QBS IT - Residential Construction Specialists

Client Testimonial - contact QBS if you have a project in mind! #QBSIT . . (full video will be live on youtube tomorrow) Scope - New architectural garage with master bedroom, bathroom, wardrobe above, new laundry and linkway to existing home, significant reconfiguration to existing home, new raised raked ceilings, roof structure, roofing, joinery, upgrade to home services, new designer pool & bespoke stairs! New decks, a full re cladd of the cedar shiplap, new driveways, gates and fences! Project duration - 17months

Shining the spotlight on this amazing Home by Shape Architects: Riverhead Farmhouse, featuring Hermpac Cedar Cladding coated in Drydens Platinum. “A modern interpretation of a farmhouse which gains strength from minimalistic lines that trace the essence of the gable end. This contemporary 5 bedroom farmhouse is a multigenerational home designed at the edge of Riverhead Forest. A long looping driveway leads up to the carport and the floor plan’s central axis where the main entry is located. The family room, living, kitchen and dining are all located along the middle section, with private bedrooms located at each wing. Stretched from east to west, the linear floor plan takes full advantage of the tree-line with all areas of the home capturing a full frame of the view. The design relies on the modest proportions of a farmhouse combined with the honest expression and timelessness of the concrete and timber cladding to derive its architectural language. “ Construction @qbsit Joinery @nextleveljoineryltd Cladding @reseneconstruction @nuwall_ Roofing @frontierwaterproofing @roofing_industries_group @viking_roofspec_nz Spanlok Fireplace @stokefireplacestudio Concrete @peterfellltd

Contemporary meets heritage #qbsit 🎥 . . . #finishedvideo #quality #experienced #managed #building #highend #trusted #construction #auckland #qbs #buildqbs

Progress on site! We now have all roofs on including a couple hundred lineals of boxed gutters, some skylights and a huge roof louvre! . . Checkout these shots from a week or so ago of the awesome framing work & truss design! . . #cladding has begun with waterproofing of the substrates for our stone sections and rockcote in others! Joinery is on the way due on site in a few weeks & we have passed our framing inspections 💥💥 #qbsit

Recently completed Reclad project in Howick . . Scope - remove the old roofing, reconstruct new modern dormers & balcony’s, relive and re construct large curved balcony, remove plaster and re clad to weatherboard with a cape cod feel (large window facings and trims), gut and refurbish the interior in colab with @shelleyfergusonstudio new windows and doors, refurbish the pool and exterior surfaces! interior shots coming soon 👍🏻 . . #reclad #qbs #auckland #builders

This multi-level, architectural high-end luxury home is being led by main contractor @qbsit , with premium concrete placer @concreteitltd bringing the vision to life. @qbsit engaged our team for this build thanks to a long-standing working relationship spanning many years. Together, we’ve delivered a range of architectural, highly detailed concrete slabs — where precision, planning, and finish quality truly matter. Proud to be part of projects that demand the highest standard from the ground up. If you have a similar architectural or high-spec project coming up, get in touch — we’d love to be involved. #aucklandbuilders #aucklandrenovations #aucklandrealestate #aucklandconstruction #aucklandarchitecture @qbsit

Villas don’t just get renovated by us! We build them from scratch! . . Heres an example of a modern villa built by us in Ponsonby 🖤 . . The classic Auckland villa: timeless proportions, elegant verandahs, high stud ceilings and beautiful natural light. While many of these homes are over a century old, the villa design doesn’t have to be. We can build brand-new villas that capture the character you love, with modern construction, improved insulation, energy efficiency, and layouts designed for today’s living—without the maintenance or compromises of an old home. #AucklandVilla #TimelessDesign #NewBuild #VillaStyle #ArchitecturalDesign ClassicHomes ModernLiving HeritageInspired QualityBuild NZHomes

This week we got the walls up, the feature spiral in, garage gutter membranes and roofing has started, and our last load of structural steel beams are now in ready for main roof trusses on Tuesday 🤝 #qbsit

Designed as a sculptural feature, it anchors the entry with strength, flow, and intention. The steel structure is now in place, forming the foundation for a tiled finish that will bring warmth, texture, and a refined sense of arrival. A strong first impression—built to last and designed to be felt the moment you walk in. #CustomBuild #ModernConstruction #ArchitecturalStairs #SteelStairs #EntryDesign ResidentialBuild UnderConstruction DesignDetail BuiltWithPurpose ConstructionLife ModernHome FromTheGroundUp QBSIT!

Have a kitchen and living renovation in mind? Get in touch! In the current market a quick renovation of key spaces could bring a great return on investment! How good does this look a beautiful kitchen and space from our Saint Marys bay heritage renovation #qbsit #kitchen #renovations

To summarise have a read below #qbsit 🔨 . . 1. Blueprints Represent Plans, Not Reality In construction, blueprints are essential—but they’re never the full story. They’re created in controlled conditions, long before real-world variables appear. The same is true in life: plans, goals, and expectations can only account for so much. Lesson: Planning is necessary, but it’s never complete. ⸻ 2. Mistakes Expose Hidden Weaknesses When something goes wrong on a job site, it often reveals issues that weren’t visible on paper—soil conditions, load stresses, weather impact, or material behavior. In life, mistakes uncover blind spots: • Skills we haven’t developed • Assumptions we didn’t question • Gaps between intention and execution Lesson: Mistakes don’t create weakness—they uncover it so it can be fixed. ⸻ 3. Real Learning Happens During Corrections The most valuable knowledge in construction comes from solving problems on-site. Adjustments, reinforcements, and redesigns create stronger final results. Likewise, personal growth comes from: • Adapting after failure • Rebuilding with experience • Improving systems, not just effort Lesson: Wisdom is built during correction, not planning. ⸻ 4. Strong Structures Come From Feedback A flawless plan that’s never tested is fragile. A structure that has been challenged—and corrected—is resilient. Mistakes provide feedback: • What holds • What bends • What breaks Lesson: Feedback is what turns ideas into durability. ⸻ 5. Growth Requires Humility Admitting a mistake on a job site saves time, money, and safety. Ignoring it risks collapse. In life, growth demands the same honesty: • Owning missteps • Adjusting ego • Choosing progress over pride Lesson: Humility keeps the structure standing. ⸻ Summary Plans give direction—but mistakes give truth. They reveal what planning couldn’t predict and teach lessons experience demands. In construction and in life, mistakes aren’t signs of failure. They’re signs that learning has begun—and strength is being built #qbsit

Closed out the year with the second levels suspended concrete floor using the classic structural steel, concrete rib & timber infil system! A big push but we turned this floor jump round in 11 working days! Solid from team! Looking gotward to getting back out there with steel, walls, and trusses all scheduled! #qbsit #luxuryhomes #quality #experience #homebuilders