Mario Biasin experienced mental health issues, Metricon says

Metricon founder and chief executive Mario Biasin died “unexpectedly” on Monday and had been experiencing mental health issues, the country’s largest home builder has said.

The privately owned Metricon gave no further details into the circumstances of Mr Biasin’s passing. His death at the age of 71 triggered shock and sadness in the country’s construction industry.