By Bob Burnett
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1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
Deep-dive renovations on sub-par houses is an important part of how Aotearoa New Zealand can meet low-carbon goals. The result is homes that are healthier for people, less demanding on the environment and more energy efficient.
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By Lisa Rozendaal
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1 October 2021, Build 186
Proposed changes to retentions under the Construction Contracts Act have been welcomed, but further tweaks sought.
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By Bruce Duggan
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1 October 2021, Build 186
This fourth part of a series on the history of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme looks at some of the changes implemented in the building industry and the impacts these had.
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1 October 2021
It's much more than a lick of paint
Plus: Modern construction methods
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By Patrick Dougherty
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1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
While undertaking the largest residential build programme in Aotearoa, Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities is also ensuring its existing homes are great places to live. With the retrofit programme, the classic state house is getting a facelift.
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By Toni Kennerley
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1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
Construction is one of the largest waste-producing industries in New Zealand. What opportunities does off-site manufacturing (OSM) provide to reduce this load?
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By Bruce Sedcole
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1 October 2021, Build 186
From 4 November 2021, there will no longer be an Acceptable Solution in Building Code clause E3 Internal moisture for using timber or timber based products as linings and finishes to floors in wet areas. However, an Alternative Solution designed and specified to best practice is easy to do.
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By David Hindley
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1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
Imagine an Aotearoa New Zealand where the building consent process is streamlined, houses are built in half the time, quality is higher and vastly less waste is produced. That’s the world of modern manufacturing and construction, and the first parts of it are being delivered right now.
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By Orin Lockyer
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1 October 2021, Build 186
The builder-client relationship is ongoing and constantly changing. Each client is different, and many builders manage multiple client relationships at different stages at the same time. BRANZ sought to understand how repeated and ongoing interpersonal stress might impact builder wellbeing and job satisfaction.
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By Bruce Sedcole
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1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
In this first of a series into renovating housing, we look at the reasons people are deciding to upgrade their existing dwellings rather than move.
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