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The global weather forecast is daunting, and earthquakes are a regular event. With insurance costs already climbing, we badly need buildings that can stand up to the forces of nature.
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By Nick Helm – 1 April 2014, Build 141, Feature article
The global weather forecast is daunting, and earthquakes are a regular event. With insurance costs already climbing, we badly need buildings that can stand up to the forces of nature.
By Ed Soja – 1 April 2014, Build 141
When residential buildings have a wall less than 1 m (or sometimes 5 m) from the boundary, there are requirements for the boundary walls to have specific fire resistance ratings (FRR) and exterior surface finishes.
By John Wierenga – 1 April 2014, Build 141
Pitched roofs constructed with timber rafters are described in NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings as either couple-close or skillion roofs. What are the rafter fixing requirements?
By Ian Page – 1 April 2014, Build 141, Feature article
As the focus turns to improving resilience, BRANZ has assessed the costs of some common measures to make houses more resilient.
By Lauren Prestney – 1 April 2014, Build 141
Since established homebuilders Breen Homes introduced new guidelines for working at height, they’ve noticed improvements in financial and business results and the company’s health and safety culture.