Progress addressing weathertightness
There are a raft of measures being implemented by the Government to help address weathertightness issues and ensure houses are built right first time.
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By Greg Groufsky – 1 December 2007, Build 103, Feature article
There are a raft of measures being implemented by the Government to help address weathertightness issues and ensure houses are built right first time.
By Louise Swann – 1 December 2010, Build 121
One way to resolve a building dispute is to use a determination – an appeal mechanism under the Building Act. Determinations are here to stay, so here’s some advice for parties who find themselves involved in the process.
By Rosalie Chamberlain – 1 October 2008, Build 108, Feature article
Standards are used to help meet industry best practice and sometimes provide a means of compliance with the Building Code.
By David Hindley – 1 February 2022, Build 188
MBIE recently released energy efficiency changes to the Building Code to help make new homes and buildings warmer, drier and healthier. These include increased minimum insulation requirements for roofs, windows and floors.
By Michael Camilleri – 1 February 2008, Build 104, Feature article
The new Building Code Clause H1 has meant some big changes to how houses can be built. We’ve briefly summarised the changes you need to know.
By Bruce Sedcole – 1 August 2022, Build 191
The BRANZ helpline has received many calls asking how to approach designing new houses that are compliant with the higher thermal requirements of New Zealand Building Code clause H1 Energy efficiency 5th edition. The first step is to look further than just the schedule method.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2007, Build 103, Feature article
For many people the problem of a leaky home remains an ongoing nightmare.
By Michael Camilleri, Nigel Isaacs – 1 April 2008, Build 105
This guide to the calculation method gives some hypothetical examples for common situations where this method may be needed.
By Eddie Bruce – 1 June 2008, Build 106
When applying for a building consent, what and how should information be submitted to the building consent authority to show compliance with the New Zealand Building Code clause H1 Energy efficiency schedule method?
By Richard Merrifield – 1 October 2008, Build 108, Feature article
Many builders are frustrated by the delays around the building consent process and are finding it ever harder to meet client expectations.