By Michael Nuth
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1 April 2020, Build 177, Feature article
The sudden closure of public buildings and amenities due to seismic risk can have a negative effect on local communities. BRANZ is part of a joint team aiming to help local authorities make well-informed decisions about earthquake-prone buildings.
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By Dael Climo
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1 April 2020, Build 177
It was shake, rattle and roll on a hill near Wellington when BRANZ put research into house foundations to a practical test.
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By Dr Casimir MacGregor
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1 April 2020, Build 177, Feature article
As the building industry acknowledges its contribution to climate change, BRANZ is starting a research project into how it can be supported to prepare for the impacts of climate change.
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By Vicki White
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1 April 2020, Build 177
Following on from the initial successful Household Energy End-use Project (HEEP), HEEP2 will continue the good work by looking at how technology and other factors are impacting on energy habits as we enter a new decade.
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