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Build It with us With Christchurch and Canterbury expanding the way it is, the future growth of the city and wider region is important to all trades in the industry. Build It would love to work with anyone that’s interested in taking on a building project, big or small. We have established great relationships and partnerships with a variety of suppliers and subcontractors. So creating a finished product from a vision or concept is not a difficult task to undertake for Build It.
Looking ahead February 2020 marks 25 years on the tools for Build It founder Simon Barron. “I’ve learnt a lot in that time and worked with some great tradesman, young and old. And the experience is something you just can’t buy these days. It takes time, and I’ll continue to learn for the next 25 years. “Over that 25 years, there’s been some fantastic projects, and not so fantastic. You soon know where your key clients come from, and why they come back for more business.
“The passion I have for this industry is strong within. Just ask my wife or my two young sons. I would have no issues if my boys would like We listen and understand to what our clients are to become tradesman, that would be a proud after, then take that to the next stage. And so on, moment. Then again, there are a lot of other until their concept and visions are realised. fantastic careers out there. Maybe something
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that’s not as hard on the body, like an architect or a project manager.”
Guaranteed workmanship The Registered Master Builders Association has always been a leading provider of guarantees in New Zealand and having world class contracts is always a bonus for all parties concerned. Build It Ltd soon realised that all great building firms nationwide were members of the RMBA. And we needed to get on that train of proven success, so in March 2017, Build It became a member of Master Builders.
Commitment to health and safety Health and Safety is at the forefront of all concerned with building, construction and repair work.
2007, where my immediate family was. So, starting fresh was a big call, and building new relationships and making new contacts was a great challenge. “Ticking along nicely, and meeting my future wife, life was great. September 2010 soon changed that for a lot of Cantabrians. I soon realised I needed to help and do a lot more than what the business was at the time. I became an LBP, Licensed Building Practitioner in December 2010." CT
Build It specialises in all aspects of building and construction: • New Homes • Renovation Specialists
Build It became a member of HazardCo to help with understanding the complexities of what was going on at that time. Site Safe have become our preferred partner in Health and Safety on all our sites since 2012.
• Project Management
A world of experience
• Kitset Barns/Sheds.
"After a great start to my construction career and forming great relationships and partnerships with a lot of contacts, suppliers, subcontractors and contractors. I felt it was time to start my own business. Hence the creation of Build It in August 2007,” Simon says. “I soon realised that Auckland was not the place for me anymore. 21 years was long enough, and I moved to Canterbury in November
• Light Commercial • Office Fitouts • Shop Fitting • Decking and Fencing
Build It Limited PO Box 8911 Riccarton Christchurch 021 521 101 info@buildit.nz www.buildit.nz
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