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Practical how-to articles for builders and designers showing good industry practice and interpretation of the NZ Building Code and standards.

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Is that asbestos?

By Alide Elkink 1 February 2014, Build 140

As demolitions ramp up in Christchurch and Auckland, there will be plenty of situations where asbestos is encountered. The onus is on contractors to check for asbestos and to have a plan in place to deal with it if found.

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Stopping slips and falls

By Trevor Pringle 1 October 2007, Build 102

Within New Zealand homes a slip, trip or fall injury occurs every 3 minutes. This affects around 400,000 adults and children each year – that’s more than all sports and road injuries. Using the right surface could prevent many of these.

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Reduce your risk of injury

By ACC 1 August 2011, Build 125

Injuries in the construction industry are high, with acc claims over the previous year costing over $100 million. Here’s some simple advice to help reduce your risk of injuries in and around a building site.

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