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Stunning Cashmere Hills Formance SIP home by Chatterton Builders

Check out Brent Chatterton from Chatterton Builders' latest video from their Cashmere Hills build with Formance SIPs.

Posted 4 hours ago by Cara Hawkins

Auckland Mid-Build Open Home with Kane Build Group

Kane Build Group is hosting a Mid-Build Open Home Event on Friday, 29 January 2021.

Posted 36 hours ago by Cara Hawkins

Dunedin Mid-Build Open Home with DS Builders

Formance and DS Builders are hosting a Mid-Build Open Home event in Roseneath, Dunedin on Friday 27th November 2020.

Posted 2 months ago by Bailey Judd

Smart Small Homes Made Easy!

Build Partner Gavin Barr and his team at Ecospace Cabins are doing some pretty special work in Auckland creating high-performance minor dwellings, cabins and Tiny Homes.

Posted 3 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Christchurch Mid-Build Open Home with Chatterton Builders

Formance and Chatterton Builders are hosting a mid-build open home event in Christchurch on Friday 6th November.

Posted 3 months ago by Bailey Judd

Join BRANZ webinar on SIPs 5th November 2020

Join a BRANZ seminar by Anna Walsh and David Carradine explaining their research project into SIPs on Thursday 5th November.

Posted 3 months ago by Nick Hubbard

BRANZ-EQC Research and Testing on SIPs

The SIPs surge continues with new EQC-funded research by BRANZ.

Tagged SIPS Testing, SIPs Panels in Earthquakes; Posted 3 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Why Salvation Army Social Housing (SASH) chose Formance SIP Panels

We are very excited about our recent involvement in the Salvation Army Social Housing Project at Massey, Auckland.

Posted 4 months ago by Cara Hawkins

Blenheim Mid-Build Open Home with John Thompson Builders

Formance and John Thompson Builders are hosting a mid-build open home event in Blenheim on Friday 25th September.

Posted 4 months ago by Bailey Judd

Wanaka Mid-Build Open Home with CBG Construction

Formance and CBG Construction are hosting a mid-build open home event in Wanaka on Friday 11th September.

Posted 5 months ago by Bailey Judd

ADNZ Forum - Canterbury

We had the privilege of presenting an overview of SIPs and high-performance building to the Canterbury members of ADNZ last night.

Posted 5 months ago by Nick Hubbard

SIPs panel Tiny Houses in Auckland!

Auckland based builder and Tiny House creator Gavin Barr is making great progress in the Auckland market with his Tiny Homes made from Formance SIPs.

Posted 6 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Salvation Army open new social housing complex in Massey

Opened last month, the 22-unit development Te Manaaki Tāngata in Massey shows The Salvation Army's strong commitment to take on New Zealand's housing shortage with warm energy-efficient homes.

Posted 6 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Stunning Picton home by John Thompson Builders

Every now and again you get an email that really makes your day. Today was one of those days...

Posted 6 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Rangiora Mid Build Open Home with Devon Construction

Formance and Devon Construction are hosting a mid-build open home event in Rangiora on Friday 7th August.

Posted 6 months ago by Bailey Judd

Christchurch Mid-Build Open Home with Chatterton Builders

Formance and Chatterton Builders are hosting a mid-build open home event in Christchurch on Friday 24th July.

Comments 2 ; Posted 6 months ago by Bailey Judd

BRANZ Consumer Survey on SIPs

Anna and David from BRANZ during a visit to a Formance Site

Posted 7 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Hamilton Mid-Build Open Home with Solace Homes

Formance and Solace Homes are hosting a mid-build open home event in Hamilton on Friday10th July. The Mid-Build Open Home will also be continuing Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th, open to...

Comments 1 ; Posted 7 months ago by Bailey Judd

Webinar on simplifying the process of designing and building a new healthy home

Casey Curtis of Curtis Architecture has invited us to discuss designing and building healthy homes and how simple the process can be.

Posted 8 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Featherston Mid-Build Open Home with Green Abode Ltd

Formance and Green Abode Ltd are hosting a mid-build open home event in Featherston, Wairarapa on Saturday 6th June.

Posted 8 months ago by Bailey Judd

The Groffice has arrived!

We are delighted to announce our trial on the Groffice concept has gone exceptionally well. The feedback from the market research conducted was 100% in favour; in fact so much...

