Small changes for big gains
Cost considerations often drive choices when building a property, but thinking more broadly from project design to material specification can be worth its weight in gold.
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Avoid snakes when using ladders
By Marie Fitzpatrick and Victoria Kershaw – 1 April 2015, Build 147
The number of site falls from ladders is worryingly high. Take steps to reduce the incidence with a plan to eliminate, isolate and minimise the possibility.
Hard truths about our houses
By Nick Marston – 1 April 2015, Build 147, Feature article
BRANZ surveys of New Zealand houses over the past 12 years show that, whether it’s a rental or owner-occupied, the condition of many of our properties is below par.
Going for an upgrade
By Trevor Pringle – 1 April 2015, Build 147, Feature article
Older houses often don’t perform as well as new ones. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to upgrade performance as well as modernise for form and function.
Character brings challenges
By Ann Galloway – 1 April 2015, Build 147, Feature article
‘Character home’ is a popular descriptor on the real estate ads. But what headaches might be in store when planning to alter or renovate a character home of the 1920s or 1930s?
