WOOLSTON MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT
An eight-unit development delivered during peak Covid supply-chain disruption. Careful programming, early procurement, and flexible sequencing allowed the project to stay on track while maintaining consistent quality across all homes.
Designed for first-home buyers and investors, all units were sold prior to completion — a strong outcome in a challenging market.
Multi-unit development delivered through supply-chain disruption.
THE OVERVIEW
Project Type: Urban infill multi-unit development.
Location: Woolston, Christchurch
Services: Construction, site management, Subdivision assistance.
THE BRIEF
The client’s goal was to deliver an eight-unit development suited to first-home buyers and investors, balancing build quality, durability, and long-term value. The project needed to be delivered efficiently while maintaining consistency across all units, in a market where both time and certainty were critical.
THE CHALLENGE
This development was delivered during the height of Covid-related supply chain disruption, which added a significant layer of complexity:
- Coordinating multiple subcontractors across three building complexes and eight units
- Managing extended and uncertain product lead times
- Maintaining programme certainty despite changing availability of materials
- Protecting quality and consistency while adapting to ongoing supply constraints
Delays in one area had the potential to impact the entire development.
OUR APPROACH
Success on this project relied on forward planning and flexibility.
We focused on:
- Mapping the programme through to completion from day one
- Identifying long-lead items early and locking in supply where possible
- Adjusting sequencing and construction methodology to suit product availability
- Maintaining clear communication with suppliers, subcontractors, and the client
- Coordinating trades carefully across multiple buildings to avoid bottlenecks
This proactive approach allowed the project to keep moving, even as conditions changed.
THE OUTCOME
The completed development delivers eight well-designed homes, each with its own defined living areas and a strong sense of liveability. Despite challenging market conditions, the project met the client’s expectations for quality and delivery.
All eight units were sold prior to completion, providing a strong commercial result and demonstrating the value of disciplined planning and adaptable site management.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Effective time management starts with a clear programme mapped from day one
- Early consideration of product lead times at the design stage is critical
- Flexibility and problem-solving are essential when external conditions change
WHAT THE CLIENT SAID
We have worked with Strathclyde on two multi-unit developments over the past 12 months and have been delighted by the work that Strathclyde did for us. Scott and Natalie are great to work with, communication is always easy and the standards of finished were above expectation.
As a first-time developer, it has been a pleasure to work with Scott and Natalie and the Strathclyde team who went above and beyond to assist in ironing out the typical build glitches and assisted greatly in guiding us through the build process.
We would be happy to recommend Strathclyde to anyone looking to build or develop.
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