Safety Initiative: 3D modelling for construction methodology of Triumphal …

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document describing the use of 3D modelling for construction methodology.

Driving Innovative Thinking in the New Zealand Construction Industry - pre…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A pdf copy of a presentation delivered at Building a Better New Zealand (BBNZ 2014) Conference. The presentation examines the relationship between innovation and productivity improvement in the construction industry.

The Strengthening of Heritage Bridges - Construction Challenges

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A conference paper prepared for the 4th Australasian Engineering Heritage Conference which outlines the challenges faced by SCIRT when repairing the Armagh Bridge, Colombo Bridge and Antigua Bridge.

Christchurch rebuild, New Zealand: alliancing with a difference

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A paper published in the Management, Procurement and Law Journal Volume 168 Issue MP3, which describes a different form of alliancing.

SCIRT Standard Details Combined

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A paper which indexes standard SCIRT details and CSS details including all SCIRT details.

CTV News - SCIRT Women

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of a CTV News broadcast of a Ministry of Women's Affairs initiative to attract more women into trades and construction related jobs.

Canterbury Tales Film

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video montage of Canterbury Tales, a carnivalesque procession through the central city, led by Free Theatre Christchurch. The film depicts the construction and set up, through to the main public events. It also includes interviews with Peter Faulkenberg (Canterbury Tales and Free Theatre Christchurch Artistic Director) and George Parker (Canterbury Tales and Free Theatre Christchurch Producer).

Empowered Christchurch Letter to Queen Elizabeth II

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A copy of a document from Empowered Christchurch which was sent to Queen Elizabeth. The document consists of a letter from Empowered Christchurch to Douglas Martin, Crown Manager from the Christchurch City Council, and Official Information Act requests sent to Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson and Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee. It also includes an appeal to the Queen on behalf of Christchurch residents with badly-damaged houses. Please note that a letter from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, which was originally included in the document, has been removed due to copyright issues.