Tag: Green Building

New Industry Initiative to Reduce Carbon Emissions of New Zealand Buildings

Jul 18, 2024

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by

Sam Rivera

in Building Research, Construction, Environmental Initiatives, Industry News, Sustainability

A new industry-led initiative aims to reduce the environmental impact of Aotearoa New Zealand’s buildings, which contribute up to 20% of the national carbon footprint. Today, the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ) announced a partnership with Masterspec to develop a national online resource of carbon data for construction materials and products. This free…