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Editor’s choice: concrete
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There is more to this material than carparks and brutalist blocks. Here, we review ten recent outstanding concrete projects.
Rising damp
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Progressive Building talks to Brian Greenall of the Waterproof Membrane Association about its Code of Practice.
Kiwi wins Australian construction awards
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Lucy Eng of Beca, Christchurch, has won two awards at the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors Infinite Value Awards.
A wee dram
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Set in the Cardrona Valley is a building the sight of which is sure to warm the cockles on a cold winter’s morn.
Bridging the gap
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A merging of innovative architecture and modern engineering means that contemporary bridges are no longer purely utilitarian.
Designed for change
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Malcolm Fleming, acting CEO of the New Zealand Institute of Building, discusses the rise of buildability as a design discipline.
Wellington students to build in Africa
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A rammed earth house designed by the Shift Design team has won nomination for construction in Tanzania in 2016.
Maintaining a strong team
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Putting a plan in place to maintain and build a strong team will help ensure a motivated workforce, says James MacQueen.
A change for the better
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Planned changes to the Construction Contracts Act will provide better protection to subcontractors owed money for work done.
Architecture Van Brandenburg: Unfurling
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Exhibition, San Francisco,
7 Oct 2015 to 7 Dec 2015
AVB exhibits the design and construction of the Marisfrolg HQ in China at Rocha Art Gallery, San Fran. Runs till 7 December.
AVB exhibits the design and construction of the Marisfrolg HQ in China at Rocha Art Gallery, San Fran. Runs till 7 December.
Shiver me timbers
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Utilising new technology and materials, the construction of multi-storey timber buildings in New Zealand is quickly growing.
Glazed expression
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Technological advances have increased the use of glass in construction in recent years, with some stunning results.
Quantity surveyors join global coalition
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New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors has joined a movement to create international standards in construction measurement.
Hays NAWIC Excellence Awards
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Winners of the inaugural awards celebrating outstanding achievements by women were announced on 7 May 2015 in Christchurch.
Taking the floor
Projects
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Public perception may be changing to favour structural timber solutions after the failure of concrete flooring in Canterbury.
Next generation
Projects
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This advanced timber building utilises the first machine-detailed LVL from Nelson Pine.
Deal inked to build Christchurch Precinct
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Cabinet has approved the decision to construct the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct.
A street in the sky
Projects
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It is what isn’t in this building - constructed four floors above the ground on an existing structure - that makes it unique.
New community
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Ravenswood Village will provide more than 1500 residential properties.