Building industry booming in Timaru District
He said the boom started after Covid-19, and since then there had been a “phenomenal” amount of work. “We’re doing a lot of stuff up in Fairlie, Twizel with new builds for farmers and renos (renovations) as well; it’s not just one thing in particular. “I’ve never seen it so busy. Guys have got a years’ work ahead of them, easily.” Richard Phiskie, owner of Dimenson Building in Timaru, agreed it was extremely busy and said his company also had a whole range of work lined up. “It’s everything from new homes right through. We work in Timaru, Twizel and Otematata.”
Source: stuff.co.nz