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𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘

After 10 years of building in the Waikato, we're getting ready to share what's next.

Keep an eye out for our announcement next week! 👀

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬! 🔨🏆
The 2026 Master Builders CARTERS Apprentice of the Year National Final gets underway in Auckland today, and we’re wishing all of this year’s regional champions the very best for the days ahead!

Getting to the national stage is a fantastic achievement in itself. A big shout-out too to the employers, mentors, Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation, whānau and supporters who have backed these apprentices along the way, and to Master Builders and CARTERS Building Supplies for continuing to provide a national stage for the next generation of New Zealand builders.

This time last year, JCC Build’s Josh Gullery was in the same position, heading into the National Final with all the nerves, pressure, and excitement that come with competing against some of the country's best apprentices. He would finish the competition as the 2025 National Apprentice of the Year.

A year on, Josh is now a Foreman at JCC Build, leading a crew, developing an apprentice of his own, and putting many of the competition's lessons into practice every day on site.

His advice to this year’s finalists? “Be your best version of yourself, put your best foot forward, and just go out there knowing that you’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain.”

As Josh’s year as Apprentice of the Year comes to an end, we sat down with Josh and Will to reflect on the journey, from the regional and national competitions through to becoming a Foreman, learning to lead others and how the experience has changed the way Josh approaches his work.

🎥 Watch Josh and Will reflect on the past year in this video.

Read the full story: https://jccbuild.nz/media/josh-apprentice-of-the-year-one-year-on

So to everyone competing this week: back yourselves, enjoy the experience and make the most of it. We’ll be following along and looking forward to seeing who takes home the 2026 title!

𝗔 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 🎁
Thanks to everyone who has joined us in celebrating JCC Build’s 10-year milestone over the past week. We’ve really appreciated all the well wishes, messages and congratulations!

Today, Gary from CARTERS Building Supplies stopped by the JCC office with a gift basket for Will and the team to help mark the occasion - a very nice surprise and much appreciated. 🎉

CARTERS has been one of the suppliers we’ve worked alongside over the JCC journey, so a big thanks to Gary and the wider team for thinking of us!

While we’re continuing the celebrations, we’ve also now put together a gallery from our recent team photoshoot at Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge, featuring the crew in our new 10 Years Strong rugby shirts. 📸

A few people have asked to see more of the photos, so you can check out some of our favourites here:
👉 https://jccbuild.nz/media/jcc-build-2026-team-photos

And if you want to put some names to the faces, you can meet the wider JCC team here:
👉 https://jccbuild.nz/our-team

Thanks again to everyone who has helped us celebrate the first ten years — we’re very grateful for all the people and relationships that have been part of the journey. 🥂

𝗝𝗖𝗖 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 - 𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 🎉🥂
We’re celebrating a pretty special milestone at JCC Build: 10 years in business!

From those early days in 2016 to the team we are today, it’s been quite a journey, and there is plenty to celebrate.

Over those ten years, we’ve built and transformed homes across the Waikato, taken on some seriously challenging projects, seen apprentices grow into qualified builders and foremen, welcomed plenty of great people into the team, and reached some special milestones along the way.

But when we look back over the first decade, the people are the biggest part of the story.

Our clients who have trusted us with their homes and projects. Our current team and everyone who has worn the JCC shirt over the years. The subcontractors, suppliers and consultants who work alongside us. And the families and friends who have supported the journey behind the scenes.

𝗝𝗖𝗖 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

We recently brought the team together to mark the occasion, starting with our annual photoshoot at Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge in our new 10 Years Strong rugby shirts, before heading to Good George for a well-earned celebration. 🍻🎂

👉 Read the full 10-year story here: https://jccbuild.nz/media/jcc-build-celebrates-10-years

And a special shoutout to Siân with Sian Elizabeth Photography for another great set of team photos, and to Good George Frankton for helping us finish the day with a proper 10-year celebration. 📸

We’re incredibly proud of what has been built over the first decade, grateful to everyone who has been part of it, and very excited about the road ahead.

