Proven in Remote and High-Risk Environments
Leighs brings Kiwi construction expertise abroad, tackling projects in extreme and remote environments while respecting local communities and conditions.
From Antarctica to Timor-Leste, our teams deliver projects that demand careful planning, technical skill, and collaboration. Every project combines safety, efficiency, and respect for local communities and operational requirements.
Why we are trusted
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Global Experience
Decades of delivering complex projects in challenging and remote environments. -
Practical, Hands-On Approach
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Collaborative Partnerships
Strong relationships with local authorities, subcontractors, and stakeholders to achieve lasting outcomes.
Shared Foundations
Every project is an opportunity to strengthen the local economy and create lasting benefits for the people who live and work there. Our Shared Foundations approach is simple: partner locally, invest locally, and deliver in a way that respects the character and needs of each community.
Summer Intern Programme
Leighs supports future construction leaders through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world project experience, helping students turn study into career-ready skills.
Kind Foundation
Strong communities are built on care and connection. Kind Foundation works alongside people facing challenges, supporting wellbeing and positive outcomes where help is most needed.
Amotai
Inclusive supply chains create stronger industries. Amotai connects Māori and Pasifika businesses with opportunity, supporting diversity, capability, and long-term community impact.
Māia Health Foundation
Healing is about more than buildings. Maia brings creativity and calm into healthcare spaces, aligning with our belief that wellbeing and patient experience matter just as much as clinical care.
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.
Local Knowledge
Our international experience is built on delivering projects in remote and complex environments. We understand logistical challenges, extreme climates, and the importance of coordinating with local authorities and communities.
We deliver projects across the regions in multiple sectors, including:
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Research & Science Facilities - projects in extreme climates with strict environmental and operational requirements
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Critical Infrastructure - offices, government, and utility facilities built to function reliably in challenging conditions
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