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Planning for the future

By Patrick Dougherty 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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E3/AS1 and wet area flooring

By Bruce Sedcole 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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Move to modern construction

By David Hindley 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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Relationships can impact mental health

By Orin Lockyer 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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