There's a belief changes to certifications and inspections for builders is a step in the right direction. 

Legislation introduced by the end of this year will see approved building firms, drain layers, and plumbers allowed to sign off their own work on smaller residential dwellings. 

Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Mike Hosking the Government's missed an opportunity to introduce a quality mark for builders. 

He says that would give homeowners the confidence a builder has the credentials to do the job well. 

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