Media

NZ Construction News ( Dec 11 / Jan 12) Come Home to the Benefits of Concrete

Coming Home to Concrete raises awareness of the advantages of residential concrete construction.

Contractor (Dec 11) Concrete and Recycled Materials: Growing Acceptance

Technical Report 14: Best Practice Guide for the Use of Recycled Aggregates and Materials in New Concrete.

Progressive Building (Oct / Nov 11) Scene Set for Adoption of Damage Avoidance Design Systems

New approaches to seismic structural design for multi-storey concrete buildings are real options to rebuild Christchurch.

NZ Construction News (Oct / Nov 11) Green Concrete Options for a Rebuilt Central City

The Christchurch City Council’s draft Central City Plan can incorporate concrete technology.

21 Queen Street Wins 2011 Sustainability Award

Peddle Thorp Architects has taken home the 2011 Supreme Concrete³ Sustainability Award.

Contractor (Aug 11) A Concrete Solution to a Leaky Problem

CCANZ Code of Practice for weathertight construction will advance residential concrete.

NZ Construction News (Jun / Jul 11) Let’s Learn From Leaky Lessons as Christchurch Rebuilds

We need to apply the lessons learnt from the leaky building crisis to Christchurch's future.

Contractor (Jun 11) PRESSS the Right Concrete Buttons

PRESSS technology is an ideal solution to Christchurch's concerns over multi-storey building construction.

Contractor (Apr 11) Bridging the Gap with Concrete

A concrete bridge for the for the Additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing project makes sense on many different levels.

The Press OpEd

CCANZ CEO Rob Gaimster responds to MP Jim Anderton's call to rebuild Christchurch in wood.

Royal Commission - Vital

CCANZ welcomes the Royal Commission to investigate the devastation wrought by the Christchurch earthquake.

NZ Construction News (Dec 10 / Jan 11) Concrete Floors Offer Peace of Mind Under Foot

As with any building material and any structure, design and construction must be fit for purpose and fit for the site.

Contractor (Dec 10) Concrete Roads: Getting the Message Across

Engaging with the general public as the primary stakeholder may become more prevalent in the persuit of concrete roads.

Design & Land Use in Question - Not Concrete

Concrete slabs damaged in Christchurch earthquake were located in liquefied areas and not optimally designed.

Designing Comfortable Homes - 2nd edition

DCH is a guide to the principles of passive solar design for comfortable and energy efficient homes.

NZ Construction News (Aug / Sept 10) The Concrete RED BOOK: A Strong Frame on Solid Foundations

The importance of the RED BOOK to New Zealand's NZ structural concrete canon cannot be underestimated.

NZ Construction News (Jun / Jul 10) Accepted! A Concrete Acceptable Solution for E2 External Moisture of the NZ Building Code

CCANZ has secured the development of a concrete masonry Acceptable Solution under Clause E2 of the Building Code.

Builder and Contractors (Apr 10) CCANZ Updates IB39 Fibre Reinforced Concrete

The revised CCANZ IB39 seeks to address various points of confusion about when and where each fibre should be used.

NZ Construction News (Apr / May 10) Concrete: A Design for Comfortable Homes

As the cold embrace of winter gradually tightens around us, concrete homes offer comfortable living.

CCANZ Updates Popular Concrete Publication

The 2nd edition of The Guide to Concrete Construction is now available free on CD-ROM.

NZ Construction News (Feb / Mar 10) A Concrete Opportunity to Pave a Significant Road Forward

Concrete’s durability offers any investment in our roading network significant potential returns.

NZ Construction News (Dec 09) A Gateway to a Concrete Career

BCITO has liaised with the concrete industry to develop a concrete package for its successful Gateway programme.

Builder & Contractors (Nov 09) A Concrete Foundation (or Wall) For Energy Efficient Houses

Reduce your household energy demands through concrete foundations or walls.

Toll Road Wins Concrete Sustainability Award

The Northern Gateway Toll Road, from Orewa to Puhoi, has taken out the 2009 Concrete3 Sustainability Award.

BRANZ Build (Oct / Nov 09) A Concrete Piece in the Affordability Puzzle

Concrete offers the missing piece in the housing affordability puzzle.

Contractor (Sept 09) Pervious Concrete - Drain Away Your Stormwater Worries

Key to future stormwater management solutions for paved areas will be pervious (or permeable) concrete.

Concrete Ideally Suited for New Zealand Cycleway Project

The concrete sector has congratulated the Government’s allocation of $50 million over three years for the national cycleway.

A Concrete National Cycleway Will Save Jobs

The concrete sector has welcomed a national cycleway, and believes it will boost employment.

Contractor (Mar 09) - Concrete Career Foundations

The concrete sector is faced with a challenging shortage of skilled labour in these difficult economic times.

Concrete Sector Welcomes New Government Infrastructure Package

CCANZ Chief Executive, Rob Gaimster, has praised the fast-tracking of $500 million worth of infrastructure projects.

CCANZ Appoints New Chief Executive

CCANZ has appointed Rob Gaimster to the position of Chief Executive.