Why choose us?

Established2008

Completed Projects10000

Our Staff Numbers27

08 Award Winning Projects

Offices02

Our Footprint

Constructure has offices in Christchurch and Auckland but our footprint extends to all corners of the country. We have been working with builders, architects and designers from Northland to Wanaka.

Stanley House, Christchurch

This rural Christchurch site allowed for a narrow footprint. The precast concrete thermomass wall panel dwelling was designed by Weir Walker Architecture in association with Lanyon & LeCompte
Shotover House, Queenstown

Constructure assisted Thom Craig Architects to design a two-storey precast concrete and steel dwelling. The best view of this completed house, on the banks of the Shotover River near Queenstown, is from near the old bridge.
Wanaka House, Wanaka

This two-storey dwelling designed by Thom Craig Architects features a distinctive, large curved roof overhang that challenged the structure. A great result.
Tawharanui Beach House

Constructure worked closely with RTA Architects on this beautiful beach-side holiday house. The weak surface alluvial soils and steep coastal site provided an intriguing challenge for our engineers which were overcome by large retaining structures and deep piled foundations. One of the standout features in this beach house are the glulam portal rafters to form the pergola.
Ocean View Nelson

Constructure is currently in the detailed design phase for this five-storey apartment complex near Tahunanui. The $25 million building is nearly 100m long and 25m wide with a variety of apartments with associated amenities. The structure will consist of a combination of reinforced concrete walls and structural steel K-brace frames with a stiffened raft foundation.
Great Barrier Island Retreat

This Paul Clarke-designed in-situ concrete house incorporates an earth roof which will be embedded into the landscape to blend into its surroundings and increase the thermal performance of the house. Due to the lack of a concrete batching plant on the island, all concrete will be site mixed and Ross Bannan has been engaged by the client to ensure a high level of exposed concrete finish will be achieved. A large cantilevering roof will allow the building to float above the sloping dunes towards the beach below.

Industry Recognition

385 Gloucester Street (Young Architects)

2014 ADNZ/Resene National Design Award finalist and Regional Winner in category for Residential Multi-Units.

229 Lichfield Street, (Young Architects)

2013 ADNZ/Resene National Design Award Finalist and Regional Winner for Commercial /Industrial, Commercial Interiors and Resene Colour in Design. Christchurch locals may remember this existing building as the shop and warehouse for Global Culture. Constructure renovated and strengthened the building to 100% of new building code, with feature structural steel frames and ply. The Corten cladding provides a distinct aesthetic that also claimed Architects Designers NZ awards.

Smith Residence, Merivale (MATZ)

2013 NZIA Canterbury Housing Award. This large two-storey home designed by Matz Architects features concrete wall panels and large openings and other fascinating elements. Our team was particularly pleased with the stair design. The jury described the large inner-city suburban house as “an elegant response to its site” which “makes an understated and respectful contribution to its neighbourhood”.

Moureeses Bay, Northland (Darren O’Neill)

Registered Master Builders National House of the Year 2014 This stunning site designed by Darren O’Neill, features multiple large cantilevers, while several UC steel beams are used to create the first floor overhang to the front of the garage. The builder, Bella Homes, won the Registered Master Builders National House of the Year 2014 and Gold Reserve Award 2014.

385 Gloucester Street (Young Architects)

2014 ADNZ/Resene National Design Award finalist and Regional Winner in category for Residential Multi-Units.

Our Team

Our Christchurch and Auckland-based teams have provided structural engineering solutions for over 9000 residential, commercial and industrial buildings from Northland to Invercargill.

We collaborate closely with architects, builders, designers and group home builders to deliver high-quality outcomes within the agreed timeframes.

Our deliverables include design, drawings, site specific soil bearing investigations, construction monitoring services and all the relevant documentation.

Cory Bedford ( Director )

Cory Bedford - Director
Cory established Constructure in 2008 to offer his clients customer-centric engineering. The graduate of Loughborough University assembled an impressive portfolio in England, Wellington and Christchurch, before gathering his own team of experts. The father of three has a passion for football and cycling, which he attempts to share with his team members through regular company bike trips.

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James Knight ( Auckland )

James Knight - Auckland
James graduated from Leeds University in 2003 and has gained considerable experience over the past decade of consulting. He has worked in the Auckland market for the past seven years and is keen to grow Constructure’s team to meet the growing demand in the region. James has a keen interest in architecture and works closely with architects to achieve either sympathetic or expressive structural forms. Parenthood has led to a diminishing involvement in his beloved football and snowboarding.

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Nathan Moore ( CAD )

Nathan Moore - CAD
Nathan has been with Constructure from its early days in 2009. He has worked in both Christchurch and London on a large range of projects, from suspension bridges to tower blocks and residential developments. Nathan has a keen interest in kayaking and mountainbiking which he shares with his wife and two sons.

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Julie Carter ( Operations )

Julie Carter - Operations
Julie joined Constructure in June 2012. Her background is accounting, office management and event planning. She enjoys organising and participating in fun, positive events within the Constructure team. With her two married, adult children and four grandchildren, Julie now has more time for herself to try new things, including running, biking and any other ways to challenge herself.

+64 3 365 3243