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How to protect your home in a flood hazard area
Auckland Council has launched an online tool to help residents know if their home is in a flood hazard area. The Flood Viewer tool allows

Flood Gates vs Sandbags: Which Is Better At Preventing Flooding?
Since floods hit the North Island in early 2023, there’s been unprecedented demand for flood protection systems. Auckland’s Anniversary Weekend floods were like nothing the

How can you prepare for flooding when a warning is issued?
A flood protection company, Supply Force, has been fielding calls from homeowners and businesses concerned about flood damage. With repeated warnings to be prepared for

Auckland Council reports decrease in noise complaints
A total of 46,023 noise complaints were received by Auckland Council between 1 Jan 2022 and 29 Nov 2022. Although it excludes the most merry

Retirement Village vs Drill Rig: Keeping The Noise Down
The Problem A client of ours is building a 5-level apartment block in Papatoetoe. Due to the ground conditions, a specialised drill rig with ground

Noise Abatement Solution You Can Sleep On
A 24-hour drilling schedule was preventing shift workers from sleeping until SupplyForce intervened The Problem Running a 24-hour operation requires the drillers (the heart of

Auckland Pistol Club Resolves Noise Complaints
The Problem The Auckland Pistol Club is one of New Zealand’s oldest gun clubs. Situated in the rural setting of Brookby, South of Auckland, the

Wellington Noise Barrier Project
The Problem An SFI SOE (State Owned Enterprise) customer has a facility in Wellington with substantial outdoor welding and grinding. As part of their due