This report provides an evidence base to help builders, designers and specifiers to make better-informed decisions around investing in sustainability features. It calculates costs and benefits for a range of...
This report is the third study into the condition of homes in New Zealand. Previous surveys were carried out in 1994 and 1999.This report summarises the results of on-site inspections...
Product Description This survey summarises the results of on-site inspections of the physical condition of 465 houses during 1998 and 1999. The houses were chosen at random from the three...
Product Description A number of stakeholders are involved in the delivery of medium-density housing (MDH) in New Zealand. This report identifies who of these stakeholders can be considered to be...
Buildings have wide types and uses including residential, commercial, institutional and industrial. These broad categories have varied service requirements, ranging from basic protection from weather for equipment and animals to...
This report summarises the findings of research into the supply and demand for medium-density housing (MDH) in the New Zealand market. The principal types of MDH are illustrated. The drivers...
Product Description Medium-density housing (MDH) can present particular maintenance challenges for its owners. The maintenance requirements of this type of housing may be more complex than for stand-alone housing. Collaborative...
Product Description The extent of existing use of prefabrication in New Zealand buildings is discussed. Prefabrication and standardisation (S&P) are both generally thought to have benefits in building construction, but...
Product Description This report is the culmination of a number of projects and additional primary research into the questions of industry and sub-industry level productivity measures and performance measures. It...
This report sets out the findings of a research project that looked at the feasibility of establishing an electronic traceability system in New Zealand for construction products. Electronic traceability of...
