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.

Large-scale can mean either a few large buildings, or several medium ones, or many small buildings — all apply to prefabrication in New Zealand, as was discussed at the PrefabNZ CoLab recently.

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

Could the Christchurch Concision factory's precision house manufacturing be a possible key to unlocking the affordable housing crisis?

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. 

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.

First Light Studio have been commended for their 'innovative and intensive' universally accessible bathroom pod, designed specifically for multi-unit residential applications.

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. 

An overview of the December Building Consents announcement from Statistics NZ for the 12 months to 31 December.

Will the aspirational global temperature rise targets agreed to at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference have any implications for the future, or will it just be 'business as usual'?