Across building industry in New Zealand, the PS1 plays an important role in confirming compliance with the Building Code. As expectations around performance, safety and traceability continue to rise, confidence in this documentation is more important than ever.
A Producer Statement (PS1) is only as reliable as the process and expertise behind it. From the engineers creating the design to the systems that support and verify it, the integrity of the entire pathway determines how much trust a PS1 can carry.
Why It Matters
Developed by the engineering profession, a PS1 is intended to demonstrate that a design complies with the New Zealand Building Code. When issued by a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), it becomes a key part of the consent process — providing formal sign-off on structural design intent.
But whilst the statement itself may be standardised, the rigour behind its production can vary significantly. That’s where consistent, well-documented systems and experienced engineering support make a difference.
The Challenge: Clarity and Confidence
With increasing project complexity and fragmented responsibility across the building supply chain, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete has become more challenging. For those reviewing consent documentation, knowing that a PS1 is supported by qualified engineers, verified software and local accountability is essential.
The industry benefits when PS1s are generated through systems that are traceable, transparent and built with compliance in mind from the outset.
MiTek: Confidence Built In
MiTek New Zealand provides engineered solutions across a wide range of structural building components. Whilst MiTek does not partner directly with certifiers or BCAs, our systems and processes are designed to support the production of high-quality documentation — including PS1s that contribute to a smoother and more reliable consent pathway.
What sets MiTek’s process apart is the level of rigour and local accountability behind it:
- A dedicated team of New Zealand-based engineers, including CPEng and CMEngNZ professionals
- In-house software aligned with New Zealand Building Code requirements
- Internal verification, testing and quality control processes
- CodeMark certification across key product systems
- New Zealand made products manufactured using New Zealand Steel
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
- Training and design support for MiTek customers
Every PS1 issued under the MiTek name reflects this broader framework — a system built for accuracy, compliance and consistency.
A Smarter, Safer Approach to PS1s
For those reviewing consent documentation, the ability to rely on a PS1 — not just for its format, but for the process and qualifications behind it — can significantly reduce ambiguity and improve confidence in decision-making.
MiTek’s integrated approach offers:
- Reliable, traceable documentation
- Clear alignment with code requirements
- Transparency around design responsibility
- The assurance that qualified professionals stand behind the work
When it comes to compliance, the PS1 should be a point of confidence — not a question mark.
Through its engineering systems, software and local expertise, MiTek provides the framework that helps ensure every PS1 is supported by process, backed by experience and ready to meet the requirements of New Zealand’s building consent process.