| 105 T T Sue Russell RTW Roofing was awarded the contract to construct the roof and wall cladding of Kerikeri’s new Bunnings building. RTW Roofing CONTRACTING Kerikeri-based Ryan and Trish Williams own and operate RTW Roofing, a company they established four years ago, after Ryan, who has worked in the roofing industry since the age of 17, decided it was time to step out on his own. The area is flourishing, as people seek the lifestyle of the North and the retirement sector in particular has discovered the region is attractive to people slowing down from work or retired. “There’s been growth in all the necessary infrastructure that needs to be in place for sustainable development to occur and while there are some current challenges in the market, driven by high interest rates and people feeling a little uncertain about investing, longer term we both feel very positive about the future of our business,” says Trish. RTW Roofing was awarded the contract to construct the roof and wall cladding of Kerikeri’s new Bunnings building; one of the largest buildings in the region. Ryan says the negotiation phase and all the subsequent systems they had to work through, were challenging at times, but also a really great professional experience. “The whole project was a massive learning curve. Much more involvement for me in the paper-work, health and safety, making sure everything was ticked off. It certainly helped us grow more knowledge. Doing the work itself wasn’t hard, but it was more about all the internal workings,” says Ryan. Both Ryan and Trish acknowledge they started RTW Roofing from humble beginnings. With Ryan’s knowledge in roofing and Trish’s accounting background, everything they have put into running a successful company has been self-taught. A key reason Ryan and Trish returned from working in Australia was to see their children provided with the opportunity to attend a Kura Kaupapa, where their learning was delivered entirely through te reo Maori. “We wanted them to have that experience and see the language as an intrinsic part of being Maori and living by a Polynesian worldview.” Ryan carries a wealth of experience in roofing, both residential and on large commercial projects while overseas. These days the bulk of work is in the residential sector, with a number of re-roofs currently underway. RTW Roofing has completed several projects on the Waitangi treaty grounds, including the Marae. “We’re currently working on the Te Tii Marae. We’re very supportive and keen to help with the ongoing maintenance of the site.” Ryan says he carries a strong work ethic and desire to do the very best work consistently for every client, regardless of the size of the project and the budget. “Every client I take on is very important to me. I think when you’re a small business you can have that closer relationship between the job and the client.” Both Trish and Ryan are committed to making the very best of the opportunities that present in running their own company. Bunnings project big learning curve PROUDLY SUPPORTING RTW ROOFING 021 274 2972 info@ashbyscaffolding.co.nz
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