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Nailing the fit

By Trevor Pringle 1 June 2018, Build 166, Feature article

Builders shouldn’t make do with a poor fit as this can bring a range of problems. If the fit is less than perfect, what amount of variation can be tolerated before rework is required?

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Up-Spec to go beyond minimum

By Roman Jaques 1 June 2018, Build 166, Feature article

What is the most cost-effective way to design a new home that performs better than the Building Code’s basic dwelling? BRANZ’s Up-spec can help answer this question by providing regional-specific quantitative data.

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Slow to change

By Anne Duncan 1 June 2018, Build 166, Feature article

Why don’t builders take full advantage of the latest technology and new products to improve the quality of their work? BRANZ took to the road asking the question and to see what help industry needs to change.

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Eyeing building quality

By Matthew Curtis 1 June 2018, Build 166, Feature article

Quality issues in housing can range from relatively minor aesthetic problems to those likely to have serious long-term performance impacts. BRANZ has been talking to industry experts and clients to identify issues and suggest improvements to the process.

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