Engineers, contractors and architects discuss construction plans

CONSTRUCTION MONITORING – THE 3 ARTICLES YOU SHOULD READ

Construction Monitoring is the on-the-ground checking of the construction process as it takes place. It is done by a specialist (usually an engineer) and adds value where specialist knowledge is required.

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PRICING HOW OUR CLIENTS WANT IT

Recently we rolled out the Brevity Best Price Guarantee, expecting this to be an impressive part of our pricing strategy given the current market conditions. However, it has turned out to be surprisingly unpopular. So our next step has been to refine our offering to fit our client’s needs.

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Phoenix Matautia-Carmont

BREVITY PEOPLE: PHOENIX MATAUTIA-CARMONT

Arriving at Brevity, Phoenix says it was the people who stood out. Everyone was young and there seemed to be no hierarchy. It didn’t matter if you were the boss or the newbie, people sat anywhere and everyone’s opinions were equally respected. 

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BREVITY PEOPLE: DANIEL BULBRING

Following his PhD, Dan was offered a job at Brevity. He says “I instantly liked the way they did things. Everyone was open to sharing information, helping each other and collaborating.” He also liked the progressive nature of the organisation.

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THE MAHI BEHIND THE BREVITY BEST PRICE GUARANTEE - A Brevity Seismic Interiors project

THE MAHI BEHIND THE BREVITY BEST PRICE GUARANTEE

Our industry leading Brevity Best Price Guarantee is only possible due to considerable behind the scenes productivity improvements over the last 3 years. We discuss the core changes we’ve made to the company to increase productivity.

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BREVITY BEST PRICE GUARANTEE

If our brief is not the most competitive proposal that you have received, you may be able to take advantage of our 15% best price guarantee. If you send us a competitor's quote at a lesser price for the equivalent scope of works, we will beat that quote by 15%, guaranteed.

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Brevity: A new brand, identity and way of working - A Brevity Seismic Interiors project

BREVITY: A NEW IDENTITY AND WAY OF WORKING

We have changed our identity to emphasize concise and efficient use of time, communication, and creative solutions. Our technology streamlines processes for faster service, with an increased focus on human interaction for deeper client understanding.

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TECHNOLOGY AND TEAMWORK PROVIDE A TIMELY DESIGN FOR WINGATES

When it comes to designing suspended ceilings to withstand seismic loads, there are a number of solutions to consider.

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FRESH PERSPECTIVES FOR BREVITY LEADERSHIP

Georgia Periam and Gye Simkin have joined the Brevity Leadership team, bringing their fresh perspectives and energy to the dynamic duo, Matt Bishop and Irina Cherkasova.

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NEW GRADS SETTLE INTO NEW HOME AT BREVITY

Brevity’s four new grads have had their feet on the ground for just over a month, so we caught up with them to find out how their entry to life at Brevity was going.

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DESIGN APPROACHES FOR SCHOOLS

New Zealand’s growing population and an aging school infrastructure places pressure on the education system. This combination requires significant investment to bring existing structures up to standard and to prepare for the future.

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PAYING IT FORWARD – 4 DAY WEEK GIFT DAYS

Just over eight weeks ago, BVT began their 4 Day Week pilot. As the team discussed how they would increase their productivity, they also chatted about what they’d do with their non-work days. The idea of having a day out of the office during the week was new and tantalising - the options for how they could spend it were many!

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NZ’S INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY – PLANNING AND CONSENT

What will Aotearoa look like in 30 years? What will we need in terms of infrastructure, and how will we achieve this? The national infrastructure strategy has been written to plan for a future that considers a growing, ageing and more ethnically diverse population, the impacts of climate change, higher density cities, and a technology revolution.

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SEISMICALLY RATED ANCHORS FOR INTERIORS

At the recent Association of Wall and Ceiling Installers conference, the issue of seismically rated anchors (C1 and C2 anchors) was a hot topic.

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THE FOUR DAY WORKING WEEK – WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR CONSTRUCTION?

Brevity, a New Zealand construction company, is joining a pilot program for a four-day work week to boost productivity, attract and retain more women, and provide flexibility to employees. The program was inspired by a successful experiment by Perpetual Guardian in 2018.

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