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10/09/2026

From coastal homes exposed to salt-laden air to urban developments and rural retreats, exterior products need to perform wherever a project takes them.

Developed specifically for New Zealand conditions, Marley New Zealand Stratus Design Series® brings together corrosion resistance, long-term durability and contemporary design flexibility—giving architects and specifiers one less variable to manage.

Find out more in the latest edition of Industry Insider: https://industryinsideronline.co.nz/2026/08/one-rainwater-system-any-design-anywhere-in-aotearoa/

10/09/2026

The countdown is officially on!

Design Experience—CMS's flagship event for the architecture, design, and specifier communities—lands in Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga next week.

If you haven’t yet registered, now’s the time!

Don’t miss:

• A thought-provoking keynote from a globally recognised, multi-award-winning architecture practice
• The latest product innovations from leading New Zealand brands
• Free refreshments and the chance to connect with the industry
• One of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to earn CPD points!

Check out event details and register: https://designexperience.co.nz/

Huge thanks to our partners and sponsors for helping bring this event to life: James Hardie, Resene, GIB®, Smartspec, and SpecAdvisor.

08/09/2026

What happens when roof structure becomes part of the architectural expression?

Exposed timber trusses are bringing scale, warmth and character to contemporary homes and commercial spaces—while enabling wider spans, soaring ceilings and more open, flexible interiors.

In the latest edition of Industry Insider, we explore how Prolam Prowood's engineered glulam Exposed Truss system combines structural performance with natural timber aesthetics, along with standard and custom designs, flexible finishing options and a streamlined specification process.

Read the full article here: https://industryinsideronline.co.nz/2026/08/designing-with-the-structure-on-show/

07/09/2026

Concrete has long been valued for its strength and durability—but it’s increasingly being used as a defining architectural feature.

Allied Concrete's FormaColoured range gives architects and designers greater freedom to integrate hard landscaping and interior surfaces into the wider design vision. Featuring 14 colours inspired by New Zealand’s natural landscapes, the range can be paired with exposed aggregate, polished and honed finishes to create distinctive, enduring surfaces.

Discover how FormaColoured is simplifying decorative concrete specification—and how to access complimentary samples and technical support—in the latest edition of Industry Insider: https://industryinsideronline.co.nz/2026/08/a-considered-approach-to-coloured-concrete/

01/09/2026

The latest edition of Industry Insider is out now—bringing specifiers a useful mix of industry insight, design inspiration, technical guidance, and new product solutions.

In this edition:

• What the election could mean for construction-sector reform
• Coloured concrete inspired by New Zealand’s natural landscapes
• A simpler approach to specification, procurement, and supply
• The design possibilities of exposed engineered timber trusses
• Answers to common technical questions about Barrierline®
• Flexible rainwater solutions for projects across Aotearoa
• Standout work from the 2026 Master Builders House of the Year awards
• Canadian architect Talbot Sweetapple on creating meaningful, place-responsive architecture

Whether you’re researching products, exploring new design possibilities, or keeping up with the forces shaping the industry, you’ll find plenty worth reading.

Explore the latest edition: https://industryinsideronline.co.nz/

Industry Insider keeps architects, designers, builders, and trade professionals across what’s happening in the construction sector, both locally and overseas.

01/09/2026

We’re counting down to our second Asian Construction Expo of 2026.

More than an industry event, the expo provides construction suppliers with a unique gateway to New Zealand’s growing Asian construction market—creating valuable opportunities to build relationships, raise brand awareness and connect directly with specifiers from across the industry.

This September, attendees can explore five new industry zones and attend a great line-up of seminars packed with practical information and advice.

Interested in reaching this market? Get in touch with our team. We can provide useful market insights, including attendee profiles and event stats—and there may still be an opportunity to join us as an exhibitor!

Saturday 26 September
10.30am–3.30pm
Auckland Showgrounds

Learn more + register:
https://asianconstructionexpo.co.nz/

20/08/2026

The countdown to Design Experience is on!

As our flagship event for the architecture and design community approaches, we’re delighted to welcome another internationally acclaimed architect—this time from Canada—to share fresh perspectives, knowledge and inspiration with our specifier community.

Find out more and register on the event website: https://designexperience.co.nz/

Huge thanks to our 2026 event sponsors and partners who help bring this event to life: James Hardie, Resene, GIB® , Smartspec, and SpecAdvisor.

11/08/2026

What a way to wrap up our latest CONZTRUCT series!

A huge thank you to everyone involved in last week’s events in Wellington, Palmerston North and New Plymouth. More than 1,200 people came through the doors, with record turnouts at all three locations.

And there’s no slowing down! We’re already gearing up for the October and November series, taking CONZTRUCT across the South Island, Auckland, Tauranga, and Napier. If you’re a supplier keen to connect one-on-one with a trade audience, get in touch. There are still a handful of exhibitor spots available.

Not familiar with CONZTRUCT? Hear what exhibitors have to say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLaahjYr9ag&t=120s

28/07/2026

Whether your goal is generating leads, building brand awareness, or expanding into new markets, trade events remain one of the most effective channels in any B2B marketing strategy—particularly in challenging market conditions.

If you're wondering what kind of results you can expect, take a look at the attendee numbers from the eight events we've delivered across New Zealand so far this year:

- 2,963 specifiers attended our events nationwide

- Exhibitors connected with 685 architects and designers, 1,075 tradespeople,
and 1,203 construction industry professionals

That represents thousands of valuable face-to-face conversations with decision-makers and influencers involved in product specification and selection.

There are still a handful of spaces left for our remaining 2026 events. If you’re keen to explore opportunities, get in touch with the CMS team.

18/06/2026

Eaves might be small — but fire separation detail isn’t.

In terraced housing and medium-density projects, maintaining compliant intertenancy fire separation through roof eaves is one of the trickier junctions to resolve under C/AS1 requirements.

GIB® Intertenancy Barrier Systems, including GIB Barrierline®, provide a practical way to extend fire separation through the eaves while accommodating common roof configurations — helping designers and builders maintain compliance without overcomplicating detailing.

Check out the latest edition of latest Industry Insider to see how these systems help simplify one of residential construction’s most critical fire safety details. https://industryinsideronline.co.nz/2026/05/resolving-eaves-fire-separation/