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BRANZ

BRANZ is an independent research organisation that uses an impartial evidence-based approach to improving the performance of the New Zealand building system. We transform insightful research into trusted, accessible, and actionable knowledge.

BRANZ books

Check out the collection of BRANZ books we have available in the library, including:

Building Controls by Greg Burn
Call Number: 343.93 BUR
Publication Date: 2013
House building guide by Trevor Pringle ; editor: Mary Bennett
Call Number: 690.8 BRA
Publication Date: 2011
Seismic performance of non-structural systems by Nick Helm
Call Number: 693.852 HEL
Publication Date: 2018

Te reo Māori in the Workplace

Te reo Māori: Building and Construction Terms
MBIE have developed an agreed list of translated terms used in the building system. These terms have been created and approved by certified translators with Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori / The Māori Language Commission.

Research Guide

For more information on research, including the research process, useful tools and resources, and how to avoid plagiarism, check out our Research Guide

Web Resources

ADNZ: Architectual Designers New Zealand
A professional body for architectural designers and architects in New Zealand.
Building Performance
Building System Performance (BSP) branch provides policy and technical advice on New Zealand’s building system, rules and standards, and implements building legislation and regulations to meet New Zealand’s current and future needs.
NZIQS: New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors
The New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) is the professional organisation in New Zealand for Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, Cost Managers and Cost Consultants in the construction industry.
Survey and Spatial NZ
Representing survey and spatial professionals, community working collaboratively to strengthen and celebrate the knowledge, capability and innovation within this exciting sector for the benefit of our society.
Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects
Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) is a membership-based professional organisation that represents registered architects and promotes architecture in Aotearoa New Zealand.
New Zealand Institute of Building
The New Zealand Institute of Building is for ambitious professionals from across the industry.
Passive House Institute NZ - Te Tōpūtanga o te Whare Korou ki Aotearoa,
An Incorporated Charitable Trust advocating for healthy, highly energy efficient homes and public buildings in New Zealand.

SafetyHub Training Videos

Safetyhub contains a comprehensive library of workplace health and safety and skills training videos. The occupational health and safety videos are relevant for New Zealand workplace

Electronic Journals

ACM Digital Library This link opens in a new window
EBSCOhost - Art & Architecture Complete This link opens in a new window
EBSCOhost - Computers & Applied Sciences Complete This link opens in a new window
EBSCOhost - Engineering Source This link opens in a new window
Informit Engineering Collection This link opens in a new window

Librarian

Maddie Bowles

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Subjects: Built Environment, Business, Construction Trades, Engineering, IT

Dewey Areas

001	Research Methods
343.9	Construction Law
363	Health and Safety
371-373	Study Skills
510-519	Mathematics
624.068	Construction Management
658.404	Project Management
690	Building Construction
692	Quantity Surveying
693.542	Prestressed Concrete
693.6	Lathing Plastering, Stuccowork
694	Carpentry
720	Architecture

Standards

Standards New Zealand
Standards Online Library contains a pre-defined catalogue of New Zealand (NZS) and Joint Australian/New Zealand (AS/NZS) Standards. To find the Standards in this Standards Online Library use either the quick search to find particular titles/standards numbers or search standards by industry.

See our guide for more information.

Reference Books

A Dictionary of Construction, Surveying, and Civil Engineering by Christopher Gorse (Editor); David Johnston (Editor); Martin Pritchard (Editor)
Call Number: eBook
Publication Date: 2020

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