Bright-line test 3 years on
In a welcome move, the government has cleared up some of the issues thrown up by the implementation of the bright-line test.
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In a welcome move, the government has cleared up some of the issues thrown up by the implementation of the bright-line test.
When facilities manager Phoenix Lavin won a major industry award, the judges noted ‘she is passionate about the industry and an advocate for diversity’. She tells Build why.
Next in our series on the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) and their importance to the building industry is SDG 9 – Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation.
Jack studs and bottom and top plates must be solid timber members, but NZS 3604:2011 lets other solid timber members be replaced by built-up members. However, these need to be done correctly.
As suitable sand for concrete becomes harder to find, a research programme to review the alkali limits in concrete may also lead to better tests for industry.
Including value engineering options during a project’s design can help manage costs and avoid a budget blowout.
Another year has flown by, and i hope it has been a successful one for you all. Be sure to take some time to have a well deserved break in the holiday period to come.
The High Court has taken the rare step of interfering with an adjudication determination process. It is a reminder that carefully considering, drafting and planning dispute management can make all the difference.
If you’re an employer, it’s up to you to ensure your workers have the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job and to provide it for them if they don’t.
Look around the world (and closer to home) and you’ll discover that there are both exciting and downright dull revolutions that promise to change how we build and provide many benefits.