One tool to rule them all?
With the growing urgency to measure carbon emissions from building and create warmer, drier, healthier homes, how can evaluation tools help? A Building Research Levy-funded project has been asking industry.
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With the growing urgency to measure carbon emissions from building and create warmer, drier, healthier homes, how can evaluation tools help? A Building Research Levy-funded project has been asking industry.
Independent design managers are increasingly being brought in to oversee complex construction projects. A recent BRANZ study asked whether performance benchmarks need to be established for this currently unregulated field.
As densification increases, BRANZ is looking at how the construction industry could be more socially responsible – effectively communicating and engaging with local communities impacted by site activities.
A BRANZ survey looked at the impact COVID-19 has had on the satisfaction of new house owners since the first lockdown in early 2020 through to the end of 2021.
Substantial moves to address building and construction industry workforce issues are under way, including the establishment of a Consortium to share knowledge and be well placed to meet evolving needs.
We finish this 2-part series looking at the rest of the BRANZ modelling study used to develop six rules of thumb that will help designers deliver lower-carbon houses.
Recent BRANZ modelling provides a starting point for designing lower-carbon houses by quantifying carbon emissions savings from six design rules of thumb. In part 1 of this 2-part series, we explain the modelling and cover the first two rules of thumb.
A preliminary BRANZ study into the fire performance of hollowcore concrete floors suggests that conventional fire design requirements for precast floors may need to be reviewed.
There are many benefits from a focus on quality in construction. At the practical level, there are fewer call-backs and more satisfied clients. Beyond that, higher-quality buildings deliver healthier environments for living and working. At the top level, they can be inspirational.
BRANZ’s research into improving the fire safety of our housing is making good progress with two new projects recently added to the programme.