We have been working on improvements to the editor function on NextGen2, and the new upgrade will go live from the weekend of the 17th of August. You will notice some subtle visual changes and improved response times, plus new functions. Read here for more.

Masterspec has almost completed its review of the updates to the approximately sixteen Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods. Although one or two have made it into sections for this August release, we won't publish the majority of updates to Masterspec sections until our 1st September release.

Sometimes, getting a building’s design wrong merely amounts to a bit of inconvenience for someone, like the electrician who must do advanced yoga. However, at other times, it can be a real matter of life and death. The new Safety in Design in Construction guide from Site Safe has been written to help designers put safety at the heart of their projects.

Current and emerging legislation makes it increasingly clear that the performance of materials and systems and the work performed installing them must meet suitable criteria. This is usually referred to as either a Warrantee or Guarantee. Although similar, the terms have different meanings which you must be clear on in your documentation.

Generally, if you do respond to the MBIE Building System legislation consultation consider some of the wording carefully, particularly the Proposals, as the subtlety of the words can have major effects on outcomes.

Masterspec are pleased to announce our latest module that allows specification authors to restrict access to specified users within their practice.

Masterspec has received advice concerned with the installation of non self-supporting insulation when positioned above or in close proximity to exposed sprinkler heads, particularly in a roof/ceiling situation. Read more...

Masterspec are upgrading system security, and as a result some of our users will need to upgrade to a more secure password. Read here for how...

When selecting finishes for exterior aluminium (cladding, windows, etc ) it is important to select anodising thickness/grades, or powder coating thickness, to suit the specific exposure zones. Find out more.

On 29th February MBIE announced the Building Performance Guide: Fire Performance Of External Wall Cladding Systems. The Guide is generally about how external cladding systems should be tested for fire spread performance.