Featuring energy-saving Schneider Electric switches and sensors, as well as electric vehicle chargers, all four homes from The Block 2016 achieved a 6 or 7 Homestar rating.

SimpLay luxury vinyl tiles can be easily replaced, relocated and reused — making them ideal for permanent and temporary sales areas in busy commercial environments.

Eurostyle Epic Snaplock by Roofing Industries delivers construction efficiencies and European style to a grand scale remodel on Auckland's North Shore.

Trade Essentials Strandboard offers a soft matt texture that helps to make the Emahouse kitchen feel part of its natural surroundings.

With a sleek modern design featuring Litecrete precast concrete panels both internally and externally, this $28 million building is a fitting gateway to the university campus.

The durability and flexibility of Viking's asphalt shingles and torch-on systems made them an ideal choice for building a traditional Samoan fale.

Potter Interior Systems supplied a variety of products for the recently completed Northern Health School, to help create a functional, flexible learning environment.

The new The Range fashion colour fandeck from Resene showcases new on trend colours and complementary colour combinations.

Kermac Industries' K-Tophung system features a bold overhead support beam which allows suspension of the cubicles without pedestals on the front panels.

The practical and enduring ExtraTread Entrance Matting system protects the award-winning airport day in and day out.

Adding character with its double top rail, Spectrum Clearspan Heritage was installed throughout the retirement village, including as a curved handrail for the village entrance.

Located in Christchurch, an area prone to seismic activity, Burwood Hospital required a bracing system for partition walls that was flexible, streamlined and proven. TRACKLOK provided the ideal solution.

The 100 x 100mm DynaFlash universal back flashing not only works in external corners, internal corners and flat junctions, but is also suitable for 'Z' flashings.

The innovative Modulyss dBack Acoustic Backing features improved impact noise and sound absorption, making it ideal for learning environments.

The pore-free SOLITEX MENTO and EXTASANA are completely watertight even if coated with timber treatment or other surfactants.

The elegant new ME by Starck range of bathroomware features an antibacterial ceramic glaze and a timeless, minimalist design.

Eliminate build-up of grime on translucent roofing with Laserlite's new Lap Connector.

James Hardie Secura structural floor system offers high acoustic performance and fire resistance properties, making it ideal for medium density projects.

The Composed tapware collection from Kohler features basin, shower and bath mixers in an understated, classic design.

With the reign of the stainless steel appliance not looking to make a departure any time soon, the Purity range from Foreno is the ideal heavy duty tapware to specify.

Contemporary Balustrade is an easy-to-use, cost-effective solution for the often overlooked outdoor barrier requirements.

When correctly specified, porcelain tiles naturally become a low lifecycle cost, ultra-high performance option for commercial floor and wall coverings.

Evolution of Surfaces has introduced two elegant new colours to the Corian Organics range.

Metal tile roofing is known for its long-term durability and longevity by being wind, hail and fire resistant, and can be strengthened further through horizontal fixing.

Incorporating good acoustics is essential for supporting learning in all environments, from traditional classrooms to flexible learning spaces.

The proven antibacterial properties of Resco's Compact Laminate cubicle systems and wall panelling have been extended to include all Resco's cubicle hardware.

Specifying BrickLock in vulnerable areas such as above windows and in external corners can effectively prevent brick and block cladding from cracking.

Identifying and resolving weather barrier problems that can affect long term building durability is key to designing and building robust, weathertight buildings.

Not all tiles are created equal; understanding how tiles are rated in terms of hardness and durability is essential in selecting the appropriate tile for commercial projects.

GIB Reverberation Control Systems provide an efficient method to improve the quality of sound with the great look of GIB Quietline sheets and GIB Tone Quiet ceiling tiles.

Purecoat by Melteca adds eleven new decors to its range of striking, contemporary gloss panels.

Briton Cam Action Door Closers reduce the amount of force required to open the doors, making them ideal for the elderly, physically limited users and small children.

The Marley dBlue acoustic plumbing system reduces water-flow noise, creating a quieter living environment.

With in-depth knowledge of carpet materials and construction, and commercially rated products, Heritage Carpets can help designers specify durable, long-lasting floors.

Inspired by nature, Bestwood's Terrain Collection uses New Zealand’s dramatic landscapes to create unique designs.

The market-leading 'Flushline' system for sliding doors has recently been introduced to the highly popular Metro range from APL Window Solutions.

Dimond's improved, specifier-specific website is now focused on delivering the most recent technical information that can be quickly searched for and then downloaded as needed.

The team at Colorsteel is committed to helping make the specifying process easy, and through the new website specifiers will find all the resources and information they need.