Killing mould with light
A proven technology using UV light to clean air of contaminants is being used in a BRANZ project looking to harness it to remove mould from New Zealand homes.
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By Peter McDowall – 1 April 2017, Build 159
A proven technology using UV light to clean air of contaminants is being used in a BRANZ project looking to harness it to remove mould from New Zealand homes.
By David Hopkins – 1 April 2017, Build 159
The poor outcomes for many modern multi-storey buildings in recent earthquakes mean it’s time to change the emphasis beyond life safety to reducing damage says structural engineer David Hopkins.
By Zhengwei Li – 1 April 2017, Build 159
While the Bay of Plenty is enviably sunny and booming, its industrial, marine and volcanic environment is challenging for building materials. BRANZ has started mapping corrosivity across the region to help designers select appropriate materials.
1 April 2017
Exceed Building Code minimums
Plus: Increasing resilience
By Professor Suzanne Wilkinson – 1 April 2017, Build 159, Feature article
New Zealand cities will be among the most resilient to natural hazards globally if an ambitious programme achieves its well defined goals.
By Spencer Smith – 1 April 2017, Build 159
The tax rules changed in 2015 for lease payments of commercial property. We look at various lease incentive options and the tax implications for landlords and tenants.
By Professor Bruce Glavovic, Dr Christina Hanna, Professor Iain White – 1 April 2017, Build 159, Feature article
Managed retreat is part of the design with nature approach that can reduce natural hazard risk and build community resilience and sustainability. It’s contentious but should be considered in some areas.
By Paul Hobbs – 1 April 2017, Build 159
How time flies given this is already the second edition of Build for the year! In this Build, the two LBP articles relate to regulatory matters.
By Dr Dave Dowdell – 1 April 2017, Build 159, Feature article
Life cycle assessment is being applied to building materials as part of a major BRANZ study into the resilience of flooring and insulation materials to floods and exposure to water.
By Paul Hobbs – 1 April 2017, Build 159
It’s important LBPs understand the on-the-job learning component of the new skills maintenance system. To help, we’ve explained how on-the-job learning works.