Easy ways to reduce waste on site
There are many ways to limit the amount of construction waste going to landfill. Put even a few strategies in place and you can dramatically limit wastage and make savings.
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By Roman Jaques, David Hindley – 1 April 2013, Build 135
There are many ways to limit the amount of construction waste going to landfill. Put even a few strategies in place and you can dramatically limit wastage and make savings.
1 April 2013, Build 135
The Building Research Levy applies to every consented construction project over $20,000, set at 0.1% of the contract value. This is invested by BRANZ for the industry. Here are the projects that money is funding for 2013–14.
By Alide Elkink – 1 April 2013, Build 135
The range of flexible wall underlays available can make choosing an appropriate one difficult. So what are the options and how do you select the correct wall underlay?
By Trevor Pringle – 1 April 2013, Build 135, Feature article
Many homes with suspended timber floors suffer from damp. Once the cause has been identified, there are ways to fix the problem.
By Nigel Isaacs – 1 April 2013, Build 135
Census Data gives us a picture of the materials used in the past for claddings and structure. Although what we know has been limited, the dominance of timber framing is clear.
1 April 2013
Commercial buildings at work. Plus Maintenance.
By Peter Van Meer – 1 April 2013, Build 135, Feature article
A programme funding energy expertise is helping the rebuilt Christchurch CBD become New Zealand’s most energy-efficient city centre and set an example for others to follow.
By Alide Elkink – 1 April 2013, Build 135
Where it’s possible to fall 1.0 m or more from a deck, the Building Code requires a barrier able to withstand all imposed, wind and impact loads. We look at some options.
By Nikki Buckett – 1 April 2013, Build 135
A BRANZ project is looking at advanced residential construction techniques as a way to use new thinking to solve old problems.
1 April 2013, Build 135
New research suggests installing photovoltaics on roofs and driving electric cars could transform low-density suburbia from a high-energy consumer to an energy provider for the city.