4282 SOLID PLASTER has always been an issue for those wanting to only specify interior solid plaster - it was located in the wrong place in the specification. To resolve this it has been split into two new sections...

Recent decisions by major construction consultants to adopt the Masterspec NextGen2 specification software are highlighting the system’s ability to connect teams across a project. Currently major Engineering consultants such as Norman Disney Young (NDY), WPS Opus and Chapman Consulting are using Masterspec to create their project specifications.

NZBC B1/VM1 Amendment 16 introduces the almost new Steel Standard AS/NZS 5131. This changes the landscape of specifying structural steel and will effect Engineers, Architects and Designers.

Allproof Industries commitment to service and communication was the driving force behind their adoption of Masterspec’s Product Partner programme, publishing branded specification work sections for products on the Masterspec specification system.

Masterspec NextGen2 brings you up-to-date with modern specification writing. Using the tried and trusted Masterspec work sections database, NextGen2 delivers tools to make your specification writing faster, more intuitive and accurate.

Many years ago Masterspec split up the only General tiling section, now we are putting it back together again. WHY? Find out more…

Recently EECA Energywise™ has retired the ENERGY STAR mark from the market and has decided not to continue promoting the label.

From the 1st of May the NextGen2 software will be updated so that completed specifications at export or printing will include, on the index page footer, a unique Masterspec Verification Mark and Project Code.

This is the first in a series of articles aimed at the novice or beginner specifier. It can be a daunting task facing your first specification, but with a methodical approach and common sense (plus of course the help of the Masterspec NextGen2 system) a successful result can be achieved.

NZBC B1/VM1 changes created by Amendment 16 arrived recently with little fanfare or warning, except for some notification related to concrete, in particular Loop Bars (as reported in April NOTES). However the major changes involved Steel, and those almost went unnoticed. Find out More....