In this article we explore the complexities of passive fire safety in hybrid mass timber buildings and how a focus on encapsulating a combustible substrate early on in the build process is crucial to the overall safety.

In the event of a seismic event, will the specified passive fire treatment need to remain in place ready to work in the event of a fire? Or is the treatment designed to be repaired if it has cracked or moved in the event of a seismic event?

An introduction to Above Sheathing Ventilation (ASV) and some of the issues it helps to resolve. 

While we are now building individual homes at greater density, we need to go much further. Not just two-storey townhouses, but building a minimum of three storeys, everywhere. This is where the art of the missing middle, multi-storey, multi-unit design comes into play.

Comprehending mass timber structures — a foundation to a reliable passive fire solution, Part 1 of 3.

A commercial kitchen, or food production facility's success or failure will often hinge on the layout.

We have all heard the terms Fire Rated, Fire Resistant and Fire Retardant. But do they all mean the same thing? 

MBIE would like your feedback on whether the transition period for the proposed insulation changes to new residential housing should be extended.

Plasterboard is typically required on site before plumbers, electricians, fire and HVAC contractors can begin to carry out their works, so what happens when you don’t have the plasterboard?

As New Zealand finally embraces medium density housing, it's time to resolve key issues, design well, and build better.