Masterspec
Subscribe LOG IN
✖

Select Relevant Account

Select yourself to see only your informmation.
Select an organisation to manage it as well.
✖

Login





Forgot password?
Create an Account

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge
and agree that you have read and understand all of
the terms and conditions. From time to time we may
update the terms of our agreement (Terms) with you
for the provision of the Services and access to our
Website. Our Terms were last updated on the
16.09.2023 and can be accessed here.
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...

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).
 
Belcanto balustrades Image
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).


JURALCO FRAMELESS GLASS IMAGE
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).


KOROK-WALL-SYSTEMS-IMAGE
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).


Nuralite Preprufe & Bituthene Tanking Systems IMG
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).


PSP ALPOLIC NC ALUMINIUM CLADDING SYSTEMS IMG
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).


THERMAKRAFT IMAGE