BBR Contech is pleased to be a Gold Partner sponsor for the earthquake resilience expo in Wellington on 26/27 April 2013. The expo runs alongside the NZ Society for Earthquake Engineering annual conference is and sure to provide a valuable insight into strengthening buildings and other structures for better earthquake resilience.
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Insights, case studies and news from BBR Contech.
Concrete engineering and repair is a constantly evolving field. Through our international connections, we’re exposed to new products and noteworthy developments that affect the sector in New Zealand. We’re also pleased to share stories from our partners who have achieved outstanding outcomes.
FRP Leading Developments Newsletter April 2012
By BBR Contech
/ April 5, 2012
BBR Contech and Sika NZ are pleased to present their latest newsletter that showcases FRP work from around New Zealand. In this edition we feature recent projects from Christchurch including The Palms Shopping Centre, The Arts Centre and work on Canterbury University buildings.
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Retrofitted frame tested on Canterbury University shake table
By BBR Contech
/ September 8, 2011
BBR Contech has been working closely with the University of Canterbury on retrofitting of a 40% scale pre-1970s reinforced concrete frame. The frame was subjected to various earthquake loads on the shake table and then retrofitted using SikaWrap glass fibre to strengthen beam-column joints to prevent premature failure of column elements.
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K-Mart Warehouse Wins 2011 Concrete Award
By BBR Contech
/ August 23, 2011
BBR Contech is pleased to be associated with the winning project for the Technology and overall Concrete Award at the 2011 New Zealand Concrete Society Awards announced in Rotorua on August 8. We congratulate Conslab Ltd who submitted the award and it is recognition of the technology, expertise and quality of their full-delivery flooring package.
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FRP Leading Developments
By BBR Contech
/ May 4, 2011
BBR Contech and Sika NZ Ltd are pleased to present their latest client newsletter reporting on leading developments in FRP projects and technology. Read about recent projects completed using Sika FRP systems and the successful performance of FRP strengthening following the September 2010 Darfield earthquake and February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
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Technique Client Newsletter July 2010
By BBR Contech
/ August 24, 2010
This latest edition features a wide range of recent projects and includes some updates on the latest BBR post-tensioning technology. The FRP strengthening of the historic Grafton bridge is the front page article and we profile the first use of Sika CarboShear plates on a project in NZ.
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Post-tensioning Specialist Certification
By BBR Contech
/ April 29, 2010
BBR Contech has achieved accreditation with BBR VT International as a PT Specialist Company. This entitles BBR Contech to use the latest European Approved and CE marked BBR VT CONA CMX post-tensioning kits as are now a mandatory requirement for use of post-tensioning systems in the European Community.
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Seismic Retrofit Research
By BBR Contech
/ April 15, 2010
BBR Contech is pleased to be assisting with the Seismic Retrofit Solutions Project. This is a co-jointed research programme funded by Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST) New Zealand being undertaken by University of Auckland and University of Cantebury.
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Quality Accreditation
By BBR Contech
/ April 9, 2010
BBR Contech has obtained independent accreditation to the QEST Integrated Management System. QEST - Quality, Environment,Safety - Total Integrated Management. QEST is managed by the NZ Contractors Federation and ideally suits small-medium contracting organisations.
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New Zealand Concrete Society Awards 2009
By BBR Contech
/ November 17, 2009
BBR Contech is pleased to be associated with several of the winning entries in the latest awards announced at the Awards Gala Dinner on 9 October. We congratulate all of the Award winners and thank them for acknowledging our contributions in the various projects.
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Grafton Bridge FRP Strengthening
By BBR Contech
/ November 17, 2009
FRP strengthening work by BBR Contech on Grafton Bridge in Auckland is now complete and the overall seisimc and structural strengthening project carried out by Brian Perry Civil was recently completed well ahead of schedule. In 2008, a contract was let to Brian Perry Civil to perform a number of strengthening and preservation works.
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