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Feature section: 40 years of BRANZ
In 40 years, the Building Research Association of New Zealand or BRANZ, has made a very wide contribution to the betterment of the New Zealand built environment.
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Feature section: Building materials
The range of building materials available continues to expand making choices increasingly complex. Even decisions on everyday products like fasteners require a good understanding of characteristics to know what will perform best in any given situation.