Transforming building inspections at Timaru District Council

Objective Build Remote Inspection connects inspectors and building professionals wherever the work takes place

Covering a large and diverse district means Timaru District Council inspectors can spend significant time travelling between building sites.

Timaru District Council serves more than 49,000 people across Timaru, Geraldine, Pleasant Point, Temuka and the wider South Canterbury region. The Council adopted Objective Build in 2025, moving to a fully integrated digital consenting platform designed to create a more consistent, transparent and connected experience for its team and applicants.

Objective Build Remote Inspection provides a more flexible way to complete suitable inspections. Through a live video call, an inspector can guide the person onsite, view the required building work and capture supporting evidence within the inspection record.

Key outcomes:

  • Reduced travel time for suitable inspections
  • Greater capacity to complete inspections
  • Flexibility for inspectors and building professionals
  • Photographs and evidence captured within a connected workflow
  • Council oversight and inspector discretion maintained

For Timaru District Council, Remote Inspections complements its onsite service. It empowers inspectors with another practical tool to manage demand and geographic coverage while continuing to deliver robust, compliant outcomes for the community.