Growth of green spaces: nature is taking over cities around the world
The human populace has been known to push the boundaries to the extreme when it comes to the creation of urban greenspaces, with public parks springing up in the most unusual of places; on the tops of tall buildings, in the middle of stormwater management areas and now, in abandoned underground spaces Yes, […]
Putting the shine in sunshine: Sunshine Cleaners want to make your space yours again
You don’t often think of the qualities of compassion, empathy and confidentiality as being prerequisites for cleaning companies working in houses, offices and retail outlets. But these are essential attributes for the team at Sunshine Cleaners because this company works in the highly specialised fields of forensic cleaning and confidential cleaning of any […]
Solid and sought-after: Andrews of Canterbury Contracting is a labour of love for two local guys (both called Andrew)
The solid, sought-after work of Andrews of Canterbury Contracting Ltd is creating a strong presence across the region. Along Moorhouse Avenue there’s the smart louvre gates at Mitsubishi Motors. And, just across the road at Co Kids Childcare, the team has created a safe, functional environment with fences, a retaining wall, deck, sandpit […]
Exceptional electrical services: Electrical Testing Services can make it easy to keep things in tip top shape
Let’s face it, keeping compliant with workplace safety requirements takes precious time away from things you’d rather be doing in your prized business, but Electrical Testing Services (ETS) is here to ease that aggravation. Covering New Zealand and Australia for all aspects of electrical, testing and tagging, fire safety, thermal imaging and emergency […]
The future of building: Queenstown firm Rilean Construction is evolving to meet the Christchurch demand for energy efficient homes
When the Queenstown market leaders of energy efficient homes ‘Evolution’ (a division of Rilean Construction) wanted to expand to Christchurch, potential clients were keen and kept asking “is there one we can see?” There are 50 such homes, but they are all in Queenstown, so Rilean Construction Canterbury Manager/Director Trevor Meikle decided to […]
Falling into line: Cymon Allfrey on why good things take time (even when you wish they wouldn’t)
Architect Cymon Allfrey explains why following the rules ultimately leads to a more successful outcome – for us and our city. There will always be red tape. The processes required to reach an outcome at times can seem onerous, cumbersome and tedious – yet the role of rules in society creates order, structure […]
Outside the box: How Flow Homes turned living in a small house into a big deal
Annelies Zwaan met David Bar when she was living in a tiny house of her own making. Not a crammed flat like most students, but a beautiful little log cabin she had created as a response to rising housing costs. When she enrolled in full time study, the pair moved in together and […]
A luxuriously small footprint: PurePods are doing some ridiculously awesome things with building space
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us,” Churchill once said, and Canterbury’s pioneering company, PurePods, is leading from the front to ensure we are in the best possible shape. Humans’ stress response reduces just moments after entering a green space, and the term ‘biophilia’ is defined as the inherent human inclination to […]
An architectural masterpiece: Cook Brothers Construction completes yet another big project in the CBD
With the completion of the first new building on the south side of Cashel Mall right in the inner city, another piece of the Christchurch CBD reestablishment jigsaw has been slotted into place. Cook Brothers Construction is proud to have been the main contractor to carry out the work on such a significant […]
A stage like no other: Mike Greer Homes launches their seriously stylish new showhomes in Prestons Park
Nothing grants a building company the stage to illustrate their flair better than a showhome. The very stylish designs of the two new Mike Greer Homes showhomes in Prestons Park, Marshlands exhibit an endless supply of fabulous ideas that can be implemented into most of the company’s home plans. The single-storey home […]
