By Dael Climo
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1 December 2023, Build 199
BRANZ Senior Building Physicist Steve Mcneil works at the leading edge of finding out how buildings perform. As the impetus increases for all Kiwi houses to function well in a changing climate, it is work that is crucial.
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By Dael Climo
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1 October 2023, Build 198
A curious mind drew BRANZ Fire Research Scientist Nick Appleton to a career in science. These days, he enjoys the challenges his work presents and embraces the fact that research always remains fresh.
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By Dael Climo
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1 August 2023, Build 197
From a small rural village in China to a world away in Aotearoa New Zealand, BRANZ Senior Structural Engineer Angela Liu has used her love of structural engineering to have a significant impact on the way our buildings are designed, particularly when it comes to seismic design.
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By Dael Climo
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1 June 2023, Build 196
Most people are deeply concerned about climate change. Some are actively working to find answers. BRANZ Materials Scientist Fiona Norten is one.
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By Dael Climo
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1 April 2023, Build 195
Science and technology aren’t static – they deliver change and advancement. But what impact does that have on people? That’s where social science steps in. BRANZ Principal Social Scientist Casimir Macgregor explains what this means at BRANZ and why social science excites him.
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By Dael Climo
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1 February 2023, Build 194
BRANZ Senior Fire Research Engineer Kevin Frank grew up with an interest in machinery. This, combined with a fine academic mind and an interest in volunteer firefighting, drew him to forensic engineering investigating fires and eventually to his current role.
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By Dael Climo
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1 December 2022, Build 193
Working with wood led BRANZ Senior Structural Research Engineer David Carradine to develop a deep love for the material. Extensive studies followed leading to a career where his research has a real impact on the understanding and use of timber in our buildings.
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By Dael Climo
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1 October 2022, Build 192
Becky Cox, Divisional Manager HSQTES and People for Fulton Hogan’s Bay of Plenty region and a leader in ensuring a safe and sustainable work environment, is also a role model who works hard to encourage and support women in the industry. Her success in this area was acknowledged when she took out the top NAWIC award this year.
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By Dael Climo
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1 August 2022, Build 191
Meet BRANZ economists Daniel du Plessis and Matt Curtis who will write a market insights column for our readers beginning in the next issue of Build. This will cut through the noise of industry data and share thinking on future market developments and construction activity levels.
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By Dael Climo
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1 June 2022, Build 190
BRANZ Materials Scientist Catherine Nicholson is a passionate advocate for finding new ways to communicate to diverse audiences the work she and others do to make a difference to our lives.
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