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CMI is officially partnered with CCIC in China
CMI is officially partnered with CCIC in China. Our offices are located in the CCIC building in Shandong China Certification & Inspection Group (CCIC) is an independent third party certification and inspection organisation dedicated to providing inspection, verification, certification and testing services, with accreditation by General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s … Read moreCMI is officially partnered with CCIC in China
ABRB – Issue 18 Released
The ABRB is one of the ABCB’s key mechanisms for delivering and raising awareness of technically based information directly relevant to the building and plumbing industry and the community. This electronic publication provides a means for delivering information on code-related issues that address specific technical matters, contains information on broader building and plumbing regulations, and … Read moreABRB – Issue 18 Released
Bypass bridge steel found to fail tests in New Zealand
A article has been published by Radio NZ today that sixteen hundred tonnes of steel from China has been found to be too weak. This steel was to be used for four bridges on the $450 million Huntly bypass that forms part of the $2 billion Waikato Expressway. Contractors building the ‘Road of National Significance’ … Read moreBypass bridge steel found to fail tests in New Zealand
Australian Construction Safety
What benefits can be derived from product certification in the construction industry? The overall goals of any product compliance function within an organisation should be to: Understand market and customer needs/requirements concerning product compliance with relevant safety, technical standards, specifications and regulation. Minimise the company’s legal exposure by ensuring all regulatory compliance and product approval … Read moreAustralian Construction Safety
Method Building Systems and The Block
Everyone has either seen or heard of the TV show, The Block. Today Method Building System released an articles on how the 2012 winner of The Block is now using Formance Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) to build his dream home in Castor Bay Auckland with his fiancé Kylie. Smart, energy efficient, and providing additional space, it’s not … Read moreMethod Building Systems and The Block
Types of Modern Construction
Modern methods of construction (MMC) are now used across the construction industry, and particularly to build new homes. MMC offer potential savings in time and materials and can provide higher standards of quality than conventional construction methods. Off-site assembly means quicker erection on site and the ability to achieve a weather-tight construction within a shorter … Read moreTypes of Modern Construction
Fairview Architectural – Omega Aluminium Composite Panel
Fairview Architectural have just received their fourth CodeMark Certification with CMI for their Omega Aluminium Composite Panel. This product from Fairview Architectural is a 4mm Aluminium Composite Panel and is composed of thermoplastic core of low-density polyethylene (PE) sandwiched between two skins of aluminium. Omega’s certificate number is CMA-CM40109, check out Fairview Architecturals website for … Read moreFairview Architectural – Omega Aluminium Composite Panel
Force 10 International – Building Systems
Force 10 International have just received CodeMark™ certification of their Force 10 Building System in Australia. Having already obtained New Zealand CodeMark™ Certification at the start of the year for the same product, CMI and Force 10 were eager to get the Australian Certification through. The Force 10 Building System is a ready to be … Read moreForce 10 International – Building Systems
Hiandri – Bottom Plate Packers
CertMark International are excited to announce the New Zealand CodeMark™ Certification of Hiandri Solutions Bottom Plate Packers CMA-CM40028. Hiandri Bottom Plate Packers is a system that lifts the whole frame above the floor, keeping bottom plates dry eliminating the need for DPC and allowing unwanted external moisture to escape Hiandri packers are used in buildings … Read moreHiandri – Bottom Plate Packers
Fletcher Aluminium – Smartfit
CertMark International would like to congratulate Fletcher Aluminium who have received New Zealand CodeMark™ Certification on their Smartfit Window and Door Installation System. This pre-assembled system is for attachment of windows and doors into the external walls of buildings. The Smartfit Systems are engineered in various configurations to suit site specific requirements. To view Fletcher … Read moreFletcher Aluminium – Smartfit
The importance of correct test results
Certification can be a lengthy and drawn out process that can cost time and money to not only your organisation but your customers as well. To help keep this at bay there are helpful pointers that can be addressed before commencement of Accreditation. One of which is knowing the importance of correct test results. What happens … Read moreThe importance of correct test results
