Major failures began to appear
In the second article in the series on the history of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme, we look at the issues that caused leaky buildings.
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By Bruce Duggan – 1 June 2021, Build 184
In the second article in the series on the history of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme, we look at the issues that caused leaky buildings.
By Gavin McCleave – 1 June 2021, Build 184, Feature article
Researchers in the Coastal programme of the Resilience to Nature’s Challenges National Science Challenge are developing new techniques to build a detailed understanding of coastal change that will give greater certainty about our changing coastline.
By Duncan Connor – 1 June 2021, Build 184
Kia ora and welcome.
1 June 2021
Plus: Supply chain challenges
By Whare Timu – 1 June 2021, Build 184
Whare Timu, Associate Principal, Warren and Mahoney, tells Build Aotearoa New Zealand is well placed to widely influence the design of the built environment by harnessing the knowledge of its unique Māori culture.
By Doug Johnson – 1 June 2021, Build 184
Health and safety in design does not end with the design phase. It should be an ongoing process involving all parties – including designer, contractor and client – throughout a project’s life cycle.
By Dr Judy Lawrence, Gavin McCleave, Dr Christina Hanna – 1 June 2021, Build 184, Feature article
Attention is being given to how managed retreat from the coast can be achieved as rising seas will make some coastal communities unliveable
By Bruce Duggan – 1 June 2021, Build 184
While only a relatively small percentage of LBP work attracts a complaint, it is worth knowing the areas that do. Along with losing your licence, if the Board finds against you, it could also mean a hefty fine.
By Chelydra Percy – 1 June 2021, Build 184
BRANZ Chief Executive Chelydra Percy says it’s time for a fresh perspective on the housing crisis – for us to think about changing the entire paradigm of housing ownership versus renting. That’s how we will find innovative models and bring real change.
By Amber Ruckes, Savannah Brown – 1 June 2021, Build 184, Feature article
A project is establishing a database of wharenui to help identify the possibility of creating seismic strengthening practices suitable for wharenui and their whānau as a part of developing the Earthquake-prone Buildings Act.