This month I discuss roof garden design + we're giving you another chance to WIN with the Medium Quick-Fire Quiz.

Amongst the uncertainty of the current economic outlook, here’s some positivity to focus on.

With the recent unfortunate events in Wellington, it brings back into focus the elements involved in multi-storey buildings regarding fire safety, whether they are active or passive fire protection (PFP) systems within the building envelope. The building's systems need to work hand in hand and function appropriately in the event of a fire related emergency.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining a high level of hygiene in commercial spaces has become a paramount concern. Among the various surfaces within these spaces, ceiling tiles often go unnoticed but play a crucial role in overall hygiene.

The Government has published its response to the Commerce Commission’s market study into residential building supplies. Here’s a summary of some of the key actions being taken.

This month I discuss brick façades + we're giving you another chance to WIN with the Medium Quick-Fire Quiz.

H1 provides for the efficient use of energy and sets physical conditions for energy performance. Are the recent changes to the H1 clause just a small step along the road to adopting the International Passive House standards across New Zealand, like other members of the OECD experienced? Robert Whitehouse believes they are.

Consideration should be taken to futureproofing new developments to ensure surface water drainage is efficient and will prevent unnecessary flood damage to property. Our cities are becoming increasingly less permeable with a higher coverage of hard surfaces as they intensify.

Using mineral fibre ceiling tiles with a Group 1 fire rating can help ensure compliance and provide greater protection for building occupants in the event of a fire.

The 2023 EBOSS Construction Supply Chain Q1 Update (Q1 2023 Update) shows that price increases to building products have halved over the past six months and are set to stabilise even further as global pressures lessen and inventories continue to be well stocked.