By Anna Walsh
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Structural insulated panels are relatively new in New Zealand. To ensure they are suitable for local conditions, BRANZ has developed a robust test method. This gives manufacturers a way to demonstrate their durability.
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By Dael Climo
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1 February 2020, Build 176
Matt Pattinson, site manager at LT McGuinness, believes in the values of hard work, putting others first and leading by example. These are qualities that have earned him recognition as a high achiever in a major industry award.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Building materials are often paired – think of wood and metal – but this is not always trouble-free. In particular, when aluminium and stainless steel are used together, there may be corrosion problems.
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By Andrew Bellamy
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1 February 2020, Build 176
Timber joinery is a feature of New Zealand heritage architecture and is still a relevant part of building and renovation today.
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1 February 2020
Plus: Building materials
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By Sophia Tocker
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1 February 2020, Build 176
The Building Code is required to evolve over time to meet the needs of New Zealanders. To achieve this, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is holding biannual consultations and Code reviews.
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Candlewick bedspreads and hessian wallpaper, so common in New Zealand homes 50 years ago, are rarely seen any more. The all too frequent presence of cold, damp and mould has been more difficult to consign to history, but BRANZ is working on it.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 February 2020, Build 176
Proper on-site management of roof cladding is critical to delivering quality buildings. This is the final in a series on materials storage requirements and outlines how to store and handle roof claddings.
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By David Carradine
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Higher-density housing is becoming more common and necessary as our population grows. BRANZ is helping designers with guidance on the specific engineering design methods and requirements for multi-storey light timber-framed buildings.
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By Harry de Lacey, Ariana Stuart
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1 February 2020, Build 176
MBIE and government have taken swift action to progress changes to the regulatory framework, one of the key obstacles to affordable housing. We look at the first phase of changes.
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