Testimonials
What they Say About Us
Excellent
- Rating score High
- 13 Reviews
“The Te Kotuku team expertly handled a complex and sensitive project with integrity and professionalism. Despite challenges working above an operational neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) ward, their problem-solving kept the project on budget and minimised disruptions.
Clinicians impacted by the project remarked they had never worked with such a collaborative team, nor one that listened to their individual needs so well. By fostering trust, sharing responsibility, and adopting a “slow down to speed up” strategy, the team set a high standard for excellence demonstrating how effective teamwork can achieve outstanding results.”
NZIOB Building People Awards 2024 – BCTF Collaboration
“We really enjoyed working with Argon on this project. It was refreshing to partner with a team that listened and followed through with what they said they would do. I would definitely be more than happy to work with them again. The finished product was of a high standard and the process was smooth.”
Alasdair Patrick
Director, MacMurray Centre
Property Council NZ Retirement Living & Aged Care Property Award Winner 2024
“It’s a statement building that integrates harmoniously into its surrounds; the quality of the finishes is second to none and its sustainability credentials will appeal to discerning residents as much as its functionality as they enjoy their later years.”
Andrew Evans
Chief Judge, Property Industry Awards
“The project’s success hinged on diligent planning and an adaptive approach, especially when unforeseen heritage features were uncovered, prompting design adjustments to honour these discoveries. The project fortified the building’s structure and enhanced its role as a community centrepiece, ensuring it continues to serve future generations while celebrating its storied past.”
Silver Award Winner
NZ Commercial Project Awards 2024
“There is no better example than Rawhiti Estate of how a client and contractor can work together. Rawhiti has been a challenging project… and yet we have pushed the boundary to new levels of design excellence. To the Argon management team – we are enormously appreciative of the dedication and commitment you have shown…”
Brett Meyer
Chief Property Officer, BeGroup
“For us, the process has been nothing short of exceptional. Throughout the design process and then into construction, Argon has been 100% committed, provided experienced input into achieving a design that would match our budget, and delivered a high-quality project of which we are extremely proud.”
Peter Lawrence
Property Project Manager, Bupa
“Involving the main contractor at the outset of the Design process has meant that we have achieved a much more accurate budget, and that we will achieve building that meet the Client’s requirements on time and on budget. We have found the team from Argon to be professional and proactive throughout the design and construction stages… and are looking forward to the commencement of our next design/build project next year.”
Laurie Peckham
Senior Project Manager, Coffey Projects
“Argon has worked in a proactive and collaborative manner with the many project consultants and has built strong and successful relationships with all parties on a foundation of open and honest communication.
The Argon team has always been flexible, dedicated and pragmatic in their approach. The success of this project has been attributable in large part to the integral role they have played.
Argon has demonstrated a high degree of planning and performance and, most importantly, quality of workmanship.”
Paul Evans
Chief Executive Officer, NZ National Maritime Museum
“This project involved multiple stakeholders, as well as constant public use, tight budgets and tight time frames. Argon’s performance was exemplary, and all stakeholders were very impressed and grateful for the efforts by Argon. This was a $25 million project, completed to a very high standard and within time and budget requirements.”
Max Russell
Director, Max Russell Consultancy Ltd
“We are pleased to advise that The Quadrant, Auckland won the Fisher & Paykel Multi-Unit Residential Property Award of Excellence at the Property Council of NZ Property Awards 2007.
We would like to acknowledge your key role as Contractor for the project and thank you for your enormous contribution towards the success of this building.”
Nigel A McKenna
Managing Director, Melview Waterloo Quadrant Ltd
“Throughout the project, Argon’s management team has interacted well with the Ministry and its consultants, building good relationships and providing an invaluable level of assistance. They have been approachable and cooperative, pragmatic, flexible and dedicated.
Argon has risen to all challenges whilst keeping themselves and the many subcontractors focused on the end goals of quality, cost and time…
Argon came highly recommended, promising high levels of professionalism, forward planning, experience, performance and quality. They have delivered on all counts.”
Stephen Dean
Property Project Manager, Ministry of Justice National Office Property
“An absolutely critical part of the success of any design and construct contract is the attitude and role played by the main contractor and their designer… I am happy to record that the attitude and role by Argon throughout this contract has been exemplary….
“The project team has provided an outstanding community facility which far exceeds the initial brief provided by all the stakeholders… this facility will win awards for its innovative thinking in design and construction, which has led to incredible value for money – the best value for money I have ever achieved in my career.
“This has been achieved through the use of the design/build process that Argon proactively engaged in, making a huge contribution to the final outcome.”
Ken Paterson
Chief Executive Officer, Northland Regional Council
“Argon have proved themselves to be team players. They have been very forthcoming in providing cost information and identifying economical alternatives to the proposed specifications and construction methodologies. Argon’s contribution in this respect is showing positive effects in achieving the Principal’s financial desires and ultimately the efficacious completion of the project as a whole.”
Stephen Berry
Director, PHC Management Ltd
“An exceptional synthesis of form and function. The finely detailed spaces using a limited palette of materials have created a contemporary building which evokes the historical romance of wine making.”
– NZIA Resene Local Award for Architecture 2004
“We have found Argon to be an excellent firm to deal with, their upright and forward-thinking stance, together with being excellent to deal with at every level, has meant this project has gone exceptionally well for The Selwyn Foundation Group.
I warmly commend Argon as a reliable, trustworthy and honest building company to work with and we can not speak highly enough for the good work they have done…
Their methodologies and way of looking at the most economic solutions on site has meant that considerable savings were made… The project has been completed in an excellent manner and their staff have been excellent to deal with.”
Duncan Macdonald
Chief Executive Officer, The Selwyn Foundation Group
“I, my staff and elected members, found Argon excellent to deal with. They were always willing to meet with us to discuss issues as they arose; went out of their way to accommodate our requirements… kept in mind our longer-term goals and made numerous constructive suggestions to ensure that they were achieved in a cost-effective manner. We were particularly impressed with the high standard of work they required not only of their own staff but also from the subcontractors they employed.”
D R Hall
Chief Executive, South Waikato District Council
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