Building resilience
Mike Mendonça, Chief Resilience Officer, Wellington City Council, leads the city’s efforts to adapt to climate change and prepare for natural disasters.
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1 October 2016, Build 156
Mike Mendonça, Chief Resilience Officer, Wellington City Council, leads the city’s efforts to adapt to climate change and prepare for natural disasters.
By Michelle Harnett – 1 October 2016, Build 156, Feature article
Ideally, architects, designers and homeowners could specify and use sustainable, formaldehyde-free, locally sourced and made products. New bioadhesives developed at Scion are bringing this possibility closer.
By Vincent Kneebone – 1 October 2016, Build 156
If you’re doing or supervising building or design work on a residential property, chances are it will include restricted building work (RBW).
By Paul Hobbs – 1 October 2016, Build 156
1 October 2016
Plus: Call to action over climate change
By Trevor Pringle – 1 October 2016, Build 156, Feature article
Perversely, the draught-free, airtight homes of today might be harbouring plenty of internal moisture. Well designed ventilation is needed to manage this moisture and avoid the perils of mould and health issues.
By Janine Stewart, Shukti Sharma – 1 October 2016, Build 156
Consultants in the New Zealand building and construction sector should evaluate their professional indemnity policies following amendments to the Construction Contracts Act 2002.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 October 2016, Build 156
Details for retrofitting wall insulation have been revised following increased understanding of drying in walls.
By Vincent Kneebone – 1 October 2016, Build 156
Many house foundations in Canterbury have been repaired using the jack and pack repair method. Here are some of the key points you need to know when using this method.
By Ann Galloway – 1 October 2016, Build 156
There’s a little breathing space, but soon, many rental properties will need to be retrofitted with underfloor insulation. Retrofitting foil insulation has been banned, so what are the options?