September 2021
Shortages Drive Innovation in COVID-Era Construction!
Thanks to COVID, closed borders, spasmodic lockdowns and other restrictions, the construction sector is facing a perfect storm. An unprecedented building boom combined with shortages of product, materials and labour worse than any time since the oil shocks of the ‘70s, is testing everyone’s patience and resourcefulness.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
The Ultimate Home Heating/Cooling Water Solution from Waterware
Home heating and cooling technology is rapidly improving and Waterware is setting the pace. Throw away those redundant gas and standard electric hot water solutions. Instead, Waterware utilises a combination of solar PV, air to water heat pump, and a hot water storage...
Introducing Next Generation Trade Resources
Fisher & Paykel Appliances has recently launched improved Trade Resources online, to help designers, specifiers, manufacturers and installers work better and faster with their appliances.
Aquatherm Shows its Colours
With an outstanding range of plumbing products including Aquatherm PPr, Mayer Stainless and Cofix fastenings, Aquatherm is proving its leadership in supplying water to residential and commercial buildings.
Introducing the Forté Moda Altro Collection
Forté has released a stunning new premium range of engineered wood flooring for high-end, luxury residential homes. Discover Moda Altro, a curated collection of timber designed for the Kiwi lifestyle.
Make a Bold Statement with Athena
A bold colour creates a strong sense of style. Athena Bathrooms have now extended their range to include anodised matte black Motio Shower kits and Italian designed mirrors.
Design with Hettich
A new website created by Hettich New Zealand, is designed to present case studies and product information to end-consumer on behalf of the joiner, kitchen manufacturer or designer.
CASE STUDIES
ZX Panel/Isles Construction Ltd Building
When Isles Construction set out to find a low-maintenance, sustainable and effective exterior cladding system, they chose ZX Panel. Learn how ZX Panel, which future-proofed the building for years to come, was a logical, easy choice.
JSC Alaskan Yellow Cedar – Versatility with Durability and Strength
The hardest known Cedar and considerably harder and denser than most commercial softwoods, Alaskan Yellow Cedar has properties that make it a top-class building material.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
Unique Use of Timber in the New Academic Building (NAB) at Murdoch University
The four-storey New Academic Building (NAB) for Murdoch University in Perth, will be the first large-scale timber building in Western Australia constructed from locally sourced timber.
Dramatic Reinvention for Department Store La Samaritaine
Once a ground-breaking department store, La Samaritaine was closed in 2005 for renovation and now its dramatic redesign is set to open its doors to the public.
Stay informed with the latest industry developments, both locally and overseas.
Stay informed with the latest industry developments, both locally and overseas.