Wood has long been a popular choice for building. A sustainable and attractive natural product, it is enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

Nowadays it is common for architectural firms to employ staff on a contract basis, giving both parties the freedom to work when it suits. It is important to note, however, that contractors are treated differently with respect to Professional Indemnity insurance.

Senior Principal Scientist at Armstrong World Industries, Dr Kenneth Roy is visiting Auckland as part of his tour down under, where he will be speaking at the GBCA and AAC conferences in Australia.

The roof and side lights of many commercial buildings and warehouses are providing a much lower level of daylighting than they have been designed to. But why?

Speaking at 'The Development of Auckland' event on Tuesday 24th June, Deputy Mayor of Auckland Penny Hulse outlined an update on the Unitary Plan as well as key planning and infrastructure initiatives.

Speaking at 'The Development of Auckland' event on Tuesday 24th June, Alison Reid, Senior Researcher at Auckland Council, delivered an informative presentation of 2013 Census data.

Speaking at 'The Development of Auckland' event on Tuesday 24th June, Bob Lamason, Senior Building Consent Project Manager, gave an overview of the new structure of the Building Control team and the current consenting process.

Speaking at 'The Development of Auckland' event on Tuesday 24th June, Elizabeth Wells, SHA Consenting Manager of the Housing Project Office, delivered an informative presentation entitled 'Special Housing Areas – Opportunities and Challenges'.

Thermal mass can have a positive or negative influence on the thermal performance of a building depending upon how it is used.

This month we introduce Jerome Partington to Detailed. Jerome is an expert in sustainable building practices and is a Senior Associate at Jasmax, where he helps create some of the most advanced sustainable projects in New Zealand.