Category Archives: Foundations

GOLD STANDARD SEISMIC RESILIENCE…

Victoria Lane Apartments have been designed to withstand a 1-in-1000-year earthquake – 10-fold more than conventionally-built high-rise buildings. Construction is nearing completion on Willis Bond’s $140 million Victoria Lane Apartments, the first base-isolated apartment building to be constructed in Wellington, with residents expecting to start moving in in March. Victoria Lane Apartments was one ofContinue reading “GOLD STANDARD SEISMIC RESILIENCE…”

FUTURE FOCUS…

Sustainable design firm paves way for Auckland’s zero waste targets Global sustainable development consultancy Arup is targeting an ambitious sustainability accreditation for its new offices in Auckland’s historic Britomart, seeking to gain ‘Living Building Challenge’ certification. In taking on this challenge, Arup and its building partners were able to divert more than 99% of constructionContinue reading “FUTURE FOCUS…”

KIWIS DOING IT FIRST…

Passive solar home with 3D printed concrete walls opens in Auckland The first solar passive house in the world featuring 3D printed concrete opened its metaphorical doors to the public for the first time. The Huia house, built by Craft Homes and designed by architect Duncan Firth has extended an invite to architects, builders andContinue reading “KIWIS DOING IT FIRST…”

RISE OF THE PHOENIX…

Kiwi company targets an enduring New Zealand metals circular economy In a time of unprecedented supply chain disruption, Phoenix Metalman Recycling (PMR) has tripled its business footprint within 18 months to ensure the metals circular economy endures for a sustainable New Zealand. “We have the protection of Aotearoa New Zealand’s environment at the core ofContinue reading “RISE OF THE PHOENIX…”

WELLINGTON WATER AND MCCONNELL DOWELL….

Barber Grove to Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant pipe duplication project Wellington Water and McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd have partnered together in a key infrastructure project to strengthen the Hutt Valley’s wastewater network in preparation for future growth and to reduce the risk of wastewater entering the environment in the event of a major earthquake. AgeingContinue reading “WELLINGTON WATER AND MCCONNELL DOWELL….”

NEXT LEVEL…

Safety portal advances remote worker safety Guardian Angel Safety, a provider of lone and remote work solutions in Australasia, has launched the Guardian Angel Portal which the company says will to enable organisations to be more responsive to the changing safety needs of mobile workers working alone or remotely. The new portal allows customers toContinue reading “NEXT LEVEL…”

SUPPLY CHAINS – NEED TO BE READY, AUSSIES WARN

While repercussions from the recent hacker attacks on Australia’s Optus and Medibank are still resounding as media writers estimate and sum up ever higher damage costs, attacks on supply chain targets are flying under the radar says Eilon Elhadad, senior director supply chain, Aqua Security. Yet, he says, they are becoming the biggest concern inContinue reading “SUPPLY CHAINS – NEED TO BE READY, AUSSIES WARN”

BACK TO THE FUTURE FOR ROLLESTON…

‘Town of the Future’ to leap state highway Dubbed the “Town of the Future” 50 years ago by then Prime Minister Norman Kirk, Rolleston, south of Christchurch, is about to take its next big leap into the future says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. As part of the Government’s NZ Upgrade Programme, around $125 millionContinue reading “BACK TO THE FUTURE FOR ROLLESTON…”

COLD WIRE TIG WELDING

– smart and simple TIG cold-wire components are available now for Fronius iWave. The pioneering innovation lies in its intelligent control. With the patented new TIG DynamicWire welding package, even amateurs can achieve perfect TIG welds with ease. This is because the dynamic wire control always selects the right travel speed. The process adapts toContinue reading “COLD WIRE TIG WELDING”