Seven new automated "schedule sections" have been added to Masterspec. These replace and expand on the schedule tabs which were located within a number of general sections. The change increases the visibility of schedules within the specification and allows them to be identified as separate packages of information. Read here for more....

The Masterspec team are excited to announce the forthcoming launch of our new Work Section Support module. A major part of Masterspec's development as a collaborative specification platform, the new module has expanded out Contact Supplier functionality to increase interactivity between specifier and product partner. Read more...

The Co-ordinated Building Information (CBI) Classification System has been reshuffled to provide more space for deck systems and decking, this may have changed the section number on a few of the sections you are already using. Find out more...

A large number of General sections have been updated this month. The updates include minor alterations and amendments to both the content and guidance notes, through to the addition of new content and the extensive reformatting of existing content. Read more...

The new Standard AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules), is intended to replace the old AS/NZS 3000:2007. However NZBC G9/VM1 cites AS/NZS 3000:2007, so AS/NZS 3000:2018 will be an Alternative solution until G9/VM1 is updated in the future. Read more...

The Masterspec work sections are written to be as complete as possible, yet every work section must be edited to be specific to the project at hand. That means you will have to write content yourself, and there are basic rules you should follow to successfully do so. Read more...

The new Masterspec section 3415 ARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEEL, has made it simpler and easier for Engineers, Architects and Designers to specify higher levels of appearance than standard structural steel. Find out more…

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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...

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.