Masterspec
01 May 2026
Educating the Next Generation of Specifiers — Bringing Specification into the Classroom
Masterspec actively engages with the industry through our training programmes, which support ongoing professional development and contribute to...
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...

NEW PRODUCT PARTNER SECTIONS FOR MAY 2021

11 May 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 K2 HYGIENIC DOOR SYSTEMS
K2 Hygienic Door Systems are a range of glass reinforced polyester (GRP) moulded doors used in areas where high levels of hygiene are required. K2 Hygienic doors are typically used in laboratories, research facilities, hospitals, dairy factories & food processing plants. The range are extremely durable in harsh environments, waterproof and chemical resistant against most cleaning products and do not warp, bow or rust. Fire rated options are available if required.

Find out more at k2doors.co.nz/doors/k2-hygiene-doors

See 5253KH K2 Hygienic Door Systems (available in Standard and Interiors).
 
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NEW WORK SECTION 4423AF ALLNEX SOPREMA FLAMELESS MEMBRANE ROOFING
This section relates to Allnex Soprema® flameless roofing membranes, installed as two-layer, self-adhered waterproofing membrane systems. It includes Allnex Soprema® SOPRAPLY STICK DUO SBS-modified bitumen self-adhesive base sheet, or Allnex Soprema® COLVENT BASE 840 SBS-modified bitumen self-adhesive vented base sheet, as an alternative base sheet to allow vapour release from the substrate, where required and Allnex Soprema® SOPRAPLY STICK TRAFFIC CAP SBS-modified bitumen self-adhesive cap sheet.

Find out more at allnexconstruction.com/markets-applications

See 4423AF Allnex Soprema Flameless Membrane Roofing (available in Standard, Structural & Civil, Landscapes and Basic).
 
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NEW WORK SECTION 4423AT ALLNEX SOPREMA TORCH-ON MEMBRANE ROOFING
This section relates to Allnex Soprema® torch-on roofing membranes, installed as two-layer, torch-on polymer-modified bitumen waterproofing membrane systems. It includes Allnex Soprema® SOPRASUN APP-modified bitumen membrane systems and Allnex Soprema® SOPRALENE SBS-modified bitumen membrane systems. The section also covers options for a roof membrane and/or garden membrane system solution.

Find out more at allnexconstruction.com/markets-applications

See 4423AT Allnex Soprema Torch-on Membrane Roofing (available in Standard, Structural & Civil, Landscapes and Basic).
 
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NEW WORK SECTION 4423AW ALLNEX SOPREMA WARM ROOF SYSTEM
This section relates to Allnex Soprema® Warm Roof System, installed as a combination of a vapour barrier, a composite thermal insulation panel and a two-layer torch-on waterproof membrane system. It includes Allnex Soprema® SOPRAVAP'R vapour barrier, an SBS-modified bitumen membrane underlayer, Allnex Soprema® XPRESS ISO composite panel, with thermal insulation on SBS-modified bitumen membrane base sheet, and Allnex Soprema® SOPRALENE FLAM 180 AR/GR SBS-modified bitumen membrane cap sheet.

Find out more at allnexconstruction.com/markets-applications

See 4423AW Allnex Soprema Warm Roof System (available in Standard, Structural & Civil, Landscapes and Basic).
 
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NEW WORK SECTION 6512FC FORBO TESSERA CARPET TILES
This section relates to the supply and installation of Forbo Tessera modular commercial carpet tiles supplied by Inzide Commercial Ltd. Tessera tufted carpet tiles deliver aesthetic styling and outstanding performance in the most demanding heavy traffic environments. Forbo Tessera carpet tiles are available as tiles (500mm x 500mm) and planks (1000mm x 250mm).

Find out more at www.forbo.com

See 6512FC Forbo Tessera Carpet Tiles (available in Standard and Interiors).
 
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NEW WORK SECTION 4422AW ALLCO ALLTHERM WARM ROOF & DECK SYSTEMS
This section brings together Allco Alltherm Warm Roof & Deck Systems into one new section. It includes the Alltherm warm roof components along with Allco JM TPO membrane and the Casali Dermabit Extra Dermafil 2 layer membrane systems. Branz Appraisal BU1166 provides independent evaluation that the Allco Alltherm Warm Roof Systems meet the requirements of the Building Code and further testing to ANSI FM 4474 are currently being undertaken.

Find out more at www.allco.co.nz

See 4422AW Allco Alltherm Warm Roof & Deck Systems (available in Standard, Structural & Civil, Landscapes and Basic).
 
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NEW WORK SECTION 6745HP HEMPEL PROTECTIVE COATINGS - STEELWORK
Hempel (Australia) Pty Ltd has appointed Mirotone New Zealand Ltd as the official distributor to sell Hempel coatings in New Zealand. This new section will bring a range of high-quality coatings that address specific project needs such as abrasion and corrosion resistance, weather resistance, good gloss and colour retention, ease of cleaning and maintenance and the provision of fire protection properties. Systems cover atmospheric exposure, non-atmospheric environments, high temperature applications and coating hot-dipped galvanized steel..

Visit www.hempel.com to find out more

See 6745HP Hempel Protective Coatings - Steelwork (available in Standard, Structural & Civil, Services, Interiors and landscapes).
 
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NEW WORK SECTION 6413NR NORA RUBBER SURFACING
Nora® rubber floor coverings are low in harmful substances and extremely durable, contributing to a healthy indoor climate. Innovative and fast installation techniques and optimised material properties ensure optimum use in many areas, providing floors for sports and all-purpose halls where it is important to use joint-friendly flooring that is easy to clean and extremely robust. Nora® floors are also used in the education, transportation, industry and office sectors as well as in public buildings and healthcare environments. The Nora® range includes Norament rubber tiles and Noraplan rubber sheet and rubber tiles.

Find out more at www.inzide.co.nz
See 6413NR Nora Rubber Surfacing (available in Standard and Interiors).
 
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