‘Compostable’ means material that can be similarly broken down but — critically — into species that are useful and beneficial to compost.

Lawrie Saegers of Rawlinsons talks to us about how the industry has fared over the past few years and the challenges and opportunities we face as we look ahead. 

Understanding details around specifying passive fire protection for drainage penetrations through balconies.

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

Ewan Brown of Tennent Brown talks to us about the challenges the industry is facing as we step towards including carbon data in all projects.

Balconies give life not only to the occupants but to the building facade as well.

Could multiple applications of less durable wood stains outperform a more durable paint system in terms of carbon footprint?

For those of you involved in assisting with repairs to flood damaged property from North Island flooding, MBIE have published four pieces of information on flood remediation, and also share details on the new claims resolution service.

A look at the various ways of approaching roof and balcony drainage on high density residential projects. 

I have full sympathy for the households and businesses affected by the recent floods in the upper and eastern North Island. I wish them well for the difficult and long task of recovery which must not be left to them alone. It is up to, and has been so for many decades, the Politicians and Built Environment Professionals to take our heads out of the sand and diligently look to a different long-term.