Sharing you vision: VVV Real Estate
Owning a home is a vision many New Zealanders share, but finding a foothold on the property ladder can seem scary and daunting. The knowledge and skills required to begin that journey are not taught at school. That is a lesson that Stephanie Robertson, owner of VVV Real Estate, learned for herself and that is […]
Vinnies to open housing project
The Society of St Vincent de Paul, Christchurch (Vinnies), in collaboration with St John of God Hauora Trust, will officially open its first social housing facility on Pavitt Street on 3 March. Spokesperson Mike Daly says the opening is the conclusion of a four year project to fund raise and construct the seven apartments that […]
Living roofs
Going green includes various creative options that can add value to residential and commercial properties. Having a living roof is one of those. Increasingly worldwide, including in New Zealand, rooftop gardens are popping up on homes, office, and even public buildings. A living roof is, however, somewhat different to a rooftop garden, although these too […]
For a fabulous finish: Proudfoot Plastering
Whether traditional cement-based or a modern synthetic compound, the plaster finish on your home needs not only to look fabulous, but also take everything our environment can throw at it. Application is critical too, and the craft of plastering has been passed on down the ages. When professional application skills are combined with the range […]
Cutting edge building safety: Moore Construction
We are not known as the ‘shaky isles’ for nothing. This state of affairs combines with the fact that some pretty interesting weather has us in its sights. The result is an imperative that our buildings are firmly anchored to the ground with the latest in technology, by experts in the field. Moore Construction is […]
True artisanship: TimberTru
If your passion is for the hand-crafted, the one-off, the quirky, and the unmistakably beautiful, you can find yourself an outlier in a world where mass market is king. Plenty of suppliers will talk a good game, bandying about ‘architectural,’ and ‘bespoke’ and ‘our workmanship speaks for itself’, but you brace for the defining moment […]
New forklift rules
A new set of modern, fit-for-purpose forklift operating guidelines has been developed by industry. The Forklift Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) provides information and guidance to those involved in operations that involve forklifts. This includes safe work practices on how to select, maintain and operate forklifts, and how to meet Health and Safety at Work Act […]
Tailoring your solutions: Smiths City Commercial
“We’re well established. We’ve been around for 103 years.” The “we” is Smiths City Commercial. “We know the commercial landscape inside and out. And we’re part of it,” says General Manager Trade and Commercial Karn Gerrard. Smiths City Commercial offers solutions tailored for customers and their businesses. “We’re experts at sourcing products for commercial situations. […]
An architectural aficionado
When it comes to architecture, author John Walsh knows his stuff. For a decade John edited Architecture NZ, was a managing editor of a collection of design magazines, and wrote for numerous other publications. In recent years he has written architecture walking guides for Auckland, Wellington, and now for Christchurch. With the Garden City continuing […]
Award – winning and sustainable: Kobe Construction
The new $12 million Queenstown Country Clubhouse has notched up several milestones, thanks to Christchurch-based Kobe Construction. Designed by Warren and Mahoney Architects, the Arvida project won silver in the Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards, and set a new standard for sustainable, all-timber construction. It’s also the first full Forest Stewardship Council […]
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