Built of Tough Stuff: KWNZ & CKC
If you are looking for a complete concrete package from bare ground to the finished article, you really can’t go past Canterbury Kerb and Concrete (CKC) and KerbworxNZ (KWNZ). These two entities are sister companies based in Christchurch and they operate together to provide concreting and kerbing services and products to commercial and […]
Strength to Strength: Taurus Built Ltd
Taurus Built Ltd is going from strength to strength. From humble beginnings, the company has the dedication, professionalism and commitment to go above and beyond what is required to give you the home of your dreams. Founded by experienced builder Tom Peters in 2017, Taurus Built Ltd has grown from a one-man operation […]
Balancing architecture with interior design: Craig South
Rather than treating interior design as a finishing touch, architect Craig South suggests a collaborative approach can be much more effective. Architects and interior designers have traditionally tended to work apart but, in my experience, it’s far better to have both on the same page and working together from an early stage. Having […]
Magic on Merrin
For the last 15 years, Grant Price, Ruben Bunting and their small handpicked team of professional builders have been at the forefront of giving people the best quality home builds at the right price. With the Howard Barrington Group, there is no middleman or committee you have deal with. Grant and Ruben have […]
The Influencers: Ivan Iafeta
Like the Arts Centre, the Christchurch Town Hall holds many special memories for people and its re-opening is a significant milestone in the city’s recovery. Completion of the new Spark building, the Aotea Gifts building and Convention Centre are further milestones on the horizon. The activity at the Town Hall from now on will […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
I hope you’ve taken the opportunity over summer to walk along the City Promenade which we completed and opened in November. The Promenade is a significant part of Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct but there are three outstanding pieces of work for us to carry out this year to complete this Anchor Project. The first […]
The Influencers: Michael Johnson
Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) can show how traditional procurement methods are outdated, and provide real benefits to clients, consultants and contractors. The simplistic concepts of ECI make it hard to understand why this has not already become common practice in New Zealand. However, it does require a paradigm shift in thinking; one based […]
The Influencers: Marian Johnson
Recently, our PM talked to Business NZ about 2019’s five budget priorities; three of the five make it clear that nurturing, cultivating and supporting innovation are critical to the future of our country. After all, if we are to ‘transition to a sustainable low emissions economy’, then we will need to replace old […]
The Influencers: Dr Megan Woods
It was a pleasure to announce in early February the transitional use of several Crown-owned properties in Sumner for a new permanent skate park and the creation of a community green space. Sumner residents have long been calling for a permanent skate park and new greenspace and it’s great that we can now make […]
Making Waves: Acoustic Architecture
Acoustic Architecture is leading the way in the design of functional, yet visually stunning bespoke acoustic treatment solutions. By merging the lines between art and technology, founder Peter Williams creates high-end, quality pieces that serve a purpose. Having designed and built more than 50 houses, Peter walked away from a successful business 10 years […]
