Business North April 2025

58 | DEVELOPMENT G.J. Gardner Homes (Manukau Major Projects) - Wirihana Development � Karen Phelps Bringing a fresh approach to big projects T T to page 60 “We bring fresh thinking to projects, taking time to understand the objectives and finding a better way forward, adding value from concept to completion.” Working with a diverse range of clients including Kāinga Ora, retirement villages, private developers, iwi and community housing providers has been instrumental in the business’s success over the past eight years, says Byron Naude, franchise owner of G.J. Gardner Homes (Manukau Major Projects). “We bring fresh thinking to projects, taking time to understand the objectives and finding a better way forward, adding value from concept to completion,” Byron says. G.J. Gardner Homes (Manukau Major Projects) specialises in medium-density residential builds in south, east and central Auckland areas. The Manukau Major Projects franchise was established in 2003 and is owned by Byron, Jeremy Waters and Dougal Paterson of Rabo Construct Ltd. Byron has more than 25 years’ experience in the construction industry. He oversees the day-to-day running of the business. Jeremy has a valuation background, and during his 25 years in the property sector has specialised in project management and project delivery, master-planning and strategic advice. Dougal has over 20 years in the project and property industry, leading teams across multiple markets, and has particular strengths in the innovation and design spaces. They have a qualified team, who have significant experience with larger residential build projects and the right skills to communicate clearly with all levels of the wider project team. Byron says the team members are all passionate about what they do and take great pride in their work and achievements. Byron says its trades are an extension of the G.J. Gardner family, and health and safety and wellbeing are critical to the company’s success. G.J. Gardner Homes (Manukau Major Projects) was recognised when it won the Site Safe New Zealand Best Health & Safety Initiative by a Small Business award at the 2021 Safeguard competition. LASER ELECTRICAL ALBANY www.albany.laserelectrical.co.nz Office: 09 444 7498 PROUD TO SUPPORT GJ GARDNER HOMES NEW HOME ELECTRICAL | RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICING VENTILATION SOLUTIONS | SECURITY ALARMS AND CCTY SYSTEMS RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL LIGHTING UPGRADES

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