Energy efficiency awards finalists announced Building Today 1/05/2009 11:15:00 AM Finalists in nine categories in running for Supreme Award [Read the rest of this article...]
Frame and Truss merges with Wood Processors Building Today 1/05/2009 11:12:00 AM The Frame and Truss Manufacturers Association (FTMA) is to merge with the Wood Processors Association (WPA). FTMA executive chairman Ian McGregor says it is the right time to merge two organisations who undertake similar activities on behalf of their members. “It is a logical step towards improving services to both parties’ members by improving efficiency,” Mr McGregor says. Frame and Truss Manufacturers produce the wall and roofing components for the housing and lig... [Read the rest of this article...]
Partnership brings bright future for Kiwis wanting to save energy Building Today 1/05/2009 11:09:00 AM Right House has partnered with leading New Zealand-based energy savings company ecoBright energy solutions Ltd to enable their commercial and business customers a guaranteed minimum savings of 25% on their lighting energy costs. Right House chief executive Hamish Sissons says they will be offering two of ecoBright’s products — Save It Easy and Light Eco Plus. “We are thrilled about the new partnership with ecoBright. Their technology delivers and the savings they promise ar... [Read the rest of this article...]
NZ-developed HRV gets Aussie tick Building Today 1/05/2009 11:07:00 AM The HRV healthy home ventilation system developed by HRV New Zealand has been awarded the prestigious Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) mark. It is the first system of its type to achieve the standard of GECA 08-2007 Environmentally Innovative Product. HRV New Zealand managing director Marcus Foote says Good Environmental Choice Australia is recognised as that country’s leading independent environmental labeling programme. “For our Australian operation to be awarded it ... [Read the rest of this article...]
$5m Hamilton apartments start Building Today 1/05/2009 11:05:00 AM Construction of a new $5 million block of apartments has started at Vision Forest Lake retirement village in Hamilton this month. The contract was awarded to Livingstone, an established Registered Master Builders Federation construction company based in Waikato/Bay Of Plenty. Village Manager Jo Heslin says 50% of the apartments have already been sold. Completion is scheduled for March next year. The village is owned by Vision Senior Living, a company which pioneered apartment-style reti... [Read the rest of this article...]
Revisiting payment claims under the Construction Contracts Act: Service Tim Bates 1/05/2009 11:00:00 AM Written By: Tim Bates and Francesca Collins Tim Bates and Francesca Collins of Auckland law firm Legal Vision examine what constitutes valid service of a payment claim under the CCA 2002. [Read the rest of this article...]
Dunedin's Canny Carnegie centre Dr Kerry Rodgers 1/05/2009 10:52:00 AM Written By: Dr Kerry Rodgers Dr Kerry Rodgers contemplates the centenary of a southern legacy: a building and its people [Read the rest of this article...]
Skills brokers highlight the value of training Building Today 1/05/2009 10:50:00 AM The recent introduction of a new team of skills brokers is one of the exciting new developments at the BCITO to ensure employers are equipped to make informed decisions about industry training. The BCITO currently coordinates and manages apprenticeship training for more than 4000 employers, and understands the challenges to training. Training has traditionally been seen as taking on a young apprentice. However, upskilling those already employed in the industry is equally important, to enable... [Read the rest of this article...]
Framing revolution taking place down south Building Today 1/05/2009 10:47:00 AM Historically, wood was king in the South Island construction industry. However, a Canterbury steel framing manufacturer claims that is set to change as it launches its framing revolution. N-Steel Framing Solutions aims to capture 10% of the market after opening a new manufacturing plant in Rolleston late last year. The plant supplies steel framing for sheds, barns, homes and commercial buildings. Managing director Sergey Nikiporenkov says his goal is to provide the market with cost-effective... [Read the rest of this article...]
Steel framed housing — an emerging market Building Today 1/05/2009 10:43:00 AM Similar to a range of other countries, light gauge steel framing has established itself in New Zealand as a viable solution for the structural framing of dwellings, commercial and community buildings. The National Association of Steel-Framed Housing Inc (NASH) represents the interests of the steel frame fraternity. It has a growing membership which is open to all those interested in steel framing, depending on the category of involvement. NASH’s key objectives are to: • ... [Read the rest of this article...]
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