About Peter Brooky

In the Beginning

Born in Taranaki and raised on sheep and cattle stations in the King Country was an exciting adventure-filled childhood that I am eternally grateful for. Working hard on the farm provided lifelong values that have proved invaluable to this day such as responsibility, respect, honesty and good work ethic

Why did I choose Building?

I was drawn to the building industry because it was similar to farming. I enjoyed the physical, challenging and creative outdoor work. It’s satisfying to take a person’s vision and turn it into their dream home. In 1974 I began my 4 year Carpentry apprenticeship. Now 37 years on I find myself still deeply embedded and enjoying the challenges of running my own building company, Excelsior Residential Ltd.

So what on earth have I done with all those years?

I spent six years labour only contracting for Waikato Lockwood. I was then lucky enough to be promoted to Building Supervisor and then Project Manager for 16 years. I spent two years of this time as Export Project Manager where I sold, exported and managed the building process into the islands of Tahiti and New Caledonia. I continued to build residential homes for five years as a sole trader out on my own. Today, I am well into my ninth year trading as Excelsior Residential Ltd.

What exciting projects have I worked on?

• Conventional framed homes
  
• Solid timber homes
  
• Straw bale construction
  
• One solid timber home built out over the beautiful blue lagoon waters of Bora Bora
  
• A building on the Tahitian group of islands…a site this unique I doubt I’ll ever get to build on again!

Working on a range of construction brings with it a range of skill sets that have developed me into a well-rounded tradesman. My years of project management have proved invaluable to me now running my own company. I realise the importance of communication to ensure the building process is a smooth and enjoyable experience.