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The problem solver

By Dael Climo 1 June 2015, Build 148

BRANZ Principal Scientist Mark Bassett has just retired after a long and distinguished career. In that time, he published over 100 papers and was responsible for groundbreaking work into energy efficiency, indoor air quality and leaky buildings.

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Building resilience

1 October 2016, Build 156

Mike Mendonça, Chief Resilience Officer, Wellington City Council, leads the city’s efforts to adapt to climate change and prepare for natural disasters.

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Doing it right first time

By Dael Climo 1 August 2020, Build 179

Steve Marshall, a Nelson-based builder, enjoys the creativity of being in the business. Optimistic about its future, he encourages others to have clear strategies to deal with any challenges that may arise.

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In the frame

1 June 2018, Build 166

Steel-framed housing saw a surge in popularity after the Christchurch earthquakes. Gordon Barratt from the National Association of Steel-framed Housing (nash) tells Build about the benefits of steel framing and a joint project with BRANZ.

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Showing wāhine the way

By Dael Climo 1 October 2022, Build 192

Becky Cox, Divisional Manager HSQTES and People for Fulton Hogan’s Bay of Plenty region and a leader in ensuring a safe and sustainable work environment, is also a role model who works hard to encourage and support women in the industry. Her success in this area was acknowledged when she took out the top NAWIC award this year.

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New hand at the helm

By Dael Climo 1 February 2015, Build 146

David Kelly, the new Chief Executive of the Registered Master Builders Association (RMBA), steps into the role at an exciting time in the industry. He tells Build a bit about himself and how he sees the lie of the land.

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Designing for place

By Dael Climo 1 June 2021, Build 184

Dr Crystal Filep is Urban Design Manager at Wellington City Council at a time the city is changing – becoming both denser and more populous while also greener and safer.

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