Building quality

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Independent design management

By Michael Nuth 1 June 2022, Build 190, Feature article

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.

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The beauty of quality

By David Hindley 1 June 2022, Build 190, Feature article

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.

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Australia acts to address quality

By Katrina Fox 1 June 2022, Build 190, Feature article

In Australia, New South Wales has dealt with low public confidence in the design and construction of large multi-residential complexes by introducing legislation to ensure safe, compliant buildings. Could some of their changes be helpful here?

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The greater good

By Andrew Barrie 1 June 2022, Build 190

Professor Andrew Barrie from the University of Auckland says that developing people’s understanding – their literacy – about architecture can only lead to a better built environment. He’s part of a group encouraging this by producing maps and books that show what ‘good’ looks like.

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Design critical to intensification

By Rob Guild 1 June 2022, Build 190, Feature article

Rob Guild, Principal Architect, Buchan, says that, as housing intensification in Aotearoa New Zealand increases, we should be looking to well-designed cities such as Melbourne to ensure we achieve quality and avoid poor design and urban amenity.

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