An overview of the December Building Consents announcement from Statistics NZ for the 12 months to 31 December.

Will the aspirational global temperature rise targets agreed to at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference have any implications for the future, or will it just be 'business as usual'?

The 12 months to November 2015 has seen an increased number of consents and a wider mix of residential building types.

The complex issues of air movement, internal moisture and insulation in New Zealand houses.

EBOSS and the BIM Acceleration Committee are pleased to announce the findings from the second survey of our five year programme that will follow the progress of the introduction of Building Information Modelling (BIM) into New Zealand.

Apartments and terrace buildings are now included in this comprehensive residential sustainability rating scheme which is rapidly being adopted throughout the country. 

Slip resistance is necessary to safeguard people from injury during movement into, within, and out of buildings.

An airtight building envelope helps prevent hot air from escaping and can significantly reduce the costs of heating a building.

Unlike vapour barriers, intelligent airtightness and vapour control layers have a humidity-variable function, ensuring protection from mould and moisture damage.

As the population ages, durable paint finishes that meet the demands of residential aged care facilities, health care practices and hospitals are required.