April 2020
Councils coping with Covid-19
The streets and building sites may have been empty, but more tech-savvy councils have been paving the way for a post-lockdown return to work for the construction sector.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
3M™ Fire and Water Barrier Tape
Ideal for sealing perimeter joints and other construction joints, find out why 3M™’s bright red, super-sticky, pressure sensitive Fire and Water Barrier Tape is the no-mess solution.
Resene Perfects the Faux Rust Effect
With the growing architectural interest in weathered steel effects, discover how Resene replicates the look for a fraction of the time, effort and cost.
Masons: our culture and our growth
Apart from an extensive range of market-leading exterior building products, bricklaying tools and consumables, it’s Masons’ can-do culture they’re most proud of.
Fairview One – High performance aluminium window and door systems
Fully tested for extra high wind zones, Fairview One is suitable for all residential builds, even architectural projects with window and doors up to 2.5m high.
Smartspec launches two-way Keynoting
In response to requests from valued subscribers, this month Smartspec released Smartspec Keynotes, a two-way Keynoting plugin for ArchiCAD users.
RAUTITAN Shows the Way in Connected Water Systems
RAUTITAN has simplified Lead Free water supply for the home with superior connections and advanced polymer materials.
Water shortage? No – storage is the real issue!
While dams have long been the go-to method for water capture, is it time citizens themselves took their own action to avoid running out of water.
SiteSoft Launches the SiteConnect Covid-19 Healthy Site Module to Ensure Compliance with Alert Level 3
Covid-19 has necessitated the introduction of new Health & Safety protocols for business, property and work environments.
One of a Kind: Bette enamelled steel-titanium alloy bathroom components
Bette has been producing premium architectural bathroom components from enamelled steel-titanium alloy since 1952.
CASE STUDIES
The Mega-mall Newmarket
Located in one of Auckland’s leading retail districts, the new $790M Westfield redevelopment in Newmarket is a world-class retail and lifestyle destination.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
Tchaikovsky Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre
The Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre is one of the country’s earliest, dating from 1870 and is home to Russia’s most popular ballet troupe.
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum – Five Wings
The five ‘wings’ of Zayed National Museum is a metaphor for the former leader’s love of falconry, soaring over the palm trees clustered around its landscaped dome.
Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarter Base
Once the Southern trading post for China, Shenzhen is now a modern metropolis, a symbol of China’s reform, modern construction and technology prowess.
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