Firm foundations: Affordable Concrete and Paving
Affordable Concrete and Paving is going from strength to strength. Since inception more than 30 years ago, the company has cemented its reputation as a leader in the landscaping industry, rebuilding Christchurch one pour of cement at a time. From a residential driveway repair, right up to civil or commercial ventures, including car parks, concrete […]
The Influencers Column: Ivan Iafeta
For the past 14 months, identifying and assessing potential land uses in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor has been a significant part of Regenerate Christchurch’s work to develop a regeneration plan for the area. The transformational opportunity it represents, as well as the local and national benefits, cannot be underestimated and it has been critical […]
Class-leading construction: building a quality home is easy with Wigram’s MrHomes
MrHomes lives and breathes the home building and construction industry. Based in Wigram, the company has earned a sterling reputation for providing customers with quality service and industry knowledge, providing the customer with modern, class leading designer homes at an affordable price. A dependable contracting service is available, along with house and land packages, design […]
The Influencers Column: Leeann Watson
Two years since the Health and Safety legislation changed, what have we achieved? In short, quite a lot! In 2012 the Government set a target of a 25 percent reduction in work related deaths and injuries by 2020. According to Statistics NZ, deaths and serious non-fatal injuries are both below the target set by the […]
Clever corner construction: Riverlands House an outstanding triumph for Warren & Mahoney and ABL Construction
Handsome new commercial build Riverlands House is anchored on the corner of Victoria and Kilmore Streets, with prow pointed like an ocean liner toward the Port Hills. It is a striking addition to this prominent corner and shortlisted for the Commercial Category of the New Zealand Institute of Architecture (NZIA) Canterbury awards. The original building […]
It’s time to think big: Cymon Allfrey on the big thinking we need to embrace in the rebuild
Having missed out on hosting yet another big name, architect Cymon Allfrey highlights the importance of moving forward with our plans for a stadium. It is without doubt that we are a city capable of hosting events, with the World Busker’s Festival, the Under 19 Cricket World Cup and the recent Black Caps/England Cricket test, […]
Call in the cleaning pros: tops tips to choosing a professional cleaning firm
‘Let your fingers do the walking’ was once the catchcry of calling in the professionals and, although our fingers are now doing the walking in a directory of the digital kind, the premise behind this concept remains true. Sometimes the professionals really are the way to go. Methamphetamine, animal waste, insect infestations, mould, industrial accidents, […]
Award-winning expansion: Brownie Construction is building a reputation to be proud of
Award-winning Brownie Homes is now known as Brownie Construction, following the company’s expansion into larger projects across the region. Originally established in 2012, the Christchurch-based business currently has crews working on projects in Central Otago, including a stunning residential housing development at Coronet Grove in Queenstown. From high-end architectural new builds to renovations and repairs […]
A ‘superhome’ showcase: Bob Burnett Architecture features in Superhome Tours
Once again, the Superhome Tours will feature work by Bob Burnett Architecture, which is noted for both award-winning design and energy efficient, environmentally sound buildings. Bob is dedicated to improving the quality and performance of homes, by encouraging people to see beyond the substandard building-code minimum. New Zealand has the highest rate of childhood asthma […]
The Influencers Column: Dr Megan Woods
As we head in to the 8th year since the earthquakes, Canterbury has so much to be proud of. Hundreds of thousands of homes have been repaired, large swaths of our city have been rebuilt and some truly amazing new public spaces have been created. For most people, the trauma of the earthquakes has passed, […]
