By Simon Wegner, E.R. (Lisa) Langer
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1 August 2022, Build 191, Feature article
The occurrence of wildfires is growing and is no longer only the concern of fire services. Designers and builders must start thinking now about the houses they construct and how resilient they will be in a world of increased fire risk.
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By Dr Colleen Wade, Greg Baker
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1 August 2022, Build 191, 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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By Kevin Frank
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1 August 2022, Build 191, Feature article
BRANZ’s research into improving the fire safety of our housing is making good progress with two new projects recently added to the programme.
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By Kevin Frank
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1 August 2022, Build 191, Feature article
Cavity barriers are not well understood and have been causing some controversy. Here, we clear up some of the confusion around these building elements and their role in fire spread.
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By George Hare
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1 August 2022, Build 191, Feature article
As the push for more timber construction continues because of its low carbon attributes, further research into the fire safety of timber products is important. Recent BRANZ projects added to the available knowledge.
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