What’s behind timber strength and stiffness?
There is much discussion as to how ‘strong’ timber is today and it may be time to reassess how timber is graded. Andrew King looks at the two main methods of grading timber.
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Code changes
Changes to key Building Code documents dealing with building structure (B1) and weathertightness (E2) came into effect on 1 August 2011.
Determination – notice to fix
This is the second article in Build’s new section on MBIE determinations. It looks at lessons from Determination 2019/057: Regarding the issue of a notice to fix for building work carried out without a building consent and over a property boundary.
NZ vs Australia building regs
The second in a series looking at how current New Zealand building regulations for energy efficiency compare to those elsewhere measures New Zealand against Australia.
Product technical statements
Product technical statements help suppliers provide the right information to the right people and are gaining traction across the industry in response to demands from designers, trade merchants and councils.
Want to know the whole product? or just a part
BRANZ specialises in product testing but if you’re not sure which BRANZ product best suits your needs, read on …
Changes ahead for 3604
The King Kong of building standards is having some serious work done. Updates coming to NZS 3604 will include widening coverage to medium-density housing and helping steer our homes towards the net-zero carbon world of 2050 and beyond.
All about determinations
MBIE determinations are rulings that provide useful guidance on matters of doubt or dispute about building work. We look at the basics of determinations and, in the subsequent article, the first in a series, at lessons from a determination around compliance of an infinity pool.
Build to the plans
MBIE Determination 2019/025 highlights the importance of building to the consented plans or getting approval for a variation early.
BCA accreditation
Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) is a requirement of the Building Act 2004, but what is it and why it is important?
