--- title: "Why Producer Statements Matter: Supporting Builders with Structural Assurance" description: Producer Statements ensure engineering accountability and building code compliance, helping builders achieve faster approvals and reduced risks in New Zealand's construction industry. image: https://deg.nz/hubfs/Website%20images/Consulting%20Engineering%20page/structural-engineering-photo3.png --- [Skip to content](https://deg.nz/insights/why-producer-statements-matter-supporting-builders-with-structural-assurance#main-content) [![DEG-primary logo-white-RGB - Copy](https://deg.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20images/DEG-primary%20logo-white-RGB%20-%20Copy.png?width=125&height=55&name=DEG-primary%20logo-white-RGB%20-%20Copy.png "DEG-primary logo-white-RGB - Copy")](https://deg.nz) Services Consulting Engineering Survey & Inspection Calibration & Compliance Industries Energy & Utilities Manufacturing & Processing Fabrication & Construction Marine & Ports Civil Infrastructure Safety & Quality Approach (Scale) Accreditations & Quality Safety & Compliance Resources Insights Compliance Updates Technical Guidance Case Studies About About DEG Our History Leadership Team Careers Contact Us Services [Consulting Engineering](https://deg.nz/consulting-engineering) [Survey & Inspection](https://deg.nz/survey-inspection) [Calibration & Compliance](https://deg.nz/calibration-compliance) Industries [Energy & Utilities](https://deg.nz/energy-utilities) [Manufacturing & Processing](https://deg.nz/manufacturing-processing) [Fabrication & Construction](https://deg.nz/fabrication-construction) [Marine & Ports](https://deg.nz/marine-ports) [Civil Infrastructure](https://deg.nz/civil-infrastructure) Safety & Quality [Approach (Scale)](https://deg.nz/our-approach) [Accreditations & Quality](https://deg.nz/accreditations-quality) [Safety & Compliance](https://deg.nz/safety-compliance) Resources [Insights](https://deg.nz/insights) [Compliance Updates](https://deg.nz/compliance-updates) [Technical Guidance](https://deg.nz/technical-guidance) [Case Studies](https://deg.nz/case-studies) About [About DEG](https://deg.nz/about) [Our History](https://deg.nz/our-history) [Leadership Team](https://deg.nz/leadership-team) [Careers](https://deg.nz/careers) [Contact Us](https://deg.nz/contact-us) ![](https://deg.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20images/Consulting%20Engineering%20page/structural-engineering-photo3.png?width=600&height=600&name=structural-engineering-photo3.png) #wedothingsright # Why Producer Statements Matter: Supporting Builders with Structural Assurance ![DEG](https://deg.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Red%20D-1.png?width=48&height=48&name=Red%20D-1.png) DEG August 4, 2025 In New Zealand’s regulated construction environment, Producer Statements (PS1, PS2, PS4) are a critical part of ensuring engineering accountability and building code compliance. At DEG Consulting Engineering, our Structural Design team supports builders, developers, and construction firms by providing robust, standards-aligned producer statements that help projects progress with confidence and clarity. **What Are Producer Statements?** Producer Statements are formal documents issued by qualified professionals—typically Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng)—to support building consent applications and Code Compliance Certificates (CCC). While not warranties or guarantees, they represent professional opinions based on sound engineering judgment and experience. The main types of producer statements are: | **Statement** | **Purpose** | **Issued By** | **Role in Compliance** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PS1 – Design | Confirms the engineering design complies with the NZ Building Code | Design Engineer | Supports building consent application | | PS2 – Design Review | Independent peer review of the design | Qualified Reviewer | Adds assurance for complex or high-risk designs | | PS4 – Construction Review | Verifies that construction matches the approved design | Design Engineer or CPEng | Supports CCC issuance by council | Councils use these statements as reasonable grounds to determine compliance with the Building Code under the Building Act 2004. **Why They Matter for Builders and Contractors** For builders and construction firms, producer statements offer: - Faster consent approvals, as councils rely on PS1 and PS2 to avoid duplicating design checks - Clear accountability, with PS4 confirming construction aligns with approved plans - Reduced risk, through independent engineering oversight - A streamlined CCC process, supported by PS4 documentation DEG understands the pressures faced by builders—from tight timelines to evolving compliance requirements. Our Structural Design team works closely with construction professionals to ensure all producer statements are: - Fully aligned with the NZ Building Code and MBIE guidance - Referenced to specific clauses, drawings, and inspection schedules - Completed by qualified engineers with appropriate indemnity cover - Delivered promptly to support project milestones **Our Commitment to Best Practice** DEG Consulting Engineering is committed to engineering defensibility and audit-readiness. Our producer statements are prepared using Engineering New Zealand templates and comply with current guidance from councils and Building Consent Authorities (BCAs). We also provide construction monitoring, design reviews, and technical advice throughout the project lifecycle. 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