The new aquatic centre was the pride of the council — a shimmering new facility that was meant to keep active people healthy and provide a safe place for kids. But the new council owners noticed odd things about the building as soon as they turned the systems on.

On Tuesday 21 April, Matthew Duder of EBOSS was joined by David Kelly, CE Master Builders and Chair of Construction Industry Council, as well as Johnny Calley (Calley Homes) as they provided an overview of the new building site standards and protocols.

What can and can't be done on-site during Level 3? An overview of the new on-site protocols for architects and consultants. 

While no end date for the national lockdown has been set, now is the time for construction and architecture businesses to consider what steps they will need to take to return to Level 3.

How will work change for you as NZ works to prevent the spread of Covid-19?

We hear about better building performance through air tightness all the time. You’ve probably heard you can test for it with a blower door. But if that’s what you want, how do you get it? Here’s some guidance on how to specify for air tightness and a test to prove it. 

When it comes to designing suspended ceilings to withstand seismic loads, there are a number of solutions to consider.

With the current shortage of rain in much of NZ, especially in the North, it is appropriate to recognise the long-term change in rainfall patterns and to give serious consideration to having water storage for domestic use at most dwellings.

The industry needs to work to lessen inefficient delivery of materials, building waste and the movement of the workforce in order to reduce our environmental impact. 

A recent survey of 843 architectural specifiers and 638 builders gives us a snapshot of the NZ construction industry heading into 2020.