| 79 T T Karen Phelps Experts in high density housing Taylor Construction is experienced in managing the production and roll-out of large-scale building projects. Taylor Construction “At Taylor Construction we want to make an even more positive impact on the communities we’re building in and evolve our workforce as well by providing opportunities for locals to join our team.” BUILDING High density housing experts Taylor Construction has the biggest development it has tackled underway. The 58-unit development in Ōtara, Auckland, showcases the company’s capabilities to deliver this type of project on time and on budget, says Taylor Construction project manager Quinton Ruakere. Located at 74 Alexander Crescent, Taylor Construction is working for a developer that is delivering housing to Kāinga Ora. Taylor Construction has delivered over 100 units for this client in the past 12 months around Auckland. The Ōtara project consists of a mix of terraces, apartments and a community room set on an 11,000sqm site. Quinton says on such a large project resourcing has been the main challenge but with a team of around 46 staff, including in-house builders, plumbers, site managers, project managers and support and administration, Taylor Construction has been in a good position to deliver the resources needed. It also has the ability to subcontract additional labour and subtrades as required due to strong relationships established with contractors around Auckland. The project earmarked for completion later this year and is just one of a number of similar projects underway including a 36 unit project in Swanson, West Auckland and an eight unit project in Mt Roskill, both of which will deliver affordable homes to the market to first home buyers. Also underway is a 17-unit project in Henderson for Kāinga Ora. In addition, Taylor Construction is growing into the regions and has set up a branch in Northland in the past six months and is undertaking its first social housing project in Kerikeri, an eight-unit apartment building, and in Wanaka Street, Whangarei, a 15-unit project. Taylor Construction was started by qualified builder Damien Taylor in 2011 Initially undertaking labour only projects around East Auckland it quickly progressed into main contractor roles. In 2021 sister company, Taylor Plumbing & Drainage was established. Taylor Construction growth and relationship manager Ben Irons says as testament to the skills of its team and the high quality produced on every project Taylor Construction was recognised at the 2023 Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition. It took out a regional gold and made it into the Top 100 for the Auckland/Northland/Coromandel region in the New Home $1 million - $1.5 million category. It also won silver in the Builder’s Own Home category. As Registered Master Builders Taylor Construction can provide the Master Build Guarantee on projects. The company has also been recently nominated in The Impact Awards for its work establishing a scholarship programme with Sir Edmund Hilary Collegiate in Ōtara. “Student Poruru is the first scholarship recipient, which means we pay for her apprenticeship, tools etc as she undertakes her apprenticeship with us. “At Taylor Construction we want to make an even more positive impact on the communities we’re building in and evolve our workforce as well by providing opportunities for locals to join our team.” www.acespouting.co.nz Full service offer | Locally owned | Independent Family operated | Trusted for over 15 years Why Ace: Installation | Replacement | Maintenance | Conversions 027 608 5549 | info@bennettdesign.co.nz Proudly supporting Taylor Construction on another successful project.
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