The building at 230 High Street, Christchurch, during its construction. Photo: Google MapsA new office building in central Christchurch's main shopping precinct has many serious flaws in its earthquake design according to three leading engineering companies - including one in a government-commissioned report. The other three firms had approached the design as if it was for a non-ductile (non-flexible) building, while he designed it as a ductile (flexible) building. He had not been paid yet for all his work on 230 High Street while the building's owner waited for the MBIE Determination, Mr Joo said. Rockwell director Hyang Kim did not respond to an approach from RNZ; nor did the main contractor at 230 High Street, DW Construction.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 21, 2019 17:48 UTC