Business North March 2021

86 | Steadfast Construction BUILDING Talents combine for flourishing partnership Steadfast Construction specialises in bespoke new design-builds. S teadfast Construction began when Matt and Josh (long time work mates and friends) caught up during their time stud- ying project management and decided it was time to embark on their own exciting business venture. With Matt’s background in large scale project and cost management and Josh bringing with him vast experience in building and managing high-end residential projects around Auckland, they felt they had a recipe for success. “We were thrown into the lion’s den from day one, with our first project being a large full contract renovation and addition on the North Shore,” says Matt. The project was a huge success and from there they went from strength to strength us- ing word of mouth to seek new opportunities and continually driving the business toward their ultimate goals. Matt says it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. “We have had plenty of bumps along the way, but it is about learning from your mis- takes and not being too stubborn to recognise how you can improve and grow as a business. “ We have learnt a lot more from our mis- takes than our successes and it has been the mistakes that have helped us develop a robust and successful business.” Matt says Covid-19 has had a huge effect on the industry as a whole, but believes that not all of these effects will be negative long-term. He says the construction sector has been forced to look at itself and how it is operating. “We are now understanding that we can be a more productive, sustainable workforce moving forward. T Sue Russell “Our business model is evolving and we are understanding that supporting local busi- nesses and sustainable products within our projects and designs will be integral to our success in the future. “Our tight-knit team of subcontractors and suppliers are the reason we have been able to deliver our projects successfully. We rely on their skills and expertise to ensure our projects are finished to the high standard our clients expect.” Over the past few years, Steadfast has been directing the business toward design-build and architectural projects. With Matt’s wife Jenna now on board for the design work, she brings with her an impres- sive skill-set, having worked for one of New Zealand’s top architectural firms. Steadfast can now offer a unique option of a family orientated business that specialises in bespoke new design-builds. “Our projects are carefully designed and transparently cost managed throughout the process to ensure we capture our clients’ aspi- rations of what their home will be. “It’s a collaborative effort between the client and ourselves, and is about forming their ideas into a truly unique and tailored design for their home.” With Steadfast approaching its 10th year in business, Matt says they are in a good position to weather the Covid storm. “We’re growing at a steady, sustainable rate taking the time to find the builders and ap- prentices with the right skillsets and personali- ties to fit the team.” Matt and Josh are looking optimistically to the future, at what will hopefully be a produc- tive, positive next few years for their business and the industry as a whole. AUCKLAND NEW LYNN | WESTGATE Proudly 100% NZ owned & operated & proud to keep NZ clean one bin hire at a time. Waste removal & skip bins made easy. 3m, 6m & 9m Skip Bins to remove all general, green & hardfill waste. 0800 TRASH BRO “you skip it, we tip it” Are you looking to build a newhome, subdivide and/or develop your property? Contact us for your Drainage & Earthworks requirements. ∙ DRAINAGE ∙ EARTHWORKS ∙ TRUCK HIRE ∙ MACHINE HIRE ∙ LAND DEVELOPMENT www.htde.co.nz | 021 599 908 | office@htde.co.nz 876 Waitakere Road, Kumeu