Retrofits and sustainability
Although some retrofit measures may take several years to achieve payback, retrofitting can improve the resale value of your house.
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By Ian Page – 1 August 2009, Build 113
Although some retrofit measures may take several years to achieve payback, retrofitting can improve the resale value of your house.
By Ian Page – 1 August 2013, Build 137
Clients that are clear about what they want, designers that provide sufficient detail and better project management by builders would improve the performance of small building firms, a recent BRANZ survey finds.
By Ian Page – 1 August 2010, Build 119
Can going beyond the Building Code with insulation be justified financially? Some new BRANZ research aimed to find out.
By Ian Page – 1 December 2015, Build 151
Employment levels in the building industry are at an all-time high, and with more work set to come on stream, they are predicted to rise further. The problem is, these people may be hard to find.
By Ian Page – 1 June 2011, Build 124
What is the cost of a roof cladding over its life? What is its environmental impact? The BRANZ website has a spreadsheet tool that has the answers for residential claddings.
By Matthew Curtis – 1 October 2014, Build 144
Some designers and new-build clients are uncertain about the cost and value impacts of incorporating a range of design choices. To help, BRANZ has developed a table showing some price spreads in new homes.