Plenty is happening behind the scenes at JCC right now, and we have some exciting things to share with you over the coming weeks 👀

Here’s to 10 Years Strong, and to the next chapter! 🥂

𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 🐑🌱
Spring in the Waikato doesn’t always arrive with blue skies. On a wet day like today, it can still feel like winter is hanging around... but the longer days are here, everything is starting to grow again, and so are some of the little jobs around the house.

After months of cold and damp weather, spring is a good time to check what winter has left behind. Gutters can be full, moss starts taking hold on paths and decks, exterior finishes may be showing wear, and heat pumps have usually had a pretty solid workout.

We’ve just given our Spring Home Maintenance Checklist a full refresh for 2026, with practical tips covering the key jobs inside and out, from gutters, roofing and decks through to heat pumps, smoke alarms, gardens and getting your outdoor areas ready for summer. Check it out 👉 https://jccbuild.nz/media/spring-home-maintenance-checklist

A little maintenance now can go a long way towards catching small issues early and helping prevent more expensive repairs later.

If your spring check uncovers something that needs more than a weekend DIY fix (or you have a new spring building project in mind), don't hesitate to get in touch with our team for professional assistance: https://jccbuild.nz/maintenance

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲? ☀️🏠
Spring is upon us, and the Waikato weather is as unpredictable as ever... four seasons in one day feels about right! 🌦️

With longer, warmer days ahead, now is a great time to think about bringing more natural light and fresh air into your home, and to get a skylight installation locked in.

A well-placed skylight can make a real difference to a dark kitchen, hallway, bathroom or living space. But choosing the right option is about more than simply picking a size. Depending on the room, roof and what you want to achieve, you might be looking at a fixed skylight, an opening model, solar or electric controls, a roof window or a Sun Tunnel.

We’ve just published a practical new guide covering some of the key things to think about before installing a skylight, including the room itself, ventilation, roof type, controls and what can affect the overall installation.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 👇
https://jccbuild.nz/media/how-to-choose-the-right-skylight-for-your-home

You can also explore the latest VELUX range, including our latest Catalogue, from our main VELUX page here: https://jccbuild.nz/velux

If you’re ready to get the conversation started, JCC Build is a VELUX Certified Installer, and you can also visit our Waikato VELUX showroom to see a range of products installed and operating before you decide.

📍 44 Lake Road, Frankton, Hamilton
📞 07 850 1007
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://jccbuild.nz/velux

𝗥𝗡𝗭 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪: The Gold Award recognised the build. But it’s the story behind the build that’s got people talking 🏡🎧

Since Riverside Renewal received its Gold Award, it’s not just the craftsmanship behind the renovation that has been attracting attention – it’s the thinking behind the home itself.

Sue, Kevin and Mary’s decision to create their own alternative to more traditional retirement living caught the attention of RNZ’s Checkpoint, who recently invited Sue on to talk about how the idea came about and, importantly, how it’s actually working now.

It clearly got them thinking too, with the presenter telling Sue they had “a few of us in the office reimagining retirement today.”

The conversation touches on some really interesting parts of their story – future-proofing the home, accessibility, sharing some of the costs and day-to-day responsibilities, having the security of someone else nearby, and what life together has been like 18 months on.

🎧 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗲’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗡𝗭 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁, 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲:
👉 https://jccbuild.nz/media/rnz-covering-riverside-renewal-renovation

And RNZ aren’t the only ones to take an interest in the story. The Waikato Times has also featured Riverside Renewal, looking more closely at the home and the friends’ approach to planning for the years ahead:
👉 https://jccbuild.nz/media/waikato-times-covering-riverside-renewal-renovation

While the Gold Award was a special recognition of the craftsmanship behind this project, it’s been equally nice to see the idea behind it prompt a wider conversation too.