Estimating software ‘thinks like a builder!’
Every so often a new product comes along that changes the way builders do things forever. Years ago in the construction industry two such...
The best of British fillers now in NZ
EverBuild, the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of quality fillers and patching compounds, was recently acquired by Sika — and the first shipment of the...
Turning up the heat . . .
Aquafire Industries is a company that distributes a range of New Zealand-designed hot water heat pumps.
Its four appliance models secured EECA approval for the...
Canbrace — a proud Kiwi innovation
It’s been said that necessity is the mother of invention. It’s also been said that given a piece of No. 8 wire, Kiwis can...
Energy-efficient solar panels fully recyclable
Azzuro Solar is New Zealand’s fastest growing solar water heating company and a leading supplier of evacuated tubes to the residential and commercial market.
Its...
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...
LED lights up Zero Energy House
Philips has been chosen as the LED lighting supplier for the Zero Energy House project.
National Renewable Energy Labs (NREL) in the United States defines...
Helping businesses through the hard times
Is the market downturn affecting your business? Do you have good systems in place controlling your estimates, orders and job costing? And are you...
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...
The future is now!
Once considered a luxury of the rich and famous, a home automation system has arrived in New Zealand that is affordable, energy efficient and...