Posted 8 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Virtual Tour of Chatterton Builder's Passive House

As you will all be well aware, we are currently experiencing extremely unprecedented times with this pandemic in our country along with the rest of the world.

Posted 9 months ago by Bailey Judd

He thought the project was going so well...

As he got out of the car and walked up to the site office at his Flat Bush building site Meridian Construction GM Nelson Vining couldn't help feeling a sense...

Posted in Construction; Tagged Site Tour; Posted 10 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Grand Opening of Chatterton Builder's Passive House Showhome

Come along and see for yourself how Formance SIPs can be used to create dwellings to Passive House standards in the South Island.

Posted 11 months ago by Bailey Judd

Auckland Mid-Build Multi-Unit Housing Event with Meridian Construction

Formance and Meridian Construction are hosting a Mid-Build Event in Westgate, Auckland on Friday 21st February between 1pm and 3pm.

Posted 11 months ago by Bailey Judd

Christchurch Mid-Build Open Home with Irving Builders

Formance and Irving Builders are hosting a mid-build open home event in Strowan, Christchurch on Friday 31st January.

Posted 12 months ago by Bailey Judd

Auckland Mid-Build Open Home with Kane Build Group

Formance and Kane Build Group are hosting a Mid-Build Open Home event in Torbay, Auckland on Wednesday 18th December.

Posted 14 months ago by Bailey Judd

The wonderful Climate Safe House project

We are very proud to be involved with this project by Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust.

Posted 14 months ago by Nick Hubbard

SIPs for Multi-Unit Housing

These 4-plex and duplex units are setting a new standard for energy-efficient volume housing in New Zealand.

Comments 1 ; Posted 14 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Mid-Build Open Home with Chatterton Builders

Formance and Chatterton Builders are hosting a Mid-Build Open Home event in Rangiora, Canterbury on Friday 8th November.

Posted 15 months ago by Bailey Judd

Wanaka Mid-Build Open Home with CBG Construction

Formance and CBG Construction are hosting a mid-build open home event in Wanaka, on Friday 13th September.

Posted 17 months ago by Bailey Judd

Recap on Wanaka Mid-Build Open Home

Thanks to all those that came along to the event in Wanaka last Friday. This was hosted by Shaun at McCarroll Construction and was a great example of a simple...

Posted 17 months ago by Bailey Judd

Auckland Multi Unit Finished Build Open Home with Kane Build Group

Formance and Kane Build Group are hosting a finished build open home event in Auckland, Chippendale on Friday 6th September between 1 pm - 3 pm.

Posted 17 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Wanaka Mid-Build Open Home with McCarroll Construction

Formance and McCarroll Construction are hosting a mid-build open home event in Wanaka on Friday 30th August. Come along to see this simple and modern architecturally designed home.

Posted 17 months ago by Bailey Judd

Recap on Christchurch Finished Build Open Home

Thanks to all those that came along to this event in Christchurch last Friday. This was hosted by Phil and Erika from Baumann Builders and it showcased a brilliant example...

Posted 18 months ago by Bailey Judd

Recap on Milton Mid-Build Open Home

Thanks to all those that came along to this event in Milton last Friday. This was hosted by Dallas at DS Builders and was a great example of our Formance...

Posted 18 months ago by Bailey Judd

Christchurch Finished Open Home with Baumann Builders

Formance and Baumann Builders are hosting an open home event in a brand new home in Mairehau, Christchurch next Friday 26th July.

Posted 18 months ago by Bailey Judd

Milton Mid-Build Open Home with DS Builders

Formance and DS Builders are hosting a mid-build open home event in Milton, Otago on Friday 26th July.

Posted 19 months ago by Bailey Judd

Green Building with Formance

Formance panels make wonderful living spaces that's for sure, they save energy and improve well-being. But what about the environment?

Posted 19 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Recap on Picton Mid-Build Open Home

Thanks to all those that came along to this event in Picton last Friday. This was hosted by John Thompson Builders and was a great example of a Formance home...

Posted 19 months ago by Bailey Judd

Recap on Nelson Mid-Build Open Home

Thanks to all those that came along to this event in Redwood Valley in Nelson last Friday.

Posted 19 months ago by Bailey Judd

Picton Mid-Build Open Home with John Thompson Builders

Formance and John Thompson Builders are hosting a mid-build open home event in Picton on Friday 28th June between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm.

