By Dr Nigel Craig, Professor James Sommerville
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1 April 2011, Build 123, Feature article
The United Kingdom began to systematically measure the satisfaction of new-home buyers in 2000 and, in recent years, has measured the performance of its house-building sector using eight national customer satisfaction surveys.
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By John Burgess
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1 May 2011, Build 123, Feature article
This new series of articles will look at aspects of the thermal performance of residential window systems including a variety of glass and glazing types, framing and the effect of climate. First up is low-emissivity glass.
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By Raed El Sarraf
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1 April 2011, Build 123, Feature article
If you can estimate the corrosion rate of a building’s steelwork and specify an appropriate and cost-effective protective coating system, you can maximise the performance of the building.
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1 April 2011, Build 123
BRANZ has suspended further investigation into the performance of Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation (UFFI) after the DBH clarified that installation of these products requires a building consent.
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1 April 2011
Materials performance. Christchurch quake. Movement.
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By Ian Page
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1 April 2011, Build 123, Feature article
Early replies to a BRANZ survey asking owners of new houses about their house defects and features suggest that, despite overall satisfaction, there is room for improvement in the industry.
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By Sophie Prebble
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1 April 2011, Build 123
Construction is progressing on the first ever Kiwi entry into this high-profile competition, which is taking the best of downunder sustainable construction to the States.
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By Graham Anderson
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1 April 2011, Build 123, Feature article
What can builders do to change their next completed project from ordinary to being a quality home people will enjoy living in? The Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards have a range of criteria they use to identify and reward excellence.
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By Malcolm McGechie
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1 April 2011, Build 123
The refurbishment of BRANZ’s research site includes construction of the Nikau building, the only major new building in the refurbishment.
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By Alide Elkink
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1 April 2011, Build 123
The roof is usually the first thing to fail when a building is damaged in a severe storm. This risk can be minimised by making sure there are good structural connections.
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