24 | Brendan Murray Construction: Bupa Te Puke T T Karen Phelps Quality in retirement village sector Brendan Murray Construction is currently working on 13 retirement village projects, including the Bupa Te Puke refurbishment. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Brendan Murray Construction (BMC) is making its mark as one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing construction companies, renowned for delivering high-quality projects and forging lasting client relationships. The company, which has completed more than 300 dwellings across six regions, employs 42 people across eight dedicated teams. Its approach blends technical expertise, sustainability and a client-focused ethos, ensuring every project is delivered efficiently and to a high standard. “Our mission is to become New Zealand’s most trusted construction brand by delivering quality and building communities that thrive for generations,” says central regional manager, Carl Adamson. “At BMC we build with purpose today, so that 30 years from now our legacy stands stronger than ever, proven by time, built to last.” This has led to the company developing a strong reputation in New Zealand’s retirement village sector. It is currently working on 13 retirement village projects, including the Bupa Te Puke refurbishment. “It’s a 36-room refurbishment of an existing care home, and we’re about halfway through. The work involves a full interior refurbishment, stripping back eight to 12 rooms at a time to the bare structure, installing new insulation, joinery, linings, flooring, kitchens, and more,” says Carl. He says while the project is fairly straightforward, the team is focused on maintaining quality across all aspects of construction and completing things as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible for the client. “The build process is made simple with the BMC team, and our clients enjoy the experience,” he says. “We have a large nationwide supply base of reliable subcontractors and suppliers to support us, ensuring projects are delivered without unnecessary delays.” BMC will be building more new villas at Bupa Te Puke later this year in place of the Country Lodge that it recently demolished on the site. BMC was founded in 2019 when Brendan Murray and Braeden Petrie merged their separate building companies, bringing more than two decades of combined expertise under one roof. BMC’s rapid growth and reputation for excellence were recognised in late 2023, when Deloitte named it the Fastest Growing Construction Company and the 11th Fastest Growing Company across all industries in New Zealand. “We have developed internal processes that support a complete end-to-end construction solution. This means our clients benefit from technical capability, breadth and depth of talent and robust systems that ensure projects meet high standards,” says Carl. Health & Safety are central to BMC’s operations. “All workers are Site Safe qualified, and we ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety regulations. This allows sites to operate efficiently, while mitigating risks and maintaining project timelines.” He says the wellbeing of people is another priority. “Through programmes like MATES in Construction, we foster a supportive workplace environment.” The company has cultivated strong relationships with high-profile clients, such as Bupa New Zealand and Qestral Corporation, with projects including Burlington Retirement Village, Bupa Ashford Village, and Banbury Park in Christchurch, Coastal View in Nelson, and Bupa St Kilda’s Care Centre Extension in Cambridge. It has also completed projects for Metlifecare and Ryman Healthcare, as well as for a range of other private village developers, including a 55-villa development in Papamoa. “We believe in aligning with clients early in projects to deliver the greatest value,” Carl says. “Our approach is flexible and transparent, from pricing to design, and we explore options to maximise efficiency through value engineering to deliver the best outcome possible.” Excellent price, exceptional finish. Undertile heating, waterproofing, and tile installation for residential and commercial buildings. GET A FREE QUOTE 022 655 4213 www.cornerstonetiling.co.nz
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