The Ministry of Education's updated guidelines on Weathertightness Design Requirements for New School Buildings outline new changes in the design philosophy of school roofs set well above NZBC Acceptable Solutions. 

Knowledge about the fundamentals of adhesion technology and about the loads that will actually be acting in practice is crucial in order to be able to carry out reliable project planning and testing.

This article provides an overview of adhesive technology and the key properties of adhesive tapes typically used in construction.

The new aquatic centre was the pride of the council — a shimmering new facility that was meant to keep active people healthy and provide a safe place for kids. But the new council owners noticed odd things about the building as soon as they turned the systems on.

We hear about better building performance through air tightness all the time. You’ve probably heard you can test for it with a blower door. But if that’s what you want, how do you get it? Here’s some guidance on how to specify for air tightness and a test to prove it. 

This month we look at 'airtight' vs 'breathable' building. Is it possible to achieve both within the same build? 

We pipe water inside buildings, so what happens when we turn it into steam?

A look at how a peel and stick weathertightness membrane performs in a fire when used as a temporary cladding.

Why strapping and lining masonry walls on the inside is not a good idea, not for renovation, not for new builds. 

How can we safely add insulation to existing walls without risking trapped moisture and compromising durability?