Clever Housing Developments: VVV Group

  Canterbury based residential property and housing developers, Andrew and Stephanie Robertson, have broken ground at VVV Group, figuratively speaking. A June 24 open day showcased their latest six-unit development, the McLeod Street Townhouse project.     The VVV Group appears to be laying the foundation for future project successes, allowing a […]

A dream collaboration: Tetrad Consulting

  The team of BG Cooke construction, VIP Steel, SAN Architecture and Tetrad Consulting worked seamlessly together to deliver a major project in the Waterloo Business Park – a new head office and 3000sqm warehouse/distribution centre for the expanding children’s clothing business, Jamie Kay.     This was Tetrad Consulting’s first contract […]

Building quake-proof bridges

  Researchers at the University of Canterbury (UC) have developed a low-damage solution for bridges that would yield little to no damage if hit by a strong earthquake.     Led by UC Civil Engineering PhD student and chartered bridge engineer Sabina Piras, under the supervision of professors Alessandro Palermo and Gabriele […]

Sunday sessions back on

  The former Trinity Congregational Church and Christchurch’s oldest surviving colonial building, Shand’s Emporium, are to gain new life as a microbrewery, an authentic Irish pub and more.     The buildings, on the corner of Worcester and Manchester Streets, are being leased from the Christchurch Heritage Trust (CHT) by the Inkster […]

Expert team, happy clients: Cordial Homes

  Cordial Homes is bringing freshness and innovation to the construction market in Christchurch – an exciting step forward for a business sector which can sometimes feel a bit carbon-copy. Directors Hardik Patel and Jason Williams bring a staggering array of skills and experience to their business, which leads to a standout […]

Starting a brave new quest

  Three key Christchurch property developers have joined forces to plan a $90 million precinct for the former convention centre land, between Kilmore and Peterborough streets.     The consortium, comprising the Peebles Group, Mike Greer Homes and Blackcomb Property Group, plans several buildings covering 7000sqm of land opposite the Christchurch Town […]