There are misconceptions about BIM’s applicability to existing assets but a recent project at Hamilton City Council’s Pukete Wastewater Treatment Plant exemplifies how BIM technologies can be utilised to provide a rich, multi-dimensional picture of existing assets.

From time to time there are calls from various interest groups advocating that their section of the New Zealand Building Code needs to be updated or revised, including Clause H1 (Energy Efficiency).

A look at some of the milestones and springboards from 2019 which are leading NZ architects towards sustainable design practices in 2020 and beyond. 

EBOSS and the BIM Acceleration Committee are pleased to announce the findings of the sixth year of the BIM Benchmark Survey. 

There are many reasons to believe that the future is bright for the offsite construction sector in New Zealand. 

It's important to consider the wide range of components that are specifically designed to support waterproofing membrane systems and how they create a full solution.

This month we look at 'airtight' vs 'breathable' building. Is it possible to achieve both within the same build? 

A look at how fastener popping occurs and what can be done to minimise and manage the occurrence of unsightly visible screw heads. 

Learnings on the use of metadata standards to inform BIM data capture, from the NZDF Whenuapai base gymnasium project.

The use of energy-efficient glass delivers a more comfortable building interior and helps reduce energy costs across the service life of the building.