Construction from go to Whoa! Jim the Builder
From initial concept designs, right through to handing over the keys to new homeowners, the highly skilled team at Jim the Builder takes pride in overseeing every stage of its projects. Whether it’s a new build, earthquake repairs, or large-scale alterations, the friendly, professional staff will be with you every step of […]
Innovative renovation specialists: Innovate Renovate
They are Ron and Adrian Bradley and together they are Innovate Renovate, specialist renovation managers. “We can carry out renovations and repairs of all types and complexity, from fixing a leaking tap to building a new house around a tap!” says Adrian with a chuckle. He is serious though. Since Adrian and his […]
Personalised Perfection: Nathan Cook Builders
At Nathan Cook Builders, quality craftsmanship and working with customers to achieve their dream property is top of the agenda. Founded by Nathan Cook in 2002, the company has been operating in the Canterbury region ever since, completing numerous historic earthquake repairs alongside day-to-day projects. Operations manager Paul Robertson says the team works closely […]
Black Beauty: Keane Building
Firmly focused on striving for excellence in all that they do has paid off handsomely for Keane Building, firstly netting them a Gold Award in the 2018 Canterbury Master Builders House of the Year in the up to $450,000 category and going on to become a Gold Reserve Finalist in the National Competition – amongst […]
Tiny build with big impact: NKR Builders
A stunning new North Canterbury home – complete with connecting airplane hangar – was made possible thanks to award-winning local company, NKR Builders. The experienced Christchurch-based team prides itself on top-quality workmanship and went to great lengths to ensure this property was finished to their precise standards. Attached to the airplane hangar, […]
Award-winning experience: Neil Rich Builders
Giving you peace of mind during the build and renovation process of your next or existing home is paramount. With Neil Rich, you have that peace of mind. Neil Rich has been part of the building industry for more than 50 years. After completing his apprenticeship, he spent many years undertaking a variety […]
New Approaches to Structural Strengthening: Mainmark
While the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes were not New Zealand’s largest seismic events in recent years, they resulted in the most damage and loss of life. The Canterbury sequence also put a renewed community focus on earthquake engineering and the strengthening of structures. Metropol Build talks to Mainmark New Zealand technical manager Theo Hnat […]
the advantage of Building new: GI Builders Ltd
Grant and Kelly Irving know a thing or two about building high-end architectural houses. Their company, GI Builders Ltd has been doing it for more than ten years. Director, Grant has been building in Christchurch all of his adult life and brings that vast amount of experience to every project, whether renovation of a heritage […]
Technical competence: Moore Construction
The vision for Christchurch’s changing skyline has needed contributions from many different areas of expertise to start to bring it to reality. Moore Construction is one such company with its focused technical competence in earthmoving and pile driving. Invariably the first contractor on a site to prepare the ground for the subsequent construction, […]
Clean lines, Clear winner: Red & Black Construction
Grant Waghorn, Director of Red & Black Construction is thrilled as a first-time entrant not only to win Reserve Gold in the NZ Master Builders House of the Year competition for his Thornycroft Street build, but to bring home the National Award for Heart of the Home – Kitchen. The five-bedroom north-facing contemporary […]