A full-service Construction Project Management company.

Driven by possibility.

Half a century of expertise and a promise as strong as the structures we build, we think big and make the ambitious achievable.

Driven by the belief that anything is possible, we are here to get the job done right. 

It’s more than a mission, it’s a reflection of the sturdy, dependable approach we take to everything we do, from materials to relationships. Backed by half a century of expertise, we embrace complexity and tackle challenges head-on. 
For those who demand performance, we deliver the extraordinary in bespoke commercial and multi-residential projects, built to exceed. 

We see buildings as more than structures; they’re a force for better, stronger, more vibrant places. 

Like concrete poured with precision, our work is shaped with care from start to finish, delivering spaces that enable growth, enrich communities and improve the lives of those who call them work or home. Good as new. Built to last. Still looking the part decades on. That’s a Homestead building. 

Just as the strongest buildings are formed with concrete, steel, and stone, our work is rooted in the belief that quality materials lead to quality outcomes, in the structures we deliver and the legacy they leave. By thinking outside the box, we unlock the true potential of every project, turning your ambition into tangible outcomes. 

Challenges excite us. Possibility drives us, and we like potential. 

With a relentless focus on lasting quality, and a promise as strong as the structures we build, we think big, we deliver with certainty, and we make the ambitious achievable. 

This is Homestead. 

This, is Homestead.

A short film about who we are, what we believe, and how we build differently.

Above & Beyond
Every Time

Our word is our commitment. We don’t just meet expectations, we exceed them.

Your Partner in
Certainty

We do what we say, and we get the job done right, driven by an unwavering commitment to deliver excellence at every stage.

We Believe
in Possible

Where others see complexities, we see potential. We think big, embrace complexity, and tackle challenges head-on.

We handle the hard parts so you can focus on
the big picture.

Whether you want full project management or a construction-only partner, our solutions take ownership of the complexity and deliver the result.

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Our Team

Our team is made up of local, long-serving people who take real pride in what they build. We’re problem-solvers, collaborators, and straight-up operators who work together to deliver projects that stand the test of time.

Meet our people

We turn challenges into opportunities and ambition into outcomes for developers, businesses, and communities. 

50+

years of delivering
construction excellence

450+

projects completed, still looking the part decades on

3rd

a third -generation business, built on years of trusted partnerships

Our History

Foundations Laid

Philip Lawry starts Homestead Builders in Ōtaki, delivering Lockwood homes across the Lower North Island. A focus on honest workmanship and reliable delivery becomes the company’s backbone.

Two images: one of a large wooden house under construction with mountains in the background, and another of a vintage green and red truck loaded with crushed metal sheets.
1976

Growth & First Developments

Homestead moves to its current Levin base and begins building its own multi-unit townhouse projects.

Two images showing residential real estate construction: one with a framed house under construction and another with a for sale sign for executive townhouses near a construction site with two men walking.
1985

Concrete Breakthrough

Due to the share market crash, a timber shortage cripples the market. Homestead pivots into concrete construction. A shift that defines the future: stronger, warmer, healthier structures built to last.

Two photos showing prefabricated concrete walls being transported by a truck and lifted into place by a crane at a construction site.
1990's

A New Generation

Daniel, Reuben, and Jason Lawry step into management of the business, bringing hands-on knowledge and long-term ambition.The company evolves into a true multi-disciplinary delivery partner.

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2000's

Industrial Capability

Homestead invests in a dedicated production factory and new offices in Levin. Vertical integration unlocks speed, control, and certainty, the foundation for multi-residential and commercial projects.

Two images: one showing a modern, two-story commercial building with large windows under a clear blue sky, the other showing construction workers operating cranes and lifting heavy materials on a building site.
2010

Commercial & Multi-Res Expertise

From humble beginnings to a full-service project partnersupporting businesses, communities, and developers across the Lower North Island.

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Today

We deliver
what we
promise.

We don’t just meet expectations, we exceed them.

We do what we say, and we get the job done right. We find solutions, driven by an unwavering commitment to deliver excellence at every stage.

Our impact goes beyond construction. We grow local trades, build healthy high-performing environments, support our communities, and deliver every project safely and responsibly.

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Over the past six years I have had the pleasure to work with Homestead Construction on projects from complex pre-cast concrete structures to traditional (timber) construction homes involving difficult site conditions and tight time frames. In all cases, Homestead Construction have exceeded my expectations and did so in ways that ensured my schedule and budget goals were met.

Matt Serle

Programme Manager, Kāinga Ora

From the start the communication was great and they proved to be very easy to work with throughout the project. As a volunteer organisation with limited resource, it was great to be able to hand over the site to Homestead and have confidence they had everything in hand. We were not disappointed; Homestead delivered the building ahead of forecast and under budget. The quality of every aspect of the work was outstanding, and the club and community are thrilled with our new home.

Matt Warren

Paekākāriki Surf Lifeguards

Gillies Group worked with Homestead on two projects to great success, which overlapped in programme seamlessly. The new accommodation at the NZCIS ‘The Village’ and our industrial units ‘Workbase’ were finished to a high quality and aesthetically look great. Both jobs like all had their issues but nothing too large for the Homestead project teams to overcome. From concept to consenting and completion Paulette was great and made the projects run smoothly.

Jordan Gillies

Gillies Group