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While both Australia and New Zealand adhere to similar fall protection standards, their approaches to enforcement and certification differ significantly. In New Zealand, independent third-party certification is a standard requirement, ensuring systems are verified from design (PS1) to final inspection (PS4). In contrast, Australia often relies on manufacturers' guidelines without the same level of oversight. This article explores why New Zealand takes a more rigorous approach to fall arrest compliance, the risks of minimal certification, and why elevating Australian practices could reduce liability and improve safety outcomes across the industry.

Brevity has been a key partner to STACKIT for many years, united by a shared passion for engineering, ingenuity, and innovation for racking and shelving.

Brevity was engaged by TSA Management to provide a wide array of non-structural seismic design throughout the Airport Transport Hub structure.

Waikeria prison redevelopment is a pivotal project for New Zealand and Brevity is proud to have played a key role in this significant national effort, contributing our expertise to ensure the highest standards of safety and design.

Tauranga City Council aims to revitalise the city' centre into a vibrant community space, starting with striking library and community hub.

One of the stand-out features of the performing arts centre is its main hall, where large sound reflectors are suspended from the ceiling, accompanied by a striking timber halo. These suspended structures not only enhance acoustics but also create an impressive visual spectacle. The seismic design requires close consideration due to their size, shape, weight and the height from which they are suspended.

Brevity was engaged to provide the interior seismic engineering plans for the ceilings and partitions for the new prison blocks at Waikeria. A number of security considerations influenced the non structural sesimic designs for the new facility.

Brevity engineer Dan Bulbridge, has been working hard to ensure the safety and stability of the aluminium framed Christchurch Christmas tree.

Brevity was engaged for their expertise in interior seismic design for ceilings and partitions for Ockham's development, The Greenhouse.

Brevity have worked with Ockham on a number of projects over recent years, and with a shared vision for working smarter, Brevity and Ockham have developed systems for efficiency from the design phase through to construction.

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

Craigs Investment Partners is one of New Zealand’s largest investment advisory firms, with 650 staff servicing more than 60,000 clients. With humble beginnings in Whakatane in 1984, Craigs now operates 19 branches throughout New Zealand with over 180 Investment Advisers. With Head Office space at a premium, a $70m project is underway to develop a new site at 2 Devonport Road, Tauranga – and BVT is delighted to have a part to play!

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

139 Greys Avenue is an exciting example of construction for the community, by the community. Using a social procurement model, Kāinga Ora are ensuring the building delivers more than housing alone.

Along the banks of the Waikato river sits the heritage Hamilton Hotel. Originally built in 1865, it was once the centre of Hamilton life, with the Queen and Prince Phillip reportedly staying there for a night on their 1953 Coronation tour. Fast forward to 2022. The site is about to gain a new lease of life and once again serve the Waikato community, this time as a world class theatre.