Identifying structural plywood
Structural plywood is an option when long-term load carrying and structural performance is required. But how do you tell if a sheet of…
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Rethinking H1 compliance without the raised heel
For architects and builders, roof design has long been a balancing act between thermal performance, buildability, compliance and cost. With…
PlaceMakers product picks – June 2026
Every month, we round up our top Product Picks to help make your projects run smoother and – hopefully –…
Shadowclad® Ultra: proven performance for residential builds
Save time and reduce labour costs with Shadowclad® Ultra, a smarter cladding choice for residential builds When building homes, every…
Closing the Loop: Managing Polystyrene on Building Sites
Polystyrene insulation is widely used in construction because it is lightweight – around 98% of it is air – durable,…
Why Kiwi builders win big with Sikafloor® levelling products
If there’s one thing every builder in New Zealand knows, it’s that no amount of Number 8 wire can fix…
PlaceMakers Product Picks – March 2026
Every month, we round up our top Product Picks to help make your projects run smoother and – hopefully –…
Strong and compliant – why builders trust Strandfloor® H3.1
When it comes to building strong, reliable floors that stand the test of time, Strandfloor® H3.1 sets the benchmark for performance…
Paslode NightWolf – power, performance and productivity
Productivity is often lost to small interruptions such as tool stoppages, cold weather misfires, and fatigue from prolonged tool use,…
This concrete can help hit sustainability targets
Low-carbon, high-performance. This article explores how permeable concrete is helping New Zealand build smarter for climate resilience The construction industry…
The future of weathertightness – Kingspan Thermakraft’s Onewrap System
In New Zealand, builders deal with some of the harshest weather conditions in the world. From heavy rain to strong…
Timber Grading in the 21st Century
PlaceMakers longtime timber supplier partner Red Stag has ramped up its quality control by combining high-speed mechanical grading with $5m…
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