NZ made solutions provide a premium finish and achieve the level of detail specified for projects such as luxury hotels in Auckland. Elements such as the integration with other systems, performance and the ability to customise are core features when selecting for tile floor shower channels.

Explore the benefits of metal tray substrates compared to traditional plywood substrates in flat roofing applications, focusing on value engineering, efficiency, and long-term performance.

This month I look at the acoustic treatment of plumbing and drainage for MDH + we have a new round of the Medium Quick-Fire Quiz. 

Opting for NZ made, tested and appraised passive fire solutions gives a level of assurance that other suppliers using offshore manufacturing are unable to provide.

A key change in NZBC H1 is how solid masonry walls are now treated.

With the building code calling for higher R-values, one of the issues faced by designers is the space required for insulation, particularly in skillion roof situations. A few designers have been caught out with this.

This article highlights the importance of reconsidering traditional flat roof designs to achieve cost-efficiency and performance through the elimination of internal guttering systems.

LBP Skills Maintenance, June 2024 — for all LBP's | When conflicts arise between parties involved in a building project, finding the right resolution is crucial. As licensed building practitioners (LBPs) you encounter disputes that require careful handling. This article covers some methods for resolving these issues.

A tanking membrane is designed to be a continuous protection against hydrostatic pressure at all times i.e. to be waterproof.

Selecting PFP manufacturers that specialise in the systems passing through fire cell penetrations means designers can benefit from fully compatible solutions. These integrated systems improve the selection, design and installation aspects of both the plumbing and passive fire protection.