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 […]
Think local: Moore Construction
The construction industry is doing it tough right now, with kinks in the supply chain combined with a market slump for labour. Local suppliers, always a useful but perhaps undervalued resource, have emerged as heroes, keeping projects moving when the international players are meeting barriers. One such local superstar is Moore Construction. A […]
A solid foundation: Cook Costello
The Canterbury earthquake sequence highlighted the importance of geotechnical investigations followed by a good foundation design. When building a new house or extension, there is as much engineering input required as there is architectural design. A myriad of aspects needs to be considered, from the state of the land on which the house’s […]
Keeping Antarctica green
New Zealanders have voted to keep Scott Base the same green it has been since 1965. The iconic colour received 4514 votes from the 10,830 Kiwis and honorary penguins that made the choice between green, orange and blue. Orange — or rescue orange as it was dubbed by supporters keen to keep people […]
Here to help: Re/Max Eclipse
Real estate is ever fluctuating, rising and falling in response to both local and global forces. Key to any successful real estate deal is for both seller and buyer to be cognisant of the current market, and financially ready to meet it. Articulating with the vendor and purchaser on any statistical trends and […]
Buying or selling a home? MHR Drainage
Don’t let the dream vanish down the drain. When it comes to buying or selling a home, drains are not necessarily something many of us consider – but we probably should. “Damaged drains are a constant problem for both buyers and sellers in the greater Christchurch area,” explains Josh Mackey, owner of MHR […]
