Association Initiatives
Past and current initiatives include:
- Preparation of promotional brochures explaining the benefits of Douglas-fir (NZ Oregon).
- Supporting research into moisture uptake and product performance.
- Involvement in sponsorship in service durability research and modelling via provision of framing for a test house at the BRANZ site in Upper Hutt.
- Working with architects and engineers in university and in practice.
- Promotion of an "alternative solution" under the Building Code provisions.
- Coordinating information for new members.
- Developing relationships with Government officials.