With the building code calling for higher R-values, one of the issues faced by designers is the space required for insulation, particularly in skillion roof situations. A few designers have been caught out with this.
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With the building code calling for higher R-values, one of the issues faced by designers is the space required for insulation, particularly in skillion roof situations. A few designers have been caught out with this.
A look at the fifth year of a five-year programme that follows progress of an industry control group in accelerating the introduction of BIM into NZ.
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The momentum for prefabrication is picking up both in NZ and overseas.
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The more the industry talks about passive fire and engages with other construction industry professionals, the more likely we are to get it right the first time.
When reviewing advertisements and promotional materials it appears that photovoltaic (PV) solar panels are promoted, with solar water panels being essentially ignored — why?
Below-grade shoring wall construction often proves to be difficult to obtain and maintain along the project site perimeter.
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While fire engineering reports are designed in line with the NZBC with a view to saving lives, we often overlook the lives of the first responders who need to go into these buildings.
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