Designing better
Significant performance improvements can be achieved affordably in houses by designing above the New Zealand Building Code minimum requirements. So, where is a good place to start to improve the liveability of a house?
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By Greg Burn – 1 June 2020, Build 178
Significant performance improvements can be achieved affordably in houses by designing above the New Zealand Building Code minimum requirements. So, where is a good place to start to improve the liveability of a house?
By Trevor Pringle – 1 June 2013, Build 136
New Zealanders love to live beside the sea. But along with the great views comes a challenge for building designers specifying metal components in a salt-laden environment.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 August 2013, Build 137, Feature article
Specifying and detailing a roof, deck or basement waterproofing membrane is not an area to cut corners.
1 August 2013, Build 137, Feature article
This decision tree will help select nails and screws for 50-year durability.
By Nick Helm – 1 June 2012, Build 130, Feature article
A specification document is a key element in any construction project, yet writing a good one is not as simple as you might think.