Top Builders Face Off At The HardieMan Challenge

With the construction booming and reconstruction needed after the Typhoons, the Top builders in the country are very busy building the nation. But they took a moment to convene together for a one of a kind challenge that will test their physical and mental competitiveness in a unique competition that will push them to their limits.

With 10 teams composed of Drytec, Cabico, Shutter Shield, Steel Frame, Global Building, Gentry, Capstone, Dreva, SC Estolano and Jonzlibz. They came from different parts of the country to prove their craftsmanship and efficiency in doing tasks.


With 4 different challenges in ceiling, wall, and floor construction followed by a mind bending quiz made the challenge physical and mental for all the contestants. And after all of the challenges has been completed, there are teams who emerged as winners.

There are 3 special awards like the Best in workmanship Award which was won by Team Shutter Shield; The Best in Teamwork goes to Team Dreva; Best in Safety Award goes to Team Jonzlibz ; and Best in James Hardie Knowledge Award to Team Shutter Shield. 

And for the overall challenges, 3 teams emerged victorious. 3rd place goes to Team Gentry with P20,000 cash prize and a bronze trophy. Second place is Team Cabico winning P30,000 and a silver trophy. And the grand winner is Team Shutter Shield with P50,000 and a gold trophy.

Hardie™Man Callenge: The Ultimate Building Contest

The country's best builders battled it off in a unique challenge that tested their skills, workmanship, and expertise at the first ever Hardie™Man Challenge: The Ultimate Building Contest held at the Rockwell Tent on August 22, 2013 from 10 am to 4 pm.

Each builder fielded a team composed of three members: The challenge? Under time pressure, to idtall HardieFlex® walls, HardieFlex® ceilings, and the new HardieFlex® flooring which is designed specifically for the Philippine Market.

The event according to Mark Sergio, sales and Marketing Director of James Hardie, was a perfect opportunity to experience ease of installation of HardieFlex advanced building composite, which is known for its durability, high quality, versatility and dimension precision.

" Trough the HardieMan™ Challenge, the builders demonstrated how easy it is to install HardieFlex even do-it-yourself homebuilders and how beautifully it conforms to any design preference they please. HardieFlex is the next generation in building products and does not compromise peace of mind," said Mark.

With Typhoon Marking just leaving the country and with an average of 20 storms entering the Philippine area of responsibility, Filipino homeowners should be careful to use only authentic HardieFlex advance building composite. HardieFlex by James Hardie is resistant to damage caused by moisture fire and termites and does not contain cancer-causing asbestos.

When installed and maintained correctly, HardieFlex advance building composite is designed to withstand varying weather conditions, from scorching dry heat to thick humidity; strong winds to typhoons, flooding, and constant moisture.

Being locally based James Hardie can cater to the homeowner's needs faster. James Hardie has local consultants that are available anytime, anywhere in the country to provide product information and technical support.

"James Hardie has been in the Philippines for 16 years as we know the needs of Filipino homeowners -- especially the need to build the best home that their loved ones deserve; a place where they can feel safe and secure, so they can enjoy precious family moments that last a lifetime. Now that's what we call 'living without compromise,'" explained Mark.

HadiFlex advance building composite is the ideal building material for your home. To find out more, go to the website www.JamesHardie.com.ph and like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jameshardieph or call 1-800-8885427 (outside Metro Manila) or 895-5427 (within Metro Manila).