Sustainability is here to stay
If you thought that sustainability was the new ‘chardonnay’ of fashionable causes, you might like to think again.
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By Peter Robertson – 1 October 2006, Build 96, Feature article
If you thought that sustainability was the new ‘chardonnay’ of fashionable causes, you might like to think again.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2006, Build 97
NZS 3604 provides design parameters for deck design for 2.0 kPa floor loadings. However, the designer must consider the load that a deck or balcony may potentially carry and, if it is likely to exceed this loading, the design parameters should be increased accordingly.
By Yana Shestakova, Professor Suzanne Wilkinson – 1 December 2006, Build 97
The New Zealand construction industry is beginning to move towards negotiated contracts by adopting more relationship-based procurement strategies, such as partnering, joint ventures and alliances.
By Gareth Kear – 1 February 2007, Build 98
Possible health hazards associated with chemicals in CCA preservatives for treated timber have led to revised Codes of use in some countries. New research by BRANZ into the durability of galvanised steel shows work still needs to be done on reducing the corrosivity of preservative-treated timbers.
By Caroline Somerville – 1 April 2007, Build 99, Feature article
Designing one of the biggest urban projects undertaken in New Zealand requires careful handling. Albany City Developments explains why a comprehensive Master Plan is essential.
By Ian Cox-Smith – 1 June 2007, Build 100
Current methods for adding insulation to slab-on-ground floors have some disadvantages. However, recent BRANZ research has developed more effective methods.
By David Cogan – 1 June 2007, Build 100, Feature article
A large building has a floor area greater than 300 m2 and is not a dwelling. Such structures have particular energy-efficiency requirements in the New Zealand Building Code.
By Mike Reed, Jason Wanden – 1 June 2007, Build 100, Feature article
The BRANZ Appraisal process can verify that a wall cladding system is compliant and will be fit for purpose.
By Peter Thorby – 1 August 2007, Build 101, Feature article
The current review of the Building Code includes looking at indoor air quality and ensuring the performance requirements for buildings are clearly stated.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 October 2007, Build 102
Within New Zealand homes a slip, trip or fall injury occurs every 3 minutes. This affects around 400,000 adults and children each year – that’s more than all sports and road injuries. Using the right surface could prevent many of these.