Danger lurks
Remediation work on leaky buildings is exposing workers to biocontaminants from the deteriorated building materials inside the walls. Recent research highlights the importance of always following good health and safety procedures.
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By Malcolm Cunningham – 1 June 2013, Build 136, Feature article
Remediation work on leaky buildings is exposing workers to biocontaminants from the deteriorated building materials inside the walls. Recent research highlights the importance of always following good health and safety procedures.
By Ruth Berry – 1 June 2013, Build 136
A new strategy will help guide building industry research at a time when it has to meet major challenges such as the Christchurch rebuild and skyrocketing housing demand in Auckland.
By Ian Cox-Smith – 1 June 2013, Build 136, Feature article
BRANZ has been investigating how well thermal insulation is being installed and using a thermal camera to assess the impact of any folds, gaps and tucks on performance.
By Roman Jaques – 1 June 2013, Build 136
Why do some homeowners invest in sustainable energy systems? What do they expect and are they happy with their choice? BRANZ went looking for the answers.