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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...
07 Feb 2024
Building Code Updates 2023-2024
On 02 November 2023, MBIE announced updates to the Building Code Clauses relating to Protection from Fire, Plumbing and Drainage and Structure-...
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
Masterpec 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
Masterpec 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...
06 Sep 2023
Al Bahr Towers in Abu Dhabi: Kinetic Architecture, Innovation and Sustainability
In the heart of Abu Dhabi's skyline, two iconic towers stand as shining examples of innovative architecture and sustainable design. The Al Bahr...
05 Sep 2023
Silica - Understanding the Risks
Over recent months, we have had several enquiries from designers in relation to industry concerns with silica-based building products and the...
18 Aug 2023
Masterspec: Your Partner in BPIR Product Review Compliance
The Building Regulation Act 2022 comes into force on 11th December 2023, requiring building product suppliers in New Zealand to provide baseline...
27 Jul 2023
Masterspec Partners with NZCIC & CSA to Digitise the NZCIC Guidelines
Masterspec, has been working with the New Zealand Construction Industry Council (NZCIC) and the Construction Sector Accord (CSA) in an exciting new...
24 Jul 2023
How Specifiers Reduce Risks by using Masterspec's Work Section Support
In the construction industry, collaboration is one of the keys to success. Masterspec, as a leader in providing specification solutions, has long...
24 Jul 2023
Belle View House Waiheke: An Innovative Design Response
The plan is for Belle View House to be situated on a Waiheke Island headland, the Belle View House will be an architectural marvel when completed,...
21 Jul 2023
Streamlined Documentation and Error Prevention with Masterspec
In the fast-paced world of architectural design and documentation, avoiding errors is paramount to the success of any project. Michael Pepper, from...
19 Jul 2023
Introducing New Building Product Information Requirements: Ensuring Compliance and Transparency
Leverage on Masterspec's expertise to meet the new Build Product Information Requirements (BPIR) requirements effective December 11, 2023. Our...
09 Jul 2023
Building Law Reforms 2022
Did you know that the Building Regulations 2022 will introduce new requirements for building products?
06 Jul 2023
Preparing a Specification
The specification is a fundamental part of the documentation set provided for the delivery of a construction project. The Building Act 2004 states...
06 Jul 2023
What is a Specification?
Some of the world's leading national specification bodies met at conference earlier this year. Representatives from twenty influential nations,...
13 May 2023
Enhanced User Experience (UX) with Two New Masterspec Features: Clause in Review and Clause Action & Date Stamp
We are pleased to announce the incorporation of two new features that are designed to enhance your user experience. Firstly, we have integrated the...

Boosting the Masterspec Writing Team

23 Feb 2022

We’re happy to announce the appointment of five experienced professionals to the Masterspec team. This equates to an almost doubling of the specification writing team and will boost capacity across the board. All our writers have decades of experience in the construction industry across a broad range of projects and methodologies, and the newest are no different, having extensive international and local experience including the preparation of documentation both for Consent and throughout the Construction phase. To find out more check the bios below.

Susanne-img Susanne graduated from the University of Applied Science in Cologne, Germany, as an Engineer for Architecture and has four years work experience in Germany and 10 years in New Zealand.

Susanne is a highly organised and efficient Architectural Designer with a thorough and precise approach to projects with particular expertise in detailed drawings and specifications. With an expert knowledge of building regulations and building materials plus experience in residential, commercial and industrial projects, Susanne’s focus has been on bringing clients’ ideas to life while navigating the pressures and potential pitfalls of the construction process.
Susanne Baldemair  
Graduate Engineer for Architecture
CAITLYN IMG Formerly a Design Lead at Box, Caitlin believes no other building has more direct and intimate impact on the human spirit than our own homes and is a huge fan of human-centred design. Caitlin’s experience includes the nuts and bolts of professional practice - producing working and detail drawings for building consent and construction to tight deadlines, liaison with council, engineers and other consultants and quality assurance/peer review.

Caitlin is also passionate about religious architecture, which became the focus of her Master’s thesis, due to “its ability to deeply move and inspire people through beauty, scale and a sense of awe.”
Caitlin Bartlett  
MArch(Prof), BAS
FERN_IMG Fern has significant experience in the design of small and large scale educational and residential projects across the UK, Germany and New Zealand, with a strong focus on sustainable building design.

With clear analytical thinking, strong graphic skills, highly developed architectural sensibilities and an extensive understanding of building construction, Fern’s effective communication skills have helped manage the various stages of a wide range of architectural projects. Fern also successfully completed the Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant - Introduction course in 2020.
Fern Cole  
MArch, BArch
KEVIN_IMG Kevin qualified as an architect in the UK and has over three decades of architectural experience, with several years working on a wide range of projects in England, Scotland, and Wales before moving to New Zealand. Kevin is committed to sustainable design and has a special interest in health work and universal building access. He notes that it is crucial to be able to establish good relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors to realise a successful project and looks forward to bringing that philosophy and attention to detail to his work on the Masterspec writing team.

Kevin’s most recent experience includes projects for Early Childhood Education Centres, Ministry of Education and Kāinga Ora.
Kevin Harty
B A (Hons) Architecture
Post-Grad. Dip Arch
MAARTEN IMG A registered architect who trained in Europe, Maarten’s experience across forty years of working in architecture in New Zealand has included a number of Pacific projects (Orakei Marae: Whare Kai) and many Pakeha ones. He has developed an understanding of the detail required to achieve a good product, focussing on the planning and documentation of buildings and developing a sound, straightforward construction methodology in conjunction with the many building professionals involved in that process.

Maarten’s extensive experience includes commercial buildings, hotels, swimming pools, factories and warehousing, health centres and a host of schools and colleges.
Mr. Maarten van Rossum  
 Ingenieur Bouwkunde:
Technische Universiteit Delft;
Ret Reg Architect NZRAB; ANZIA