Monthly Archives: August 2013

August 2013: Change to Earthquake-prone building policy. Does your building meet the standards?

August 5, 2013

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the Government’s policy to deal with earthquake-prone buildings. “Under a nationally consistent system, an estimated 15,000 to 25,000 earthquake-prone buildings will be identified through assessments within five years of legislation taking effect (likely to be before Christmas this year).  Those building owners will then have another 15
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August 2013: Taking out the Supreme Award for the Renovation of the Year

August 4, 2013

The judges said our renovation of the Thellin’s Nelson home was “a stunning example of a simple, mid-60s home brought into the 21st century without losing the home’s original character.” We agree, and thank them for our Supreme Award for the Renovation of the Year, as well as the ITM Renovation Award $250,000-$500,000. We love
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