At NASH, we’re always looking for ways to enhance efficiency and performance for our members. Through industry insights and direct feedback, we’ve identified key areas where refinements can make a real difference in design flexibility, compliance, and overall construction quality. Here’s a look at some of the top priorities shaping our efforts.
Structural Clarity & Flexibility
✅Stronger Design Confidence – Clear structural limits, standardised rafter and stud tables ensure compliance without restricting innovation Standardised rafter and stud tables provide clear compliance limits without restricting innovation.
✅Seamless Software Integration – With updated tables aligns with end to end design and manufacturing solutions and other tools, reducing errors and speeding up approvals.
These refinements will help NASH members streamline their designs while maintaining flexibility and adherence to industry standards.
Thermal & Energy Performance
✅More Accurate Energy Ratings – Adjusted framing percentages ensure fairer thermal assessments and lower construction costs.
✅Smarter Insulation Decisions – Refining compliance pathways and integrating advanced modelling techniques like Response Surface Methodology (RSM) helps optimize insulation performance and lower energy consumption.
By advocating for these changes, NASH aims to ensure LGS framing is recognized for its true efficiency, making energy compliance more practical and cost-effective for our members.
Beyond the Wish List
While these are just two key highlights, the full wish list represents a broader effort to modernize industry practices. From refining connection details and fixings to establishing clearer guidelines on material compatibility and defining the roles of engineers versus designers, these proposed changes aim to:
✅Enhance consistency across design and construction processes.
✅Reduce construction risks by clarifying compliance and performance standards.
✅Foster innovation with adaptable, forward-thinking solutions
By advocating for these refinements, NASH is not only helping its members streamline their projects but also ensuring steel-framed housing remains a competitive and sustainable choice in New Zealand’s construction industry. For more details on these initiatives and how they might affect your projects, please get in touch with our team.