A bridge too far
Escaping heat follows the path of least resistance, flowing from warm areas to cold ones. Reducing the impact of potential thermal bridges in a building will help keep the warmth inside.
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By Trevor Pringle – 1 December 2018, Build 169, Feature article
Escaping heat follows the path of least resistance, flowing from warm areas to cold ones. Reducing the impact of potential thermal bridges in a building will help keep the warmth inside.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 December 2018, Build 169
More complex building designs may include wings with shared walls that have extra considerations for bracing demand.
By Mike McDrury – 1 December 2018, Build 169
In a welcome move, the government has cleared up some of the issues thrown up by the implementation of the bright-line test.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2018, Build 169
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.
By Annemarie Crampton – 1 December 2018, Build 169
1 December 2018
Building healthy comfortable homes
By David Hindley – 1 December 2018, Build 169
Considering the key requirements of a plumbing system early in a house design can lead to a smoother consenting and building experience, fewer call-backs and happier clients.
1 December 2018, Build 169
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.
By Kevin Frank, Peter Gallagher – 1 December 2018, Build 169, Feature article
New fire regulations recently passed into law. These apply and should be of interest to building tenants and owners.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 December 2018, Build 169, Feature article
As buildings get taller, requirements change to include mechanical access and egress equipment, such as escalators and lifts. We have a look at the Building Code and standards to see what is required and when.