Industry News

Outstanding Construction Using HPC

Professor Pierre-Claude Aitcin reviews construction projects which used high performance concretes.

IPENZ Re-honours Gold Medal Engineers

A second presentation of the IPENZ President's Award, the Fulton-Downer Gold Medal, was made in May to re-honour the hundreds of engineers involved in the response phase to the Canterbury earthquakes.

Info Paper Examines Building Design

Experts report on damage to buildings in Christchurch following the recent earthquakes.

Residential Property RFI Following Earthquake

The CERA and DBH have released a Request for Information (RFI) – Residential Property Development Intentions.

New Foundation Rule for Seismic Hazard

Immediate changes to the Building Code’s supporting documents for Structure take effect from 19 May 2011.

Roger Sutton Appointed CERA Chief Executive

The State Services Commissioner has announced that the permanent CEO of CERA will be Roger Sutton.

New Online Tool Boosts Licensed Builder Scheme

A new on-line service has been launched that will allow Licensed Building Practitioners to register online.

BuildNZ | Designex 2011

In 2011 BuildNZ, Designex and the RMBF annual conference have been bundled into a single all-purpose event.

NZ Engineer Wins Freyssinet Medal

Nigel Priestley has been awarded a 2010 Freyssinet Medal by International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib).

Wayne Raymond Receives IPENZ Honour

Former New Zealand Concrete Society president recognised by engineering profession.

Christchurch Royal Commissioners Announced

Sir Ron Carter and Associate Professor Richard Fenwick confirmed as commissioners.

Experts Appointed to Assist Investigation

NZ companies will assist with the investigation of selected multi-storey buildings in the Christchurch CBD.

Building Performance Seminars

The NZCS has organised a seminar focussing on building performance in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

NZSEE Define 'Modern' Buildings

Buildings constructed before the NZ Building Act 1991 and 1992 Regulations are not 'modern’ say NZSEE.

IPENZ Earthquake Fact Sheets

IPENZ has prepared a range of fact sheets that provide information relating to the Febraury 22 Christchurch earthquake.

Precast New Zealand - Newsletter

Precast New Zealand's (PCNZ) newsletter is available to download.

Commerce Commission Collusive Conduct Outreach Advice

The Commerce Commission has produced a collusive conduct outreach advice sheet which offers direction in avoiding a breach of the Commerce Act.

NZS 3604:2011 Updated

Standards New Zealand has just published NZS 3604:2011 Timber-Framed Buildings.

DBH Earthquake Repair Guidance Document

DBH has released "Guidance on House Repairs and Reconstruction Following the Canterbury Earthquake".

Concrete Smarter Campaign

The Auckland City Council is partnering with Mitre 10 MEGA, Glenfield to reduce concrete stormwater pollution.

Symposium on High Performance Concrete

9th International Symposium on High Performance Concrete: Design, Verification & Utilization

New Website Address for Plant Audit Scheme

The indepenent ready mixed concrete Plant Audit Scheme website has a new address.

NZS 3104: 2003 – Amendment 2 published

Standards New Zealand has published Amendment 2 to Specification for concrete production NZS 3104:2003.

Driver Training DVD Released

The NZRMCA has produced a driver training DVD, designed to cover all aspects of concrete truck handling.

Allan Scott Joins University of Canterbury

Allan Scott has joined the Dept of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, at the University of Canterbury.

Jon Hambling Appointed NZRMCA President

The New Zealand Ready Mixed Concrete Association has appointed Jon Hambling as President.