Browsing Construction + Engineering Conference Papers by Title
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Has NZ’s construction industry’s productivity related GDP contribution increased by the Productivity Commission’s target of 20% by 2020
(New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium (NZBERS), 2020-02-20)The construction sector in New Zealand is considered to have a continuing low level of productivity. The industry has been contributing less to the National GDP than construction industries in America, Australia and the ... -
Health and safety practices in the Christchurch rebuild - how relevant is the Heinrich Safety Pyramid?
(Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM), 2014)Health and Safety is at the forefront of the construction sector projects in New Zealand particularly as the post-earthquake rebuild gets underway in Christchurch. Health and Safety best practice on all project sites needs ... -
House construction waste minimisation project Unitec
(2015-07)Project Methodology • 4 identical re-locatable houses measured in project • 3 Bed, open plan wooden framed, iron roofed, cedar clad, • Waste stream separation by activities • Sub floor-bearers up- • Framing • Roofing ... -
How can BIM technology assist in optimising the life cycle cost of a building?
(Pacific Rim Real Estate Society, 2010-01-01)The complexity of a modern construction project, especially in a fast track environment, necessities the use of Building Information Management (BIM) system to manage such a project to provide the necessary probable cost ... -
How do you like your BIM?
(Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), 2015-07)This paper’s objective is to investigate what practitioners across various disciplines in NZ construction including academia expect to find in BIM models. What specific information do they actually want from models and can ... -
How well did a multi-stakeholder management framework for remote sites model the realities on and off-site of a Scottish Highlands infrastructure marine project : reflective case study
(Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, 2015-06-10)The next 20 years will see inward investment of up to £100 billion in construction (and energy) projects in northern Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and Islands. The majority of these projects will take place in ... -
How will NZ's construction industry escalate productivity to meet the largest predicted construction demand in decades - is a lean approach one of the magic bullets?
(Asia Pacific Institute of Advanced Research (APIAR), 2015-12)Low productivity levels for at least twenty years in New Zealand’s construction industry have only realised any improvement by increasing hourly inputs, (a 0.2% per annum rise since the 1990’s). NZ’s Productivity Commission ... -
A hybrid stormwater management system for a residential development : an experience
(2017-05)Managing stormwater runoff involves controlling the quantity and quality of runoff to mitigate adverse effects on receiving environment. Stormwater runoff can be managed by implementing stormwater management systems that ... -
Hydrogen and New Zealand’s heavy vehicle fleet
(2019-08)INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES What’s driving zero emission fuels – greenhouse gas emissions Countries banning fossil fuels Current hydrogen market Automotive executives perspectives of hydrogen Benefits of hydrogen H2Light ... -
Hydrogen focussed research: a Unitec update
(2020-07-27)Unitec Models: UniSyD UniSyD Model Development and Structure UniSyD Selective Output UniSyd Model – NZ Energy Outlook 2012 Unitec Models: UniTrac UniTrac selective output Publications (2017 - 2020) -
Identification of offsite construction skills and profiles
(2021-10)The main objective of this study is to identify the profiles and skills for offsite construction with a focus on design, manufacturing and construction disciplines covering AEC industries. The typology of offsite construction ... -
IEA Hydrogen Forum - New Zealand update
(2019-02)Recent in-country developments / update on policy National Energy strategy Government policy incentives Highlights (R&D, Demo) Other news (market & commercial X 3) IDEA Hydrogen Task - New Zealand engagement FCVs -
IEA Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Program (TCP) End of Term Report 2015-2020 and Strategic Plan 2020-2025
(2019-09-11)IEA Hydrogen TCP – Strategic Framework 2015-2020 EVOLVING CONTEXT: Over the past five years the landscape for hydrogen has changed ; momentum has accelerated dramatically in the last two years EVOLVING CONTEXT: Industry ... -
Impact of building design on energy usage of Auckland Public Library
(ISEC Press (International Structural Engineering Construction), 2016-05)This pilot study is to investigate relationships between Auckland library building design and energy consumption. In Auckland, about sixty public libraries belong to the Auckland Council. A number of Auckland public libraries ... -
Impact of building envelope design on energy consumption of light structure school building
(ISEC Press (International Structural Engineering Construction), 2016-05)According to the local climate, an Auckland school building normally does not need air conditioning for cooling during the summer and only needs space heating during the winter. Previous study shows that the mean winter ... -
The impact of building information modelling (BIM) on professional roles, relationships and skills in the architecture/engineering/construction industry
(New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium (NZBERS), 2014-11)Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a relatively new approach for improving construction productivity and performance. Research in BIM has commonly focused on technical implementations and process change; little work ... -
The impact of fatigue on workforce sustainability in the construction industry
(Curtin University (Bentley, Western Australia), 2018-09)The construction industry is widely recognised as very demanding of its workers, and fatigue is a common result. Long working hours, unreasonable deadlines, heavy workloads, lack of resources, and a macho work culture are ... -
The impact of mega events on construction planning, processes and performance – Auckland’s experience of the Rugby World Cup 2011
(International Council For Research And Innovation In Building And Construction (CIB), 2013)Internationally, mega events have been used by cities to enhance their image and improve urban spaces. Cities may be viewed as commodities, particularly when local or national governments are making the pitch for hosting ... -
Impacts of an innovative construction method on internal conditions
(2014-09)New Zealand houses are known for producing sub-optimal internal thermal conditions and unacceptably high internal relative humidities. These contribute to poor levels of health, mould and can coincide with the decay of ... -
Impacts of an innovative residential construction method on internal conditions
(2014-09)New Zealand houses are known for producing sub-optimal internal thermal conditions and unacceptably high internal relative humidities. These contribute to poor levels of health, mould and can coincide with the decay of ...
