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People-focused Process-driven 

Our Capabilities

Leighs’ supportive company culture adds value to the service we offer, enabling our teams to produce work that our clients can be proud of, while also meeting our own high standards.
250+
People
Throughout New Zealand
30
Years
Building NZ

Collaboratively Led

Collaboration is an essential principle in all that we do. We’re selective in who we work with, choosing to align ourselves only with people and projects that inspire complete confidence. Our partners are involved in planning, with frequent communication ensuring progress is measurable and visible to all.

Collaboration also drives our internal staff processes, with a progressive approach to education, upskilling, staff development, and above all, enhancing our people.

How We Work

Strategically Focused

Leighs Construction aspires to create successful relationships, characterised by openness and transparency. This goal aligns with our core values of Pride, Passion and Excellence, which underpin everything that we do.


Established in 1995, Leighs Construction has grown into a multi-million-dollar construction company.

Our breadth of knowledge and accumulated expertise enables us to deliver construction projects across a variety of sectors, both in New Zealand and globally.

BIM Technology

We see BIM as an important piece of work for project success. It will provide for collaborative coordination which is vital for a timely and well executed handover.  Leighs Construction project teams and critical subcontractors are capable of using BIM technology to aid the construction process.

 

We bring extensive asset management and facilities maintenance management experience to all projects.  This experience was utilised on our Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Building 4 project – with a heavy focus on building services items.

Genuine Commitment to Sustainability

Leighs is committed to conducting business in an environmentally responsible way that prevents pollution, protects property, and minimises any adverse impacts. We have strong experience managing projects with Green Star accreditations and actively support sustainability and waste reduction initiatives.

We track and measure recycling and disposal volumes throughout our projects, recognising the important role we play in reducing carbon emissions. As a Toitū carbonreduce certified organisation, our carbon footprint is independently measured and managed to ensure continuous improvement.

 

Leighs has a proven track record of delivering environmentally conscious projects that align with these goals.

View our Environmental & Sustainability Policy

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ECI Specialisation

Leighs understands the importance of working together to maximise the benefits of the ECI process to achieve successful outcomes for the client.

 

Our approach in delivering successful ECI projects is to bring together the most experienced team and impart their specialist advice on buildability, procurement, programming, cost planning and facility management throughout the various stages of the design. This provides our clients with the best value for money, and a whole of life approach to facility design.

 

Our team works collaboratively with the client and the design team through the ECI phases.

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Ability to Self-Perform

The Leighs key point of difference is our people, and we employ a team of highly qualified and experienced tradespeople, and tailor their skills to specific projects. Our in-house workforce offers significant benefits to site coordination, surety of programme and quality, as well as providing support for our subtrades.

View our Health and Safety Policy and Quality Policy.

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What We Build

Healthcare Sector

Leighs delivers complex healthcare projects, from new clinical spaces to major redevelopments, with a focus on safety, reliable services, and keeping hospitals running.

Education Sector

We deliver new classrooms, specialist spaces, and major school upgrades, planned around school rhythms to keep teaching and learning running safely.

Secure Facilities

Construction in defence, justice, and high-security settings demands precision, controlled access, and absolute reliability — areas we know well.

Commercial Buildings

Commercial spaces need to function well and last long-term. We create practical, durable buildings that support business and community needs.

Residential

From apartments and halls of residence to mixed-use developments, we create residential spaces that are safe, functional, and built to last.

Heritage Buildings

Heritage projects call for a careful balance of modern engineering and respect for original structure — work our team is experienced in.

Where We Build

Canterbury

Canterbury is home to many of our flagship projects — hospitals, schools, commercial spaces, and civic facilities built with care and strong technical planning.

Auckland

From hospitals and schools to commercial and civic builds, Leighs delivers complex Auckland projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, and performance.

Regional NZ

We’re part of the communities we build for, working with local partners and applying practical, technical know-how to deliver projects that meet each region’s needs.

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