Tag: seismic

Opinion | Simply Seismic

Matthew Plummer (Beca) breaks down the earthquake-related legislative and regulatory changes afoot for buildings across New Zealand. Last month’s announcement that MBIE is reviewing the ‘Earthquake Prone Buildings’ legislation has […]

Seismic Shake Up

The Government has announced sweeping changes to the way earthquake-prone buildings (EPBs) are assessed and managed, scrapping the controversial New Building Standard (NBS) percentage system and introducing a new, risk-based […]

New resource from MBIE to help commercial building tenants understand their tolerance of seismic risk

The seismic performance of buildings is important for protecting lives; but it’s also important for reducing losses, continuing business operations, and protecting an organisation’s reputation and interests. The Ministry of […]

Opinion: Wellington still packs a punch

Gerard Earl, Wellington Regional Chair & National Board Property Council and National Director, Occupier Services, Colliers shares his views on the biggest challenges being faced in the Wellington region. I […]