By David Hindley
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1 April 2022, Build 189, Feature article
World-class research, award-winning designs and a new mindset are all helping New Zealand manufacturers, architects and designers take a fresh approach to those most fundamental of building materials – concrete, steel and timber.
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By Raed El Sarraf
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1 April 2011, Build 123, Feature article
If you can estimate the corrosion rate of a building’s steelwork and specify an appropriate and cost-effective protective coating system, you can maximise the performance of the building.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 December 2011, Build 127
Steel framing is highly conductive to heat, so thermal breaks must be incorporated to prevent heat loss. But what is a thermal break, and where are they required when using steel framing?
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By Raed El Sarraf
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1 February 2021, Build 182, Feature article
Recent changes to Building Code clause B2 Durability and the issuing of a technical advisory note and model specifications have helped clarify the requirements for structural steel and commonly used coatings.
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By Carl Davies
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1 February 2009, Build 110, Feature article
Although steel framing has a tiny market share in the local housing industry, the National Association of Steel-framed Housing (NASH) believe it’s popularity will grow as its benefits become better known.
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1 April 2004, Build 81
Need a few tips on the best way to tie your wires?
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By Clark Hyland
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1 February 2009, Build 110, Feature article
Steel use in the construction industry has grown rapidly over the last decade. Supporting this have been other changes that have left the sector well positioned to face the future.
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By Dr Troy Coyle
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1 April 2022, Build 189, Feature article
Building materials will need to meet stringent low-carbon criteria as governments globally strive to meet climate change targets. The steel industry is bringing in a raft of measures and emphasising steel’s role in the circular economy.
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By Rosalie Chamberlain
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1 February 2009, Build 110, Feature article
In use since 1989, the steel structures standard is currently being revised and will be divided into seven parts to help users.
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By Stephen Hicks, Carl Davies
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1 October 2009, Build 114, Feature article
Tests show that brick veneer steel-framed houses should perform very well in earthquakes.
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