68 | Punching above their weight Time out: Mike Downs and wife Jo - a productive partnership. T T from page 66 Mike Downs Contracting CONTRACTING T T to page 70 Mike Downs Contracting attributes much of its success to its dedicated team and commitment to maintaining high industry standards. “We have a great mix of youth and experience,” says Mike referring to the current staff of 12, and key subcontractors. “This blend of seasoned professionals and fresh talent has been crucial in navigating the challenges of the construction industry and maintaining the company’s competitive edge.” Family is heavily involved in the business and Mike’s wife, Jo, has been a crucial part of the company’s success. “She provides a lot of support and is a good sounding board when we are tossing ideas around,” says Mike. “Her parents had a contracting business for 30-odd years.” Jane Gutry, Mike’s sister-in-law, serves as the company’s quality, health and safety and environmental manager. She joined them in 2012 and has since developed, implemented, and actively managed the company’s comprehensive quality, health and safety and environmental management system. Her expertise has been pivotal in obtaining and maintaining the company’s ISO accreditations, including ISO 9001:2015 for Quality, ISO 45001:2015 for health and safety, and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental performance. “We need these to undertake council contracts and there are not many companies that have these certifications,” says Mike. “So we punch above our weight as an SME as we are competing against the big players when we tender for work. We couldn’t do that without having these systems and the right people to manage them.” Other key team members include site supervisor Carl Thelning, who brings over two decades of experience and expertise to earthworks and paving. Mike says that Carl’s extensive experience has made him wellversed in the CSS construction and drainage specifications, and being a Christchurch City Council Authorised Drainlayer enables him to efficiently oversee and manage various construction projects. As the accounts manager, Nicola Broekhuizen is another integral and long-serving team member, who has been diligently managing financial responsibilities since 2003. Her role encompasses overseeing the day-to-day operations of accounts payable and receivable, handling payroll tasks, and managing general office duties. CALL NOW FOR A QUOTE: 021 793 377 lekalandworks@gmail.com www.lekalandworks.com We are proud to support Mike Downs Contracting We o er driveways, sports surfacing, playgrounds, excavation, residential and commercial construction. High level of integrity and workmanship 15+ years industry experience. E. admin@allottreeves.co.nz CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
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