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Understanding future demand for residential and commercial construction
Issue #10 ⋅ June 2025
The minimalist style of OpusView SP13 and SP14 mini post balustrade systems can help you maximise views from glass balustrades and pools — even in Extra High wind zones.
Designers can rest easy when specifying Marchand Luxury Oak Flooring — a natural, durable, low VOC product that’s backed by an EPD and FSC Chain of Custody certification.
It is important to consider how common elements such as intersecting walls, penetrations, tiling over, and bracing, will work with the selected intertenancy wall system to minimise issues and confusion on site.
The Planet collection of porcelain tiles is glazed with metallic particles, creating finishes that imitate aged and faded metal sheets for a look that’s bold and luminous.
Explore key specification and construction detailing principles that ensure Nu-Wall performs under pressure — from structural loading to thermal movement.
The durability and versatility of Euro Birch Multiply plywood is on show at the West Coast Visitor Centre where it has been used both vertically and horizontally to create unique counters, shelves and cabinetry that will withstand the rigours of half a million yearly visitors.
Whether your project features clean angles or organic curves, Weathertex cladding brings depth and contrast without compromising the relaxed, sunlit ambience at the heart of this trend.
Luminous, fresh, natural, and light, many of the whites in the Dulux Colours of New Zealand range have become timeless favourites. Architects and designers have used these tried-and-tested whites for over twenty years.
Beam 16’s strength and quality makes it the perfect choice for all your beam and lintel applications.
Jesani's linear drainage channels remove the need for multiple gradients or central drain points, instead sitting flush with the floor for ease of access, while ensuring efficient water drainage.
This Karikari Peninsula home showcases the clean concrete facade achieved with Ezpanel 50mm AAC Concrete Panel Cladding by Specialized Construction Products.
SunGlaze is a sleek, flat polycarbonate roofing system that delivers a lightweight yet durable solution with a stylish, glass-like finish.
Allco is proud to have contributed to the success of the Auckland Central Library’s living roof — an ambitious project now delivering tangible environmental benefits after 18 months of in-depth monitoring by Auckland Council and Living Roofs Aotearoa.
JSC’s thermally modified timber range offers a stable, chemical-free solution for cladding, interiors and screening — now with expanded finish and coating combinations to suit diverse architectural briefs.
Efaflex provides a dedicated specification support service that assists architects with tailored documentation, ensuring specifications are correctly structured, coordinated with digital resources like BIM, and ready for immediate inclusion in projects.
KOROK Panels demonstrate exceptional durability under rigorous in-plane and out-of-plane seismic testing. They have the ability to withstand high levels of drift, ensuring minimal damage, reduced repair costs, and faster recovery after earthquakes, making them a smart choice for IL3 and IL4 buildings.
Over the past year, Kingspan Thermakraft has investigated examples where synthetic absorbent underlays — across various brands in the New Zealand market — have shown premature degradation.
Group 1-S rated Firesafe Décorply panels were specified to provide warmth, durability, and design continuity across key interior spaces.
BiForm's durable, BRANZ Appraised composite decking solution delivers strong sustainability credentials and helps reduce construction waste on-site.
This year's panel of esteemed design industry professionals has chosen the winners for the Dulux Colour Awards from nearly 500 entries across New Zealand and Australia.
The Fresca E-Bidet allows users to adjust water pressure, temperature, and seat warmth, and comes with an instant water heating system which eliminates the need for bulky water reservoirs.
The organic pattern of the carpet tiles help balance industrial elements with biophilic design at HWR Tower.
Transparent timber finishes are a challenging area of the decorative coating category. Dulux offers an online CPD course via Teulo to help architects understand the different types of coatings available.
Nuralite designed a bespoke tapered insulation layout to span the building's 2,500m² of CLT roof panels, with the vapour barrier pre-applied at the Red Stag Timber factory to mitigate moisture risks during transport and storage.
With the help of Bromic’s technical team, the architect designed a heat layout that could be concealed and recessed in the ceiling to improve the comfort level for every passenger.
Offering a refined aesthetic and full-bodied porcelain composition, the Sensi Roma tiles from Tile Warehouse make a lasting first impression in the lobby of 135 Victoria Street.
Sonawood by Asona combines high-performance sound absorption and reduced reverberation with the inviting warmth of real wood.
Whitewash and beachwash finishes have been growing in popularity as a new way to finish interior timber and now there's a new way to enjoy those same wash finishes on exteriors too.
This innovative alternative to standard 150mm steel framing is designed to closely align with 140mm timber framing, helping to eliminate common discrepancies during design and construction.
Pairing excellent durability with a soft footfall, the Neoflex 600 Series rubber flooring was specified to provide a calm, low-stimulus environment for the centre which focuses on treating children with neuro-diverse, behavioural and mental health needs.
Maintain timber’s integrity and enhance its inherent hue with new Resene Woodsman Cedar Natural Wood Oil.
Entries close 30 June 2025, don't miss out.
Making the most of a bigger, brighter showroom in Auckland.
Allproof Commercial Channel is installed back into the facility that processes the 100% recycled material that it's made from.