BRANZ stories
Auckland homes face longer, hotter summers, with new research warning heatwaves could nearly double and indoor overheating is already a problem.
Nearly 10% of New Zealand housing value is lost to design churn and rework, prompting calls for pattern books to speed building.
Poor-quality building is costing New Zealand billions a year and could be behind about 5,000 missing homes annually.
Builders could cut landfill and save money as a new industry-led guide makes waste reduction simpler on New Zealand job sites.
Falling section prices are making new builds slightly more affordable, even as construction costs keep rising faster than inflation.
Targeted support remains urgent for younger, female and LGBTQIA+ construction workers despite a rise in reported good mental health to 85%.
A free carbon database will help builders and architects cut the emissions of New Zealand's buildings, which account for up to 20% of the footprint.
Rental supply is set to grow as major developers and iwi back long-term homes, with new rules helping unlock more Build to Rent schemes.
Auckland visitors can inspect a world-first solar passive house with 3D printed concrete walls, built to cut energy use and boost resilience.
Homeowners risk mould and structural damage if flood repairs begin before hidden moisture is fully removed, new BRANZ guidance warns.
A central registry could help builders and councils find trusted product data more easily, cutting costly non-compliance in construction.
Her research on resilience and workforce challenges is set to bolster governance as BRANZ seeks better outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand's building sector.
Greater use of mass timber in New Zealand buildings is set to get a boost, after the Timber Design Centre named Dr Robert Finch as director.
Government funding for a new timber knowledge hub could help slash emissions in New Zealand’s mid-rise apartments and offices.
A new tool could spare communities the disruption of council building closures by helping weigh safety risks against social and economic costs.
A digital product database could trim consenting costs and lift New Zealand builders' productivity, with gains to GDP estimated at up to NZD $220 million.
Researchers are testing whether structural insulated panels can speed up builds, cut costs and meet New Zealand’s earthquake standards.
Her appointment strengthens BRANZ’s governance as it pursues building-sector reform, with the new director bringing 20 years’ leadership and strategy experience.
Early input from facilities managers could cut costs and improve new buildings' long-term quality, according to a BRANZ report.
Industry groups will examine 339 deaths over a decade as New Zealand’s construction sector faces the country’s highest suicide rate.
