84 | T T Sue Russell Demand the driver for rapid growth Nixon Homes received national recognition on Deloittes’ Fast 50 Growth Index, after experiencing 235% growth over a two year period. Nixon Homes BUILDING Brothers Cameron and Mike Holmes have their sights set on delivering high end residential homes in the Waikato while providing a personalised service for all their clients. Following a sluggish start in 2019, business gained momentum during the economic upturn post-COVID, and there has been no turning back since then. “The construction surge during the pandemic provided us with a chance to demonstrate our high-quality work and dedication to clients, who subsequently recommended us on,” Cameron said it takes time to get your name out in the market but by doing a great job, word of mouth becomes invaluable. At the end of 2023, they received national recognition at Deloittes’ Fast 50 Growth Index, after experiencing 235% growth over a two year period. This effort sat them as the fastest growing construction firm in the region and the 24th fastest growing company nationwide. “We were thrilled to receive this recognition. It reinforces that we are delivering well and keeping our customers happy.” Nixon (Homes) utilise their boutique size to provide a comprehensive service for clients. “My brother and I engage with all of our clients. We’ve found knowing they are dealing with the owners who are directly responsible for the build process works very well for them and its an extremely efficient way to operate,” Cameron explains. Cameron followed in his father’s footsteps, gaining a building qualification and a wealth of experience across teams in Hamilton, Christchurch and Auckland. After managing a number of sites, he set out to contribute his skill set to the new, family-owned business. Mike, carries an engineering degree from University and has 10 years experience as a project manager. He has now stepped into Nixon Homes to manage client relations, financing and marketing. Project manager Brad McCown started in 2019 as an apprentice and moved his way up within the company. Training young, motivated builders has always been a driver for Nixon. Later this year 3 of their apprentices will become qualified with one set to start running a crew of his own. Nixon has fast obtained a strong position in the Residential / New Build market; with projects dotted throughout the Waikato in the Aurora development, Te Kauwhata, Morrinsville and Raglan’s new Rangitahi development. Asked how 2023 presented Cameron says it was a very positive year, with eight builds and a solid number of projects locked in for the year ahead. One of their standout projects was recently completed in the new Rangitahi development. Although not particularly large, this house presented a complex challenge due to its location on a sloping site. Featuring structural steel, block walls, and a combination of timber and concrete foundations, the construction demanded meticulous attention to detail. Offering breathtaking views of the Whāingaroa harbour and Mount Karioi, the house boasts Abodo cladding, Colour Steel accents, expansive decking. Coming together beautifully to live up to the expansive views. It will be featured by popular building publication Archipro next month. Cameron says the strategic decision to focus Nixon Homes on higher-end projects makes sense at this stage of the journey. Residential/Commercial Brick and Blocklayers Proud to work with Nixon Homes brickandblocklaying.co.nz “I have worked with DuCo for 18 years and I still can’t fault them. We specialise in high-end, architectural builds, and if I didn’t believe DuCo’s products and cratsmanship were up to standard for every single job, I wouldn’t use them.” DuCogroup.co.nz 07 827 7135 47 Allwill Drive, Cambridge For all your Prenail and Building Supply needs: Send your plans to: sales.hamilton@akaranatimbers.co.nz Residential | Additions and Alterations | Commercial Proud Building Supply Partner of PH: 07 849 1140 | 1420 Arthur Porter Drive, Burbush, Hamilton
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