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Water efficiency labelling scheme

1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article

New Zealand is soon to have a water efficiency labelling scheme (WELS) to provide consumers with water efficiency information when they buy appliances and plumbing products.

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Award for affordable housing in Nelson

By Steve Richards 1 June 2008, Build 106, Feature article

Last year, a novel rental housing scheme in Nelson, owned and managed by Nelson Tasman Housing Trust, won the Community Development category of the NZ Master Builders Federation House of the Year awards. This was a welcome boost for trustees grappling with the problem of housing affordability.

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H1, E3 and mixed construction

By Eddie Bruce 1 December 2008, Build 109

Current building designs often incorporate a mixture of construction types – both non-solid (timber-framed) and solid (such as solid timber, concrete or masonry). How is compliance with Clause H1 demonstrated for these designs?

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