We are sometimes approached by architects and painters who observe a phenomenon called 'surfactant leaching'.  

For those of you using the BRANZ House Insulation Guide, you’ll be pleased to know they have brought out a new edition with nearly 50 percent more construction options and 28 new pages of information.

The domestic recovery has continued to run into major road blocks over the past month.

If you have ever pondered what efflorescence is and how it affects the specification of a concrete, particularly for underground areas I am here to answer your questions.

Ah, the age old question.  Hopefully this post will give you some insights as to why this happens.

Recently I received a panicky phone-call from a friend. 

The use of downlights in ceilings reduces the effectiveness of ceiling insulation and needs to be accounted for when meeting NZBC H1.

Today the DBH published their June quarter Building and Construction Outlook, and its shows residential building activity is on the rise, however this is measured by the continued weakening of the non-residential activity.

The sovereign debt crisis in Southern Europe has continued to bubble on, making foreign investors more cautious about risk than usual.

Recently we were asked to assist with the preparation of a paint specification for a Green Star building and the project team wanted to ensure that we gained the maximum points on offer under IEQ3 and Matt3 in relation to paint and coatings.