Research on Seismic Retrofit Implementations in NZ

The University of Auckland would appreciate you taking part in a an online survey on the above named research topic. It is an opportunity to contribute to the findings that could effect changes on issues and problems relating to the seismic retrofit implementation in New Zealand. This study will benefit your organisation as it aims to propose incentives appropriate to seismic retrofit implementation in New Zealand and ensuring the safety of communities that are susceptible to earthquakes in New Zealand.

This research is funded by Foundation for Research, Science and Technology, to produce a quantitative tool that will demonstrate the economic, social and environmental benefits of seismic retrofit implementation, aid decision-making processes when assessing various degrees of retrofit intervention and devise plans and strategies for dealing with earthquake prone buildings. The knowledge developed from the study will provide useful information to all stakeholders involved in retrofits decision.

Your contribution and participation is highly valuable to this research as you have been considered as one of the significant stakeholder’s seismic retrofit decisions.

To participate in the survey click on this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/75GJGP8

Thank you for your time and providing valuable feedback.

If you would like further information regarding the on-going research, please do not hesitate to contact Egbelakin Temitope – tegb001@ec.auckland.ac.nz or visit www.retrofitsolutions.org.nz.