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BRANZ Practical Sustainable Building Approach
Monday, 25 June 2007, 2:23 pm | Branz
BRANZ have turned the lofty ideas of sustainable building into practical techniques through the launch of a new web-based resource, www.LEVEL.org.nz. More >>
BRANZ Online with Building Sustainability
Friday, 15 June 2007, 11:55 am | Branz
BRANZ has built up an impressive amount of knowledge on the popular subject of sustainability, from 15 years of scientific research into sustainable building practice. Now the fruits of BRANZ’sustainability science heritage is being made available online. More >>
BRANZ Online with Building Sustainability
Friday, 15 June 2007, 9:44 am | Branz
BRANZ has built up an impressive amount of knowledge on the popular subject of sustainability, from 15 years of scientific research into sustainable building practice. Now the fruits of BRANZ’sustainability science heritage is being made available online. More >>
Switch it on – but not for long!
Wednesday, 30 May 2007, 4:43 pm | Branz
Despite May being tipped as being one of the warmest on record, you may have already turned your heated towel rail on and you’re probably using your clothes dryer more too. But what you may not know is that some of the appliances in your home that are ... More >>
In search of New Zealand’s oldest hot water heater
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 2:39 pm | Branz
If you have an old hot water heating system then BRANZ would like to hear from you! BRANZ is on the hunt for New Zealand’s oldest hot water heater as part of ongoing research to try to better understand energy use in New Zealand. More >>
BMJ hails link between home insulation, health
Tuesday, 6 March 2007, 9:31 am | Branz
The British Medical Journal has profiled a collaborative research project including BRANZ based at the Wellington School of Medicine, which shows a conclusive link between home insulation and an improvement in the health of the occupants. More >>
BRANZ entry in Dunlop Targa NZ Roadrace
Friday, 13 October 2006, 5:18 pm | Branz
When the Dunlop Targa NZ Roadrace takes off from Pukekohe on Monday 23 October, all eyes at BRANZ will be on Car 215. More >>
A fresh look at BRANZ
Friday, 13 October 2006, 12:27 am | Branz
BRANZ Ltd revealed its new look recently to a group of local government and industry insiders at separate functions in Wellington and Auckland. The shape of the new logo and associated corporate livery conveys hints of the building and construction industry, ... More >>
Owners defer to builders, designers on eco choices
Thursday, 17 August 2006, 11:30 am | Branz
One of the reasons that more people don’t make eco-friendly choices when building a new home is that they leave eco-design decisions up to their designer or builder. More >>
Eco Design Advisors for three Councils
Thursday, 17 August 2006, 11:14 am | Branz
Three Councils are set to benefit from a BRANZ pilot scheme offering an advisory service in eco-design of buildings. Waitakere and Hamilton City Councils along with Kapiti Coast District Council have made arrangements with BRANZ to implement the ... More >>
Keeping Sewerage Separate
Friday, 11 August 2006, 2:57 pm | Branz
There can be few sights more distressing for a property occupier, than seeing raw sewerage discharge into the open. More >>
Post-storm property check
Friday, 7 July 2006, 5:16 pm | Branz
After a period of heavy rain and high winds, residents are advised to take a quick look over their dwellings to check for damage or fittings that may have worked loose. More >>
HEEPs of Research on Energy Efficiency
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 2:40 pm | Branz
The call by Wel Networks Chief Executive Mike Underhill for greater insulation in New Zealand building construction, is supported by numerous research projects undertaken by BRANZ Ltd. More >>
HEEPs of Research on Energy Efficiency
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 12:04 am | Branz
The call by Wel Networks Chief Executive Mike Underhill for greater insulation in New Zealand building construction, is supported by numerous research projects undertaken by BRANZ Ltd. More >>
Solid fuel burners unmasked
Friday, 4 November 2005, 9:36 am | Branz
Solid fuel burners are more widely used than official figures suggest, says building industry research and testing provider BRANZ. More >>
BRANZ 2005 House Condition Survey Releases
Thursday, 20 October 2005, 10:31 am | Branz
BRANZ’s 2005 House Condition Survey, funded by Building Research, has highlighted the positive impact of recent building activity on the general state of New Zealand’s housing stock, the popularity of pre-WW2 homes for renovation and the tendency for ... More >>
BRANZ Glad to Play Small Part in Katrina Recovery
Friday, 23 September 2005, 5:14 pm | Branz
The Louisiana State Government is distributing BRANZ’s flood recovery guide to the residents of Louisiana to help them recover from the damage suffered by their homes at the hands of Hurricane Katrina. This is the same guide that was distributed to ... More >>
BRANZ Expresses Full Confidence in Road Reports
Friday, 10 June 2005, 4:27 pm | Branz
BRANZ chief executive, Peter Robertson, has stated that BRANZ has full confidence in the findings of its independent reports into the condition of two Invergarry Road properties in Taupo - reports that are the first stage of an ongoing monitoring programme. More >>
Ensuring Health & Safety After Flooding
Friday, 20 May 2005, 9:10 am | Branz
Even as more rain is forecast for flood-ravaged Bay of Plenty today, many of those affected will be starting to turn their minds to how they might approach a clean-up. More >>
New Building Act can save the country millions
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 9:47 am | Branz
New Zealand could be saved hundreds of millions of dollars in resource and health costs with the release of the most recent version of the Building Act in effect last week says BRANZ, the building industry’s leading research and testing provider. More >>
