By Susan Houston
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1 February 2016, Build 152
Climate change, an ageing population and the need for a resilient built environment are some of the challenges we face. Susan Houston, Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Planning Institute, says good planning now will prepare us for the future.
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By Andrew Pollard
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1 February 2016, Build 152
Heat pumps are now commonplace in New Zealand homes. People are happy with their purchase, but BRANZ research shows they aren’t being operated to perform as well as they might
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By Richard Williams
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1 February 2016, Build 152
New tax-avoidance measures target those regularly turning over property. The bright-line test applies to property sold inside 2 years of purchase, with further tightening laws likely.
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1 February 2016, Build 152
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By Mohammed Farid
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1 February 2016, Build 152, Feature article
Phase change materials that store then release energy could one day be incorporated into homes, cutting energy costs and reducing system load. This sounds futuristic, but the technology is well advanced.
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1 February 2016
Plus: Ventilation
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By Derek Chisholm
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1 February 2016, Build 152
There are plenty of things to consider when laying a concrete floor slab. Timing, the right amount of water and aftercare are all important.
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By Phil Stewart
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1 February 2016, Build 152, Feature article
Change is all around us as technology advances at speed. One thing is for sure, the way buildings are conceived and constructed, and who puts them up, is being turned on its head.
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By Dael Climo
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1 February 2016, Build 152
Mike Olds, General Manager at Resene Construction Systems, could be said to have been born into the industry. He knows its challenges, embraces them and remains excited about what lies ahead.
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By Dr Colleen Wade
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1 February 2016, Build 152
BRANZ recently investigated the fire performance of HVAC ducting and pipe insulation, reviewing the fire test methods that evaluate how they perform in a fire.
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