Pave the way: Affordable concrete and Paving
Spring and summer are the perfect time to tick off those paving and concrete jobs with the help of the extra light and warmer weather. Affordable Concrete and Paving know this too, which is why it’s the perfect choice for your upcoming concrete or paving project. With deep roots in Canterbury, the business […]
Tailored commercial solutions: Smiths City Commercial
Some business names are woven into the fabric of this country. It is difficult to comprehend the changes they have seen, the challenges overcome, and all the celebrations. One such company has been around for 103 years, 100 percent New Zealand-owned and operated, providing specialist advice and making life simpler for Kiwis. Smiths […]
Always Ready: Lockwood Homes
Sometimes the cavalry riding over the hill to the rescue isn’t accompanied by thundering hooves. Instead, it’s the silence of clever thinking that delivers superior design, aesthetics, and eco-smart principles resulting in quality high-performance buildings, delivered pre-built to your site. If that sounds like a pipe-dream, given all we know about the supply […]
Impressive architecture
Judges at the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Canterbury Awards were impressed with the level of community engagement and spirit evident in re-build projects in the decade since earthquakes. This is particularly the case with Te Raekura Redcliffs School by Tennent Brown Architects, a winner in the Education category. The […]
Built to save energy: eHaus
Christchurch has climate extremes – icy cold in winter and long hot summers. Living in a home that remains at a constant healthy temperature range all year round without the big energy bills, is a reality when you build an eHaus. Experienced builder Martin Smith from Ultimate Homes became disillusioned with building to […]
Time for a winter revamp: Maxwell Plumbing
August means the thick end of the worst weather and a lot more time spent keeping warm indoors. It is the perfect time to revamp your bathroom, kitchen, or laundry, ensuring it is warm and well ventilated, as well as looking sharp. If you don’t know where to start and need some expert […]
Next stage for new theatre
With the main contract about to be awarded, construction will start soon on Christchurch’s new three-storey Court Theatre. Tender documents are currently with the short-listed contractors, with the theatre to be completed by 2024. Its multipurpose facilities will include a main theatre with 360 seats, a family theatre seating 120 to 150, several […]
A home you’ll love: Angus Chisholm Builders
A new architecturally designed concept home in Lincoln has its owners excited to move into it. The Intello airtight barrier for the inside envelope, 140mm exterior walls, upgraded insulation, and windows recessed to align with the insulation line, together with the mechanical ventilation system fitted to the heat pump, carry this home far […]
Challenging conventional underpinning
Ground engineering experts Mainmark suggest it’s time to move away from conventional underpinning, and adopt a more innovative approach. Steve Piscetek, divisional manager, Mainmark Civil and Mining, says conventional steel and concrete underpinning have long been the go-to solutions to support or strengthen existing structure foundations, but alternative solutions are fast gaining favour. […]
Third bridge on Avon River corridor
Pedestrians and cyclists now have better access to enjoy the Avon River corridor with the recent opening of Snell Bridge, pictured. The last of three pedestrian and cycle bridges connecting the wetlands and the neighbouring communities, the Snell Bridge is accessed from Snell Place in Dallington. The other two are the Avondale Bridge […]
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