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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 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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