Earthquake damage

UNDERSTANDING SEISMIC RESTRAINT OF NON-STRUCTURAL BUILDING ELEMENTS

When it comes to interior seismic engineering, it’s all about seismic…


Remote Inspections for Commercial Interiors - Webinar 2 by Gye Simkin

In a recent enlightening episode of our Brevity Technical Webinar series, we…


Seismic design for suspended ceilings

UNDERSTANDING SEISMIC DESIGN FOR SUSPENDED CEILINGS

The three 'must read' articles on seismic design for suspended ceilings for…


Building collapsing in earthquake

THE IMPORTANCE OF SEISMIC DESIGN FOR INTERNAL PARTITIONS

During an earthquake, buildings experience ground shaking and seismic forces.…


Navigating Seismic Restraint Compliance in New Zealand Construction: A Breakdown by Gye Simkin

Navigating seismic restraint compliance in New Zealand’s construction…


Engineers, contractors and architects discuss construction plans

CONSTRUCTION MONITORING - THE 3 ARTICLES YOU SHOULD READ

Construction monitoring (CM) is increasingly required, but there are a number…


Engineers consider whether to delegate or automate

TO DELEGATE OR AUTOMATE?

You might be familiar with the Eisenhower Matrix, it’s a quick and effective…


THE USE OF BASE ISOLATION IN STORAGE AND RACKING

Base isolation is a great example of Kiwi ingenuity. Well known for its use in…


pallet racking

RACKING AND SHELVING - GETTING IT RIGHT

Are you clicking your way through your groceries list these days? Shopping for…


REMEDIATION OPTIONS FOR STORAGE RACKING ON WEAK SLABS

The concrete slab and fill is an important part of the pallet racking seismic…