Nero Tapware’s Mecca Collection expands to nine finishes with the introduction of Rome Bronze and Tumbled Antique Brass, giving designers greater freedom to create cohesive, material-led interiors.

Performance only has meaning in context. For façades, that context begins with place.

Moving the extraction fan motor out of the ceiling and onto the roof or an external wall ensures extraction of moisture at a powerful rate, without compromise.

Planning for wet areas early can help avoid costly compromises later. By considering the floor system upfront, designers can simplify service installation, reduce on-site modifications and support more efficient construction.

Key considerations when waterproofing beneath tiles, sheet vinyl, LVT and timber flooring.

As residential sections become increasingly compact, architects are being challenged to deliver outdoor spaces that maximise both function and visual impact. While space may be limited, thoughtful pool design can transform even modest backyards into highly usable extensions of the home.

PDL's Electric Home Design Service can help you create a perfect home with professional guidance and a detailed plan tailored to your clients' needs.

Designing wet spaces demands a careful balance. Products need to perform, look good and, above all, keep people safe. It's a trifecta Vynco prides itself on delivering, backed by a full suite of heating, ventilation and electrical solutions.

Get the substrate, drainage and joins right and a commercial wetroom performs for decades — here's how a full-system approach removes the risk.

Explore how the right safety flooring can help create wet areas that prioritise slip resistance, hygiene, moisture management and long-term performance.

Full roof replacement is not always the smartest option for an ageing roof.

A high-performing wet area is not achieved through waterproofing alone. It requires consideration of the complete system, including drainage, waterproofing interfaces, floor transitions and how water is managed during both everyday use and unexpected events.

Characterised by its deep, muted bronze undertones and subtle brushed texture, Billi's new Sable Bronze finish integrates seamlessly alongside charcoal cabinetry, warm concrete surfaces, and natural stone.

J-Frame LVL enabled a highly accurate, panelised construction approach, helping Sprout Architects achieve both design ambition and building performance.

Dumawall provides an impervious, grout-free wall lining for bathrooms, showers, laundries and other interior wet areas, supported by clear waterproofing requirements, practical detailing and technical guidance to help architects and builders achieve durable, easy-care results.

Acoustics and waterproofing don’t always play nicely together. SoundDown Endurabase brings them together in one coordinated flooring system.

Using a system approach to meet acceptable solutions, and plumbing standards will ensure a durable install.

An edgeband is a small detail, but it can elevate or degrade an entire interior. REHAU's Laser-Welding Certification Program supports joiners in providing consistent, high-quality zero-joint edging.

J-Frame 08 and 11 support easier truss specification with Pryda and MiTek software integration, engineering tables and NZS 3604-aligned design guidance.  

Designing a durable, luxurious tiled shower requires more than just careful tile selection; it demands an uncompromising approach to moisture management. Specifying the right products from the outset can simplify construction while enhancing the finished result.

As New Zealand’s data centre sector continues to expand, every decision impacts programme, performance and long-term reliability. KOROK fire and acoustic wall systems are engineered to simplify the construction of critical infrastructure while delivering the fire performance data centres demand.

With slim 14mm walls and a mechanism that sits largely out of view, Enko Group's Slimbox Drawer System supports a minimalist internal aesthetic while freeing up genuine internal drawer width in kitchens, wardrobes, vanities and entertainment units alike.

Over the past six months, Mammoth’s “Take Back” initiative recovered 7,818kg of insulation offcuts and waste from job sites across the country. That’s nearly 8 tonnes of material diverted from landfills, all shredded and remade into brand-new Mammoth polyester insulation.

Forté is the first and only timber flooring supplier in New Zealand with CodeMark certification across its full wood flooring range, giving architects a tested, membrane-free pathway to E3 compliance in wet areas.

When specifying for fresh food retail, Fenta Ceiling Tiles deliver the high light reflectance and antimicrobial performance required to meet both consumer expectations and New Zealand Building Code standards.

Improving insulation in aged care facilities delivers more than energy efficiency; it supports better health, comfort, and care outcomes for residents.

Ribon’s coil-coated steel roll-formed soffit panelling system ensures greater efficiency on site, and a sleek, low maintenance finish for both standard and sloping soffits.

By running continuously and boosting automatically as humidity rises, the Vent-Axia dMEV C helps reduce one of the biggest variables in bathroom extraction: occupant behaviour.

Using CodeMark and the Hume Pine Specification Guide to reduce your proportionate liability risk in a simple and streamlined process. 

Combining natural daylight and mechanical ventilation in a single ceiling system helps architects create brighter bathrooms while supporting effective moisture management, cleaner ceiling design and improved occupant comfort.

Indoor swimming pools and aquatic facilities create one of the most demanding moisture environments a building envelope can face. While managing bulk water is important, a significant challenge comes from water vapour generated within the building itself.

There is an old business adage that perfectly explains the danger of buying on price alone: if you pay for a three-dollar haircut, you should not be surprised when you leave the salon looking ridiculous. It is a simple lesson in value that applies directly to the New Zealand construction sector, where we are seeing a sudden rush to apply this exact low-cost logic to structural and architectural materials.