Statistics NZ produced a “housing quality conceptual framework” yesterday as a means of defining quality in the sector, which, at least in intensive housing in Auckland over the last 2 decades, has been defined by the cost of fixing leaks.
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Standards review bill introduced
The Standards & Accreditation Bill, introduced yesterday, is aimed at strengthening the development & delivery of NZ Standards.
Read more →51 old standards up for withdrawal
Standards NZ has listed 51 standards which be withdrawn because of their age. They’re among 1300 which Standards Australia is reviewing.
Read more →Government to end Standards NZ autonomy, opts for statutory board
The Government has decided to replace the Standards Council & Standards NZ with a “new model” – a statutory board.
Read more →Conditions of contract standard reviewed
Published 15 October 2012 Standards NZ is seeking feedback on the draft of a limited technical review of the standard for conditions of contract for building & civil engineering construction, NZS 3910:2003. Submissions close on Friday 9 November. Changes or new features in the draft include: specific provisions for design & construct contractsmore specific provisions relating […]
Read more →New standard to measure road noise
Published 4 May 2010 There is now a standard to measure the noise made by traffic, but only on new state highways & local roads, and those that have been substantially altered. NZS 6806:2010, published by Standards NZ last Friday, establishes upper noise limits for those roads and sets out procedures & requirements for […]
Read more →Manukau council highly critical of draft subdivision standard
Published 3 February 2010 Manukau City Council will make a highly critical submission to Standards NZ on its review of the standard for land development & subdivision, NZS4404. The council’s all-councillor policy & activities committee approved the strongly worded report of senior policy advisor Yu Yi on the standard revision last night. Standards NZ […]
Read more →Standards NZ puts subdivision draft out for comment
Published 24 January 2010 Standards NZ has put a draft revised standard, DZ 4404, land development & subdivision, out for comment, closing Friday 5 February. Project administrator Rachel Mahony said the draft standard was intended to “encourage sustainable & modern design that emphasises liveability & environmental quality in land development & subdivision”. It’s a revision […]
Read more →First draft standard for steel-framed housing out for comment
Published 6 January 2010 The National Association of Steel-framed Housing has released a draft NASH standard for residential & lowrise steel framing – Part 1: Design criteria – for comment. The document is part of a series of design documents the association is developing for the steel construction industry. Others will follow this year. […]
Read more →Hebel cladding system approved
Published 22 April 2009 The Department of Building & Housing has approved a new cladding system for use on timber-framed residential & light commercial buildings. The department issued a certificate of accreditation for the Hebel panel cladding system on 15 April, which means it must now be treated as a certified product under the […]
Read more →Standards NZ embarks again on revising standard for timber-frame buildings
Published 29 October 2008 Standards NZ has begun a project to revise the standard for timber-frame buildings and will call for nominations to the technical committee soon. BRANZ began research in June 2007 to support the changes that would be required to update the standard, NZS 3604:1999 Timber framed buildings and considerable consultation has […]
Read more →New ISO standard on sustainable construction
Published 20 November 2007A new ISO standard has been created to improve the chances that urbanisation will develop in an environmentally friendly manner. ISO 21939:2007, Sustainability in building construction – Environmental declaration of building products, describes the principles & framework for environmental declarations of building products, taking into consideration the complete life cycle of a […]
Read more →Amendment published on steel structures standard
Published 12 November 2007Standards NZ has published amendment 2 to NZS 3404: 1997 Steel structures standard, which sets the minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, erection & modification of steelwork in structures. Amendment 2 updates the standard to align it with the changed loading values given by AS/NZS 1170 Structural design actions series & NZS […]
Read more →New plastering standard published
Published 20 March 2007 Standards NZ has published the revised part 1 of the solid plastering standard (cement plasters for walls, ceilings & soffits), NZS 4251.1:2007. This standard sets out the requirements for solid plastering to achieve structurally sound, durable & water-resistant surfaces. It’s likely to become an acceptable solution under the Building Code compliance […]
Read more →Standard for plastering round vented cavities out for comment
Published 21 July 2006 Standards NZ has put its new draft for plastering around vented cavities out for public consultation. Issues around cavities – the materials used and the workmanship – have been at the heart of leaky building problems. Closing date for comments on the new standard, DZ4251.1 – Solid plastering for walls, ceilings & soffits […]
Read more →Code writers close in on tiny apartments
Auckland City Council staff will join representatives from the Property Council and Institute of Architects in developing a matrix of minimum standards & dimensions for apartments. The council has engaged Associate Professor Clinton Bird, from Auckland University’s School of Architecture & Planning, to draft the matrix, which will be submitted to the Building Industry […]
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