Features

Each Build offers in-depth insights into two topics of interest to the building and construction industry.

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Feature section: A look back

Build 200

Floods seemed to dominate 2023 but there were plenty of other concerns for builders.

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Feature section: Legislation update

Build 200

2023 saw plenty of legislative changes with more to come in 2024.

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Feature section: Mātauranga Māori

Build 199

Māori design elements and cultural mores are increasingly being considered in building construction, particularly significant commercial projects.

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Feature section: Retrofitting

Build 199

What is the optimal approach to retrofits? BRANZ is investigating.

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Feature section: Fire

Build 198

Urban densification is causing problems for firefighters as
access becomes an issue.

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Feature section: Innovation

Build 198

There’s no time to stand still as innovative new technology changes the face of the industry, with AI the new big thing.

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Feature section: Building resilience

Build 197

Industry and communities are coming together to prepare for the future.

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Feature section: System transformation

Build 197

Change is never easy, but it’s essential to future-proof Aotearoa’s building and construction industry.