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Time to change

By Nikki Buckett 1 June 2014, Build 142

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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EQ + Fire = PFP

By Greg Baker 1 February 2014, Build 140

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.

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BIM adoption picking up

By Rolf Huber 1 February 2014, Build 140

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.

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Perimeter insulation

By Ian Cox-Smith 1 August 2014, Build 143

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.

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