InsulPro launches lightweight, printable, acoustic ceiling tiles
New Zealand polyester insulation manufacturer, InsulPro, has launched new acoustic ceiling tiles for the commercial construction sector that are lightweight, affordable and printable. ...
‘Do-able’ system solves leaky problems
Good weathertightness design is based around the four Ds of deflection, drainage, drying and durability.
Flashman Flashing Systems Ltd believes there is an all important...
Common leak points in leaky buildings
In Mike Anticich’s experience as a weathertightness assessor and building surveyor, he has found there are several very common areas where leaks occur on...
Showerdome saves energy and maintenance costs
Extended research conducted by a leading New Zealand University has shown that a Showerdome, when used correctly, may pay for itself within two years.
Independently...
Wall system launched recently
A new system for producing cast concrete panels has been launched recently.
Reids Construction Systems says the system comprises of large steel mobile casting beds,...
Groundbreaking scaffold system wins national design award
Innovative scaffolding system Intaks has won Best Design Initiative at the recent 2014 New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety Awards.
The 10th annual awards, organised...
Invisible barrier wards off metal corrosion
A coating so thin it’s invisible to the human eye has been shown to make copper nearly 100 times more resistant to corrosion, creating...
A great way to increase productivity
It’s a well known fact in the trade that more work is done when it’s dry. It stands to reason — nobody likes working...
Make electrical wiring safe with plastic coating
Bare electrical wires and joins can now be made safe by coating with a special protective product called Liquid Tape.
It works in...
The tradesman’s choice
Telecom’s new XT Mobile Network, which is based on 3G Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) technology, launched just over a month ago.
The preferred...