No hassle consenting and installation process .
SKYPOD has been purpose designed to make the consenting and installation simple and hassle free.
A standardised module design allows us to take a “cookie cutter” approach and reuse tried and tested process that we know work – and work well. Our 6-step process will walk you the build process, ensuring that the end product is safe, compliant and defect free.
Step 1: FREE Desktop Assessment
We can complete a FREE assessment of your proposed site using GNS, satellite and council data. This process identifies issues around consenting, access, site services that we need to consider.
You will be supplied with a basic site plan, program and cost estimate for the project.
Step 2: Site Visit
If the project is looking viable, the next step will be completing a physical site visit. Our installer will meet you on site to walk through the proposed plans and consider issues (such as the location of protected native trees) that can’t be assessed online.
The site visit allows the install to prepare a fixed price quotation.
Step 3: Contracting
If you are happy with our quotation, we will progress to contracting.
This process identifies any costs you are up for and when these costs are payable. It will also be your opportunity to decide on any product upgrades such as decks, furniture and Pergola.
The contract will include a detailed payment schedule.
Step 4: Consent Application
Unlike many of our competitors, SKYPOD fully meets the NZ Building code and can gain Code Compliance.
Our architects will apply for Resource Consent and Building Consent on your behalf, ensuring that your application complies with all applicable council and NZBC requirements
Step 5: Construction
Once the Building Consent is issued, the fun begins! The site works will be completed in parallel with the module being manufactured – effectively halving the time of traditional building.
The SKYPOD will be trucked to site and lifted on to the foundations in minutes. The install team will then take a couple of days to connect the site service and install any exterior item such as the rainscreen.
Step 6: Completion and Code Compliance
With 95%+ of the QC checks done in factory, and the site works completed prior to the module’s arrival on site, the final council sign off inspection is typically fast. Our installer will complete a final clean, ready for handover to you.
Code Compliance typically takes 20 working days to be issued by the council. We can issue you a Certificate for Public Use (CPU) that will allow you to use the building until the Code compliance certificate is released.
Ecotech Construction and Civils Ltd are a preferred installer of SKYPOD. They are able to offer a fully inclusive Turnkey price that involves full delivery of the finished project through to the issue of the Code of Compliance.
Meet their team
Debbie Colquhoun
Logistics, Construction and Civils - Director
Phone: +64 27275-0756
Email: debbie@ecotechconstruction.co.nz
Debbie has over 40 years’ experience in systems development, governance, leadership, delivery and change management across various construction sectors.
Debbie leads our social and sustainable outcomes across all our projects. Debbie has been a key senior leader who has developed and managed the successful delivery of Broader Social Outcomes for multiple projects over the past 20 years.
She was instrumental in the delivery of 100+ modular homes for NZ Government. This included design sign-off, consents, logistics from factory to site, civils works, assembly and finishing works.
Greg Watters
Logistics, Construction and Civils – General Manager
Phone: +64 27286-4591
Email: greg@ecotechconstruction.co.nz
Greg is a proven senior manager and technical professional with over 30 years of experience across multiple construction sectors including infrastructure, civil construction and land development. His extensive track record also includes involvement in complex building projects in Canada and the UK, particularly high-rise residential projects showcasing his ability to manage large-scale residential developments.
Greg has held senior positions for the successful delivery on many local projects such as the 400+ lot Terrace Views Subdivision, Papamoa Junction commercial subdivision, and more recently the turnkey delivery of NZ Government Off-Site Manufactured homes. Greg will use his skills of building and leading high-performing teams to work closely with Clients to meet their expectations.
Off Grid options
If you are looking at a site that doesn’t have services, no worries
Water and Waste Water
We partner with leading NZ experts to design off-grid rainwater harvesting and wastewater disposal systems that that are kind to both the environment and you pocket. As part of the consenting process, our partners will design you a fully compliant system, including sensitive areas such as Rotorua and Queenstown. You will provided with a no surprises quote for sites located throughout NZ.
Solar and Wind Eletrical Generations
We partner with leading NZ and international vendors that offer best-in-class off grid electrical generation equipment. The Solar panels can be shipped to NZ in the SKYPOD, and once on site clipped into the factory installed mounts on the roof.
In windy areas, electrical generation can be supplemented with wind turbines.They system includes latest battery technology, with the option of petrol generators that automatically cut if the batteries levels run low.
