Howard Construction

Howard Construction Howard Construction- Design and build Architectural Homes from Canterbury to Kaikoura Life is good.

Howard Construction
Starting out as a farm boy in Kaikoura, mum always said i was born with a hammer in my hand, as i was growing up there was never any doubt i would become a builder. After 12 years in the trade, I now lead my own team of extremely large boys, an interior designer wife who keeps things looking pretty, several groups of subcontractors whom I have complete trust in to do the job ri

ght first time, and then very occasionally i even get the odd weekend away to go hunting. What We Offer
A Completely personalised service, in terms of fixed price contract homes or an open book system if you would prefer (cost + margin)
A complete project management service if desired
You can be as involved or detached as you like
We are very experienced and specialise in architectural home builds
We work at a quick pace with extreme attention to detail. Fast is good to get your house built, but it’s the quality that keeps it that way

We want you to enjoy your building experience. We work off referrals and we are always busy, so its our absolute priority that you are happy with our speed and quality of work.

11/06/2026

Plaster and cedar and sliders and doors.
Cerano and reeding are giving me more.🎶
Lots of moving parts on our build this week!

So, What do HC builds feel like?This was one of the rare projects where there wasn’t a client brief to follow.An excitin...
08/06/2026

So, What do HC builds feel like?

This was one of the rare projects where there wasn’t a client brief to follow.
An exciting chance to create something that felt like a reflection of us.
Comfortable, warm, light-filled space designed for everyday living.
A year on- this is still our style
Calm, timeless and built to be lived in.






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Seemingly, we spend so much time building houses we forgot to become influencers.🤷‍♀️Looking back through the archives f...
03/06/2026

Seemingly, we spend so much time building houses we forgot to become influencers.🤷‍♀️

Looking back through the archives from the last 15+ years, we realised there are quite a few homes we’ve never properly shared.🫣

Sorry we get busy/ forget/ don’t have a marketing department and our social media person is an 80’s baby, so these things take her a while.

Here’s a random assortment that you may not have seen.

Better late than never.
Will try and do better

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TEN YEARS LATER…Ten years ago, we built this home.Earlier this year, we were invited back to refresh the feature chimney...
03/06/2026

TEN YEARS LATER…

Ten years ago, we built this home.

Earlier this year, we were invited back to refresh the feature chimney for its current owners.

It was one of those visits that reminds us why we love what we do.

The house has evolved to the life of its new people.

Last week, what was meant to be a quick stop to take a few photos turned into a much longer visit, chatting about dogs, life, and the things they love most about living here.

I left with a full cup and a renewed appreciation for what happens after the build is complete. Seeing how much people love the homes we’ve crafted after such a long time is just a pretty special thing.

TEN YEARS LATER…Ten years ago, we built this home. Earlier this year, we were invited back to refresh the feature chimne...
02/06/2026

TEN YEARS LATER…

Ten years ago, we built this home.

Earlier this year, we were invited back to refresh the feature chimney for its current owners.

It was one of those visits that reminds us why we love what we do.

The house has evolved to the life of its new people.

Last week, what was meant to be a quick stop to take a few photos turned into a much longer visit, chatting about dogs, life, and the things they love most about living here.

I left with a full cup and a renewed appreciation for what happens after the build is complete. Seeing how much people love the homes we’ve crafted after such a long time is just a pretty special thing.

A wee secret- Building isn’t always straightforward.Regulations evolve, interpretations differ, and sometimes projects h...
19/05/2026

A wee secret- Building isn’t always straightforward.

Regulations evolve, interpretations differ, and sometimes projects hit unexpected challenges along the way.

That’s where experience, communication, and good people matter most.

Here’s how we handle these sticky situations.

Rounding the Amor home out.This one came together as a welcoming family home.Warm materials, practical layout, and a foc...
14/05/2026

Rounding the Amor home out.

This one came together as a welcoming family home.
Warm materials, practical layout, and a focus on getting the details right without overcomplicating things.
From the brick running through the entry, to the hidden storage and consistent finishes, it’s a good example of the type of homes we enjoy building and the clients we enjoy building for❤️

Consistency in materials is a key to designing a fully conceptualised homeIn this home, the brick doesn’t stop at the fr...
12/05/2026

Consistency in materials is a key to designing a fully conceptualised home
In this home, the brick doesn’t stop at the front door, it runs right through the entry as well.
It’s a small detail, but it helps tie the whole build together and create a point of interest right as you come in the door.
Those are the sort of decisions that make a home feel considered, not just finished.

12/05/2026

Electrical walkthrough day ⚡️

One of those stages that doesn’t look overly exciting yet… but it’s where a lot of the thinking happens.

The small decisions made now make a massive difference once the home is finished.

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