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News and updates on New Zealand architectural products.

September 2025

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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