Steelspan is a family-owned business, not a franchise. When you call us, you talk to the people who design, price and deliver your building, and who can make a real difference to your price and how your project is delivered. We’re not bound by rules someone else wrote that we can’t change, so we can adapt things to bring your project to life within your budget. Here’s who we are.
Our story #
Steelspan is just over 10 years old. Patrick started the company after decades in the steel frame building market, wanting to run his own business and create a future for his sons. Both sons have since joined the company, and Steelspan is still a family business.
Today we bring 25+ years of experience in the New Zealand building industry. We’ve supplied 36,000 m² of buildings and maintained or repaired more than 100,000 m² more, for farmers, lifestyle owners, businesses and clients including Watercare, Ports of Auckland, the NZ Navy and Auckland Airport.
The team #
Patrick Whiteman, Managing Director. 25+ years in the building industry. Patrick genuinely enjoys making a difference and seeing clients succeed, getting their project over the line on time and on budget. Our success is your success: it’s a genuine partnership.
Oliver, Sales, Estimating and Site. Oliver came up through the company, spending around 8 years running our build crews and physically building the buildings. That gives him in-depth knowledge of the whole process, from concrete floors through to final handover. He’s more than happy to visit, understand your needs and turn them into reality. Oliver also heads our build team.
Riley, Operations and Technology. Riley handles architectural design, documentation, CAD drawings, consents and programming, and runs the technology side of the business. Technical enquiries, such as clearances and drawing details, go to Riley. He also supports kitset-only clients through their project, providing extra dimensions or CAD details your builder may need.
Sarita, Administration and Accounts. Sarita is the point of contact for the financial side of the business, including invoicing, contracts and accounts. She often takes general enquiries and passes them to the best person to help.
Our build team. Our key builders, lead builders and project managers run our sites, led by Oliver. Our head builder, Archie, has extensive experience in large commercial buildings and in housing as a Licensed Building Practitioner, and works closely with Oliver.
How we work #
- No surprises. We do what we say we’re going to do.
- Designed for you. Every building is customised, not picked from a catalogue, and engineered for its site.
- Made in New Zealand. All our steel products are manufactured here in New Zealand.
What customers say #
We’re proud of our 48+ five-star Google reviews. A few in customers’ own words:
- “No job was too big or small, and the attention to details ment they did it once and did it right.” (Paul)
- “Tidy site, neat and tidy product finish and a friendly team to deal with.” (Ben)
- “Professional and reliable.” (Parker)
Where to find us #
We’re at 281 Linwood Road, Karaka (the large building at the rear, behind the storage complex, right next to the rugby fields). We supply kitsets anywhere in New Zealand and the Pacific, and deliver full design & build projects anywhere in the North Island.
Talk to Steelspan #
Call 0800 787 726, email info@steelspan.co.nz or start with our Easy Shed Quote.
