BRANZ busy in Canterbury
BRANZ engineering staff have been busy on several fronts since the February earthquake, from inspecting residential properties to learning from the damage and advising on changes that may be needed.
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BRANZ engineering staff have been busy on several fronts since the February earthquake, from inspecting residential properties to learning from the damage and advising on changes that may be needed.
International research on building back better has much to offer towards successfully revitalising Christchurch City.
Unreinforced masonry buildings are an important part of New Zealand’s heritage architecture. A survey of the damage to these buildings following the 22 February 2011 earthquake highlighted the importance of seismic retrofitting.
The Canterbury earthquakes are likely to rank globally as the fourth most costly for insurers since 1970 and the reconstruction of Christchurch and surrounding towns will take decades. Is the construction industry up to it?