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Site Spotlight: Homestar 10 Build in New Brighton, Christchurch

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Set just a few blocks back from the beach, this New Brighton project is aiming high — targeting Homestar 10 certification and built with Formance SIPs for outstanding airtightness, energy…

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H1 Update: Schedule Method is Out so What Next?

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H1 Compliance - Schedule Method is out, Calculation, and Modelling remain - Which is Better? The New Zealand Building Code is evolving — and for good reason.

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Surviving the Slowdown: Straightforward Advice for NZ Builders in 2025  

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Surviving the Slowdown: Straightforward Advice for NZ Builders in 2025  The construction market’s taken a turn.

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Green Financing for Property Developers in New Zealand

Green Lending in NZ

Green Financing Options for Property Developers in New ZealandThe landscape of property development in New Zealand is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by an increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability.

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Freezer Panels vs SIPs - what's the difference?

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Freezer Panels vs SIPs: The Real Difference in Insulated Building PanelsIf you’ve heard someone say, “SIPs are just freezer panels”—they’re not alone.

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H1 Insulation Changes & SIPs

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How H1 Insulation Changes NZ Impact Energy Efficiency – And Why SIPs Are the Future Understanding MBIE’s Proposed Insulation Changes for 2024The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) has proposed…

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Formance SIPs Site Tour Video - Paraparaumu, Wellington

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    Join us for an inside look at a Formance SIPs home under construction in Paraparaumu, Wellington.

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Are you getting much of a thermal upgrade using 140mm vs 90mm timber wall framing?

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When it comes to building a warmer, more energy-efficient home, many homeowners naturally assume that upgrading from 90mm to 140mm timber framing is a major improvement.

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Ducted Heat Pump System vs. Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation: Understanding the Differences for Your Airtight Home

Ventilation System

There is often confusion about the differences between a ducted heat pump system and a mechanical heat recovery ventilation (MHRV) system.

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What are the disadvantages with SIPs?

Disadvantages of SIPs Structural Insulated Panels

Structural insulated panels (SIPs) have gained significant popularity for their energy efficiency, speed of construction, and sustainable properties.

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Obtaining a Building Consent for SIP buildings in New Zealand

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Obtaining Building Consent for a SIP BuildingThe Building Compliance Regime in New ZealandIn New Zealand, the design and construction of new buildings are strictly regulated by law.

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Wet Areas with SIPs: Key Considerations and Best Practices

Bathroom SIPs

When it comes to designing and building wet areas like bathrooms, kitchens, and laundries with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), it’s important to follow specific guidelines to ensure durability, moisture resistance,…

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