February 2020
Australian Outlook
On both sides of the Tasman, a bounce back in housing confidence and a Government funded boost in infrastructure spending is creating a positive outlook for the building and construction sector.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
No Trips, No Drips: JESANI® Shower Channel Solves the Most Common Wetroom Problems
Removing the centre waste as the main source of drainage in the shower has a number of important benefits whilst eliminating trip hazards and excess free water overflow.
ReStyl by PSP transforms New Zealand’s Textured Film Sector
ReStyl by PSP is a highly versatile, self-adhesive film that can easily cover almost any surface – for refreshing and upcycling spaces such as office interiors, hotel rooms, retail or restaurants.
The easy way to order and track your GIB® plasterboard delivery
If you’ve ever been left wondering when your plasterboard is going to arrive, or frustrated trying to find the packing slip, or invoice, you’ll be pleased to hear that GIB® has built the app to solve all that.
Lacuna: Pole Prop
At last, there’s a simple solution to speed up retaining, foundation and fencing jobs. See how the Lacuna pole prop will save your time and money.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
Unicorn Island masterplan by Zaha Hadid Architects
Zaha Hadid Architects’ 67-hectare “Unicorn Island” masterplan might sound like a utopian theme-park, but in fact, is home to a multitude of US $1 billion-worth Chinese “Unicorn” tech start-up companies.
Oodi – A Living Library
Designed by Finnish architecture firm ALA Architects, Helsinki’s award winning Oodi Central Library is described as ‘the nation’s birthday gift to its citizens’.
To Bee or Not to Bee
Bees are critically important for the environment and to the economy, so it is perhaps surprising that there hasn’t been a significant honey bee research centre in North America… until now.
Stay informed with the latest industry developments, both locally and overseas.
Stay informed with the latest industry developments, both locally and overseas.