Te Whare Waihanga

Clients: Xcel, Kākānui Marae Trustees
Dates: November 2020 – February 2021
Value: $85,000

The project demonstrates Xcel’s ability to establish infrastructure in remote areas without any existing services, problem solving and working with the client to come up with an optimal solution for their needs.

The project comprised an open space kitchen and dining areas as well as a sleeping section, which can accommodate up to 25 workers. It was essential this project was delivered on time and within budget, as it was the accommodation and facilities needed for workers to commence at Kākānui Marae. 

Xcel were responsible for the full building design as well as all subcontractor management, which included plumbers, electricians, drain layers and gas fitters. The client was very satisfied with the accommodation project delivered by Xcel, especially as this enabled the marae project to be completed much faster and more economically, than had workers needed to commute to and from the location. 

Asher used this project as an opportunity to train and refresh employee skills in all aspects of development from earthworks, construction and finishing, e.g. paint, flooring, utilities, etc.