Designers and mass manufacturers of low cost accommodation and storage buildings. Site features corporate profile and information on garages, homes, farm, commercial and steel frame buildings, garden sheds and employment opportunities.

Green architecture is the design of homes with sustainablity and renewalble products in mind when using an architect.

Canterbury Registered Master Plasterers & Tilers Association recognises the importance of quality workmanship for both business and client. CMPTA promote employers and contractors who seek to advance their businesses and strive for the highest standards of professional trade craftsmanship and ethical business practice.

A construction company operating in all sectors of the construction industry. Director profiles and information on Armitage Williams structure and establishment, experience, AW commercial interiors, industry links and Buildsoft.

Land development and residential housing company. Site features history, homes for sale, gallery and team.

Residential builders with services ranging from designs and plans to project management and complete construction.

Combines construction, products and materials with experience designing and building award-winning homes. Services include house design, construction and project management.

At Dominator Gate and Garage Door Centre (DGGDC), Christchurch, we manufacture, supply, install and support all types of garage door, gate and automatic operating systems. Not only are we one of the largest distributors of garage doors in Canterbury, we have a dedicated service division to efficiently support all our products - namely garage doors, gates and auto-opening equipment.

Christchurch award winning kitchen design company, Paul Renwick Kitchen Joinery Design, is a Registered Master Joiner offering quality kitchen and joinery design/installation for both commercial and domestic needs.

Master builder accredited company building new residential houses. Company details, packages for sale and a photo gallery.

Masonry firm specialising in traditional stone masonry, both new building work and restoration.

Christchurch based Barrett Construction has over 20 years experience in the building industry, offering the highest quality houses. We build high end residential homes from foundations through to landscaping.

Martin Civil Construction Christchurch specialises in commercial construction, residential housing projects and civil work, including bulk earth works, drainage, sewage pumping, high voltage industry and Building works.

Christchurch Home Builder ANA Developments Ltd specialises in building rural, lifestyle housing in the local area of Christchurch City, Lincoln in particular and the surrounding districts such Selwyn.

Modernage kitchens & joinery specialise in building you your perfect kitchen. With 20 years of experience behind us, our passion for detail, and our continuing commitment to excellence you can rest assured that Modernage Kitchens & Joinery are the best choice in Christchurch, Canterbury and beyond. We work with you from your first consultation through to the completed kitchen installation to make sure your kitchen or joinery exceeds your expectations.

In my previous article, "planning for a new deck," I outlined the steps for planning for a new deck. This article takes the process one step further. We'll look at how to get started actually building your deck. By this time, I will assume that you have your building permit in hand, a good set of plans, and a materials list. If you don't have a material list, simply take your plan to your nearest home center or building supply store and have them create one for you.