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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Looking further than the initial dollars
By Dr Nalanie Mithraratne – 1 August 2007, Build 101, Feature article
With home ownership in New Zealand changing on a 7–9 year cycle, long-term considerations may seem irrelevant to some homeowners. But taking a long-term view could have positive benefits for our health, the environment and our pockets.
Reducing climate impacts
By Dr Dave Dowdell, Roman Jaques – 1 June 2019, Build 172, Feature article
It is widely accepted that the built environment makes a significant contribution to climate change and this impact needs to be minimised, but how? BRANZ’s LCAQuick is one tool that helps design better buildings.
Cladding costs over a lifetime
By Nick Brunsdon – 1 December 2017, Build 163
Designers and builders enjoy a broad and ever-increasing range of cladding options for walls and roofs. While appearance is a prime consideration, it is useful to consider the upfront and lifetime costs.
Building Act considers life cycle costs
By Ian Page – 1 August 2007, Build 101, Feature article
Life cycle costing allows the costs of different design and material options to be compared over the life of a building. It is now used as part of the assessment of proposed changes to building regulations.
