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Could traditional ways of home building be on the wane? BRANZ research has determined that off-site construction could deliver homes that are faster to build and of a more consistent quality.
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Could traditional ways of home building be on the wane? BRANZ research has determined that off-site construction could deliver homes that are faster to build and of a more consistent quality.
BRANZ research investigating the impact of the Canterbury earthquakes on passive fire protection (PFP) has found awareness about the seismic performance of these important systems needs to be raised.
At present, it is unclear how people with disabilities cope when exiting a building in a fire. A current BRANZ research project is investigating the accessibility of emergency egress in commercial buildings to find answers.
A recent building information modelling (BIM) survey shows that while the local industry has taken significant steps towards accepting BIM, further clarification is needed for industry about what BIM actually is.
Competitive tendering is a common practice, but research suggests that it may not only hinder efficiency, it may also encourage some questionable actions.
The demand for multi-level light timber-frame buildings is increasing, but New Zealand lacks specific design guidelines. The good news is that a BRANZ research project is developing the necessary guide to fill the gap.
Using reconstruction following the Victorian bushfires as a model, research has highlighted the problems that could be faced in Canterbury by owners managing their own rebuild.
A new BRANZ research project is looking to improve the methods of determining the level of fire resistance necessary in parts of buildings to limit fire spread.
A BRANZ-supported research project aimed at developing automated Building Code compliance checking has started with the new Verification Method C/VM2.
To help improve our homes, the recently released BRANZ House Insulation Guide now includes thermal performance values for more insulated slab-on-ground flooring options and waffle pod systems.