Building Sector News 2009

Building Sector News - September 2009
In this issue we have articles on injuries in the construction industry (ACC),  NZS 3604, 1999 – wew draft to be released this year - and myth busting; inserting Ecoply bracing valves into Gib Ezybrace; Code Compliance Certificates – what are they and how they are important; Carter Holt Harvey – structural certification design IT series 4, and a quiz on articles in this newsletter.

Building Sector News - August 2009 (770KB)
Articles on: Mitek NZ Structural Fixings Onsite Guide 2009 and summary of changes to previous books; Mitek top plate stiffeners, framing stud stiffeners,  Dick baluster fixing, durability flow chart; ACC articles on new kits aim to make building sites safer; gully traps (again) - What Not To Do; quiz on articles in this newsletter.

Building Sector News - July 2009
In this mid winter issue we have included more articles from ACC as it is very important we all go home safely, especially when site conditions can get a little slippery.  We also have articles on the new Gib® Ezybrace System and information regarding a BRANZ Seminar - Wet Areas - to be held in Invercargill on 3 August 2009.

Building Sector News - June 2009
In this issue we have articles from the ACC safety pack on Noise and Tools, Licensing Update (Issue No 13 from the Department of Building and Housing) and an Introduction to Natural Building (public talk on Friday June 5, 6.30pm to  8.30pm). There is also a Natural Building workshop on Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7. If you are interested in strawbale or rammed earth construction then the public talk and workshop are you. Open the June Build Sector News for the details. Wrapping up this month's newsletter is a quiz on the articles.

Building Sector News - May 2009
In this issue: Tips for Designing a Beautiful, Safe Home (article from ACC); Repairing Gib Plasterboard and Mounting Fixtures (article from Gib); Gully Traps; BRANZ Seminar – Clearing Up Compliance Paths; Mitek – Structural Fixing Booklet, and a quiz on these articles.

Building Sector News - April 2009
The April issue features further articles from ACC – Think Safety. The contents: BRANZ weathertight solutions, volumes 1 – 6; DBH – Licensing update No 12; ACC Articles (Sparking up Safely, Have you go the metal, If you got injured would you get through, and Working to help you get over injury); Changes in construction; Ceiling diaphragms; Building Officials Survey and a quiz on articles in the newsletter.

Building Sector News - March 2009
In this issue we have further articles from ACC – Think Safety. Remember safety on the job site is everyone’s concern. March content: the ACC articles (Stay Safe When Working Solo, Clearing the Air, Sleeping on the Job), Building Consent Processing, BRANZ Seminar – Water Efficiency, Dunedin Barrier Free NZ Seminar in Invercargill, quiz on articles in the March newsletter.

Building Sector News - February 2009
The February issue features 2008 Building Consent Statistics, Building Sector News – receive your copy by email, Producer Statement (Plumbing Testing Only), Department of Building and Housing: Safety reminder, decks, balconies and balustrades, Building Code Clause H1 Energy Efficiency Amendments: Department of Building and Housing Update No 95, ACC articles (Think Safety First, Concrete – The Hard Facts on Safe Handling, Clean Up to Avoid Trip-ups, ACC Workplace Safety Discount Scheme) and a quiz on articles in this newsletter.

Building Sector News - January 2009
In this issue we have articles on: Dam Safety Scheme, Gib Handibrac, frequently asked questions from Gib News Issue 2 2008 and a quiz on articles in this newsletter.

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