Residential Building - Dixon Homes Dunedin/James Crooks Building
James - happy doing it the Dixon way Kelly Deeks A new showhome on an elevated section in the Mosgiel subdivision Heathfield demonstrates house building group Dixon Homes’ philosophy of designing and building homes to suit the section. Dixon Homes is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest house building groups. Established in 1959, Dixon Homes first appeared in Queensland as a regional builder offering affordable quality homes predominantly to first home buyers. By the 1980’s Dixon Homes had developed into a respected housing company with award winning designs and a reputation for building excellence. This service is now offered in New Zealand and backed by the Master Build guarantee. Mosgiel builder James Crooks joined the Dixon Homes group two years ago, as Dixon Homes Dunedin franchise owner. Crooks completed his apprenticeship in Invercargill, before passing his Trade and Advanced Trade Certificate in 1986. He then worked in Queenstown, Australia, America, and the UK, including working on a £10 million house in London. “I’ve been building for the past 34 years,” he says. “Having worked in several different countries, I’ve gained a lot of knowledge and experience which I now use for my clients’ benefit.” Crooks started his own building company James Crooks Building in 1994. He is a member and former president of the Otago Registered Master Builders Association, and is currently on the executive committee.
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