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Replacing the 134-year-old Akaroa Wharf has moved a step closer to reality with Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board recommending it proceed. The concept design, which the public and stakeholders were consulted on in January, will see the wharf rebuilt in the same location and of the same length as the […]

A gym, a workshop, a games room, a studio? The opportunities for your garage space are endless if only you could keep the cold and damp at bay. It’s more of a heave of a roll than a wave of a wand, but Tim Gerard, owner of the local Garage Carpet Pro franchise […]

Modern construction is an arena for those with a broad skill base. Technical demands for engineering post-earthquake are intense, peer reviewing is mandatory post the leaky homes debacle, and we dare not mention the C word. Scarcity of materials has sent residential build costs well beyond inflation. Any business set on thriving is […]

Bathrooms are top of the list to renovate as they play a vital role in our daily life. When renovating a bathroom, there many things to consider, including whether it’s a family bathroom or an ensuite, the size of the room, and whether you can change the layout or just the furniture and […]

Choosing a professional painting company from the outset is key to getting the best out of your home. Hoskin Painting Specialists, first time entrants to Master Painter of the Year Awards (2021-2022) received Highly Recommended for their efforts on a property in Loburn, Canterbury. Whether it’s interior/exterior, painting, plastering or both, a fresh […]

Remember that steaming cup of coffee followed by a hot shower you had this morning? That gas-fire you’ll warm your feet against this evening while the rain patters on the roof? We all love our home comforts, but most of us take them for granted, thinking about them only when suddenly, they’re not […]

More and more women are forging careers in the construction industry. The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has 1000 members and represents women in a diverse range of professions within the sector – quantity surveyors, project managers, architects, engineers, tradespeople, lawyers, and many others. Abby Ley is the secretary of the […]

The mark of a great project is keeping build standards high while creating a product that pleases the eye and works in harmony with its surroundings, when the pressure is on. Nobody looks at a new build with a more critical eye than the existing inhabitants of its neighbourhood, with both their quality […]

Problem solvers are who you go to when you require action. When you need a particular service it pays to think about whether that person embodies these problem solving traits. -Decisive when taking action -Competitive to achieve top results -Results-oriented for fast fixes. Problem solver is the overarching descriptor that Tom Crouch, of […]

Work started this month on construction of stage two of the YMCA Christchurch’s redevelopment. Stage Two is a new building housing a licensed preschool, a 200-seat black-box community theatre, health and wellbeing spaces, education facilities for young people, dance and movement studios, office space for other youth organisations, and a range of support […]