Multi-prep for Multi-Use Arena
Preparation for construction of Christchurch’s $473 million Multi-Use Arena continues, with contamination testing, utilities work, transport planning and formation of a project board underway. Construction of the 25,000-capacity, roofed stadium is due to begin on the site bordered by Hereford, Tuam, Madras and Barbadoes Streets in February. Until then, Christchurch City Council is […]
Repairing the Repairs: WD Build + Hardy Projects
The EQC $300m policy for homeowners of over-cap on-sold properties in Canterbury enabled affected homeowners to apply for an ex gratia Government payment to have their homes repaired. The payment was also available if the same owners had the home, but believed the repairs done post-earthquakes were not satisfactory, or overlooked levelling. WD Build […]
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. However, as Josh Mackey, owner of MHR Drainage, explains—damaged drains are a constant problem for both buyers and sellers in the greater Christchurch area. “Following the earthquakes, we were […]
Level headed about insulation: Level Head
Insulating your home or investment property not only keeps you warm and dry and saves on power bills, but it increases the value and compliance of your asset. Metropol catches up with Canterbury and South Island insulation specialist Michael Cations of Level Head to learn more. YOU USE INSULATION PANELS. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE […]
Granting your repairs: Precision Solutions
If you are the owner of an on-sold over-cap Canterbury property you have been given a few more weeks – until October 14, 2020 – to register your interest in applying for an ex-gratia payment to cover any necessary earthquake damage repairs. “The deadline was originally August 14, 2020,” says Charles Porter, Contracts Manager […]
An historic birthday
One of Christchurch’s most iconic heritage buildings celebrated a notable achievement recently – its 107th birthday. The Old Government Building in Cathedral Square has long been an epochal architectural addition to Canterbury’s cityscape. Beginning life, as the name suggests, as home to several government departments when it opened in August 1913, the building has lived […]
Brush up your summer entertaining: Deck Fence Pro
When the days start getting longer and the temperatures begins creeping up, it means one thing: barbeque season is upon us. Tim Gerard from Deck and Fence Pro tells Metropol how to brush up your outdoor entertainment areas in time for al fresco season. WHAT CAN BE RESTORED? From decking and fences to […]
Craftmanship and integrity on show: Stonewood Homes
Stonewood Homes’ showhome at 48 Lanner Drive, Rolleston is simply stunning. Under the control of Warwick Isaacs and James Parker for the past three years, Stonewood’s focus has been on delivering high quality homes and excellent customer service. Olivia Gallop, Stonewood’s Pre-Construction Manager has a particular interest in this showhome and has been involved […]
Heritage character, modernised: Jim the Builder
One of the first houses on Scarborough Hill has had its original stonework character restored – with a contemporary touch. The stunning hillside home features immaculate bluestone sourced from the site itself and tessellated throughout the property. Removed and remastered by Stone Works stonemasons at their Woolston site, the rocks – now returned […]
Restoring the faith: Jim the Builder
In a city where many people have been faced with the question of rebuilding or restoring their homes, Jim the Builder’s Jim Stenberg makes the case for choosing to renovate. As a child Jim watched his parents restore old homes. Seeing damaged or degraded buildings restored to their original character – but with modern, […]
