Masterspec
23 Apr 2026
AI Risk, Verification and Trust in New Zealand Construction Documentation
The increasing use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in construction documentation presents both opportunities and risks for the New Zealand...
31 Mar 2026
Masterspec Specified: 211 High Street by Ignite
211 High Street transforms the iconic Excelsior Hotel site into a high-quality, sustainable, commercial mixed-use building. The ground floor features...
25 Mar 2026
Why AI Changes How We Trust Construction Specifications
AI has not created the risk of inaccurate or misused construction specifications, but it has made that risk faster, easier to scale, and harder to...
04 Mar 2026
2025 Building Code Update and Building Product Specifications
On 28th July 2025, MBIE's Building Product Specifications (BPS) document came into effect. This document, to be read alongside the Acceptable...
19 Nov 2025
Masterspec Specified: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre stands as a landmark civic and cultural facility in the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand. Designed by Woods...
15 Oct 2025
Masterspec Specified: Air New Zealand Hangar 4 by Studio Pacific Architecture
The project was designed to meet Green Star environmental standards and includes advanced cladding, roofing, and mechanical systems tailored for...
10 Oct 2025
Bridging the Gap: Empowering Better Specifications for Builders
At this year’s Constructive Conference in Auckland, we asked every delegate we spoke with: “What can we do to improve construction documentation and...
24 Sep 2025
NECO₂ – New Zealand’s Embodied Carbon Repository Goes Live
New Zealand’s construction sector has taken a major step providing New Zealand-centric carbon data with the launch of the first release of NECO₂ – the...
22 Sep 2025
Masterspec Specified: Award Winning Bryndwr House One by AO Architecture
Tucked into a secluded rear site behind a mature, tree-lined driveway in leafy Bryndwr, this new family home forms one half of a pair of residences...
22 Sep 2025
Masterspec Specified: Award Winning Flockhill Sugarloaf by Hierarchy Group
Nestled in the remote Craigieburn Valley of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, Sugarloaf at Flockhill is more than a restaurant — it’s an architectural...
12 Sep 2025
Masterspec Specified: Award Winning He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa by DCA Architects of Transformation
In the heart of Taupō, a landmark civic building is redefining the relationship between architecture, culture, and governance.
08 Sep 2025
Masterspec Specified: Award Winning Terrace 12C by Bassett-Smith Architecture
Terrace 12C is a residential development located in Tauranga, designed to maximise site efficiency while maintaining architectural individuality. The...
08 Sep 2025
Masterspec Specified: Award Winning Miller Residences by Oliver Andrew Associates
In the heart of Auckland, the Miller Residences by Oliver Andrew Associates stand as a refined example of contemporary multi-unit housing — where...
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...

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.