FROM NZCB —
South Island gets a new office! For nearly seven years, New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Industry Pathways and Apprenticeship Manager, Nick Matthews, has been working from his tiny home office in Christchurch, in conjunction with the National Support Office.
Due to significant growth, and in recognition of NZCB’s leading position within the building and construction industry, new premises were necessary. Not only would this help to raise the Association’s profile, but it would also give the Canterbury based members a physical location to call upon. Nick put his thinking cap on, did the market research, and narrowed the list down to three options. Settling on B-18 Studios in Addington, Christchurch, NZCB secured the lease on these premises for two years with the option to extend in the future.
Located in the heart of Addington, and close to Hagley Park, B-18 Studios is a unique, intimate, and professional workplace. With a high stud gallery atrium, separate boardroom, on-site café ‘Little Merchants’ and kitchen, this 256m2 working space is shared by 12 businesses. NZCB’s South Island office occupies one of the 11 private studios, and the balance is made up of architects, graphic designers, lawyers, and various other professionals, including start-up companies. If you are based in Christchurch or just visiting, give Nick a call on 021 906 483 and pop in to check out the new NZCB office. Nick may even shout you a coffee!
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