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House mould risk worsened by recent flooding, BRANZ says | RNZ News
House mould risk worsened by recent flooding, BRANZ says | RNZ News
BRANZ resilience research project co-leader Catherine Nicholson says research shows about 50 percent of homes already have visible mould.
bu704-small-dwellings-exempt-from-consents | BRANZ
bu704-small-dwellings-exempt-from-consents | BRANZ
Adapting older homes for modern living – advice from Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp | BRANZ Build
Adapting older homes for modern living – advice from Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp | BRANZ Build
Toilet equity: fighting for the right to pee | RNZ
Toilet equity: fighting for the right to pee | RNZ
There are known reasons why this apparent toilet inequity occurs – and experts say – known solutions.
Coming soon: Open-Source Granny Flat Designs
Coming soon: Open-Source Granny Flat Designs
$11.5 million building research boost
$11.5 million building research boost
From low-cost granny flat designs to AI-powered tools, 22 new projects will share $11.5 million in Building Research Levy funding, driving innovation and affordability for New Zealand’s buildings.
Early signs of sustained recovery as long-term outlook for New Zealand | BRANZ
Early signs of sustained recovery as long-term outlook for New Zealand | BRANZ
After a prolonged period of subdued demand, new data from BRANZ Build Insights tool points to a sustained recovery in building activity and a strengthening long-term pipeline for New Zealand’s construction sector.
Wellington leads housing affordability gains as opportunities open up for first-home buyers | BRANZ
Wellington leads housing affordability gains as opportunities open up for first-home buyers | BRANZ
December 2025. This end of year report from Build Insights highlights a shift in affordability led by our main cities.
BU656 Designing to avoid houses overheating | BRANZ
BU656 Designing to avoid houses overheating | BRANZ
BU656 Designing to avoid houses overheating
Stay well watered | BRANZ Build
Stay well watered | BRANZ Build
Combustible façades: Use and fire risk management in New Zealand
Combustible façades: Use and fire risk management in New Zealand
BRANZ statement on proposed changes to the Building Research Levy Act | BRANZ
BRANZ statement on proposed changes to the Building Research Levy Act | BRANZ
20 November 2025. Cabinet’s proposal to remove the Building Research Levy Act marks a significant change for New Zealand’s building and construction sector.
Holes and notches in joists
Holes and notches in joists
Making bearer joints
Making bearer joints
Resource recovery map
Resource recovery map
Timber decks supplement
Timber decks supplement
Rethinking the urban dream | BRANZ Build
Rethinking the urban dream | BRANZ Build
With weather disasters becoming more frequent, overheating, flooding and growing stresses in everyday life, can the design of our homes and communities provide relief? Research shows the answer is a resounding yes.
Housing design for safe evacuation | BRANZ Build
Housing design for safe evacuation | BRANZ Build
'Massive impacts': $180 billion of homes on flood-prone land – report
'Massive impacts': $180 billion of homes on flood-prone land – report
Seismic esilience modules
Seismic esilience modules
Solar systems are gaining traction | BRANZ Build
Solar systems are gaining traction | BRANZ Build
This New Zealand Laboratory Sets Buildings On Fire (On Purpose)
This New Zealand Laboratory Sets Buildings On Fire (On Purpose)
On-site waste sorting signage | BRANZ
On-site waste sorting signage | BRANZ
Progress towards AI-assisted consenting
Progress towards AI-assisted consenting
BU687 Introduction to smart homes
BU687 Introduction to smart homes
Sustainable building
Sustainable building
What really is a warm roof? | BRANZ Build
What really is a warm roof? | BRANZ Build
Toolbox: Reducing building material waste
Toolbox: Reducing building material waste
Built to withstand - to build or not to build | BRANZ Build
Built to withstand - to build or not to build | BRANZ Build
BRANZ research reveals extreme corrosion on the Chatham Islands
BRANZ research reveals extreme corrosion on the Chatham Islands
The Magic of Curtains
The Magic of Curtains
Solar water heating report
Solar water heating report
How to submit a good consent application | BRANZ Build
How to submit a good consent application | BRANZ Build
Funding round 2025
Funding round 2025
Loo Review
Loo Review
ArchEngBuild Challenge
ArchEngBuild Challenge
Working with treated timber
Working with treated timber
BRANZ Fire Lab
BRANZ Fire Lab
Streamline Remote Building Inspections with Artisan
Streamline Remote Building Inspections with Artisan
Build Insights
Build Insights
Concreting in cold weather
Concreting in cold weather
What's it like at work?
What's it like at work?
New fire testing lab set to create more competition in building products
New fire testing lab set to create more competition in building products
Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day
Fire resistant design and the LA fires
Fire resistant design and the LA fires
BRANZ Build article - Getting into the quality habit | BRANZ Build
BRANZ Build article - Getting into the quality habit | BRANZ Build
The beauty and benefits of living with nature
The beauty and benefits of living with nature
Build 205 out now!
Build 205 out now!
New data indicates rising summer indoor temperatures
New data indicates rising summer indoor temperatures
Balancing the quality / affordability equation |The Post
Balancing the quality / affordability equation |The Post
ArchEngBuild 2025 | Nomination Form
ArchEngBuild 2025 | Nomination Form
Facing off with nature
Facing off with nature
Renovate books
Renovate books
Claire Falck | The many potential benefits of building consent reforms
Claire Falck | The many potential benefits of building consent reforms
Do I really need to wash my house?
Do I really need to wash my house?
Healthy home guide
Healthy home guide
Resource recovery map
Resource recovery map
How to cool your house down without turning on the heat pump
How to cool your house down without turning on the heat pump
How does energy hardship affect householders?
How does energy hardship affect householders?
Students take on ex-state house retrofit
Students take on ex-state house retrofit
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