2022 Window & Glass Association Awards again highlight the best in class
The Window & Glass Association NZ 2022 Gala Awards Dinner was held at the Christchurch Town Hall on Friday, July 1. The evening celebrated...
Research on Wellington reclaimed land provides seismic treasure trove for engineers
New research into the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake’s impact on reclaimed land in Wellington’s waterfront is giving engineers invaluable information for improving infrastructure design.
University of...
Changing thermal performance of windows
Rob Campion of the Window & Glass Association NZ touches on the impacts of the revision to Clause H1 of the Building Code.
It’s here!...
BRANZ: Thorough drying out is top priority before repairing flood-damaged homes
Flood remediation is not a straightforward process. BRANZ has prepared comprehensive guidelines that describe methods for cleaning and drying different materials, including floor coverings,...
Time flies — but it’s been a privilege!
Time flies, and it is hard to believe that my time as RMBA president will come to an end when I hand over the...
Timber Design Centre director appointed
The Timber Design Centre has appointed Dr Robert Finch as its director.
Dr Finch was formerly director of the Quake Centre, hosted at the University...
More efficient consent process for Tauranga developers
Members of local advocacy group the Urban Task Force (UTF) have initiated regular meetings with the Tauranga City Council (TCC) Building and Environmental Planning...
Unique insurance scheme supports Kiwis as risk of landslides increases
More New Zealand home owners are scrambling for their insurance documents as the country is increasingly battered by severe weather events.
Storms, floods, landslides and...
Construction sector immigration agreement coming soon
The Government expects that sector immigration agreements, including for construction and infrastructure, will be in place in the latter half of this year.
The agreement...
Christchurch’s Metzger Builders takes out 2022 RMB National Supreme House of the Year Award
Metzger Builders Ltd (MBL) has won the RMB National Supreme House of the Year Over $1 million for its home in Christchurch, along with...