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Mind the gap

By Alide Elkink 1 February 2014, Build 140

Where is a gap required between building materials and when should any gap be sealed? It’s important to get these correct so we review the requirements in E2/AS1 and elsewhere.

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Is that asbestos?

By Alide Elkink 1 February 2014, Build 140

As demolitions ramp up in Christchurch and Auckland, there will be plenty of situations where asbestos is encountered. The onus is on contractors to check for asbestos and to have a plan in place to deal with it if found.

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EQ + Fire = PFP

By Greg Baker 1 February 2014, Build 140

BRANZ research investigating the impact of the Canterbury earthquakes on passive fire protection (PFP) has found awareness about the seismic performance of these important systems needs to be raised.

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An inside view

By Phil Stewart 1 February 2014, Build 140

It may seem like wizardry, but it is now possible to make highly accurate 3D scans of buildings – adding a new trick to construction professionals’ technical toolkits.

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BIM adoption picking up

By Rolf Huber 1 February 2014, Build 140

A recent building information modelling (BIM) survey shows that while the local industry has taken significant steps towards accepting BIM, further clarification is needed for industry about what BIM actually is.

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New window ratings

By John Burgess 1 February 2014, Build 140

BRANZ is helping develop a new window rating scheme expected to launch in 2014. With six performance levels, it’s suitable for any window type and will enable better choices around thermal performance.

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Impossible dream?

By Professor John Tookey 1 February 2014, Build 140, Feature article

The best way to increase housing affordability is for politicians to manipulate the market by bringing on more state housing and to discourage property speculators, but it’s not to likely to happen!

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