Nails – holding buildings together
When Captain James Cook arrived in the Pacific, he found buildings that were woven, lashed or pegged together as there was no iron. He brought with him nails and the opportunity for new construction techniques.
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By Nigel Isaacs – 1 August 2007, Build 101
When Captain James Cook arrived in the Pacific, he found buildings that were woven, lashed or pegged together as there was no iron. He brought with him nails and the opportunity for new construction techniques.
By Greg Overton – 1 February 2010, Build 116, Feature article
Thermal (or infrared) cameras are becoming more and more affordable, and their use in building surveys is becoming widespread to identify problems and areas for improvement. However, understanding the results involves more than just looking at pretty pictures.
By Andrea Lim – 1 October 2020, Build 180
Building sites lying idle are vulnerable to thieves. Contractors have an obligation to ensure a site is always left safe and secure. They could not only lose equipment but also their contract could be breached.
By Jarred Butler – 1 August 2021, Build 185, Feature article
Carbon-footprinting tools developed by BRANZ will help designers and architects – and ultimately New Zealand – meet net-zero carbon targets.
By David Hindley – 1 August 2021, Build 185, Feature article
Mention building tools, and nail guns or saws probably spring to mind. There are other tools that play an invaluable role long before sitework begins, however, and BRANZ provides many of them free of charge.