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New Multi Service Transit Box, Fire Plates and Testing Updates from Allproof

A substantial update has introduced some new products, including a newly designed multi service transit box and 50mm and 100mm Fire Plates, to complement Allproof's existing range. Plus they have added two years’ worth of new passive fire tests for plumbing and electrical services.

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BRANZ
CreditWorks
Forsyth Barr
EBOSS
September 2025 feature

Passive Fire

Products designed to meet the stringent fire requirements of the NZBC.

Timber Look Finish Achieved Through the Use of Aluminium to Overcome Fire Rating Issues

Metwood provides a realistic timber look to aluminium products, allowing you to comply with Group 1-S and Type A requirements, while preserving the look of a natural timber finish.

Fast, Effective Fire Protection with Masons Lightweight AAC Wall Panel System

Fast, Effective Fire Protection with Masons Lightweight AAC Wall Panel System

Meeting fire regulations is simple and cost-effective with Masons Enviro AAC Intertenancy Wall System, which provides four times the NZBC’s required protection.

The Future Of Fire-Rated Fencing That Takes Outdoor Spaces to the Next Level

The Future Of Fire-Rated Fencing That Takes Outdoor Spaces to the Next Level

The fire-rated fencing innovation changing how we design outdoor spaces in NZ.

Passive Fire Protection for Commercial Builds

Passive Fire Protection for Commercial Builds

In commercial construction, fire safety is a critical design priority. That’s why designers and contractors across New Zealand rely on BOSS Passive Fire systems — available through Potter Interior Systems — for tested, compliant, and installation-friendly solutions.

A BRANZ Appraised Waterproofing & Tiling System, Supplied and Supported in NZ by Surtec

The Technokolla Waterproofing and Tiling System, supplied and supported in New Zealand by Surtec, is a tested, compatible system for undertile waterproofing and tiling. It is BRANZ appraised and aligned with E3/AS2 (IWAM Code of Practice), providing confidence from design through to long-term performance.

New Release: Eurostyle Spanlok Roll Cap

This new addition to the Eurostyle Spanlok profile features striking 45mm rib height and precision-formed strengthening “clip relief swages,” resulting in sharp, elegant shadow lines.

Rejuvenating a 1980s Commercial Building with a Façade Redesign and Refined Plaster Finish

A smart reworking of the façade, the addition of heritage detailing, and a crisp Sto finish have helped give 202 Ponsonby Road a new lease of life.

Elevate Your Projects with Certified Zero-Joint Excellence: REHAU LaserEdge

REHAU LaserEdge creates a flawless zero-joint bond between board and edge. The result? Clean lines, perfect colour match, and enduring durability 

Transforming Carpet Waste and Soft Plastic Waste: Introducing Renasci Resilient Flooring

Renasci is a resilient flooring innovation made from 80% carpet waste and 20% post-consumer soft plastic waste.

Acoustic Floors for the Largest Mass Timber Office Building in New Zealand

The SoundDown Tranquillo Acoustic Floor system was chosen to minimise footfall noise between floors, with installation carefully coordinated to keep the large project on track. 

Goodbye Schedule Method, Hello Predictability!

Why it’s time for architects to get hands-on with energy modelling, airtightness, and real building performance.

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Locally Made ThermoPine Brings Natural Warmth and Stability to Interior Panelling and Battens

Made in New Zealand from premium Radiata Pine, JSC’s ThermoPine offers a sustainable, glue-free solution for interior panelling, ceilings, and battens.

Design with Confidence: Nine Caesarstone Crystalline Silica Free Colours Now Have EPD

Sustainable design is no longer optional, and neither is the health and safety of those who work with building materials. Laminex is proud to announce that nine of their Caesarstone Crystalline Silica Free surfaces now have an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), giving you verified, transparent data to support your specifications while also eliminating crystalline silica exposure in fabrication.

An Outdoor Kitchen That Blends Elegance with Endurance Featuring Hettich Hardware

This beautifully executed alfresco kitchen by Freeform Alfresco combines timeless outdoor design with the performance and finesse of Hettich’s premium hardware.

