Concrete Magazine

Vol. 55 Iss. 2

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include all the 2011 Concrete3 sustainability Award winners, a look at the recently open Hobsonville Motorway Extension, and the latest in flexible concrete arch systems from the UK.

Vol. 55 Iss. 1

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a chat with Len McSaveney, a look at coloured concrete with Peter Fell, and all you need to know about pervious concrete.

Vol. 54 Iss. 4

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include CCANZ’s A+ Home concept model, a look at New Zealand's prefab and concrete housing heritage, as well as the UK drive towards sustainable homes.

Vol. 54 Iss. 3

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include the launch of Designing Comfortable Homes (2nd ed.), the 2010 Concrete3 Sustainability Award winners, and Morten Gjerde’s look at Wellington’s St Mary of the Angels church.

Vol. 54 Iss. 2

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a tour of Golden Bay Cement's new Eastport service centre, Holcim (NZ) Ltd.’s work on power pylons at Lake Karapiro, and Louise Purvis' GRC panels at the New Lynn rail trench.

Vol. 54 Iss. 1

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include Joseph A. Daczko's look at SCC in North America, Alan Ross' examination of steel fibre quality control, along with some psycho allegorical concrete figurines from Germany.

Vol. 53 Iss. 4

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include results from a CCANZ study into the advantages of concrete office frames, a look at the new control tower at Christchurch airport, and a stunning panel facade from Switzerland.

Vol. 53 Iss. 3

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include Sue Freitag's article on the art and science of concrete testing, and an introduction to Morten Gjerde's research on how perceptions of beauty translate into views of concrete buildings.

Vol. 53 Iss. 2

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a preview of New Zealand's first multi-storey PRESSS building at Victoria University in Wellington, and an introduction to FRP reinforcement and void forming technology.

Vol. 53 Iss. 1

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a summary of Mainzeal and Holcim's use of recycled glass as aggregate for Lion Nathan's Project Century, and David Barnard's overview the Concrete Masonry Association (NZCMA).

Vol. 52 Iss. 3/4

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include the inaugural Concrete3 Sustainability Award, the making of the Concrete3 short film "Concrete for a Sustainable World", and a fond farewell to Richard Carr.

Vol. 52 Iss. 2

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include Ian Athfield's discussion on the merits of building houses from concrete, and a selection of impressive concrete architecture from Australia, Austria and Chile.

Vol. 52 Iss. 1

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a look at Herdhome shelters and interlocking concrete blocks made from waste ready mixed concrete.

Vol. 51 Iss. 4

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include an overview of the New Zealand Concrete Society Awards for 2007 as well as a look at the Kingsford Quay wharf at Port Nelson.

Vol. 51 Iss. 3

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a look at Wellington's inner city bypass and New Zealand's largest precast concrete wastewater detention tank in Siverstream.

Vol. 51 Iss. 2

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include an overview of the reconstruction of Auckland international airport runways, depolluting concrete and the sustainable features of Conservation House in Wellington.

Vol. 51 Iss. 1

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a look at the Meridian Energy building on the Wellington waterfront and a new aproach to cement stabilisation.

Vol. 50 Iss. 4

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a guide to masonry weathertightness and a look at New Zealand's first post-tensioned concrete masonry house.

Vol. 50 Iss. 3

Highlights fom this issue of Concrete magazine include an update on hollowcore research, new innovations in walled paper and an overview of concrete and sustainable development.

Vol. 50 Iss. 2

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a look at low cost concrete housing soloutions for New Zealand and the Magma Arts and Congress Centre in the Canary Islands.

Vol. 50 Iss. 1

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include the benefits of concrete acoustic and safety barriers and a look at New Zealand's first recycled road in Christchurch.

Vol. 49 Iss. 4

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a summary of the 2005 Concrete Awards and the construction of New Zealand's first reactive powder concrete bridge.

Vol. 49 Iss. 3

Highlights from this issue of concrete magazine include suggestions of concrete construction in hospitals, a discussion on engineering after the world trade centre collapse, and a look at designer concrete pavers.

Vol. 49 Iss. 2

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include insights into concrete's fire resistance, building durable structures and translucent concrete.

Vol. 48 Iss. 5

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include an environmental challenge in disposing of concrete washwater, as well as an examination on strengthening workplace training for concrete specialists.

Vol. 48 Iss. 4

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include Andrew Charleson's article on concrete's contribution to architecture and Andrew Dallas' look at perfecting concrete floors.

Vol. 48 Iss. 3

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include an overview of St Joseph's Church in Wellington, creative concrete benchtops and decorative surface finishes.

Vol. 48 Iss. 2

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include an introduction to the new carpark at Auckland airport and an article on fabric energy storage in commercial structures by Chris Munn.

Vol. 48 Iss. 1

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a look at New Zealand's role in keeping Taiwan's high speed rail on track and suggestions on how to overcome potential problems with moisture in concrete floors.

Vol. 47 Iss. 4

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include the results of the 2003 Concrete Awards and a visit to the new 'green' sports complex in Waitakere.

Vol. 47 Iss. 3

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a look at using ICF to defend against terrorism and an examination of multi-storey residential apartments.

Vol. 47 Iss. 2

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine includes the new Britomart transport development and the results of hollowcore fire tests.

Vol. 47 Iss. 1

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include an update on concrete design standards, global view and an overview of the NZSEE conference.

Vol. 46 Iss. 4

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a farewell to Tricia Hawkins, a summary of the Architecture awards and an overview on enduring concrete.

Vol. 46 Iss. 3

Highlights from this issue of Concrete magazine include a visit to the ACENZ Awards and a recommended article on concrete countertops.

Vol. 46 Iss. 2

Highlights from this issue of Concrete include a spotlight on cold weather concreting and energy efficient habitats from overseas. Sheralyn Hume from Milburn Cement Ltd is also profiled.

Vol. 45 Iss. 5

Highlights from this issue of Concrete include a profile on Len McSaveney and a look at the joint Australia/New Zealand Standard for reinforcing steel.

Vol. 45 Iss. 4

Highlights from this issue of Concrete include Ulla Kjaer's keynote address from the 2001 Concrete Conference and a profile on Chris Munn.

Vol. 45 Iss. 3

Highlights from this issue of Concrete include a visit to the 2001 Concrete Awards, the exploration of the case for concrete roads and a comparison on in-situ techniques from stabilisation.

Vol. 45 Iss. 2

Highlights from this issue of Concrete include a focus on floors and the different techniques that should be considered when getting a concrete floor.

Vol. 45 Iss. 1

Highlights from this issue of Concrete include a spotlight on the increasing popularity of Terrazzo, a discussion on Auckland's new hotel complex and a look at wet cast paving.

Vol. 44 Iss. 4

Highlights from this issue of Concrete include an overview of the Olympic precinct and help on how to avoid cracking in concrete floors and walls.

Vol. 44 Iss. 3

Highlights from this issue of Concrete include a look at trends in commercial concrete construction and a discussion on research programmes that could benefit multi-storage buildings in New Zealand.

Vol. 44 Iss. 2

Highlights from this issue of Concrete include a summary on the benefits of concrete as well as a look at insulated concrete panels.

Vol. 44 Iss. 1

Highlights from this issue of Concrete include a construction perspective on a North Shore wastewater treatment plant, a summary of challenges provided by Project Manukau and a look at the Horseshoe Bend dam project.