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Levy at work

1 April 2013, Build 135

The Building Research Levy applies to every consented construction project over $20,000, set at 0.1% of the contract value. This is invested by BRANZ for the industry. Here are the projects that money is funding for 2013–14.

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The power of suburbia

1 April 2013, Build 135

New research suggests installing photovoltaics on roofs and driving electric cars could transform low-density suburbia from a high-energy consumer to an energy provider for the city.

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Computer secrets

1 April 2013, Build 135, Feature article

Reducing business energy costs is important. BEES is helping find ways to better manage standard business energy users, such as computers.

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Keeping homes up to scratch

By Ian Page 1 April 2013, Build 135, Feature article

Most New Zealand houses need more upkeep than they are getting. Income and the length of home ownership show up in BRANZ research as factors in how well homes are maintained.

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