Our vulnerable water systems
Research into stormwater and wastewater (sewage) systems is setting the stage for big, generational decisions that will have to be made in the face of a changing climate.
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By Professor Iain White – 1 August 2018, Build 167, Feature article
Research into stormwater and wastewater (sewage) systems is setting the stage for big, generational decisions that will have to be made in the face of a changing climate.
By Dr Richard McKenzie – 1 August 2018, Build 167, Feature article
Climate change is recognised as one of the greatest challenges facing mankind, so what are the chances of reversing its effects? We look at parallels with ozone depletion.
By Mike Reed – 1 August 2018, Build 167, Feature article
A full suite of independently audited testing facilities and expertise means BRANZ is uniquely placed to provide assurance that products comply with the New Zealand Building Code.
By Richard Williams – 1 August 2018, Build 167
Too often, business owners do not seek good taxation advice when purchasing land for development projects. The result can be a nasty gst surprise or an unrecoverable loss of profits.
1 August 2018
Moves to turn the tide
Plus: Building compliance
By Belinda Storey – 1 August 2018, Build 167, Feature article
Continued residential development on our coasts suggests that the housing market is underpricing or ignoring the risk of sea-level rise. However, the insurance industry is already flagging big changes ahead in high-risk areas.
By Dael Climo – 1 August 2018, Build 167
It makes so much sense. Virtual reality is increasingly being used in construction company safety training overseas to teach safe practices, walk employees through site hazards and help achieve zero harm.
By Annemarie Crampton – 1 August 2018, Build 167
By Stephen McNeil – 1 August 2018, Build 167
In the last Build, we looked at airtightness, how to measure it and the positives and negatives of being leaky or airtight. Now we consider how controlled infiltration makes ventilation design easier and the resulting savings.
By Ariana Stuart, Tamzin Dempster – 1 August 2018, Build 167
Contractors should look carefully at the terms of their performance bond following a recent Court of Appeal decision. In particular, when do bonds expire in relation to practical completion and separable portions?