With seven different libraries to choose from, Masterspec has all you need to create a quality, New Zealand construction specification for any design. Learn how much Masterspec costs in this article.

In case you missed our Masterspec NOTES at the beginning of the month, here is a list with reference links for the new Product Partner work sections published for May 2021.

On the 4th November 2021, the changes to NZBC E3/AS1 and the addition of E3/AS2 become the Acceptable Solutions for Internal Moisture. But it is trickier than it looks, find out more…

With the updating of the Masterspec libraries, we thought it may be useful to provide the complete list of work sections that have been updated so you can cross-check against current or previous projects. This list is correct as of the 1st of May 2021 however may be amended at any time as errors or further changes are notified. You can find the list by following this link.

On the 3rd of November 2021, the 12 month transition period ends for the NZBC changes introduced in November 2020. This means the previous editions of amended Acceptable Solutions and Verifications Methods will cease to have effect ....

This article delivers a summary of a number of the more significant updates to C/VM2 and C/AS2. Minor amendments to C/VM1 and C/AS1 were also made, including rewording of clauses and the addition of some definitions which had previously been overlooked. This article goes into more depth for C/VM2 and C/AS2.

November 2020 brought a number of updates to the Building Code, including a new Acceptable Solution in the form of E1/AS2 in its newest version, Amendment 11. Designers and specifiers now have the opportunity to use AS/NZS 3500.3 (with modifications) as an Acceptable Solution for stormwater drainage systems. In addition to amendments to various clauses throughout E1/VM1 and E1/AS1, rainfall intensity data has been comprehensively revised.

Late last year the FPANZ (Fire Protection Association of New Zealand) released the Code of Practice COP-03 Version 1.0, Specification of Application of Intumescent Coatings for the Fire Protection of Structural Steelwork. Read about Masterspec's response here....

In case you missed our Masterspec NOTES at the beginning of the month, here is a list with reference links for the new Product Partner work sections published for March 2021.

You may be experiencing some problems accessing Standards over the coming days as they are making significant updates to their website. We are aware of this and are monitoring their site to ensure we can restore reliable access as soon as they have completed their update. We thank you for your patience.