Supply chain delays and contracts
With supply chain issues dogging the industry, it is important to understand what the standard construction contracts say about delays.
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Are materials the real deal?
By Catherine Nicholson – 1 October 2017, Build 162, Feature article
A clever piece of technology at BRANZ enables scientists to verify that building products are indeed made of the materials they claim to be.
Legal view on product substitution
By Karen Shaw – 1 August 2009, Build 113, Feature article
When owners request substitutions, contractors should always seek clarification from the designer or principal, and designers should be proactive in advising clients of any departures from plans.
New products, new problems?
By Laura Sinclair, Clare Botha – 1 April 2019, Build 171
The ever-growing range of building products on the market comes with concern that not all are what they claim to be or even meet the Building Code requirements. What is MBIE doing to address this issue?
Stainless steels different
By Zhengwei Li – 1 August 2009, Build 113, Feature article
Different types of stainless steel will react differently to environmental conditions so, like all building products, substituting one type for another should not be done lightly.
To match existing means exactly that
By Lloyd Macomber – 1 February 2010, Build 116, Feature article
Too often in renovations, poor communication and unclear expectations can mean ‘to match existing’ turns into ‘to almost match existing’, leading to disappointment in the finished job.
In short supply
By David Hindley – 1 June 2021, Build 184, Feature article
An extraordinary number of trends and events have coincided, causing unprecedented chaos in the supply chain for construction materials. Some trends have their origins decades ago, and others are likely to continue their impact well into the future.
Alert but not alarmed
By David Sharp – 1 February 2014, Build 140, Feature article
An Australian report highlights a potential risk for New Zealand as the building boom gathers pace and attempts are made to reduce materials costs by using building products that may not be fit for purpose.
Tracking materials electronically
By Dr Dave Dowdell – 1 June 2018, Build 166, Feature article
A system that tracks building materials electronically may help reduce the use of cheaper, substandard products. BRANZ has been investigating to see if electronic traceability could be feasible here.
Designers get specific with specs
By Greg Burn – 1 August 2009, Build 113, Feature article
Builders are not designers and yet, for many reasons, they are often making product and detail decisions on site. One answer is for designers to provide more detailed, clear design specifications.
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