Posted 20 months ago by Bailey Judd

Nelson Mid-Build Open Home with Ecotectural Builders

Formance and Ecotectural Home Builders are hosting a mid-build open home event in Nelson on Friday 21st June. Come along and experience the warmth of this well-built home in the Tasman!

Comments 2 ; Posted 20 months ago by Bailey Judd

Recap on Kaipoi Mid-Build Open Home

Thanks to all those who attended this event in Silverstream in Kaipoi last Saturday which was hosted by Devon Construction.

Posted 20 months ago by Bailey Judd

Recap on Diamond Harbour Open Home

Thanks for those who attended this event in Diamond Harbour hosted by Brent and Claire Chatterton.

Posted 20 months ago by Bailey Judd

Kaiapoi Formance Ready Mid-Build Open Home with Devon Construction

Formance and Devon Construction are hosting a mid-build open home event in Kaiapoi, Canterbury on Saturday the 18th of May.

Posted 21 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Recap on Christchurch Mid Build Open Home

Thanks for all those who attended this event hosted by Erika and Phil. It was a great example of a mid-sized home built to next-generation standards of energy efficiency and comfort.

Posted 21 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Co-Housing, Passive House and Formance combine

What do you get when you combine Formance and Passiv Haus in a shared Co-Housing project?

Posted 21 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Recap on Rangiora Mid Build Open Home

Thanks for all those who attended this event hosted by Brent and Claire. It was a great example of the difference a Formance building envelope makes to the temperature; particularly...

Posted 21 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Diamond Harbour Mid-Build Open Home with Chatterton Builders

Formance and Chatterton Builders are hosting a mid-build open home event in Diamond Harbour, Canterbury on Friday 17th May.

Posted 21 months ago by Kim Langsford

Ara Tiny Houses up for auction

Ara students have finished their exciting Tiny House project and now the units are going under the hammer.

Posted 21 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Christchurch Mid Build Open Home with Baumann

Formance and Baumann Builders are hosting a mid-build open home event in Mairehau Christchurch on Friday the 10th of May.

Posted 21 months ago by Kim Langsford

Mid-Build Open Home with Chatterton Builders

Formance and Chatterton Builders are hosting a mid-build open home event in Rangiora on Friday the 3rd of May.

Posted 22 months ago by Samo Kozlevcar

Healthy Home Loan by ANZ

Wow. Yes ANZ is rewarding people building to higher standards of energy efficiency by offering lower mortgage interest rates.

Posted 22 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Auckland Multi Unit Mid-Build Open Home

Formance are coming to Auckland for an exciting Multi Unit mid-build open home with the team from Kane Build Group and Goodison Architectural.

Comments 2 ; Posted 23 months ago by Kim Langsford

Rangiora Mid-Build Open Home

We're back in Canterbury for our next mid-build open home with the team from Mike Greer Architectural.

Posted 23 months ago by Nick Hubbard

Dunedin Mid-Build Open Home coming up!

We're back in Dunedin for our next mid-build open home with Dallas and his team from DS Building.

Posted 2 years ago by Nick Hubbard

Wrapping up 2018 in song

2018 has been a cracker year for Formance. Sitting around wondering what we could do to thank everyone we were a bit stuck.

Comments 1 ; Posted 2 years ago by Nick Hubbard

Christchurch Open Home Recap

Thanks to everyone who turned out on Friday for our recent Christchurch mid-build open home event.

Posted 2 years ago by Sam Frost

Mid-Build open home in Christchurch coming up!

We're back in Christchurch for our next mid-build open home, and it's in one of the nicest parts of the city.

Comments 3 ; Posted 2 years ago by Nick Hubbard

Come along to Point Chev to see a partly-built Formance home

We're back in Auckland for our next mid-build open home, nice and close to the CBD at Point Chev.

Comments 1 ; Posted 2 years ago by Nick Hubbard

Queenstown Regional Event

Calling all designers, and architects.

Posted 2 years ago by Nick Hubbard

Wanaka Finished Build Open Home

This event's a bit special; for a start, it's a finished build open home by CBG Quality Construction, and secondly, it's been tested for airtightness and achieved an impressive result.

Comments 1 ; Posted 2 years ago by Nick Hubbard