Sloping curtainwall a feature at centre
In the Rotorua Government Gardens, where the buildings come from another era, there is something brand new.
It’s the Rotorua Energy Events Centre, tucked to...
Durable plan printing service is a winner
Carters has secured a unique service to help builders by offering New Zealand’s toughest plans!
The building plans are printed on Tyvek — similar to...
Consent-issued service cuts through the BS!
Had enough of the council and “consultants”? Do you wish it was all someone else’s problem?
Is the council getting you down? Are you sick...
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...
Steam-less bathrooms creating drier homes
New research from a leading New Zealand university has shown that Showerdome is effective at creating drier healthier kiwi homes.
Independently tested earlier this year...
Shower steam gone forever!
An innovative Tauranga based company has invented an inexpensive shower top device that stops shower steam forming in the bathroom.
It stops mirror misting, wet...
‘Bullet-proof solution’ needs qualified installers
While the construction industry moves towards licensing as part of the Building Act 2004 and in response to leaky homes scares, the shower industry...
New GIB wet area systems book rewritten
The GIB Aqualine Wet Area Systems book has been reviewed, redesigned and rewritten as part of Winstone Wallboards ongoing programme to make GIB Systems...
Smart flushing loos combat water price hike
Australian-made smart flushing toilets could be just the ticket for Aucklanders seeking to combat increased water charges.
Designed to help reduce water use in drought-stricken...
Adhesives and sealants product range overhauled
After entering the construction adhesives and sealant category three years ago, Henkel has announced an overhaul of the Loctite product range and its packaging...