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2013 HOUSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS » Trevor Ward Builders
Business South / September 2013
Winning homes show off diversity • From page 30 Other features of this striking two-storied home include a media room, art studio and gym. “Effective heating and insulation is a real focus of this home to ensure it stays warm during Queenstown’s chilly winters,” says Ward. It has a thermally broken slab, extensive insulation, diesel central heating, an open and enclosed fire, and Intello vapour barriers to walls, ceilings and window fanlights to ensure a good airflow. The two Gold Awards add to an already impressive tally of Master Builders awards picked up by the company over the years. “The awards show consistency in the level of quality we produce, which is particularly pleasing for my staff. “I’m only as good as the guys who work for me as it’s a big team effort to produce an award winning home.” Ward says business has been steady after a bit of a lull in the Queenstown market. His team of six staff is currently building a 300sqm retirement home for clients in Arrowtown. “We’ve just come to the end of a couple of reasonably big jobs and have another house about to start in the Dalefield area for an overseas client.” Trevor Ward Builders has worked for numerous overseas clients over the years, with technology making communication easy throughout the building process, he says.
This award-winning country home in the Dalefield area features stacked stone and cedar on the exterior. “We email regular building reports and photos and keep in contact with the architects who generally run the jobs on the client’s behalf,” says Ward. “Most of the clients fly over every three months or so to have a look.” Ward says the word from local architects is
that the market in Queenstown is going to be “very busy” again shortly. “The housing market is moving again and sections are selling much faster as confidence returns.” Although the company is comfortable working at the top end of the market, it is also happy to take on projects across the spectrum including alterations, says Ward. “Our focus is on providing honesty, integrity, good communication and top quality workmanship whatever the size of the job.” Even after more than 30 years in the industry,
Ward, a licensed building practitioner and Master Builder, says he gets a thrill from helping to bring his client’s dreams to reality. “It was great to win the awards for these two unique homes but we get the greatest satisfaction from knowing that our clients both really love their new homes.”
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