Timber framing – rapid and reliable
Quick to go up and slow to come down, timber framing enabled New Zealand to house its rapidly growing population in the early 1900s and has proved to be an enduring building system.
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Getting to grips with prefab
By Angela Eglinton – 1 April 2013, Build 135
In a new series, we look at the different types of prefab – from components, panels, modules and hybrid, to complete building – and how to apply them. First up are component-based systems.
Buildings on the move
By Nigel Isaacs – 1 December 2008, Build 109
House moving has a long history in New Zealand, largely due to our extensive use of timber construction. The biggest change has been the motive power from bullocks, traction engines and conventional heavy haulage to today’s specialised trucks.
