a futureproof solution for the industry.

Objective Build

Print RFIs

Applicants can now print RFI questions or save as a PDF in Objective Build.

Podcast

Building Networks Podcast: Creating a sustainable consenting solution

Rosie Killip and Ross McCarthy discuss the evolution of tech, and Objective's role in creating a futureproof solution for the industry.

Solution Snapshot

Objective Build | Transforming the building consent process: a seamless experience for council and customers

Objective Build’s role in enhancing transparency, efficiency and customer satisfaction for Hutt City Council.

Event

Objective will be at the Building Safety Conference & Expo

Come visit our stall to learn more about Objective Build and Objective Trapeze!

Objective Build

Multiple required documents

Councils can now accept or reject individual required document files.

Objective Build

Dashboard now shows Actions to be taken

Applicants can now see all outstanding actions on any application or consent from their dashboard.

Blog

Meeting Building Code Standards with Objective Build

Objective Build’s role in bringing transparency and efficiency to the consenting process in New Zealand.

Event

Objective at BOINZ Conference 2023

Our Planning & Building Solutions team are thrilled to be attending BOINZ 2023!

Objective Build

Duplicate and create templates from existing applications

Save time by creating duplicates and templates from existing forms in Objective Build.

Objective Build

Exemption from building consent form

We've now added the exemption from building consent form into Objective Build.

Objective Build

Add multiple buildings to an application

Applicants can now add multiple buildings per an application in Objective Build.

Objective Build

Online payment now available in Objective Build

Councils can now enable online payment in Objective Build.

Objective Build

PIM and Extension of Time forms now available!

Submit Project Information Memorandum (PIM) and Extension of Time forms through Objective Build.

Objective Build

Automatic Data Copy from Parent to Child Applications

Complete supporting applications easily with automatic data copy from the building consent.

Objective Build

New Forms are now available!

Lodge Solid Fuel Burner, COA & CPU applications through Objective Build.

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Unlock Applications

Unlock and edit building applications when a vetting RFI is received.

Case Study

Objective Build at Central Hawke's Bay District Council

Streamlining building consent application and processing at Central Hawke's Bay District Council.

Tutorial

Objective Build Video Tutorials

Watch our short video tutorials to learn how to use Objective Build.

Webinar

Objective Build: Applicant Engagement Session

Product Insights

Improving transparency in Objective Build

Making it easier for applicants & councils to see what's happening on applications.

Get Started Guide

5 Steps to getting started with Objective Build

Objective Build is designed to make the process of implementing the system as simple as possible.

Customer

Merry Christmas from your Planning & Building Account Managers

Hear from Stacey & Anthony as they reflect on a very busy 2021 for the building and planning teams.

Infographic

4 key features you must have in your applicant engagement platform

Not all building consent portals for lodging plans were created equal. Objective Build has key features you won't find in other portals.