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New GIB® Wet Area Systems Technical literature GIB Aqualine® with its reinforced water resistant core and easy score and snap installation is New Zealand’s number one choice for internal wet area linings and has been trusted in over 1 million kiwi bathrooms over the last 25 years*. GIB Aqualine® can now comfortably handle the vast majority of tiles commonly used in New Zealand up to 40kg/m2 tile weight. The recently updated GIB® Wet Area Specification and Installation Manual February 2021 includes:
• Enhanced tile weight performance. 10mm GIB Aqualine® can be used for tiles weighing up to 26kg/m². 13mm GIB Aqualine can be used for tiles weighing up to 40kg/m². • Increased fastener space tolerances for tiling from 100mm to 150mm centres. For more information and to request a hardcopy visit www.gib.co.nz or call the GIB® Helpline 0800 100 442.
NEWS
Record number of nominations for NAWIC awards The National Association of Women (NAWIC) are thrilled with the record number of award nominee entries received for our NAWIC excellence in construction awards, supported by BCITO taking place on 7 May 2021. The industry has answered the call to highlight their superstars and celebrate successes across the board of categories, despite a tough year in 2020, and still uncertainty for many. With 122 entries, up from 82 in 2019, it is clear that employers and individuals relished the opportunity to recognise and be recognised for various contributions to the sector at multiple levels. We are proud of them all. The NAWIC awards discover and celebrate wonderful role models and rising stars for women in the industry to aspire to. The highlights and stories shared, paint a positive picture for women considering
construction as a career path and promotes the catch phrase ‘She has to see it to be it’. The awards are just one way we encourage women to pursue, establish and sustain successful careers in the construction industry. Finalists will be announced at the end of March.
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For more on the awards please visit our website https://www.nawic.org.nz/ nawic-excellenceawards
NEW PRODUCT
Yale Unity Entrance Lock Designed to suit the Australasian market, the Unity Entrance Lock achieves patented digital dead locking technology, locking both the internal and external handles of the lock. Its key-free design means you won’t have to worry about lost keys and being battery powered it doesn’t require any hard-wiring. Lock alert indications shows users the lock mode via a built
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in LED. The lock has three modes – Unlock (Green); Locked (Yellow); and Secure (Red). Controllable by either the Yale Access App, key card or Yale Smart Keypad, the Unity Entrance Lock provides users with a range of options to control the lock. The Yale Access App allows the user to lock and unlock the door, grant access to others and keep track of visitor access, all via their smartphone. For more information visit www.yalehome.co.nz/unity
