by admin | Aug 25, 2019 | Innovation, Sustainability
The construction industry produces 17% of all landfill waste.Branz “White pollution is solid waste that comes from the use of various types of life plastic products. These life plastic products are produced from polystyrene and other polymers. Plastic is...
by admin | Aug 25, 2019 | Design, Innovation
We have seen a recent evolution of concrete floors from the NZS3604 traditional slabs-on-grade through to the polystyrene waffle slabs to the recent RibRaft Xpod.Fabio Parodi Throughout the last 10 years the thermal efficiency of...
by admin | Aug 25, 2019 | Construction, Innovation
Plastic void formers can provide extra protection against moisture from the ground.Fabio Parodi Plastic void former’s can be produced using recycled raw materials. Most of the time they are stack-able for easy transport and storage. Foundations built...
by admin | May 15, 2016 | Sustainability
Styrene and other chemicals contained in polystyrene are considered a human carcinogen agent by government agenciesTHE GUARDIAN Reason #1: Tonnes of EPS pod offcuts are generated on building sites There are12,500 people waiting in a line, each carrying a block...
by admin | Apr 26, 2016 | Construction, Design
Polished concrete floors have character and they need to be chosen appropriately within your home design.FABIO PARODI Todays polished concrete floors are obtained through grinding and polishing the concrete surface. Depending on the depth of the grinding and the type...
