Masterspec
01 Apr 2025
Document Referencing and Scheduling with eCert
Our editor team has updated all Masterspec work sections which have references to environmental documents. Where environmental document references...
27 Mar 2025
Update Manager New Features
The new Update Manager features are designed to boost productivity when applying changes to updated work sections. Simplify work section updates with...
03 Mar 2025
CIL is Now Accepting Product Carbon Data for the National Embodied Carbon Data Repository for Construction.
CIL Masterspec is now accepting carbon information in the form of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) or Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) from...
06 Jan 2025
Carbon 2025 and Beyond: Building a More Sustainable Future for NZ Construction
In July 2024, Construction Information Ltd (CIL) and the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ) announced a partnership to develop a...
01 Nov 2024
Introducing eCert: A Game-Changing Tool for Sustainable Construction
As the New Zealand construction industry increasingly focuses on sustainability and carbon reduction, there is a growing need for tools that can help...
26 Sep 2024
Masterspec Specified: Manawa House by Cube Architecture
"Masterspec has been an indispensable tool for our project Manawa House. During the specification, Masterspec streamlined our entire specification...
26 Sep 2024
Masterspec Specified: Award Winning Ligar Bay Bach by Young Architects
"Masterspec was used for providing a detailed, fully customised, specification as part of our comprehensive project documentation for the Ligar Bay...
25 Sep 2024
Masterspec Specified: Hilltop Home by Jon McAlpine Architecture
“Masterspec is a critical component in our studio. Its user-friendly platform and regular product specification updates, keep us constantly on the...
06 Aug 2024
NZ Building Code Changes: Type 1 Domestic Smoke Alarms
In Masterspec NOTES June 2024, we provided commentary around the changes to the NZ Building Code relating to domestic smoke alarms.
18 Jul 2024
New Industry Initiative to Reduce Carbon Emissions of New Zealand Buildings
A new industry-led initiative aims to reduce the environmental impact of Aotearoa New Zealand’s buildings, which contribute up to 20% of the national...
04 Jul 2024
Masterspec Announces New MasterKey4 for Revit 2025 Enhancements
Streamlined Workflows and Improved Collaboration with MasterKey4. We are excited to announce the latest update to MasterKey4 for Revit 2025, designed...
04 Jun 2024
Building Code Updates 2023-2024
This month we have published amendments in response to building code updates. The 2023-24 NZBC changes were published by MBIE on the 2 November 2023,...
04 Jun 2024
NZ Building Code Changes: Type 1 Domestic Smoke Alarms
From November 2023 the Building Code Acceptable Solutions for Protection from Fire (C/AS1 and C/AS2) have been amended to make Type 1 interconnected...
05 Apr 2024
Understanding Project Scope and How to Specify Window Systems
It is vital that Movement and Deflection criteria are correctly defined in the Specification. We cannot over emphasize the importance of correctly...
04 Apr 2024
MBIE Building Consent System Review - Overview and Update
In July 2022, MBIE commenced a review of the building consent system, as part of the Building System Reforms to improve the consenting process. The...
30 Nov 2023
NZCIC Guidelines Responsibility Schedule Goes Digital
The new online tool enables real-time collaboration among multiple stakeholders, fostering efficiency and innovation in construction processes.
10 Nov 2023
BCA Requests to Modify Manufacturers Technical Content
mDocs allows the specifier to quickly access the latest version of a document uploaded by the manufacturer or supplier. Importantly, these detailed...
27 Sep 2023
Masterspec Specified: Award Winning Taharoto Lane by X Studio Architects
The development will have 19 units, including studio, office, and retail space. The residential units will have balconies with views of the city...
27 Sep 2023
Masterspec Specified: Award Winning Soaring Box House by Turner Road Architecture
The house’s unique design fits into the rural landscape. The house has a cantilevered structure and a soaring angular volume. The interior design is...
13 Sep 2023
Hallmark Group Opens Up About BPIR
Recently, Hallmark Group turned to Masterspec, a trusted name in compliance solutions, for guidance on their BPIR for fire doors. In this article, we...

A SUBSCRIBER HIGHLIGHT: SOLUTIONS ARCHITECTURE

08 Dec 2021

Solutions Architecture is a small but knowledgeable team with over 20 years of experience in the industry. This highly skilled design practice uses the latest architecture operations, developments, and trends to complete new homes and commercial buildings for their growing client list. Their designs range from 60m2 to over 1500m2 from $100,000 to over $6 million.

One of this practices key strengths is their commitment to attending professional development seminars and gaining additional knowledge from Designers Institute of New Zealand (DINZ). By attending regular events, they gain valuable information for their designs. However, one area that they cannot always keep up to date with at these events is the on-going changes made to New Zealand Codes and Standards for their specification documentation.

That is why they reached out to Masterspec. By subscribing to Masterspec’s Basic and Minor library, not only can they now stay on top of key industry updates and changes, but they can also save valuable time when building their project specifications. “We love that the sections are set up and you have the ability to use a specific product, not just a generic work section. This makes life easier,” says Solutions Architecture. With pre-made branded work sections, New Zealand manufacturers can create specific work sections around product systems for Masterspec subscribers to use.

Learning when codes and standards are updated is not the only piece of information Solution Architecture keeps on track with though. All Masterspec subscribers are notified when changes happen to branded work sections. That means that if products are added or updated, they can easily make changes within their specification in just a few clicks. Solutions Architecture mentions “the Q&A feature is very handy. You are always able to go back and make modifications as you learn more information about your project.” By using the online platform and pre-editing functions, the team can seamlessly collaborate and make changes whenever they need to.

The result of Solutions Architecture using Masterspec is that they can input their expert knowledge into each project and save time while doing so. “Masterspec as a whole is a time saver! We know that Masterspec specifications are up-to-date and product specific, so if we ever had a dispute, we could rely on our spec to help us out.” Join this practice and many others in managing their risk in an efficient, smart way!

To learn more about Solutions Architecture, visit their website. To schedule a free demonstration with the Masterspec experts, book one here.