Capturing local essence: Fowler Homes
“It was a real privilege to be involved with the construction of what truly is a landmark building.” Ivan Stanicich of Fowler Homes is referring to the new headquarters of the North Canterbury Fish & Game Council in Christchurch for which Fowler Homes received a national Silver Award in this […]
Where old meets new: TMT Construction
The intricate renovation of a beautiful 1900’s villa by TMT Construction won a Gold Award and was the overall category winner for Renovations up to $500,000 at the recent 2019 Canterbury Master Builders House of the Year awards. Located in Strowan, the extension is so seamless it’s impossible to tell where old […]
Cutting edge Canterbury school: HRS Construction
Christchurch’s own HRS Construction Ltd has teamed up with the Ministry of Education to provide students with the most cutting edge new school in Canterbury. Spreydon School’s new site at 50 Hoon Hay Road, Spreydon, has been constructed by HRS Construction and is the first of its kind to be built incorporating […]
Louvres to love: Stratco
Let’s face it, we Kiwis love our indoor/outdoor flow. Whether morning, noon or night, if we can rest up and relax with a book, or chill with friends in the privacy of our own lovely green space, we feel pretty content. But the best way to appreciate our outdoor havens […]
A Home with Hygge: Fleetwood Construction
If the Danish term ‘hygge’ is defined as a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or wellbeing, this Gold Award-winning home built by Fleetwood Construction has it, well, in bucketloads. The home – a happy collaboration between the homeowners, Matt Gutsell of Sheppard and […]
New home for RSPCA
Born and bred in Marlborough, Jonathan Faulkner started a humble, family-owned business in 1996. Today CMT Group NZ Ltd (comprising Conpavers Blenheim, MC Construction and Total Tactilez) is a diverse, corporate, multi-faceted group of companies that is rapidly expanding nationwide with a very skilled and experienced team of construction and civil staff. […]
Putting the heart into home: Jim the Builder
The A-team that created this St Andrews Hill home love it when a plan comes together and the judges of the Master Builders House of the Year are in full agreement. The house has received not only a Gold Award in the ‘New Home $1.5-2 million’ category, but best home in the […]
Seriously special showhome: Versatile Christchurch
Versatile Christchurch is thrilled to introduce its latest showhome at Prestons Park. As one of New Zealand’s most trusted companies, Versatile has a strong history in Canterbury with more than 40 years locally in business, building a variety of homes and out-buildings. Research undertaken by Versatile last year gave some […]
Modern life at its finest: D&T Chadwick Builders
Derek Chadwick is no stranger to the building industry. Before immigrating to New Zealand from the UK 12 years ago, he left behind a very successfully established construction firm. Since arriving on our shores, he and his tightly knit team of builders and tradesmen have gained a sterling reputation in […]
Celebrating the city’s architecture
An executive home inspired by the work of Sir Miles Warren and a school playground in the sky were just two of the award-winning designs celebrated on Friday 2 August at the Canterbury/Westland Regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards. Every year, the ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards celebrate innovative, sustainable […]
