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The importance of NSE’s
July 16, 2020The exciting world of NSE’s What is so exciting about Non-Structural elements (NSE’s) and why should architects and designers think about the design of Non-Structural elements? NSE’s in a building … Keep readingHappy Birthday EQSTRUC!
June 3, 202010th Birthday It all started with an idea in the laboratory at the Auckland University. In 10 years we’ve grown from a small home office into a team of 22 with offices in Auckland and … Keep readingISO 9001:2015 certification
April 6, 2020EQSTRUC gains ISO 9001:2015 certification EQSTRUC is proud to announce that we have obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification/registration. ISO 9001 is the international standard that specifies … Keep readingPS1 and PS4 for Ceilings, Partitions and Balustrades
March 22, 2020We have an experienced team that understands the challenges faced by architects, suppliers and contractors. Ceilings PS1 Design and PS4 Construction Review for suspended ceilings (including grid and … Keep readingThe top 5 advantages of using Light-Gauge Steel (LGS)
February 20, 2020The top 5 advantages of using Light-Gauge Steel (LGS) Light-Gauge Steel (LGS) is similar to traditional wood-framed construction, where the wooden frame is replaced with a steel frame. The thickness … Keep readingStructural Engineers – experts with airbags?
January 22, 2020Structural Engineers – experts with airbags? Airbags were used to apply lateral loads to internal masonry walls on a job this week. This type of structural testing is often used on internal masonry … Keep readingCross-Laminated Timber (CLT) – What is it?
January 20, 2020Sustainability, strength and speed – what is Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and why is it becoming increasingly more popular in modern construction? Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) has quickly become one … Keep readingSt Pauls Church – Preserving the heritage character
February 6, 2019St Pauls Church – Preserving the heritage character We were commissioned, alongside Salmond Reed Architects to assess and retrofit the St Paul’s Church on Symonds Street in Auckland. St Paul’s … Keep readingHow to improve your capital gain with an EQSTRUC retrofit solution
November 20, 2018How to improve your capital gain with an EQSTRUC retrofit solution If you are a building owner, chances are you are interested in hearing of ways to improve your capital gains from your investment. … Keep readingEQSTRUC nominated as finalist for Excellence in Innovation
August 23, 2018EQSTRUC nominated as finalist for Excellence in Innovation at the Westpac Business Awards We’re proud to announce that we’ve been nominated as a finalist for Excellence in Innovation at this years’ … Keep reading