12 | Kelly Deeks Skilled team behind coveted award Palmerston North painting firm Team dh has won the coveted Supreme Business Award at the 2022 Manawatū Business Awards. Manawatū Business Awards: Team dh REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Practising a philosophy of continuous improvement has earned Palmerston North painting firm team dh the coveted Supreme Business Award at the 2022 Manawatū Business Awards. Also taking the Best Large Business title and the Construction, Manufacturing, and Trades category, team dh is going to have to find some room on the trophy shelf having also brought home several awards from the 2022 Master Painter of the Year awards. says he entered the business awards purely to gain some feedback on what he could do to improve his business. “To do what we did was outstanding,” he says. “We set a high standard for ourselves. That’s what I try to instill into our staff and it’s paying dividends in the sense that they really want to do a good job. It’s so great to see.” Dave likes things done properly and this is one of the main objectives in his approach to business. “I talk the talk and walk the walk, but I also have a very good team around me, some very skilled people who are actually looking after the staff as well. I can’t speak highly enough of the team we’ve got.” Team dh, a painting and decorating company which also specialises in asbestos testing and removal, has serviced the Manawatū region for more than 35 years. Dave started painting straight after finishing school a bit earlier than most. Still he strives to advance professionalism in this highly skilled trade where plenty of opportunity and growth exists for proficient painters. “What I instill in my staff is we’ve got to be proud of what we do. Everyone sees what we do, and they love what we do to their properties. I think we are right to be proud of our work.” Dave says team dh is very engaged with its staff, always communicating with them not only about what they can do for the company, but what the company can do to help them better themselves. Covering a wide variety of commercial and residential projects means the team gets to hone a range of different skills. 30% of team dh apprentices are female and Dave says this is a pleasing thing to see, especially in a construction-related business. “They bring something else to the table. Don’t Contact Kernow Construction about your commercial or residential project today Phone: 027 562 3920 Email: brett@kernowconstruction.co.nz Commercial Construction Experts 0800 4 SCAFIT (0800 4 722 348) | www.scafit.co.nz SCAF TLTD 100% locally owned and operated Proud to support Team DH get me wrong our guys are good, and the girls keep the guys in line. It’s nice to mix it up and the clients are always really happy to see a female on the job. More females are needed in the construction industry and we feel we have played a big part in that.” As one of the largest painting companies in Palmerston North with 52 staff, team dh boasts a diverse workforce which Dave says brings a wider talent pool and boosts creativity and innovation amongst the team. He says painting is one of the most rewarding jobs out there, and team dh strives for quality results. “When you see the finished results, and the clients are just so happy, it’s a pretty special feeling.” Judges at the Manawatū Business Awards praised team dh for the sophisticated look of their newly renovated premises on Tremaine Avenue, the ease of conducting business with the firm, their diverse workforce, engaging social media presence, and the positive working environment provided for staff. 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