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H1 Update: Schedule Method is Out so What Next?

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

Posted 7 days ago by Nick Hubbard 5 Minute(s) to read

Surviving the Slowdown: Straightforward Advice for NZ Builders in 2025

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

Posted 2 months ago by Nick Hubbard 3 Minute(s) to read

Green Financing for Property Developers in New Zealand

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.

Posted 4 months ago by Nick Hubbard 20 Minute(s) to read

Freezer Panels vs SIPs - what's the difference?

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.

Posted 4 months ago by Nick Hubbard 4 Minute(s) to read

H1 Insulation Changes & SIPs

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…

Posted 5 months ago by Nick Hubbard 6 Minute(s) to read

Formance SIPs Site Tour Video - Paraparaumu, Wellington

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

Posted 9 months ago by Nick Hubbard Less than a minute to read

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

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.

Posted 9 months ago by Nick Hubbard 3 Minute(s) to read

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

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

Posted 9 months ago by Nick Hubbard 3 Minute(s) to read

What are the disadvantages with SIPs?

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

Posted 9 months ago by Corban Faulkner and Nick Hubbard 2 Minute(s) to read

Obtaining a Building Consent for SIP buildings in New Zealand

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.

Posted 11 months ago by Nick Hubbard 3 Minute(s) to read

Wet Areas with SIPs: Key Considerations and Best Practices

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,…

Posted 11 months ago by Nick Hubbard 2 Minute(s) to read

Why SIPs Have an Advantage Over Timber Frames in Earthquake Resilience

New Zealand's geographical location along the Pacific Ring of Fire makes it highly susceptible to earthquakes.

Posted 12 months ago by Nick Hubbard 4 Minute(s) to read

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