Independent building science and consultancy for complex property decisions
Business Summary: Buildsure Associates is a Wellington-based construction consultancy providing quantity surveying, project management, technical inspection and reporting, feasibility analysis, pre-purchase property inspections, body corporate services and long term maintenance planning across the Central and Lower North Island, including Taupo, Whanganui, Palmerston North, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa, Wellington, including Kapiti and Hutt Valley.
Senior leadership closely involved in project delivery
Buildsure Associates is led by directors Christian Heath and Jim Bowler, who are both actively involved in day-to-day delivery. You work directly with senior decision-makers who remain accountable for communication, technical quality and follow-through.
Christian brings advanced qualifications in construction management, Licensed Building Practitioner credentials and significant field experience, including protective security and long-term maintenance planning. Jim founded the practice on a strong academic and technical base, with decades of consultancy experience, published research and an international perspective on construction practice.
Christian brings advanced qualifications in construction management, Licensed Building Practitioner credentials and significant field experience, including protective security and long-term maintenance planning. Jim founded the practice on a strong academic and technical base, with decades of consultancy experience, published research and an international perspective on construction practice.
Built on technical rigour and multidisciplinary expertise
Property decisions are supported by a multidisciplinary team of six consultants and project managers with complementary skills across building science, quantity surveying, technical reporting and project delivery. The practice provides specialist advice to central and local government, body corporates and commercial clients across the Central and Lower North Island, from Wellington to Taupo.
Buildsure Associates was established specifically as an independent consultancy rather than a construction firm. That focus enables careful analysis of how buildings actually perform, combining engineering principles, regulatory knowledge and practical experience.
Advice spans the full lifecycle of a property – from feasibility and planning through remediation, maintenance planning and long-term asset management – helping identify risks early and avoid costly surprises later.
Buildsure Associates was established specifically as an independent consultancy rather than a construction firm. That focus enables careful analysis of how buildings actually perform, combining engineering principles, regulatory knowledge and practical experience.
Advice spans the full lifecycle of a property – from feasibility and planning through remediation, maintenance planning and long-term asset management – helping identify risks early and avoid costly surprises later.
Peer-reviewed reporting you can rely on
All significant reports undergo internal peer review before release, providing a second professional assessment of the evidence and conclusions. This process reduces the risk of important issues being overlooked and strengthens the credibility of the advice provided.
The emphasis is on evidence-based findings grounded in building science, regulatory understanding and practical inspection rather than assumptions or overly risk-averse recommendations. Reports are written to be both technically robust and accessible to non-specialist decision-makers.
The emphasis is on evidence-based findings grounded in building science, regulatory understanding and practical inspection rather than assumptions or overly risk-averse recommendations. Reports are written to be both technically robust and accessible to non-specialist decision-makers.
A collaborative, professional approach
Buildsure Associates operates as a small, highly experienced consultancy rather than a large hierarchical organisation. Clients benefit from responsive communication, practical thinking and continuity of personnel throughout an engagement.
Over time, this approach has led to trusted relationships with government agencies, commercial organisations and body corporates requiring dependable, independent expertise. While the scope of work has expanded, the underlying purpose remains consistent: to provide clear, defensible advice that supports sound property decisions and protects long-term value.
Over time, this approach has led to trusted relationships with government agencies, commercial organisations and body corporates requiring dependable, independent expertise. While the scope of work has expanded, the underlying purpose remains consistent: to provide clear, defensible advice that supports sound property decisions and protects long-term value.
Clear project oversight
Your project oversight is kept clear and visible, with regular updates so you know what has been done, what is next and where decisions sit.
Balanced, practical input
Your property is reviewed by a multi disciplined team, giving you balanced input and practical recommendations for your situation.
Peer-reviewed accuracy
Your reports are peer reviewed for accuracy, reducing risk and supporting your decisions with documented evidence you can share with others.