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Why Rules Alone Aren't Enough: Building Owners and the Culture of Passive Fire Protection

When we examine the roles of the stakeholders involved in the building process, the building owner stands out as having a significant level of responsibility. Yet, despite this, they often remain on the outside looking in. In this article, we’ll explore why this disconnect is problematic — and what can be done to bridge the gap.

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28 April 2025
26 May 2016

How Harmful are the Chemicals in Paint?

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The Environmental Choice labelling scheme is an easy and reliable way to be assured that a specified product meets a number of tough environmental and health considerations.

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21 April 2016

The Effect of Light Sources on Colour Perception

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Metamerism describes how colours can look different under different light sources and is an important factor to consider when choosing a paint colour.

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19 April 2016

Building with an Internal Service Cavity

An internal service cavity solves the common problem of sub-trades pulling out insulation to make space for their work and offers several benefits which outweigh the initial cost of material and labour.

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21 March 2016

Moisture Management and Comfort

Successfully managing moisture should not have to come at the expense of comfort.

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14 March 2016

Matching and Recreating Original Colour Schemes

Recreating colours from old, faded and repainted buildings can be a challenge — particularly when faded photographs and paint are the only clues available to designers. 

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17 February 2016

Asbestos Management: New Responsibilities for Property Owners

At a recent Paint Manufacturer’s Association meeting we had some information presented on changes to how asbestos removal will be managed from April 2016.

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15 February 2016

Compatibility and Adhesion of Wet Seals and Sill Tapes

To help deal with the issue of sealants not bonding to substrates, pro clima will be offering a foil tape for window and door openings. 

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18 January 2016

Moisture Management for Building Design

The complex issues of air movement, internal moisture and insulation in New Zealand houses.

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19 November 2015

Slip Resistance Ratings and Surface Coatings

Slip resistance is necessary to safeguard people from injury during movement into, within, and out of buildings.

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18 November 2015

Airtightness and Energy Conservation

An airtight building envelope helps prevent hot air from escaping and can significantly reduce the costs of heating a building.

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