A Unified Step Forward: Strengthening Seismic Resilience in Building Design

Two significant industry documents have recently been released, marking a…


How to handle seismic rating for existing fit-out and building code compliance for new fit-out

Managing seismic safety in building projects can be complex, especially when…


Understanding the 2024 Updates to the AWCI Code of Practice for Suspended Ceilings

The commercial interiors industry is constantly evolving, and with it, the…


Hardness Testing: A Best Practice for Outsourcing Steel Production

When you're outsourcing steel production overseas, ensuring the material…


Brevity webinars

BREVITY TECHNICAL SERIES: A LIBRARY OF CONSTRUCTION BASED WEBINARS

Over the last year, Senior Engineer Gye Simkin, has led a monthly webinar…


Exploring TS 1170.5 and its impact on Interiors Engineering and Seismic Restraint Design

On May 7, 2024, Brevity hosted the seventh episode of our technical webinar…


Understanding Seismic Assessment of existing Non-Structural Elements in Commercial Interiors

In the latest installment of Team Brevity’s technical webinar series,…


SEISMIC DESIGN FOR RACKING AND SHELVING IN NEW ZEALAND

Why is the seismic design of racking and shelving so important in New Zealand?…


CHRISTCHURCH'S MOST FESTIVE SEISMIC STRUCTURE

As the holiday season gets underway, Christchurch is set to unveil a…


Updates to Steel Storage Racking Standard - AS 4084:2023

The latest installment of the technical webinar series, hosted by Gye Simkin…