COMMITTED TO CHRISTCHURCH While LSDC 2011 Ltd as a company was formed following the February earthquake, its directors have for decades called Christchurch home. Their commitment to the city extends beyond the current rebuild.
The pair was heavily involved in the design, development and construction of Sol Square and Hotel So in Christchurch as well as working on the development of the Living Space Accommodation brand. “The earthquakes provided us with the impetus to form our own company, one that is committed not only to the rebuild of Christchurch but one which can provide the people of Christchurch with quality construction and project management for years to come,” Ferguson says. An example of their commitment to the city was their decision on where to base their head office. Ferguson and Scarlett decided to buy a category 4 listed heritage building in Burnside which was slated for demolition and are in the process of restoring the former residential property. LSDC was named as a Fletcher Accredited contractor very early on in the earthquake rebuild and is now closing in on completing its 800th EQC related contract. While residential rebuilds are a significant part of the company’s work load it is by no means the only avenue of work for the company. “With experience in jobs from small house alterations, new builds, EQC repairs and hospitality fit-outs through to multi-million dollar commercial projects we are able to be involved at any stage of a building venture from project management, construction through to painting and decorating,” Scarlett says. “We set up our own painting and decorating division because we didn’t want to be in the hands of sub-contractors in terms of the timing of finishing a job and because we wanted to be able to sign off a contract knowing we have been involved from start to finish and know the job has been done right.” LSDC prides itself in being involved every step of the way in a new or rebuild project, from initial consultation with the clients right through to signing off on all aspects of the project. While starting with just the two of them, Ferguson and Scarlett now employ over 20 staff and the pair behind LSDC construction see their staff as one of the keys to the company’s success. “When we came to pick our staff it wasn’t just about whether they could hold a hammer or a paint brush, it was also about how they would relate to our customers and whether they would fit in well with the rest of the team,” Ferguson says.
“As a team we need to be sympathetic to our clients’ needs during a very difficult and often traumatic time in this city’s history.” On the commercial side of their construction business, Ferguson and Scarlett have been involved in the rebuild and fit out of a number of hospitality venues around the city including the Carlton Country Club and music venue Dux Live and is currently working on the new Dux Dine restaurant in Riccarton. The company has also been heavily involved with CPIT’s Faculty of Creative Industries and F3 Design company’s innovative Artbox Project by building the prototype for the modular design project. The adaptable modules can be stacked, oriented and arranged in various practical configurations to build a functional space for use by artists. Although designed for temporary use, the modules have been engineered to such a high level that they can be used as buildings for years to come. It is this commitment to the future of Christchurch which helps LSDC 2011 Ltd stand out from the crowd. “Some companies are looking to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquakes and will disappear once the rebuild has been completed,” Ferguson says, “but we are here for the long haul. “Christchurch is our home and by ensuring our work is of a high quality and finished to the highest standards we give our clients, both residential and commercial, what they deserve.” Commercial: “LSDC Construction provided us with invaluable assistance in creating Dux Live. While I was project manager for the development I had very little experience and Gregor and Simon provided crucial guidance throughout the project, providing sound advice and recommendations on how to speed up the process. They were highly professional in their approach and reacted to plan changes in a positive way, nothing was a problem and they just got on with the job. It would be fair to say the finished product exceeded our expectations and we have had no hesitation in using them again for our next project Dux Dine.”
Dux Live Bar, Addington Residential: “I recently had LSDC complete kitchen renovations to my house here in Christchurch. I would like to thank Gregor and Simon and their team for the great service they provided, nothing was a problem and the workmanship was to a very high standard, thanks again.” - S. Young, Christchurch “I have used LSDC for several earthquake repairs, large and small, and they have been done promptly to a high standard. I have found them to be extremely professional at all times.” - S. Jackson, Mairehau
LSDC can assist you with: EQC rebuilds and ‘opt-out’ work Building Consents Building Information Building Inspections New Homes Decking Demolition Driveways Fencing Fires and home heating solutions Garages/Sleep-outs/room remodeling Insurance Claims / Quotes Planning Information Plumbing Resource Consents
EQC emergency repair work
- Ross Herrick, Dux Group Operations Manager “LSDC did a great job helping to set us up after the earthquake, they had a great team of guys and positive can-do attitude to get the job done. I would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone needing construction work done.” - Alex Watson, Carlton Country Club
DESIGN PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSTRUCTION
Directors of LSDC 2011 ltd, Simon Scarlett and Gregor Ferguson
L.S.D.C LIMITED
www.lsdc.co.nz Director: Gregor Ferguson 021 965 518 | Director: Simon Scarlett 021 365 144
2011
Director Gregor Ferguson, LSDC’s Construction Manager, has almost 35 year’s experience in the building industry, while fellow director Simon Scarlett, who is the company’s Project Manager, has 12 years in the field with an extensive background in architectural design.