top of page
SKHY exterior A.jpeg
leighs-yellow.png

Building Auckland

Constructing hospitals, schools, and commercial spaces across the Auckland region

Safe, efficient construction in Auckland

Leighs Construction has successfully delivered complex projects across Auckland, from hospitals and schools to commercial and civic developments.

 

We deliver projects that are safe, on time, and built to last. We combine technical expertise with practical solutions to meet complex project challenges.

Why clients trust us

  • Proven delivery in complex environments
    Our approach minimises disruption and keeps projects running smoothly.

  • Technical expertise across sectors
    We handle all aspects of construction, including specialist systems and building services.

  • Collaborative approach
    We coordinate seamlessly with stakeholders to deliver projects that meet client expectations.

716a5dd7-00d1-4040-bb1f-37d7b5b72d7b_mt-eden-corrections-gallery12.jpg

Shared Foundations

Building in Auckland also means supporting the people, partners, and communities that help the city thrive. Through our Shared Foundations programme, we provide practical support that creates lasting value beyond the project site.

NZ SAS Trust

NZ SAS Trust

Our support for the Papakura Military Camp childcare centre helped deliver a safe, high-quality early learning space for service personnel and their whānau.

Auckland Rescue Helicoptor Trust

Auckland Rescue Helicoptor Trust

When emergencies happen, this service is there for our communities. Supporting the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust reflects our respect for the critical care they deliver every day.

The Keystone Trust

The Keystone Trust

A strong future for construction depends on access and opportunity. Keystone Trust supports young people into property and construction careers through scholarships and mentoring.

Amotai

Amotai

Inclusive supply chains create stronger industries. Amotai connects Māori and Pasifika businesses with opportunity, supporting diversity, capability, and long-term community impact.

Auckland Expertise

Our experience spans complex hospitals, schools, commercial developments, and civic infrastructure, consistently meeting client requirements for safety, quality, and timeliness.

We deliver projects across multiple sectors in Auckland, including:

  • Health: hospitals, clinics, and specialist care facilities

  • Education: schools, tertiary campuses, and learning environments

  • Commercial: offices, retail, and mixed-use developments

  • Civic / Community: libraries, community centres, and social infrastructure

Backed by Experience

Auckland projects benefit from a dedicated local team supported by our national expertise.

 

We plan, resource, and deliver with Auckland’s conditions in mind, ensuring clients get the right people, clear communication, and a strong partnership from start to finish.

Tony Emery

Tony Emery

North Island Operations Manager

André Lovatt

André Lovatt

Chief Executive Officer

Will Brown

Will Brown

Regional Manager - North Island

Sue Jensen

Sue Jensen

General Manager People and Culture

  • Page 1

The Gilgit Wing at Allevia Hospital

A major new hospital wing delivering modern inpatient care, improved clinical flow, and future-ready infrastructure, built within a live healthcare campus to support Allevia Hospital’s growing services and community needs.

Healthcare

B19 School Cluster

Three Buildings, three schools, three communities. While the architectural design of the buildings remains nearly identical, civil works and landscaping were tailored to each location.

Education

Nukumea Primary School

18 teaching spaces over 2 levels, an outdoor learning area, administration facilities, a multipurpose hall, and a library. Landscaping, including car parking and sports fields, round out the project that forms the heart of the community.

Education

Nugent Rise Apartments

The 17,500m² complex includes 92-apartments, a refurbished basement, a 511m² retail plaza at street level and 71 carparks.

Residential

Smales Farm - B:HIVE

Voted the best office in the world at the 2019 World Architecture Festival, The B:HIVE at the North Shore’s Smales Farm is inspired by the latest thinking in workplace design and ergonomics.

Commercial

Mt Eden Corrections Facility - Building C

The corrections environment demanded attention to detail and a considered selection of materials that would be guaranteed to withstand the tough and prolonged expected mistreatment. Bespoke solutions were required to meet security requirements.

Secure

Featured Auckland Builds
Related Expertise

Canterbury

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

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.

Our Capabilities

Discover the full range of Leighs’ capabilities — from health and education to commercial, civic, and specialised projects.

bottom of page