Victoria University’s prize-winning new campus building, Ngā Mokopuna, used numerous commercial window systems from APL and required in-depth environmental documentation as part of the specification process.
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Understanding future demand for residential and commercial construction
Issue #10 ⋅ June 2025
Industries such as pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, food processing, and manufacturing face constant exposure to explosive atmospheres. The Efaflex EX Series of high speed doors is purpose-built to meet these challenges.
This 1970s barn has been made warm and serviceable with Bates Surfaces' prefinished plywood interior lining.
The Patrol Lifeline System achieves an impressive spanning capacity of 15 metres between supports, reducing the number of penetrations to the roof substrate and improving placement opportunities.
Havelock and Awake carpet tiles from Advance Flooring in green and grey reference the local forest floor and cultural history while providing durable, comfortable flooring for students and staff.
High performance, customisable indoor/outdoor rugs for residential or commercial use.
Dulux understands the importance of staying up to date with industry knowledge throughout your career. This is why they offer flexible online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses delivered for all brands across DuluxGroup.
The newly opened Te Waka Aorangi brings together cultural insight, thoughtful design and robust materials. Melteca and Laminex Formica Laminate in Seasoned Oak help create a calm and durable interior with warmth and visual continuity.
The Schlage Ascent Series offers a range of smart locking solutions designed to meet the demands of modern spaces — whether residential or light commercial developments — while aligning with the high standards of New Zealand’s building industry.
Floc's natural wool acoustic range is helping to create calmer, healthier classrooms across the motu.
Equus Industries worked closely with the project team to supply waterproofing and protective coating systems that could meet the challenges of both the original structure and the new build.
A fresh take on a timeless favourite — see how this Timaru home kept its picket charm without the upkeep.
Innovative solutions from Moddex drive productivity and safety at a state-of-the-art truck wash facility in Melbourne.
Hospitals demand the highest standards in safety, acoustic control, compliance and speed of delivery. KOROK delivers — with BRANZ-appraised, tested systems that are already trusted in hospitals, corridors, IT rooms, service risers, lift shafts, and more.
A Nelson kitchen featuring Hettich AvanTech YOU drawers and Actro YOU runners sets the tone for a home designed around flow, tranquillity, and considered storage.
KECH is an exciting new wall tile collection at the Tile Depot that brings an alternative option to those who love the look and feel of handcrafted products in a large format porcelain tile.
Aero can help designers and builders to boost energy performance through airtightness — enabling staged renovations that save more and cost less.
Interior designer Paula Waterhouse uses Dekton Albarium to craft a family-friendly dining centrepiece in a Christchurch home.
The Enviroclad FBS overlay system delivers significant project efficiency gains through: (i) elimination of strip-out operations and cost, (ii) reduction in waste as the old roof surface doesn’t fill up our landfill, and (iii) the weather exposure risks that accompany full roof replacement.
When renovating or expanding a home, choosing an appropriate heating system significantly impacts comfort, energy efficiency, and design flexibility. Warmup underfloor heating offers a contemporary, discreet, and high-performing solution.
Allproof supplies NZ made surface water drainage system for one of the country's most innovative and sustainable projects in its category.
“GIB goes above and beyond with their technical support, and it makes all the difference to have that backing. What’s more, 90% of GIB systems are exactly that — systems. They all work in together and they’re pretty fool proof.”
A lobby renovation that transformed a dated, dark, echoey space into a calm, warm, inviting transition zone for tenants.
Triton 4 is a proprietary 4mm thick fire Group 1-S acoustic ceiling material designed to provide a new decorative finish to existing ceiling tiles without degrading the original ceiling's fire and acoustic performance.
Comfortech offers two standout products from Studco’s range which are purpose-built for curved applications: EzyTrack for creating curved walls and bulkheads, and Curved Top Cross Rail (TCR), designed specifically for curved ceiling systems.
From 80s glum to contemporary glam — the dramatic transformation of a Mt Maunganui home shows how Prolam Glulam Beams can deliver structural performance, standout design and significant cost efficiencies.
Add beautiful, botanical flair to bare walls with Resene Wall Decals.
The Rheem
Rheem YF Series heat pumps provide a straightforward pathway to reducing a building’s carbon footprint and lowering overall energy costs, making them an ideal solution for businesses looking to upgrade to a more sustainable system.
Designed, developed and tested in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions.