By Simon Wegner, E.R. (Lisa) Langer
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1 August 2022, Build 191, Feature article
The occurrence of wildfires is growing and is no longer only the concern of fire services. Designers and builders must start thinking now about the houses they construct and how resilient they will be in a world of increased fire risk.
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By Jeff Vickers, Dr Michael Burgess
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1 August 2022, Build 191
The construction industry is facing a massive challenge to achieve Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate change targets. One of the best ways for companies to influence change is through their spending. But where to start if you work with thousands of suppliers?
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1 August 2022
Challenges as buildings change
Plus: Procurement pain
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By Bruce Sedcole
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1 August 2022, Build 191
The BRANZ helpline has received many calls asking how to approach designing new houses that are compliant with the higher thermal requirements of New Zealand Building Code clause H1 Energy efficiency 5th edition. The first step is to look further than just the schedule method.
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By David Hindley
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1 August 2022, Build 191, Feature article
Problems in the materials supply chain have brought unprecedented stress to the industry and are a contributing cause to over 100 building companies tipping into liquidation this year. The government is proposing a 30-year freight and supply chain strategy as a solution.
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By Robyn McClymont, Conor Topp-Annan
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1 August 2022, Build 191
Government’s new Building (Building Product Information Requirements) Regulations 2022 set out the information to be provided for designated building products. This will increase confidence in their use and support decision making.
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By Maria Grace
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1 August 2022, Build 191
After the Canterbury earthquakes, regulations governing foundations changed. Initially only for the Canterbury region, they were later rolled out around New Zealand. What are the changes and what do they mean?
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By Dr Daniel Van Der Walt, Dr Eric Scheepbouwer
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1 August 2022, Build 191, Feature article
The traditional practice of awarding construction projects to the lowest bidder is no longer working. Game theory offers an alternative mindset for procurement, showing players it’s not just about winning or losing but how to stay in the game.
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By Henry Morley-Hall, Ariana Stuart
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1 August 2022, Build 191
Technology is increasingly being harnessed to improve infrastructure project procurement, including in housing construction. The expectation is that technology use in this area is only likely to grow.
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By Annemarie Crampton
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1 August 2022, Build 191
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