Weathertightness risk assessment
MBIE Building & Housing’s guide to using the risk matrix, when assessing weathertightness design, has been updated to reflect some…
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Health and safety starts at the top
The Pike River Mine tragedy, in which 29 men lost their lives, was one of New Zealand’s worst workplace accidents.…
Answering your H&S questions
The Preventing Falls from Height project is not just about taking enforcement action against unsafe work practices; health and safety…
Paving the way – Construction (Part 4)
The basic function of residential pavements, such as driveways, paths and patios, is to provide safe and easy access onto…
Working in confined spaces
Before doing any work in a confined space, refer to AS/NZS 2865 Confined Spaces. This standard – and the Ministry…
Coast guard your seaside build
Several documents classify the risk of corrosion for metal building components, based on exposure to wind-driven sea spray: NZS 3604:2011…
Stop the rot! Weatherboard protection
An insidious problem in timber-clad houses is rotting weatherboards, fascias and trims due to water entry, particularly into the end…
Height hazard hits the headlines
The roofing industry should be alert to the hazard of fall-through when recladding roofs or installing purlins and tile support…
Why ground clearances matter
Some homeowners and designers might desire a seamless transition from polished internal floor to external paving, with no change in…
Avoiding leaky home liabilities
This seventh article in a series based on weathertight remediation workshops run by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment…
Proof of the power of referrals
In 2012, BRANZ ran the second New House Owners’ Satisfaction Survey. It focused on new homeowners’ assessments of builder performance…
Answering your H&S questions
The Preventing Falls from Height project is not just about taking enforcement action against unsafe work practices. Health and safety…
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