Construction & Engineering Awards 2020 BUILD 29 As this project nears completion and the Australian construction sector continues to benefit from infrastructure spending in all States and Territories on better roads and services, as well as the increase in the building of hospitals and facilities for the retirement sector, Wondercap is working at full capacity. The company has a number of large projects either about to start or even in the initial stages across Australia, such as the Star Casino in Queensland. This will join the already comprehensive roster of projects in Wondercap’s portfolio, which also includes the Cairns and Perth Base Hospitals, Melbourne Royal Children’s Hospital, EQ Tower in Melbourne, Q1 in Surfers Paradise and Sanctuary Cove developments on the Gold Coast, as well as a number of high-profile projects in the Middle East. Given the growing popularity of the Wondercap, it seems unsurprising that the unique product is now breaking into the retail market so that subcontractors throughout Australia can just as easily get their hands on the sought-after gadget. Although it may be taking off independently via the plumbing retail stores across Australia the Wondercap team will continue to supply the hands-on approach with complete guidance on how best to implement their quality systems. This also applies to the products that are now being distributed in the US, as Wondercap entered the US market in 2017 and has steadily but successfully gained traction in this new and often challenging environment. Recognising the more traditional tone of the new market, Wondercap adjusted its offering, redesigning the patented and revolutionary gadget for the US construction industry whilst staying true to the initial concept. The Wondercap eliminates the same problems faced by the Australian market as well as dealing with issues suffered on a more regional level, for example, the different methods of installing shower waterproofing. The Wondercap was accordingly adjusted to be compatible with the different methods and as such, the Wondercap USA Shower Drain Kit is now sold in thirty-eight states. Being such a handy product, used by so many, Wondercap has understandably attracted many large construction companies over the years who have offered to assist in redesigning their product to better suit their needs or even to create whole new products that resolve industry issues that hadn’t yet occurred to the Wondercap team. As proven in their dealings with the US market, Wondercap is adaptable, versatile and always eager to explore possible paths to improvement. As fellow inventor, Thomas Edison once said, ‘There’s a way to do it better. Find it.’ It seems incredible that Wondercap began almost twenty years ago, simply as a means to find a solution to a problem. However, it was a problem faced by plumbers and contractors both nationally and internationally, who often came up against issues caused by blockages in drains that could have easily been prevented during construction. This is why the Wondercap has taken off so successfully; it is a handy device that has been created by tradesmen, for tradesmen. As such, the nifty device has inspired a system which is revolutionising the way the Australian construction industry deals with waterproofing, wet areas and leaks, and the revolution is now going global. We will be keeping a lookout for the Wondercap company, eagerly anticipating their continued success and growth on the global marketplace. Contact: Les Howson Company: The Wondercap Company Web Address: www.wondercap.com.au Pictured: 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Athletic Village
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