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Passive Fire Protection in CLT Construction

Plumbing or electrical services that penetrate a CLT panel result in a hole in the fire cell for the service to pass through. The hole for the pipe or cables needs to have a PFP product applied to it to prevent the spread of fire beyond that fire cell.

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22 April 2024
24 July 2023

Holistic System Specification

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When selecting passive fire and drainage systems, early engagement to select the right solution can have a profound effect.

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26 June 2023

Optimum Moisture Protection for SIPs Construction

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Like with any external building product that contains timber or absorbent materials, SIPS can be sensitive to moisture.

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26 June 2023

What Opportunities Could AI Bring to the Construction Industry?

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AI, and now more specifically, Generative AI is undoubtedly the talk of the town. Here I look at four of the key benefits and opportunities AI could bring to the construction sector. 

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26 June 2023

Intense Rain Events, Project Design and Water Control Post-Construction

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In light of the recent surge in intense rain events, which were once considered rare but are now becoming more frequent, it has become imperative to address the design considerations for below-ground structures.

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26 June 2023

Should All New Houses be Modelled for Thermal Performance?

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Are we moving in a direction where continuing and narrowing analysis of evermore finer detail of particular aspects of building elements is assumed to automatically leads to better results?

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26 June 2023

Jonathan Hill on Challenging the NZ Construction Industry to Do Better

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Jonathan Hill of Kaizon talks to us about the strides the industry has made in recent years and the challenges we're facing as we continue pushing to innovate.

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26 June 2023

Are Modern Prefabricated Systems the Way Forward for Inter-Tenancy Walls?

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This month I discuss inter-tenancy walls + we're giving you another chance to WIN with the Medium Quick-Fire Quiz.

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29 May 2023

Designing Roof Gardens for New Zealand Buildings

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This month I discuss roof garden design + we're giving you another chance to WIN with the Medium Quick-Fire Quiz.

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29 May 2023

Reasons To Be Upbeat: 5 Positives for the Industry

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Amongst the uncertainty of the current economic outlook, here’s some positivity to focus on.

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29 May 2023

Deconstructing Passive Fire Protection Systems

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With the recent unfortunate events in Wellington, it brings back into focus the elements involved in multi-storey buildings regarding fire safety, whether they are active or passive fire protection (PFP) systems within the building envelope. The building's systems need to work hand in hand and function appropriately in the event of a fire related emergency.

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