The Strategic Approach to Door Selection in Multi-Zone Facilities

The Strategic Approach to Door Selection in Multi-Zone Facilities

Learn how to match the right high-speed door to each industrial zone to achieve a balanced blend of performance, safety, and sustainability.

Charge Smarter with Schneider Electric

Charge Smarter with Schneider Electric

Home charger installation is increasingly common and an at-home EV smart charger like Schneider Charge also helps to optimise charging and reduces reliance on domestic socket outlets.

Understanding 'Good Ground' Conditions

Understanding 'Good Ground' Conditions

Choosing the right foundation starts from the ground up. Discover what “good ground” really means under the New Zealand Building Code, why it matters for your build, and how Allied Concrete’s SuperSlab+ delivers a durable, efficient, and sustainable solution for sites that meet these conditions.

Steel Pathways to Safe Egress: Indigo Hotel’s Fire-Ready Stairwells

Steel Pathways to Safe Egress: Indigo Hotel’s Fire-Ready Stairwells

See how prefabricated Ezibilt stair kits and Tuffrail handrails delivered fire-safe, NZBC-compliant escape routes for Auckland’s 43-storey Indigo Hotel — without on-site welding.

Z House: High-Performance Roofing Supports Sustainable, Resilient Design

Z House: High-Performance Roofing Supports Sustainable, Resilient Design

Thermal performance and durability were key considerations for the roof design, which required a low-maintenance, high-performing solution that also met the aesthetic goals of the project.

BRANZ Appraised DTT1Z Bracewall Holdown Solutions

BRANZ Appraised DTT1Z Bracewall Holdown Solutions

Compliant, spec-ready holdown kits for subfloor, mid-floor and thermal edge concrete slab bracewall designs.

New Multi-Point Locking Windows from APL

New Multi-Point Locking Windows from APL

A new, multi-point locking system for large casement and awning windows has been released by APL Window Solutions, and is available through Altherm, First and Vantage.

EcoSpring Launches Smart, Ultra-Efficient Hot Water Heat Pumps for Kiwi Homes

EcoSpring Launches Smart, Ultra-Efficient Hot Water Heat Pumps for Kiwi Homes

The new EcoSpring units offer a sustainable, efficient and future-proof water heating solution.

The Advantages of Promatect XS: A Superior Choice for Structural Steel Protection

The Advantages of Promatect XS: A Superior Choice for Structural Steel Protection

Promatect XS is a durable and easy to install board that protects structural steel beams and columns from fire, and the building from collapse.

Maximise Space On Site with an In-Slab Stormwater Retention System

Maximise Space On Site with an In-Slab Stormwater Retention System

The Aquacomb Modular Watertank System is a space-saving solution for detention and re-use of rain water that doesn’t rely on disruptive groundworks — perfect for apartments, townhouses and stand-alone homes alike. 

GIB Weatherline: Wrapping Its Way Around Kiwi Building Sites

GIB Weatherline: Wrapping Its Way Around Kiwi Building Sites

Used as part of the wider GIB Weatherline Rigid Air Barrier system, GIB Weatherline functions as an air barrier and a secondary line of defence against water penetration into a building’s interior.

Harmonising Contemporary and Classic

Harmonising Contemporary and Classic

Just steps away from one of Auckland's busiest shopping streets, this slender, monochromatic home is a light-and-lovely sanctuary.

Incorporating Biophilic Tones and Textures for a Calming Effect at Te Kura o Wairakei School

Incorporating Biophilic Tones and Textures for a Calming Effect at Te Kura o Wairakei School

The subtle biophilic patterns of the Awake and Havelock tiles create a calm and welcoming environment for the school's new administration block, library and staff room.

SatinGlas: The Practical Choice for Impactful Design

SatinGlas: The Practical Choice for Impactful Design

SatinGlas merges beauty and practicality — its soft satin glow, bold palette, and ease of fabrication make it a go-to choice for spaces that demand both visual impact and performance.

NZ Panels Group Adds Porcelain to its Benchtop Offer

NZ Panels Group Adds Porcelain to its Benchtop Offer

Style combines with strength in this high-performance surface.

