Let’s talk design & build: David Magill Builders

If great leadership is defined by vision, passion and enjoying challenges, then David Magill Builders is led by one of the best.     Owner Craig Freeman has risen to the top of his game through service to the New Zealand Defence Force, as an apprentice then as a Licenced Building Practitioner […]

At the building forefront

Having been locally owned and operated since inception in 1984, Fowler Homes Christchurch has been at the forefront of designing and building quality homes and commercial buildings for countless satisfied buyers for close to four decades.     As recipients of both the Master Builders House of the Year and the Commercial […]

Engineering and building services – Coast to Coast

Creating a new commercial or industrial building necessitates not only assembling a wide range of skills, but having them communicate effectively and efficiently – a daunting task at the beginning of a project. Luckily, Babbage ensures you never need get that ‘herding kittens’ sensation, by having the professionals you need, in-house and […]

The foundations of a good home

Your home is your castle, but it’s a faulty fortress if the foundations are not solid. Precision Solutions is the expert in levelling every type and age of home, on every foundation. Offering a free assessment of your home, the Precision Solutions team then collaborates with a select team of builders and […]

New Brighton’s Hottest New Project

THE CITY’S HOT SALT WATER POOLS ARE SOON TO BE OPEN     Christchurch residents and visitors will soon be making the most of New Brighton’s revitalised foreshore with the much-anticipated opening of He Puna Taimoana, the New Brighton hot pools. The hot pools are part of the wider regeneration of New […]

Embracing Design Practice

From small scale pavilion installations to large multi-unit developments, digital design technologies are radically shaping new avenues of design in architecture.     Imagine being able to seamlessly collaborate between designers, clients, iwis, artists, consultants, and the council; produce designs without having to ‘draw’ a single line; undertake multiple design explorations in […]

Crafting Homes

When it comes to building on the hills, only the very best in experience and expertise will do, and that’s where renowned hill builders, Steve Brown Builders comes in. Director Steve Brown has been bringing dreams to life in conjunction with leading architects for 30 years.     “We offer our clients […]

The science of food

“Ever wanted to know if a cow is smiling? Or how you can make your car run on food waste from the rubbish dump?”     Well Grow Ō Tautahi Science Ambassador Trevor Stuthridge is keen to share cool science along with research that makes a real difference to people’s lives. “I […]

Collaborative Luxury

CoLab Architecture proved itself the superlative choice to design the three luxury homes on the stunning site vacated by historic Parkdale. CoLab Director Tobin Smith designed styles complementary to the outcomes the developers sought for this very distinct niche and, as the name over the door suggests, collaborative work is a specialty. […]

A stand-out showhome

Hallmark Homes invites you to visit their outstanding new show home at Te Whāriki. Co-Director of Hallmark Homes Mike Bonne says that, while this home is built to executive standard for the homeowner ready for the finer things in life, the company can vary all its plans to suit your needs and […]