The economic, social, amenity, and environmental values of water sensitive urban design (WSUD) are widely understood, often seen in practice, and well documented. However Indigenous values – from knowledge accumulated over thousands of years – are considered a ‘last minute addition’ or even excluded in many projects, whether by intent or oversight.
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Consider handling a criticism or objection from an unfamiliar stakeholder or someone you generally distrust, as they speak you'll notice yourself 'taxing' them - discounting everything they say. This can lead to a reinforced cycle of insecurity and distrust and inhibit effective responses to complex project conditions.
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A forensic approach found Organic-Lock to be the best decomposed granite solution for Kenyon College in Ohio. A fascinating case-study of Organic-Lock in practice, click through to read about project challenges and lessons learned.
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Like the Sydney Opera House, which was completed 10 years late and over budget by 14 times the original cost, outrageous cost and time overruns are legendary in infrastructure development. Alliance contracting has been the catalyst for a revolution in NZ infrastructure development over the last decade, ensuring major projects come in on time and on budget.
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We've moved! Just in time for summer, ScapeSpec has taken up residence of the most charming building in Wynyard Quarter. Not only that, but we now have an in-house lab on site for product samples and testing.
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