Developing Embrace: The Wool Acoustic Solution Proving the Value of Sustainable Systems

Developing Embrace: The Wool Acoustic Solution Proving the Value of Sustainable Systems

Embrace, the new wool acoustic solution from Autex Acoustics, is the construction industry’s first Global GreenTag Nature Positive+ Certified material. After four years of research, development, trial and error, the Autex Acoustics team is proud to share the work involved to achieve this major milestone.

Flooring for Milford Asset Management’s New Headquarters Inspired by New Zealand Flora and Fauna

Flooring for Milford Asset Management’s New Headquarters Inspired by New Zealand Flora and Fauna

Brilliant use of colour, texture and pattern underpins the flooring for this stunning office fit-out for Milford Asset Management by Wingates.

Groundscrew Foundations Installed in Under Two Days for Two Four-Bedroom Modular Homes

Groundscrew Foundations Installed in Under Two Days for Two Four-Bedroom Modular Homes

The StopDigging Groundscrew system helped the Niche Modular team deliver the foundations for the two homes in Wairoa quickly and with minimal disruption on site. 

DécorSlats: Bringing the Warmth of Timber to Fire-Compliant Design

DécorSlats: Bringing the Warmth of Timber to Fire-Compliant Design

DécorSlats combine the natural warmth of timber with Group 1-S fire compliance, delivering striking architectural surfaces that are faster to install and easier to budget for.

Woodspan PLT Flooring Ensures Trusted Fire Performance

Woodspan PLT Flooring Ensures Trusted Fire Performance

Woodspan PLT Flooring by Techlam is not only manufactured from NZ grown timber, but its FRR performance has been established through independent testing in NZ. Depending on the on-site assembly a fire resistance rating of 60/60/60 can be achieved without the need for additional coating treatments.

Specify Façade Firestopping Solutions with Confidence and Clarity

Specify Façade Firestopping Solutions with Confidence and Clarity

Siderise's new Specification Packs provide convenient access to all the relevant information for the Siderise products associated with a specific façade application — be it curtain wall, rainscreen, masonry, or precast and sealed architectural wall systems.

Enhancing Safety and Style with Nurajack’s Nuragrid System at a Luxury Napier Residence

Enhancing Safety and Style with Nurajack’s Nuragrid System at a Luxury Napier Residence

The Nuragrid System was chosen to maintain a flat, stable surface for limestone pavers, reducing the risk of cracking.

Think Below the Slab: Viking's New Tanking Membrane

Think Below the Slab: Viking's New Tanking Membrane

If not waterproofed properly, infiltrations into foundations involve expensive structural restoration works, very often of an invasive and sometimes even destructive nature, therefore it is critical the entire building envelope is encapsulated and watertight.

Manawa Bay Project Features PaneLux A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System

Manawa Bay Project Features PaneLux A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System

PaneLux A1 Solid Aluminium — where quality meets design and function.

Vynco’s Award-Nominated Innovation: Switchgear Engineered for the Elements

Vynco’s Award-Nominated Innovation: Switchgear Engineered for the Elements

Discover Metro X, Vynco's weather-ready outdoor switchgear designed for a more co-ordinated exterior.

Spectrum Enhances Character and Comfort in Hamilton Medium-Density Development

Spectrum Enhances Character and Comfort in Hamilton Medium-Density Development

Spectrum has played a key role in elevating the architectural appeal and liveability of a new Kāinga Ora apartment complex in Hamilton, delivering a suite of standard and custom aluminium solutions that blend form and function.

Improving Air Quality with Better Building Design

Improving Air Quality with Better Building Design

When buildings are designed with safe, sustainable materials, developers can help ensure healthy air quality — both indoors and out — throughout the build and long after completion.

Maddren Showhome: A Showcase of Style and Security with ASSA ABLOY

Maddren Showhome: A Showcase of Style and Security with ASSA ABLOY

With clean, modern aesthetics and a strong reputation for quality, ASSA ABLOY’s Lockwood and Yale product ranges have added both elegance and performance to this unique build.

Advanced Floating Deck Systems for Modern Architecture and Landscaping

Advanced Floating Deck Systems for Modern Architecture and Landscaping

Viking Roofspec innovative floating deck systems transform elevated outdoor spaces with seamless indoor-outdoor integration.

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