Building Construction

These guidelines highlight key knowledge areas relating to BIM, including information on what quantity surveyors need to know about BIM, what to expect in a BIM project and other useful information for Quantity Surveyors working in projects using BIM.

BRANZ Find is a useful directory of building and construction information in New Zealand. The tool brings together building and construction resources from a range of public sources, including key BRANZ content, into one place.
Here you can find information on everything from Asbestos, the Building Act or Cavity wall construction right through to Wastewater management.

A series of concise factsheets that extract the nuggets of information from BRANZ research and topical issues in the building industry. They are short and easy to read, and refer the reader to more detailed sources for further exploration.

Information on the New Zealand building industry including seminars, technical services and industry research findings.

Aims to provide clear, independent and up-to-date information to the public about building, renovating and maintaining houses in New Zealand.

The Authority of Sustainable Building developed for the construction industry by BRANZ Ltd

Searchable database of suppliers and technical information of products for the NZ construction and architecture industry

Developed in partnership with industry at every step, the Handbook is for New Zealand’s building and construction sector. It follows the normal progression of a project, from project establishment through to operation, and documents a consistent approach, using a common language, to BIM in New Zealand.

The new 2019 guidelines that New Zealand Government bodies must follow in negotiating procurement in construction projects.

A New Zealand Government publication released in combination with the new New Zealand Construction Procurement Guidelines (2019)

A BRANZ website with information for designers and builders working on house renovation projects. Includes technical construction and consent issues.

A supportive community of architectural design professionals working together to encourage excellence, inspiration, strong networks, promotion of their dynamic profession and building a better New Zealand.

Design trends, construction systems, training, seminars and publications.

A voluntary, non-profit association of women who work either in the construction industry or for business organisations who provide services to the construction industry.

The NZIQS is based in Wellington. It provides support to member Quantity Surveyors in New Zealand and acts as an advocate for all Quantity Surveyors on Construction industry and Quantity Surveying education issues.

Passive House Institute of New Zealand - information about housing, climate data and events

The website of the New Zealand chapter of the PMI. Their mission is to advance the practice, science, and profession of project management in a conscious and proactive manner.

Representing more than 90% of registered architects in New Zealand, they are committed to promoting and celebrating outstanding architecture and to creating greater awareness of the values and benefits well-designed buildings and public spaces can bring to our cities and towns.

Conferences, publications, workshops, abstracts, resources (incl. journals, research methods, writing aids, research skills, contacts).

Industry news and member services.

A new 2019 resource aimed at distributing knowledge and spreading awareness to BIM newcomers as well as more experienced users. (Part of the Designing Buildings Wiki)

Publishers of environmental building news.

Covers some of the latest news out of the UK about Construction, Architecture and Design

Provides a single point of entry to scholarly and research publications from the domain of construction informatics, aka construction information technology.

The ICONDA®CIBlibrary database is the online repository for CIB and CIB related publications.
It holds records and associated full text files of CIB related publications including conference proceedings, books, reports and journals.

A world wide network of experts who cooperate and exchange information covering all fields in building and construction related research and innovation.

The passive house resource - basic passive house information and insights

RICS – The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors operates out of 146 countries, supported by an extensive network of regional offices located in every continent. Members offer advice on a diverse range of land, property, construction and related environmental issues.

Looks at housing construction in seismically active areas of the world.

A guide for Immigrants to the New Zealand Construction Industry, covering a wide range of tips and tricks from Health and Safety to not being exploited.

Guidelines and resources from New Zealand Immigration on planning your recruitment and managing your new employee’s arrival from overseas into your workforce

Worksafe guidelines on maintaining health and safety on construction sites, together with what happens when there is an accident.

An up-to-date manual giving clear steps to maintaining health & safety on small construction sites in New Zealand.

CHASNZ is the "Construction Health and Safety New Zealand" charitable trust. They have information surrounding this topic.

Health and Safety Requirements for New Zealand businesses (from Employment New Zealand)

Guidelines for employees and employers on what to do about workplace bullying

Helpful guidelines on a wide range of employment issues in New Zealand

A recent edition of the Oxford publication 'A dictionary of construction, surveying and civil engineering' (Unitec log-in likely required to get access)

A glossary of common building terms used in New Zealand (from Prendos)

Concrete products and technical information from NZ concrete provider.

Gib provides tools, information and other resources to those involved in the designing and construction of buildings, using Gib products.

Searchable database of suppliers and technical information of products for the NZ construction and architecture industry

Architecture, building and landscape products. Collection of information about thousands of building products, environmental and technical data, and CAD/BIM files.