Business View Oceania | January 2020

37 38 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA JANUARY 2020 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA JANUARY 2020 BARRETT HOMES with Sir John Kirwan and bringing to life the vision he and his wife Fiorella have for the build has been thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding. “We’re trying to bring in some young people in the area to coach them on building processes. This could morph into another show to promote the construction industry. We will be working with local Iwi and businesses and growing the people who domicile from the area. This is a big part of our strategy and a real focus for us now and in the future. We will go out into the community and find companies willing to offer roles as apprentices for people who otherwise might not have those kinds of opportunities. Our philosophy is about connecting community through construction. A very powerful Maori proverb asks the question, what is the most important thing in the world? The answer is ‘He Tangata’ (the people). So, while buildings and infrastructure are great, you’ve got nothing if you haven’t got your people on board.” Currently, the company uses consultants and 07 348 5370 totaldoorsystems.co.nz RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL DOOR SOLUTIONS Total Door Systems specialise in Wooden Interior Doors, Pre-hung Doors, Cavity Sliders, Exterior Doors, Barn Doors, Door Hardware & Accessories, Wardrobe Systems & House Lots. Bay of Plenty & Waikato Wide CALL US TODAY FOR A QUOTE ON YOUR NEW DOORS third-party engineers. The long-term strategy is to have a team of civil and structural engineers in-house, which will help to drive builds through the pre-construction and construction phase at pace which will help reduce lead time. When it comes to eco-friendly construction, Barrett strives to adhere to Homestar standards for efficient homes. Homestar is the comprehensive national rating tool run by the Green Building Council. O’Reilly admits, “People are apprehensive when it comes to things like going solar as technologies are constantly being improved and there is always a conversation around the capital expense needed upfront vs the savings over the long term. We’re also working with DVS on mandating ventilation systems for all Barrett home builds for moisture control and air quality. Educating our clients about the benefits is a big part of this standard approach and we stand by this as an absolute must for living in a healthy well-ventilated home. Our lighting systems are all LED and we use high quality insulation too.” TO YOURS Barrett Bronze Ad.indd 1 16/01/20 1:57 PM