96 | BUILDING Peryer Construction Wgtn New blood builds on family culture Karen Phelps Site manager Matt and apprentice Jasmine. 27C Dragon street Grenada North PH: 04 232 7003 E: wellington@hcf.co.nz www.hcf.co.nz Hills Commercial Floors. Proud to have our customers walk all over us. Empire Roofing specialise in commercial and residential long run corrugated iron roofing, as well as re-roofing and construction. We have a large team so are able to carry out both big and small scale projects. Matt 027 256 6129 Rex 027 340 5316 www.empireroofing.nz EmpireRoofingLTD Upper Hutt based firm Peryer Construction Wgtn Ltd has had a change of ownership as the next generation takes the helm of the long established business. When Bill and Jan Peryer were eyeing up retirement it was an opportunity to pass the reigns to Chris and Jessica van Lent and Joe Whiteman. Operations manager Jessica had been working for the business as a quantity surveyor for six years and brought husband Chris, an operations manager with an electrical trade background in the high voltage industry, on board as company business manager. Joe, a carpenter by trade and experienced site manager, had been with the business for nearly 20 years meaning vast and varied experience in the leadership team. Bill and Jan are still working part time in the company during the transition. Chris says it will be business as usual, continuing to build on the family team culture and looking into the future. Part of this has been doubling the amount of apprentices to nine. “We have to train future leaders and this is definitely a long-term investment, which is already looking really promising,” says Chris. The intake includes the company’s first female apprentices, a team of three, who Chris says are showing real potential for successful careers in the industry. “In the past five years it’s become common for women to get into the trade. This improves the culture of the team in terms of how people interact with each other and there is a different skillset females bring.” Total staff numbers sit at around 30 plus contractors as required. Chris says effort will continue to be made to up-skill the entire team along with improving internal processes to create additional efficiencies. Focusing on commercial construction, Peryer Construction brings over 30 years experience to its clients’ projects. The company was started by qualified builder Bill Peryer in the early 1980s and has since established a proven track record for not only building physical structures but also building relationships with clients based on honesty and integrity. “We do what we say we’re going to do and if things aren’t right we stand by our brand and we put it right. We have proven performance based on goodwill and honesty,” says Chris. The company is proud to have many long serving employees and Chris acknowledges this loyalty as a significant factor in the success of the business giving greater control over quality of workmanship, management and timing of projects. “We do what we say we’re going to do and if things aren’t right we stand by our brand and we put it right. We have proven performance based on goodwill and honesty.” “Our employees understand our processes, systems and expectations. We have a very high level of skill that enables us to undertake a variety of projects,” he says. “In the current economic and pandemic climate our long-standing relationships with our client base means our clients are working with us. “They know that we do deliver and have a proven track record.” All company directors are involved in the day-to-day running of the business, meaning their clients always have a direct line to the bosses of the company streamlining processes and resulting in a more personal building experience. Peryer Construction undertakes a variety of projects including light commercial, industrial, educational and accommodation. These include design and build commercial developments, new build commercial and industrial facilities, seismic structural strengthening projects, multi-housing accommodation and retirement villages, commercial and retail and government fitouts, extensive alterations and additions to existing domestic residences and new build and refurbishment of educational facilities. “It is our goal to achieve a positive experience and result for our clients, on all projects,” says Chris. “We value communication, integrity and respect at all levels and quality and workmanship across all facets of the construction phase. “We recognise that goodwill and honesty are paramount to achieving and maintaining a successful business relationship with our clients so that is always our focus on every project.” Peryer Construction works throughout the greater Wellington region and as far north as Kapiti Coast. “The work we do is solid and there are some great relationships with subcontractors, clients and others in the industry. “We are looking to continue to do what we do even better.”
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