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For developers, builders and industry specifiers i.e. architects, draughtsmen, designers, quantity surveyors, project managers, keeping up with the market can be a continual challenge. Representing leading brands we provide an educational service directly to you, in your office. The CMS Specification Consultant Service is a free service to help keep you up to date, informed and gather any resource

s you need to make your projects outstanding. Visit our website to book your personal Specification Consultant to visit you at your leisure.

📐 Simplifying structural timber specification.Whether you're designing a residential home, commercial project or enginee...
05/06/2026

📐 Simplifying structural timber specification.

Whether you're designing a residential home, commercial project or engineered timber structure, finding the right beam, portal or post shouldn't slow down the design process.

The Prolam Ltd Specifier has been developed to help architects, designers, builders and specifiers quickly identify suitable glulam solutions, perform structural timber calculations and generate supporting documentation for code compliance. All from a single online platform.

By reducing reliance on manual span tables and streamlining the specification process, the tool helps save valuable time during design, documentation and consent preparation.

As engineered timber continues to play a bigger role in modern construction, digital tools like the Prolam Specifier are helping project teams work smarter, specify with greater confidence and keep projects moving.

👉 Read the full article here: https://industryinsideronline.co.nz/2026/05/a-faster-way-to-specify-structural-timber/

After a fantastic start to the year with the Asian Construction Expo and Design Experience, we’re excited to announce t...
04/06/2026

After a fantastic start to the year with the Asian Construction Expo and Design Experience, we’re excited to announce that the first round of CONZTRUCT 2026 is just around the corner.

Now in its 10th year, CONZTRUCT continues to be one of New Zealand’s leading trade events, bringing together builders, electricians, tradies, suppliers, and industry professionals for an afternoon of networking, product discovery, and hands-on experiences.

This year, attendees can look forward to some exciting new additions, including a dedicated Tool Hub to test and purchase the latest gear, fresh industry seminars, exclusive show-only deals, and the chance to win a major prize at every event.

Whether you're a supplier looking to connect with the trade market or a tradie wanting to stay up to date with what’s new, CONZTRUCT is the place to be.

The tour kicks off in the North Island, with events in Hamilton, Auckland, and Whangārei from 16–18 June.

Find out more and register at: https://conztruct.co.nz/

Huge thanks to event partners, CARTERS Building Supplies and J. A. Russell Ltd —make sure you catch up with their teams at the events.

Is uncertainty making a comeback in New Zealand construction?After two years of rebuilding post-pandemic, the industry i...
03/06/2026

Is uncertainty making a comeback in New Zealand construction?

After two years of rebuilding post-pandemic, the industry is once again watching global events closely. Rising fuel and freight costs linked to instability in the Middle East are raising questions about what comes next for projects, budgets, and supply chains.

In the latest edition of Industry Insider, we explore:
✔️ Industry perspectives on the return of volatility
✔️ Smarter specification tools for timber design
✔️ Simplified H1 compliance ahead of major changes
✔️ Reliable LVL framing solutions
✔️ NZ-made insulated panels with strong thermal and fire performance
✔️ Practical fire-rated detailing for residential projects

Whether you're designing, specifying or building, this issue is packed with insights and solutions to help keep projects on track.

📖 Read the latest edition now at https://industryinsideronline.co.nz/

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Design Experience in Queenstown, Dunedin, Christchurch, and Auckland last ...
01/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Design Experience in Queenstown, Dunedin, Christchurch, and Auckland last week. It was another great round of events, topped off by an outstanding keynote presentation by guest speaker, Florian Idenburg from SOLID OBJECTIVES LIU.

Special thanks to our 2026 Design Experience partners and sponsors — SpecAdvisor, Smartspec, James Hardie, Resene, and GIB® — along with all our valued exhibitors who helped make the events such a success.

Design Experience isn’t only about bringing world-class design inspiration to New Zealand. It’s also about strengthening connections across the architecture and design community, and we love seeing the conversations, ideas, and collaborations that emerge at every event.

If you're an industry supplier looking to put your brand in front of New Zealand’s A&D sector, we'd love to hear from you. There are still a limited number of exhibitor opportunities available for our September events.

PS: You can find more event photos on the Design Experience page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1605238644938442&type=3

What an incredible expo!To our event partners, CARTERS Building Supplies , J. A. Russell Ltd , and SpecAdvisor, sponsors...
11/05/2026

What an incredible expo!

To our event partners, CARTERS Building Supplies , J. A. Russell Ltd , and SpecAdvisor, sponsors, Skykiwi.com , Harvey Norman Commercial, James Hardie, and GIBÂŽ, our valued exhibitors, and every person who came through the doors at the Asian Construction Expo on Saturday, we thank you.

With 957 builders, designers, developers, tradespeople, and home renovators attending, the expo once again highlighted the growing influence and importance of the Asian sector within New Zealand’s construction industry. The energy, conversations, and connections on Saturday were outstanding, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going.

We look forward to seeing everyone again in September for our Auckland Central event. If you’re interested in exhibiting and haven’t secured your spot yet, get in touch with the CMS team — spaces are filling quickly.

17/04/2026

We’re officially on the countdown to our first trade event of the year — the Asian Construction Expo.

If you’re a supplier looking to connect with New Zealand’s fast-growing Asian construction sector, or an industry professional keen to stay ahead of emerging products, trends, and opportunities, this is an event worth having in your calendar.

Saturday, 9 May
10:30am – 3:30pm
Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland
Free registration + free parking

Find out more and register: https://asianconstructionexpo.co.nz/

Keen to catch up on what’s going on in the industry? Dive into the March edition of Industry Insider.This issue unpacks ...
26/03/2026

Keen to catch up on what’s going on in the industry? Dive into the March edition of Industry Insider.

This issue unpacks fresh insights from a recent industry survey, revealing what may be holding back New Zealand’s construction sector—alongside practical suggestions on how to move things forward.

You’ll also find:
– Architecturally refined switchgear bringing smart-home capability into premium residential design
– High-performance insulation alternatives that minimise bulk without compromising results
– Proven approaches to achieving reliable acoustic outcomes in multi-dwelling projects
– Evolving leaf diverter designs responding to changing building typologies and weather demands

Plus, a reminder to secure your place at upcoming CPD events, including the May Design Experience series—featuring another internationally recognised architect with a fresh perspective on how open, connected, and porous building envelopes can shape a more connected world.

Thanks to our March contributors: Legrand New Zealand, Masons NZ, , and Marley New Zealand.

Wishing all of our Chinese clients and followers a very happy and prosperous Chinese New Year. Thank you for being part ...
16/02/2026

Wishing all of our Chinese clients and followers a very happy and prosperous Chinese New Year. Thank you for being part of our community — we look forward to achieving great things together this year!

Happy New Year from the team at CMS!It looks like the industry is back in full swing and gearing up for what we hope wil...
05/02/2026

Happy New Year from the team at CMS!

It looks like the industry is back in full swing and gearing up for what we hope will be a strong and successful 2026.

Product suppliers — if you haven’t yet received our note about the 2026 event schedule and pricing, please get in touch. Spaces are filling quickly!

Reach out to your account manager or contact our team on +64 9 523 1438.

It’s almost time to wrap up the year, so we wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who connected with us thr...
15/12/2025

It’s almost time to wrap up the year, so we wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who connected with us through our programmes in 2025. Your support means the world to us.

Our team will be taking a well-earned break from 21 December to 14 January. We hope you’re finding time to rest and recharge as well.

P.S. Who says work can’t be fun? We’ve included a few of our favourite smiles from our events this year. 😊

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