Sizing up holes and notches
Holes or notches are sometimes required in timber framing members, but they must be carefully located so they do not undermine structural integrity.
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By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2017, Build 163
Holes or notches are sometimes required in timber framing members, but they must be carefully located so they do not undermine structural integrity.
By Laurence Murphy – 1 December 2017, Build 163, Feature article
Builders and developers say the cost of land is a major barrier to building dwellings that low-income and middle-income households can afford. A National Science Challenge project is looking at what drives land prices.
By Keryn Jarvis – 1 December 2017, Build 163
Good times do not always roll in the building industry. That’s why it’s important to make sure you have effective billing and debt collection systems in place now. Small changes can really improve your cash flow.
By Dan Heyworth – 1 December 2017, Build 163
Dan Heyworth, ceo and founder of design and build company Box™, spoke to Build about off-site production and his belief that building at scale could help solve some of New Zealand’s intractable housing problems.
By Kay Saville-Smith – 1 December 2017, Build 163, Feature article
Up to the 1980s, New Zealand enjoyed a steady supply of affordable housing, but now there is a serious shortage in many centres. A National Science Challenge project seeks new ways to address this issue.
1 December 2017
National Science Challenges focus
Plus: Tips for your grand design
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2017, Build 163
Raking window head details can be a little tricky to design. This design solution can be used when a raked window head is directly under a soffit.
By Dr Casimir MacGregor, Roman Jaques – 1 December 2017, Build 163, Feature article
Recent Building Levy-funded BRANZ research surveyed the industry on the quality of New Zealand housing. It’s part of a push to design and build beyond Code and to lift the standard of residential buildings.
By John Burgess – 1 December 2017, Build 163
BRANZ is investigating different installation techniques for thermally efficient and weathertight aluminium windows and is keen to hear about any new industry solutions.
By Professor Iain White, Dr Christina Hanna, Professor Bruce Glavovic – 1 December 2017, Build 163, Feature article
Research for the National Science Challenge Resilience to Nature’s Challenges is investigating how managed retreat is applied in New Zealand planning documents.