Industry-specific software has come a long way
Plusfactor wrote its first program for the construction industry in the mid-1980s — a very simple job costing application for Hartner Construction Ltd.
From that...
Geogrid raft foundation ideal for seismic protection
The use of a Geogrid reinforced aggregate raft foundation is a well-known and respected method of ground improvement in seismic events, and has been...
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...
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...
Flooring adhesives get makeover
Gorilla Grip has had a makeover, featuring traffic light colour coding for easy identification of cure time. The product range has been been...
Door hardware — what’s trending?
Miles Nelson sales and marketing manager David Eeles says in terms of colour palettes, black as a hardware option is still moving well, and...
Headaches, light headedness and skin irritation?
Daily exposure to harsh elements like LOSP, timber, dirt, steel, concrete and chemicals can lead to headaches, skin irritation and dermatitis.
LOSP (Light Organic Solvent...
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...
Time-saving innovations feature on bradder
The Paslode Impulse IM250s straight bradder is as powerful as it is versatile. It brings together ground breaking Impulse gas technology invented by Paslode...
Window suite introduced
The Atlantic Suite has been designed to span the market, from high-end homes or those needing a high performing product, to commercial buildings and...