Features
Each Build offers in-depth insights into two topics of interest to the building and construction industry.
Feature section: Climate
Knowledge, data, technology and close collaboration between agencies and across disciplines are keys to addressing the climate change challenge.
Feature section: Fit for purpose
Aotearoa's long coastline means salt spray and high winds expose many of our buildings to corrosion. BRANZ works to identify what this means for building materials.
Articles in this section
Feature section: Healthy homes
Kiwis don't have to put up with homes that are cold and damp in winter and overheat in summer.
Feature section: Sustainability
The circular economy is gaining strength in the building and construction sector but there's much more to do.
Feature section: Technology
Technology is transforming the building and construction industry. Where
do the possibilities lie?
Feature section: Waste management
Increasingly, construction waste is being diverted for reuse.
It's a change that recognises the importance and value of the
circular economy.
Feature section: A look back
Floods seemed to dominate 2023 but there were plenty of other concerns for builders.
Articles in this section
Feature section: Legislation update
2023 saw plenty of legislative changes with more to come in 2024.
Feature section: Mātauranga Māori
Māori design elements and cultural mores are increasingly being considered in building construction, particularly significant commercial projects.
Articles in this section
Feature section: Retrofitting
What is the optimal approach to retrofits? BRANZ is investigating.
