Business South February 2025

| 27 Timaru Boys High School: Timaru Construction The school maintains strong relationships with local contractors, which has hugely assisted outcomes. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT “They are responsive, communicate well, and we are very happy to work with them.” The project is being funded by the Ministry of Education, and Rod says obtaining sufficient funding was the main challenge to the project’s success . “The Ministry of Education will give money to upgrade buildings on a five-year period. We also received supplementary and weathertightness funding to complete this project.” The school is simultaneously addressing other maintenance challenges. It has recently completed a weathe tightness project on the gymnasium, and is progressively replacing two 40-year-old boilers with more efficient heat pumps. Rod notes the challenges of maintaining school buildings owned by the Ministry of Education. “Funding allocation doesn’t take into account the age of the buildings, which makes keeping up with maintenance and modern requirements challenging on older buildings, such as those at this school,” he explains. Rod says the library project is a reflection of the spirit of Timaru Boys’ High School, which is deeply rooted in a heritage of academic excellence and collective ambition. “The library project reflects the school’s broader commitment to creating adaptive, multifunctional learning environments that serve students both today and into the future.” MORSE ALUMINIUM WINDOWS & DOORS MORSE ALUMINIUM Retrofit Double Glazing A cost-effective, tidy solution to insert modern glazing into your existing timber joinery windows & doors. 67 CHURCH ST, TIMARU Phone 03 688 3062 Email sales@morse2018.co.nz Connect facebook: NulookMorse TIMARU Energy Efficient Glazing Nulook windows offer high R-values, thermally broken window framing, and advanced glass technology. GET A FREE MEASURE & QUOTE TODAY! NulookMorse has recently completed stage one of a signi icant project at Timaru Boys' High School, undertakingwork on both the library andWelsh blockwith stage two progressing this year. The company worked as a subcontractor to Timaru Construction on the school project, showcasing its expertise in large-scale institutional work. "We're proud to have contributed to such an important educational facility in our community", says Bridget Wilson, Marketing andHRSManager at NulookMorse. The Timaru-based business is owned by Mark andwife Bridget. Mark, who followed his parents into the aluminium industry and has spent the past two decades in Timaru, brings considerable expertise to the business. The company's focus on sta retention has resulted in a teamwith extensive industry experience, positioning it well for both commercial and residential projects. TheWilsons took over complete ownership of the business last year and have been investing in equipment and plant to enhancemanufacturing capabilities. Operating from its Church Street factory, the companymaintains aworkforce of nine highly experiencedmanufacturing sta , supported by a ive-person administration teamand contracted installers. In the residential sector NulookMorse has been addressing growing demand for energy-e icient window solutions with options to suit all their client’s needs. “We understand that homeowners are looking for cost-e ectiveways to create warmer, drier, and quieter living spaces," says Bridget. The company o ers various solutions Expert WindowSolutions from retro- itting double glazing to existing aluminium frames through to complete window replacement with thermal-e icient options. Bridget says the retro it double-glazing service has proven particularly popular among owners of character homes. This process involves replacing single-glazed units with double-glazingwhile preserving the original window frames and aesthetics. The addition of an insulating air gap reduces heat transfer year-roundwhileminimising noise pollution from the external environment. For those considering full window replacement, the company provides advanced options including high R-value windows, thermally brokenwindow framing andmodern glass technology. They also o er argon gas- illed units as a cost e ective way tomaximise insulation bene its. NulookMorse has developed lexible approaches to home upgrading. "We often suggest focusing on the cooler side of the house irst or upgrading in stages over time," says Bridget. “This allows homeowners tomanage costs while still improving their home's e iciency and warmth.” The company’s showroomgives clients the opportunity to see the latest bathroom etchlite, tinted glass andwindowoptions as well as the thermally and non-thermally broken joinery showcased in a slider, and fold back bifold. For all those needing assistancewith glazing solutions, people living throughout the South Island fromMid Canterbury to Central Otago can simply schedule a free in-homemeasure and quote appointment through the o ice, website or Facebook.

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