Property & Construction | Timco Construction
Creating accessible landscapes It’s not everyone that can claim the “glory shot” for some of the most scenic and stunningly built features in the natural landscapes of Auckland. But this is how managing director of Timco Construction, Les Gorvett describes the immense satisfaction and sense of privilege his team gets from constructing the many park and reserve features around the region. The work is undertaken for a range of clients, the Auckland City Council being among the largest. “We are so privileged to do the work we do. It’s stuff that is highly visible and people truly appreciate our structures,” he says. Based in Manukau, this civil construction company specialises in the building of minor roading works, walkways, pavements, boardwalks, skate parks, playgrounds, access ways, landscaping, concrete, drainage work, and pedestrian bridges. “We really do have the best job in the world. We work in nice environments, get incredible outcomes and complete jobs that give us immense satisfaction.” And the best bit, says Gorvett, is the company gets to come in after all the hard work is done - the design, the logistics, the consents and
public consultation. “It is the happiest job and people love us for what we do.” Gorvett says his diversely skilled team has a solid, sound and “lovely” track record of jobs. And it’s a track record that extends across 21 years. During these two decades, Timco Construction has forged a reputation as a hard working, genuine company that gets the job done and done well. “We are a small team, but highly productive.” Add to this the diverse and modern equipment and machinery owned by Timco Construction and it’s easy to see why they are the company of choice for councils and other organisations. Be it a reinforced, complex concrete structure, or kilometres of twisting and turning boardwalks and bridges through wetlands, reserves and parks - the crew has the skill, experience and knowledge to do the job well. From preparing Mt Smart Stadium for rock superstars Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger, to the crafting of complex mountain bike tracks, or building a pathway through a park the projects are as diverse as the skill within the team.
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Timco Construction has recently completed around ten kilometres of premier mountain bike track through one of Auckland’s top reserves, Totra Park. Located just off the Manukau Motorway exit, the trails are a mix of beginner to intermediate - gentle grades, but challenging at pace. Gorvett says the team has the skill and experience to go into the natural landscape, construct the infrastructure required and do it with the least impact to the environment. He cites the Runway Mountain Bike Trail (as it’s called) as a good example of this. Another project that is hotly anticipated is the country’s first full-on skate park to be constructed within a school. Construction is soon to be completed on the park at Manurewa Intermediate School. Deputy principal Greer Doidge says the school is aware of the need to engage our children in activities that are positive and popular. “In some areas, skate parks get a really bad reputation. By having it at our school, we can ensure that this facility is well kept, safe and well used. It’s all about encouraging children to be risk takers, to have a go, to follow their
dreams, to achieve excellence, be productive and a good citizen and this is just one facility within our school that offers opportunities to do this.”
Attention to detail Gorvett says he is proud of the level of detail and attention in everything his team does. “We work hard and the appreciation and huge number of repeat customers is testament to our skill.” Gorvett, who holds a BSc in Building Management and an MBA has extensive experience in the construction industry - both on the tools and as a project and construction manager. Since purchasing Timco Construction in 2008, he has upgraded many of the systems, the equipment and the abilities of the team. “There is little we cannot do in the civil construction sector. We concentrate on our knitting and do what we do well.” Add in the strong network of sub contractors and partner trades, and the skill available to the team is broad.
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