QPOD: A Masterspec Partner
Access to reliable technical information is an essential part of the product selection process. That is why QPOD work sections and technical product information are now available on Masterspec, making it easier for architects, engineers, designers, and specifiers to incorporate QPOD into their project documentation.
With specification documents, product information, and supporting resources all in one place, Masterspec provides a streamlined way to evaluate, specify, and document the QPOD foundation system with confidence.
Why QPOD is on Masterspec
When you’re specifying a foundation system, having access to accurate, up-to-date documentation can save valuable time and reduce uncertainty.
QPOD work sections on Masterspec provide a trusted starting point for specifying the system, with technical information and supporting documentation readily available. This helps streamline the specification process, improve consistency across project documentation, and gives you greater confidence that the right information is being used from the outset.
QPOD Systems Available on Masterspec
A range of QPOD foundation products are available on Masterspec, each work section is supported by technical product information, helping you evaluate, specify, and document the appropriate QPOD system with confidence.
The available systems include:
QPOD Continuous
Foundation System
Configured as laid continuously, omitting the need for ribs and offering savings in materials.
QPOD Raft
Foundation System
Configured as laid in a ‘RAFT’ format with 100mm ribs at 1200mm centers.
SlabCore XPS
Underslab Insulation
Engineered to deliver high-performance thermal efficiency & high compressive strength underslab.
SlabTank™
Water Attenuation
SlabTank can be included in the QPOD foundation design for the purpose of water attenuation.
What This Means for Architects
For architects, having QPOD on Masterspec means less time searching for information and greater confidence when preparing specifications.
QPOD work sections are supported by miproducts and mDocs, giving you direct access to Product Technical Statements (PTS), technical literature, installation details, warranties, and supporting documentation—all from within the Masterspec workflow.
Because these resources are connected to the specification, you can evaluate products, reference current manufacturer information, and include supporting documentation as part of your project. This not only streamlines the specification process but also provides a clear, well-documented basis for product selection, helping demonstrate due diligence throughout the design and consenting process.
Ultimately, it means less time managing documentation and more confidence that your specification is supported by the latest technical information.
What This Means for Councils
Well-prepared documentation can help simplify the building consent process. By specifying QPOD through Masterspec, councils have access to a consistent set of work sections supported by Product Technical Statements (PTS), technical literature, installation details, and other project documentation via miproducts and mDocs.
Having these resources referenced within the project specification makes it easier for consent officers to review the proposed foundation system against the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code. It also helps ensure that the technical information submitted during consenting is current, complete, and readily accessible, reducing the need for additional information requests during the assessment process.
Don’t Have Access to Masterspec?
Not every practice has a Masterspec subscription—and that’s okay.
If you’d like a Masterspec section of a QPOD system for your documentation, simply complete the form below with your project details. Our team will prepare the relevant MasterSpec work sections and supporting documentation for your project and send them directly to you.
It’s a simple way to access the information you need, without requiring your own Masterspec licence.