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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 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...
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...
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
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,...
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...
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...

NEW PRODUCT PARTNER SECTIONS FOR MARCH 2021

09 Mar 2021

Every month Masterspec update our existing libraries and publish new work sections, most of which are new Product Partner branded work sections. This page will be updated on a monthly basis to bring you the latest in product performance documentation from New Zealand's best Manufacturers and Suppliers.
NEW PRODUCT PARTNER BELCANTO® ATTACHE BALUSTRADES
New Product Partner Belcanto have been fabricating balustrades for decades now and supply a large range of projects throughout New Zealand with particular experience in challenging commercial projects, large-scale civil infrastructure and bespoke architectural enhancements. This section relates to the fabrication and installation of Belcanto Group Limited balustrade systems including glass panel balustrades, aluminium panel balustrades, square vertical balustrades, round vertical balustrades and slat profile balustrades.

Find out more at attachebalustrades.co.nz

See 4852BA Belcanto® Attache Balustrades (available in Standard, Structural & Civil, Interiors, Landscapes and Basic).
 
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NEW WORK SECTION 4635JF JURALCO FRAMELESS GLASS SLIDING & STACKING DOORS
This section relates to the fabrication and installation of Juralco Aluminium Building Products Ltd Glaslide™ Frameless Glass Sliding & Stacking Doors to infill external openings to outdoor rooms, pergolas or similar structures. They can be fitted beneath louvred roofs forming part of the Bask® Outdoor Living Systems powder coated extruded aluminium structures. The system comes in double and triple track options with two, three, four and six panel configurations. The frameless toughened-glass panels come in 10mm, 12mm and 15mm thicknesses, and extrusions can be powder coated in a wide range of Dulux Colours

Find out more at homeplus.co.nz/louvre-roof/glass-sliding-doors

See 4635JF Juralco Frameless Glass Sliding & Stacking Doors (available in Standard, Basic, Interiors and Landscapes).


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NEW WORK SECTION 5216KC KOROK® COMMERCIAL INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMS
This new section relates to the KOROK® steel-clad, lightweight aerated concrete (AC) fire and acoustically rated panels, as a non-load-bearing wall system for internal walls and partitions in commercial interiors. These panels are not self-supporting and are attached to the structure. Both fire and acoustic rated systems are available. 

Find out more at korok.com

See 5216KC Korok® Commercial Interior Wall Systems (available in Standard, Structural & Civil and Interiors).


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NEW WORK SECTION 4131NS NURALITE PREPRUFE & BITUTHENE TANKING SYSTEMS
Nuralite Preprufe 300R Plus membrane is a thick HDPE film with pressure sensitive adhesive and weather resistant protective coating, used for applications where the concrete is cast against it such as under-slab and blind-side wall applications. It can be used in conjunction with Nuralite Bituthene 3000 which is a high performance, cold applied, self-adhesive membrane comprising of modified bitumen on cross laminated polyethylene backing, for applications directly to concrete or masonry walls. The Nuralite Preprufe & Bituthene Tanking Systems are suitable where hydrostatic pressure is present.

Find out more at www.nuralite.co.nz

See 4131NS Nuralite Preprufe & Bituthene Tanking Systems (available in Standard, Structural & Civil, Landscapes and Basic).


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NEW WORK SECTION 4251PN PSP ALPOLIC® NC ALUMINIUM CLADDING SYSTEMS
This new work section relates to the design, fabrication, supply and installation of PSP Limited ALPOLIC® NC aluminium composite panels to building envelopes, including walls, parapets, fascia and soffits. ALPOLIC® NC is 4mm thick and consists of a non-combustible mineral core sandwiched between two 0.5mm thick aluminium skins, with a wide range of LUMIFLON® fluorocarbon paint finishes available. ALPOLIC® NC was tested to ISO 5660.1 and to specific requirements of C/AS1 and C/AS2 in relation to external fire spread. It achieved a Type A classification allowing its use in close proximity to relevant boundaries and on buildings greater than 10m in height.

Find out more at psp.co.nz

See 4251PN PSP Alpolic® NC Aluminium Cladding Systems (available in Standard, Structural & Civil, Interiors and Landscapes).


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MAJOR OVERHAUL OF 4161T THERMAKRAFT UNDERLAYS, FOILS, DPC, DPM, & TAPES
This work section has been comprehensively overhauled to provide an easier selection process for the specifier. Notable changes include product names in clause headings for quick identification, and a revised Q&A which assists with the choice of suitable products according to performance and application. Specifiers can select between DPC, DPM, wall and roof underlays, penetration seals and flashing/joining tapes for an integrated design solution.

Find out more at www.thermakraft.co.nz

See 4161T Thermakraft Underlays, Foils, DPC, DPM & Tapes (available in Standard, Basic, Interiors, Landscapes, Structural & Civil and Interiors).


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