Levi Brunton – Ngāi Tahu
L & B Building Solutions are a young construction business in Christchurch specialising in new builds, renovations, extensions, decks and maintenance that have been operating for 2 and a half years.
Residential Construction
- New Builds: Custom homes, renovations, and extensions that meet the specific needs of homeowners.
- Renovations and Alterations: From modernising older homes to reworking layouts for better functionality.
- Outdoor Spaces: Decks, fences, landscaping, and driveways, designed to enhance the exterior of homes.
Commercial Construction
- Office Buildings and Retail Spaces: Building or renovating commercial spaces with a focus on sustainability and functionality.
- Project Management & Full Construction Management: Overseeing projects from start to finish, ensuring they run on time and within budget.
- Consultation Services: Offering advice on materials, timelines, and budgets for new builds or renovations.
- Building Materials: Supply of eco-friendly and locally sourced materials like timber, insulation, and stone for construction projects, ensuring sustainability. of eco-friendly and locally sourced materials like timber, insulation, and stone for construction projects, ensuring sustainability.
- Green Building Solutions: Providing energy-efficient solutions such as solar power installations, water harvesting systems, and eco-friendly heating/cooling systems.
- Waste Minimisation: Focusing on minimising construction waste through efficient practices and recycling initiatives.
The business has continued to grow since they began and contribute a lot of that growth to their location and where they are based. Levi says, “We couldn’t of kept our business going if it wasn’t for our friend/family/community spreading a good word about us, and our workmanship, that helps us grow the business.”
“Recent funding from Poutama will be a massive help to our small business as we need to improve our online presence, eg website and social media, to help us to grow so we can continue our mission to help people with their vision and projects.”
Levi says, “Being a Māori construction business owner is something that isn’t common in Christchurch, and to be able to potentially encourage other young Māori to be able to follow in the same path as us is amazing.”
“As a Ngāi Tahu-owned construction company, we are deeply proud of our cultural heritage and its influence on the way we do business. Our connection to the land, people, and traditions of the South Island shapes everything we do, from the values that guide our work to the projects we undertake.”
“We are committed to sustainability, ensuring that we use resources responsibly and leave a positive impact on the environment, reflecting the Māori principles of environmental stewardship.”
The business is not just about building structures – it’s about building a better future for Christchurch and its communities. Levi says, “With a strong understanding of the local landscape and a focus on the needs of our people, we take pride in delivering high-quality, sustainable projects that make a real difference.”
“Whether we are working on residential, commercial, or community-focused developments, we approach each project with the same level of care, and respect.”
L & B Building Solutions are proud to contribute to the growth and revitalisation of Christchurch, while staying grounded in their cultural values. Levi says, “Every project is an opportunity to honour our heritage, support local communities, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.”
For more information you can check out their website, Facebook and Instagram.
