Foundations

Since the devastating Christchurch earthquake in 2011 and the 2016 Kaikōura event, New Zealand’s approach to concrete building safety has changed dramatically. These disasters exposed weaknesses in many structures and inspired a wave of research, updated rules, and practical solutions designed to better protect lives and property. Evolving Building Codes and Assessment Standards New Zealand’s […]

Stockpiled waste concrete is to be tested after asbestos was discovered in dumped concrete at Broadlands Road Landfill, the Taupō District Council reported in August. The Council, as part of its solid waste operations, provides for the dumping of concrete debris at the landfill site and then recycles it, selling this material as crushed concrete. […]

Concrete NZ’s Readymix Sector Group strives to research, develop, promote and protect the interests of the ready mixed concrete industry by implementing a range of targeted initiatives. The Group’s areas of activity include representing the industry before Government, disseminating technical information, participating in standards development, offering health & safety advice, and first and foremost ensuring […]

The impressive trajectory of the concrete industry cannot be overstated. From the Roman Pantheon finished in 128 AD — the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world — to the historic Brutalist masterpieces of Le Corbusier, concrete offers vast potential and can help realise spectacular structural and architectural results. Although relatively rare following the collapse […]

In partnership with the Building Research Associa on of NZ (BRANZ), the Cement & Concrete Associa on of NZ (CCANZ) has developed a research roadmap around the theme of resilience. Canvassing opinion from within the concrete industry, along with other stakeholders, the roadmap identifies common research areas and articulates these as a series of goals. […]