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Build Magazine — 170

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From towns to cities: What makes somewhere a great place to live? This question is being asked as improving New Zealand’s urban design engages the minds of researchers, architects and planners. 

Managing sites: If building sites are too chaotic and messy, there can be increased risks for health and safety and damage to building materials. Having a plan to manage all aspects from materials storage to site access is crucial.

From towns to cities

  • Achieving good urban design
  • Building solutions for changing needs
  • Drilling down on growth
  • Gauging the appeal
  • Maori identity in urban design
  • Planning for smarter cities
  • Population growth
  • Support for heritage buildings

Managing sites

  • Better project management
  • H&S case for prefab
  • Mind your materials

Build Right

  • Concrete formwork basics

Design Right

  • Dormer roof junction detail
  • Better bracing beckons
  • Designing for quiet

Departments

  • Talking timber
  • EWP survey needs you
  • Building for climate change
  • Sustainable renewable energy
  • Registrar’s update
  • Suspensions – it’s your choice
  • Business tools and tricks
  • Two-stage RMA reform
  • Construction dispute resolution
  • Stay on top of fatigue
  • Cash flow for house builders

Regulars

  • Dive on in
  • The construction debate
  • Opening up on mental health