September 2024

Government Promises to Slash Red Tape on Imported Building Materials

Government Promises to Slash Red Tape on Imported Building Materials

Minister Chris Penk promises to reduce red tape on imported building materials – pledging to improve access to a wider variety of quality building products from overseas, “giving Kiwis more choice and injecting some competition into the market.” But what does this mean for the industry? Industry Insider spoke with three industry professionals to get their opinions…

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Firth Ecopave Permeable Paving Solutions

Firth Ecopave Permeable Paving Solutions

Firth Ecopave helps manage stormwater runoff by allowing water to filter through the surface into the permeable base managing the flow rate to the network, retention and detention or recharging natural aquafers. Learn how it can reduce surface water build-up and help prevent flooding…

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Need an Extra Pair of Hands or Help Finding the Perfect Product Solution?

Need an Extra Pair of Hands or Help Finding the Perfect Product Solution?

SpecAdvisor is your go-to support service for making product specification easier and more efficient. Discover how SpecAdvisor’s free service for architects, designers, or builders, offers personalised, one-on-one industry support that takes the guesswork out of sourcing products and navigating technical challenges…

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Beautiful Barn Doors for Every Style of Home

Beautiful Barn Doors for Every Style of Home

With a unique blend of functionality and timeless aesthetic appeal, Superior Doors’ new Mackenzie range of barn doors bring charm to any space. Learn how to use Mackenzie barn doors to create a stunning focal point…

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Sanifos 280 GR – a macerator that defies gravity

Sanifos 280 GR – a macerator that defies gravity

Innovative inground lifting station Sanifos 280 is a revolutionary macerator concept with added capacity and pumping range. Learn how it’s used to discharge wastewater from small dwellings when gravity plumbing is not possible…

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Seven Modern Home Trends by James Hardie

Seven Modern Home Trends by James Hardie

James Hardie researched the current and future trajectory of home design and the result is The James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast – their first annual research report for homeowners and trade professionals. Discover the seven popular, enduring and emerging contemporary home styles…

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Caroma EasySwitch®

Caroma EasySwitch®

When it comes to taps and shower mixers, changing your mind can cost a fortune, not to mention re-waterproofing and re-tiling. Now Caroma offers EasySwitch®, a universal in-wall body system that gives you ultimate flexibility on finish and style…

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Palliside® Weatherboards – Energy and Waste Minimised

Palliside® Weatherboards – Energy and Waste Minimised

Material off-cuts inevitably create a lot of construction waste and Dynex is working to ensure that it doesn’t end up in a landfill. Find out how their PALLISIDE® weatherboards are fully recyclable and an on-site partnership with BUILTsmart means any off-cuts can be re-used…

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Stunning views with a Seventies vibe

Stunning views with a Seventies vibe

Sliding doors and large fixed windows provide unobstructed vistas of Christchurch’s Avon Heathcote Estuary for this award-winning home. Find out how the Altus Pacific52™ thermally broken recessed aluminium frame system delivered sea views without chilly sea breezes..

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