Masterspec
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...
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...

How Much Does Masterspec Cost?

03 Jun 2021

Masterspec offers eight specialised specification libraries & two keynoting plugins designed to meet the diverse needs of New Zealand’s construction industry. Whether you're working in architecture, engineering, interiors, or landscaping, there's a library tailored to your project type.

Pricing is based on your practice size (number of staff and offices), and you can choose between annual or monthly payment options. All prices exclude GST.

Masterspec Libraries & Monthly Pricing

Library

Monthly Subscription

One-off Setup

Best for

Standard

$60.42

$500

Full-featured architectural projects

Basic

$37.50

$200

Small to medium architectural firms
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Minor

$16.25

-

Sole practitioners or minor works

Structural & Civil

$60.42

$500

Structural and civil engineering

SCNZ Structural

Free for Structural & Civil subscribers and SCNZ members

-

Structural and civil engineering

Services

$41.67

$250

Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic

Landscape

$37.50

$200

Landscape architecture and design

Interiors

$37.50

$200

Interior design and fit-outs

*Monthly subscription is based on a 1–2 staff practice. View each library to check pricing for larger practices. Can be paid annually.

Keynoting Plugins Pricing

Plugins

Monthly Subscription

One-off Setup

Best for

MasterKey for ArchiCAD

$11.25

$300

ArchiCAD technicians, draughtsperson

MasterKey for Revit

$11.25

$300

Revit technicians, draughtsperson

*Monthly subscription is based on a 1–5 staff practice. View each plug-in to check pricing for larger practices. Can be paid annually.


Why Choose Masterspec?

✔ Cloud-based platform with cloud export functionality 

✔ Create specification templates with Office Masters

✔ Regularly updated and maintained by our in-house team of technical editors ensuring our content meets NZ Building Code

✔ Collaboration tools for teams & suppliers through Work Section Support

✔ Integration with manufacturer product data with miproducts

✔ Access to manufacturer product technical documentation with mDocs

✔ Access to environmental certifications with eCert

✔ Integration with keynoting plugins for ArchiCAD & Revit with MasterKey


Need Help Choosing a Library?

Not sure which library suits your practice? Our team can help you select the right option based on your project type and practice size. Contact us or try the Price Calculator to explore your options.

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