LATEST NEWS

What's the saying "No news is good news" - we think that's a load of hog wash. We LOVE news.

So if it's newsworthy, and relates to us, our industry, our people then this is where you'll find it. Happy reading!

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Humphries Construction WINS at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards

And the GOLD winner of the Restoration category is .... Humphries Construction for the Blacksheepdesign building in Palmerston North.

And the National CATEGORY winner for Restoration goes to ..... Humphries Construction for the Blacksheepdesign building in Palmerston North.

AND the Best National Commercial Building project under $2million goes to ... (drum roll please) ... Humphries Construction for the Blacksheepdesign building in Palmerston North.

Stoked. Rapt. Thrilled. Excited. Cheers!

"A totally disciplined approach to expenditure, reviewing every item for value and reusing materials ...."

"Importantly, it has produced the skeleton for a sense of fun, making it an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work."

"A fitting winner for the category."

Oh my, how we love awards. Especially winning them for the cool space that Blacksheepdesign owns and occupies!

Check out the New Zealand Commercial Projects Awards here

Or the Manawatu Standard article here.

Plenty of press on this one!

Poplar

"Feilding's where its at"

"Couple find value in Feilding" is the newspaper headline - we've known there's value in Feilding all along.

"....which gives them a lifestyle they would struggle to afford in Auckland, Wellington ..."

"Sitting just below the latest average sale price for Manawatu, at $240,000, their home is in a sought-after category for first-home buyers."

Read the Stuff full article here AND check out our Sale & Rent section, with Sherwill Street, Feilding ready to move into, and a new Poplar Grove show home just being built as we speak - WE JUST LOVE FRIENDLY FEILDING!!!!

Old BP site under redevelopment

The Palmerston North site of the Carl's Jr burger restaurant has been unveiled, with construction already underway. The restaurant will be located on the corner of Ferguson & Princess Sts, land which is owned by Humphries Developments (Ltd).

Stuff story in full here

Future Proof Building Energy Efficiency Awards

Humphries Construction recently took out the above Lifestyle Award at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards held at Awapuni Racecourse on Saturday 14th July. We would like to thank our clients for all their hard work in making this award possible.

If you would like to know how to future-proof your next build, making it more energy efficient, then this award speaks volumes. Drop us a line today, we'd love to have a chat.

New owner and tenant at Rebel site

"The vacant former site of Rebel Sport in Palmerston North is set to be filled after sitting empty for more than a year."

Stuff story in full here

Development

Expansion of Reese Agri, Tremaine Ave has commenced

A Palmerston North engineering group is undertaking an expansion of its premises, which is also doubling as a demonstration of a product it plans to use to rebuild Christchurch.

Humphries Construction Project Manager, Kane Barry, said it was the first time he had seen them in action .......

News story online here

Matt, Adam & Lorelei Dekker with Hon. John Key, Manfield Jan 2012

Secret Garden a fantasy come true

"It has been Lorelei Dekker's dream to run her own childcare centre and, with the help of her husband Adam Dekker (Humphries Construction Director), the new facility will open at the end of this month (opened in February 2012).

Stuff story in full here

Humphries Construction
wins Supreme Award

Humphries Construction's build of a striking Oaks Drive home has won the Supreme Award in the Manawatu Registered Master Builders PlaceMakers 2011 House of the Year and RMB Commercial Project Awards.

Click here to read the full story.

Equestrian

Stadium impresses US expert

Humphries Construction are proud to have been the main contractor on the design and build projects for the indoor Agricultural & Equestrian Events Centre and for the two new outdoor arenas. A recent press release from Manfeild said;

He's (Jeremy Steinberg) experienced the world's best equestrian sport venues - and reckons Manfeild Park Stadium is entirely worthy of comparison.

Click on the PDF below to read more.

Stadium Impresses US Expert

Manfeild's Equestrian Dream Realised

Overwhelmingly positive comment about the quality of the facilities presented for the inaugural New Zealand dressage championship at Manfeild Park has strengthened a commitment to deliver premium events there.

Click on the file below to read more.

Manfeild's Equestrian Dream Realised

Manfeild Enhancements Excitement
December 2010

Looking at the Manfeild equestrian facilities, a top figure in dressage sees a venue becoming comparable with one of the very best.

Wendy Hamerton is Sport Manager for Dressage New Zealand.

Click on the PDF below to read more.

Manfeild Arena

Manfeild Outdoor Arena Applauded

Maurice Beatson says the new outdoor equestrian arena perfectly compliments the world-class Manfeild Stadium facility

Click on the PDF below to read more.

Manfeild Press Release Re Outdoor Arena

Equestrian

Architectural Awards for Design and Build Projects

Manfeild Arena and the Race Control Tower both won awards at the recent Western Architectural Awards.

As part of the Design and Build team for these projects we are very pleased with the recognition.

Click on the PDFs below to read more.

Architectural Award.

Manfeild Awards - Feilding Herald

Manfeild Awards

B&M

B&M Electrical New Premises in Rangitikei Street

Humphries Construction was main contractor for the project to fit out the new premises for B&M Electrical in Rangitikei Street. Thanks to our subbies and staff for another successful project.

Please see the Manawatu Standard feature article for more information.

B&M Feature

Manawatu Golf Club

We were very pleased to have been chosen as the main contractor for the Manawatu Golf Club's new club house recently constructed at Centennial Drive.

Thanks to all our sub trades and staff for the great effort in bringing this project in on time.

Manawatu Standard - New Club House on Target

Manawatu Golf Club

Commercial Category Win

"It's quite different to any of the buildings surrounding it. It was really built so that Humphries Construction could show their clients what they're capable of building."