| 89 T T Kelly Deeks Big growth for prefab builder Genius Homes builds prefabricated homes in tightly controlled conditions at its Timaru factory for sites all over the South Island. BUILDING Genius Homes Since 2010, Genius Homes has proudly delivered hundreds of warm, dry, and comfortable Kiwi homes all across the South Island to a wide range of people with different requirements. Starting with a team of three, Genius Homes has grown significantly over the years and now has more than 50 ‘subject matter experts’. Together their strengths produce superior designs which are brought to life through high quality materials and precise workmanship. Genius Homes business development manager Dexter Smith says the slowing construction market is good news for Kiwis wanting a new home built. More available builders and improved materials supply allow for an increase in production ability and shorter lead times. Genius Homes is adding even more benefit at this time by up-speccing the quality materials used in its homes. “We’re using high quality materials from well known and trusted brands like Colorsteel, Weathertex, Godfrey Hirst, and Gib,” Dexter says. “We’re trying to align with the cost of living crisis and make the same quality more affordable, so we are passing on to our customers some fantastic discounts due to the volume of houses we do, and our bulk buying agreements with suppliers.” Financing a new home build can be tough to do in 2023. Fortunately, building a prefabricated home is an affordable and viable option. Prefabricated homes have been built for more than a century yet have become popular recently due to a number of benefits they offer over conventional builds. Genius Homes builds prefabricated homes in tightly controlled conditions at its Timaru factory, and Genius Transport delivers them to sites all over the South Island. The off-site manufacturing method allows Genius Homes to manage and streamline each new home build for its clients, significantly reducing the costs and the stress, and completing the project sooner. “Our innovative building process saves time and money with the efficient use of materials and tradesmen. “Constant supervision means all trade work is carried out professionally to high standards and according to a schedule. We have no weather delays, and our qualified and experienced tradesmen are all on site so there is no travel time involved. This is how we can offer superior quality, faster build times, and great value for money.” Genius Homes are engineer-designed with a strong steel sub-frame and high quality LVL timber framing to ensure they exceed current New Zealand building code requirements, including the latest H1 changes. Prefabricated home designs have come a long way over the years. No longer boxy and boring, it’s now possible to have almost any design prefabricated. Genius Homes offers a range of intelligent and practical designs to suit a variety of needs. From accommodation units, to first homes, to investment properties, Genius Homes designs have thoughtfully arranged spaces and contemporary lay outs to bring function, style, and comfort in one appealing package. With the ability to build in modular sections, Genius Homes can build everything from self-contained one bedroom units through to large five bedroom homes with multiple bathrooms and living spaces, all fully customisable to suit different sites and different lifestyles. Design, council consents, construction, fit-out, delivery, and on-site works are all completed by the Genius Homes team. Full project management is provided as part of the contract works and clients get regular updates on their project via the Genius Homes app. “This allows our clients to be part of the building process without the stress of managing it themselves.” Proud to be associated with Genius Homes 0800 332 259 christchurch@designwindows.co.nz www.designwindows.co.nz The South Island's door and window specialists Freeman Roofing Timaru combines extensive local expertise and exceptional service with a broad and innovative product range, enabling you to enjoy the benefits of best practical solutions and purchasing power. The team is predominantly a manufacturing supplier for new roofs, reroofs, sheds, factories, fencing etc but also offer free measure/quotes, take offs & professional advice services. Freeman Roofing Timaru has your roofing/cladding completely covered – from ‘top to bottom’.
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