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An International Directory of Building Research Organizations (1989) / Chapter Skim
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New Zealand
Pages 159-162

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... Foster MISSION: BRANZ is an industry-backed independent research and testing organization set up to acquire, apply and distribute knowledge about building that will benefit the industry in New Zealand, and, through it, the community at large. PRIMARY WORK: Performs research and testing in energy conservation, moisture control, wind and earthquake engineering, materials, durability, fire engineering, and information systems; evaluates innovative systems and products; and provides training and advisory services.
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... ~ rev ^~- .~ VU,~~11l~ ~UllllllUlll~y warn Improved production and use of forest PRIMARY WORK: Research is performed in timber engineering, wood quality and preservation, timber drying, adhesives, and biotechnology. SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government.
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From page 161...
... SOURCES OF FINANCE: Levy on sales of heavy steel, government contribution, membership fees, and sales of publications. PUBLICATIONS: Monthly newsletter, quarterly bulletin, regular technical reports, annual reports, and selected overseas references.
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... PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, theses, list of publications, papers in conference, proceedings, and technical journals. VICTORIA UNlVERSIlY OF WELLINGTON, SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Private Bag Wellington CONTACT: Wendy Light, Chairperson MISSION: To provide education and architectural and building sciences research to improve building practices.
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  • moisture control
  • technical reports
  • concrete research
  • market opportunities

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  • architecture private
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  • environmental engineering

  • advisory services
  • netherlands waterworks
  • provides training
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  • manukau city
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  • civil engineering


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