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...
Sun shines on Waikato University research
Waikato University research has developed a way to incorporate solar energy and roofing iron, shifting away from the use of bolt-on solar panels.
WaikatoLink, the...
Done but not dusted . . .
Virutex, one of Europe’s most respected portable tool manufacturers, has produced a sanding system aimed squarely at the building and decorating trade.
Featuring a combination...
Painting the town green-er
A $1 million R&D prize in Industrial Research Ltd’s (IRL) What’s Your Problem New Zealand? competition will be used to help locally-owned Resene make...
47% bigger tissues for real men
Tired of girl-size tissues in pretty boxes?
Here’s the answer — new Kleenex Mansize tissues. Just right for the kids’ spills, mud on the dog,...
Plasterboard company vows to raise the competition
Knauf Plasterboard has opened its doors for business to New Zealand’s lightweight construction industry with the recent official opening of its distribution centre in...
The curved double glazed green windows challenge
Window and door joiners AliWays travelled a new learning path when they installed curved windows for a house with a stunning view over Lake...
An inventory solution on your construction site!
As the saying goes — “Time is Money”. It seems like a daily occurrence that EDL Fasteners gets a frantic phone call...
Motorola DEFY XT exclusive to Telecom
This hard-working Smartphone is the perfect, go-anywhere companion for any active lifestyle.
Whether out on the town, working outdoors, tramping, or just a little accident-prone,...
The curved double glazed green windows challenge
Window and door joiners AliWays travelled a new learning path when they installed curved windows for a house with a stunning view over Lake...