December 17, 2020
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Resurgence of COVID-19…..
The Government is putting in place support for affected business in case there is a resurgence of COVID-19. Read more here
November 1, 2020
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Commercial Fenestration Market Study
Energy Efficient Glazing is Growing, But Hindered by Market Dynamics says US study. Read more here
November 1, 2020
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Rare earth coating for glass can save energy by 25-40%
Researchers from the Chinese group’s research institute believe they have developed a product that can help to greatly reduce the amount energy used by buildings all across the country. Read more here
October 23, 2020
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Smart windows darken and become solar cells when heated
Researchers have developed windows that can change color automatically when heated by sunlight, to keep buildings cool – and to top it off, they’re solar panels as well. Read more here
August 12, 2020
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Covid-19 update
We’ve got this! Ignoring some of the current hysteria I’m sure you’ve already worked out how to continue operating. Please contact me if you have any questions. Here is the latest update from Advicewise
July 13, 2020
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Building beyond code….
Have you read what BRANZ has to say about the advantages of windows that exceed minimum requirements
June 4, 2020
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Covid-19 updates
9 June: Government load applications extended. Covid-19 income relief payments
4 June: New Covid income relief payment for unemployed introduced. A look at Alert Level 1
March 22, 2020
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Covid-19 updates
Latest updates from Advicewise:
15 May: Budget update
11 May: Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme
8 May: Controls at Level 2, workplaces and businesses, engaging with customers, travel and transport.
23 April: Update to what limited workplace activities are permitted this week and weekend before we move to Level 3.
22 April: Useful FAQ’s
21 April: When we’re moving to Alert Level 3
17 April: Workplace operations at COVID-19 alert levels
16 April: New support for SME’s, health support, ACC invoicing.
14 April: Essential workers leave payment scheme, insolvency relief.
6 April: Essential workers leave payment scheme, business finance guarantee scheme
2 April: Are you keeping up? Details of a new payment intended to support essential workers who have to stay home.
2 April: Update re Wage subsidy employers declaration and consent obligations
30 March: Over the weekend MBIE published more information on the Government’s Wage Subsidy scheme – we’ve extracted the key points
27 March: The big confusion between the two support schemes (Leave Payment and Wage Subsidy) has been removed by the two being merged.
25 March: Government’s financial support, leave payments, wage subsidy, gross or net.
23 March: Alternative ways of working, at risk people, I’m feeling stressed – who can I talk to?
22 March: Cutting through the confusion, disaster response, mental health support, and central source of government information.
January 28, 2020
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Wallpaper* Design Awards
Featured in the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2020 issue – Max Núñez’ greenhouse in Chile gives the impression of a floating glass box