Scyon Axon Panel is classified as a ‘non-combustible’ material that is suitable for cladding and complies with the requirements of C3.7 of Clause-C of the NZBC.

Traditionally, building frames are wrapped with building underlays – which means waiting for days before the internal building work can be started.

Some of our most frequently asked questions relate to limitations of glazed internal partitions.

There is more than one way to reduce noise in interior spaces.

With the changes to the NZBC regarding fire protection becoming mandatory on 10 April, I've been fielding lots of inquiries about fire-rated systems using Scyon Stria and RAB Board.

In March MBIE published further explanation around the design of commercial toilets to further elucidate the design of toilet layouts for commercial building, adequate privacy and line of sight and accessible toilet layouts.

Once again there has been an unsignalled collapse of a construction company, and once again I go to my AR ledger to calculate the damage.

Recently an architect was looking at a ‘staggered stud’ wall system for an office fitout project – which was recommended by an acoustic technician to achieve a high STC-rated wall. The architect wanted some level of confidence in how this type of system goes together.

A recent fitout project for the NZ Police at Christchurch International Airport was a very good example of ‘getting it right first time’ – especially regarding seismic suspended ceiling design and installation.

In our work with painting and building contractors working on Christchurch repair work, the issue of lead paint has arisen many times.