Knock on wood: Fraemohs Homes

James Baldwin wrote, “Perhaps home is not a place but simply an irrevocable condition.” Timber homes echo this sentiment with a welcoming allure, expressing comfort, warmth and longevity, an experience worthy of fostering. As home builds journey the complexities of evolving building trends, the value of this raw material’s architectural design potential only […]

Blending style with innovative design: Cordial Homes

Foresight and strategic planning are attributes that are imperative for any business in 2022. And for anyone taking on a new build, knowing that the company you’re working with can be relied on for sticking to the budget and timeline, is a top priority. Cordial Homes saw the writing on the wall, anticipating […]

New hands on the wrench: RJ Crouch

After 40 years, one wife, two children, living at three different addresses in the same street, and training six apprentices, it’s time for Richard Crouch to hand over the wrench to his number one son. He’s the R in RJ Crouch, the plumbing and gas fitting company, founded in 1981 that is now […]

Cool, collaborative outcomes: T&A Construction

Respect and enthusiasm for historic buildings joins determination, solid building knowledge, and craftsmanship within T&A Construction. Renowned with the developers and designers for the fabulous result on the Public Trust building among others, the team is in the process of adding two more gorgeous phoenix-style repairs and renovations to its portfolio. With Box […]

Winning joinery collaborations: Bates Joinery

With its focus on excellence, Bates Joinery always looks forward to the results of building award season with enthusiasm. “We support distinction in all facets of the building and construction, and the awards processes definitely help to drive innovation and continually improve quality,” says director Mark Allworthy. “We would like to congratulate everyone […]

Buying, selling; now’s good: Christchurch Real Estate

Summer has always been a good time to go to market with real estate and with properties reaching record highs over recent years, anyone considering a move should take advantage of the prime summertime market. Ben Ryder, founder and principal of Christchurch Real Estate Ltd, has spent more than 25 years in the […]