Restoring Historic Toko Toru Tapu Church in Gisborne

The Toko Toru Tapu church in Manutuke, Gisborne, is one of the most important Maori churches in New Zealand. The church has a rich history and is adorned with work by renowned carver, Rukupo. Rukupo is regarded as one of the most illustrious carvers from the 19th...

Building on an Atoll: Marshall Islands School Development

In 2009, Pete Renshaw boarded an almost empty, 737 from Australia and island-hopped his way to the Marshall Islands. He spent a week on the islands, meeting with contractors who were building 12 schools with engineering consultancy, BECA. The project was part of the...

Skate Park Construction Faster with Flexible Composite Rebar

Designing and constructing a skate park calls on specialized skills and material technology to deliver a park suitable for high-performance athletes. The flexural and lightweight traits of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite rebar proved to be a major...