We are a full service construction and development company, creating premium environments for living, working and learning. We concept, source, support, motivate, excavate, build and deliver.
Services
Residential
Commercial
Civil
Piling, drilling
Excavations, retaining
Renovations
Project Management
New builds
Refurbishments
Fitouts
Development
Ventures
Team
Adrian Rowan
Director
Jessie Shewan
General Manager
Matt Haliday
Managing Director | 505 Construction North
Don Walker
Project Director
Marc Toleafoa
Site Manager
Richard Morrison
Site Manager
Ady Reid
Site Manager | 505 Construction North
Dan Cope
Project Co-ordinator & Maintenance
Grace Feng
Accounts Processing
Bekah Farley
Administrator Extraordinaire
Benjamin White
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Niwa Tipiwai- Wells
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Adrian Rowan
Director
23 years in construction & LBP
Adrian drives our team to meet targets and deadlines. He has strong, established relationships with subcontractors and is effective in budget control. Adrian demonstrates hard work starts from the top, but teamwork gets the job done.
Jessie Shewan
General Manager
19 years in construction management, finance and contracts.
Bachelor of Communication Studies.
Jessie keeps 505 on track. She oversees all financial business, navigates information management, and ensures our team is communicating effectively within the team, with subcontractors and with clients.
21 years in construction, NZ Certificate in Carpentry L4
Matt is our MD of 505 Construction North and we are so excited about the successes our Northern team has had in its inaugural year.
Matt is a dynamic, focussed and driven team leader. He is a problem solver who thrives on challenges and detail in premium residential construction. Matt fiercely believes in thorough project planning and the power of a collaborative team to achieve the highest goal.
Matt has specialised in luxury residential for most of his construction career. He has been project managing in Tara Iti and Te Arai Links since moving to Mangawhai 10 years ago. Matt has boundless energy and where this will take 505 Construction North.
27 years in construction, NZ Certificate in Carpentry L4, NZ Certificate Diploma in Project Management L4, LBP & member of NZ Certified Builders Association.
We lured Don to return to the 505 team after a 10 year hiatus managing his own premium villa restoration and new builds construction company.
He brings extensive experience in the construction industry and a broad network of connections. He's the guy who knows everyone and anyone.
Don is extremely organised, efficient at communicating project information and excels at delivering to his deadlines.
We are grateful to have his project management knowledge and affable personality back on board.
23 years in construction, NZ Certificate in Carpentry L4, NZ Certificate Diploma in Project Management L4
Richard Morrison
Site Manager
25 years in construction, NZQA National Certificate in Carpentry.
When 505 required an experienced site manager, specialising in luxury residential construction and with exceptional attention to detail - we knew where to look and introduced Richard to our team.
Richard’s in depth understanding of architectural plans and ability to conceptualise efficient construction methods is indispensable on site. He is quick to pick a pencil and sketch through solutions with the architect, and communicates all elements in a way any client can comprehend.
Not one to get lost in paperwork, Richard balances his management requirements beautifully with getting on the tools and is always seen with his toolbelt on. As he says himself “Moe atu nga ringa raupo” (Marry a man with calloused hands).
Ady Reid
Site Manager | 505 Construction North
27 years in construction, NZ Certificate in Carpentry L4
Ady has been a key member of the 505 team for nearly 10 years. He recently moved to 505 Construction North to head up the team on our luxury residential projects.
Ady started in construction with cabinetmaking, from which he developed a strong skill in detailing. He is meticulous with reading plans and specifications and has an intricate approach to detailed architectural work.
Ady has been a site manager on many of our projects, he brings experience and leadership to this project. He will be responsible for directing the carpentry team members and ensuring they meet their targets.
10 years in construction, NZ Certificate in Carpentry L4
Dan's the dependable all- star quietly powering small jobs, maintenance, and tiny tweaks that keep everything running smoothly. Ridiculously organised with smooth energy, he takes the pressure off the team while keeping clients happy and confident. Known for this friendly approach and can-do attitude, Dan turns "small jobs" into big wins, building trust with clients by making sure nothing slips through the cracks.
Nearly two years in, Grace quietly runs the numbers with order and precision, keeping the accounts team- and the whole company- on track. Sweetheart with a cute, under-the-radar charm, she's diligent, consistent, and gets the job done without a fuss. After moving to New Zealand, she put herself through a Xero course and swapped a Chinese company for the kiwi vibe at 505 Construction. When not crunching numbers, she's a pilates pro and a dedicated runner- a true behind-the-scenes powerhouse.
Bekah Farley
Administrator Extraordinaire
Bekah's the glue that keeps the office ticking- juggling a million small things with impressive ease and zero fuss. Newly engaged and newly crowned Xero expert (she taught herself, no less!) she's quick to learn, fearless in tackling whatever's thrown her way, and absolutely indispensable. Former Manager at Whitcoulls Queen Street, Bekah's got the multitasking chops and calm energy
Benjamin White
Senior Quantity Surveyor
NZQA Diploma Quantity Surveyor
NZ Licence Building Practitioner
NZQA National Cert in Carpentry
With over two decades in the New Zealand building industry, Ben has seen it all — from blueprint to build, and everything in between. A Licensed Building Practitioner with a rock-solid foundation in luxury residential construction, he’s led crews of 30+, mentored 50+ apprentices, he specialised in concrete and custom detailing.
After years on the tools, Ben added a diploma in quantity surveying to his toolkit, giving him a sharp edge in estimation, tendering, feasibility, and contract management.
He’s also a qualified PADI Specialty Dive Instructor, because why stick to one profession when you can have two! Above land or below sea level, Ben is known for staying calm under pressure, solving problems before they exist, and building strong foundations — literally and figuratively with his collaborative spirit.
Builder. Surveyor. Diver. Mentor. One man, many skillsets — all built to last.
Niwa joined 505 part time while he was finishing his QS diploma and working another full time job – immediately showing his hard work ethic and keenness to get stuck into quantity surveying. He has been growing his skills in leaps and bounds ever since with the kind of determination that gets things done. He communicates confidently with everyone from apprentices to clients, and works closely alongside Ben—shadowing where needed and stepping up when it counts. Handy for a construction company with a civil fleet, due to Niwa’s previous job, he knows the ins and outs of truck hire and maintenance like a pro. In for the punch and absolutely one to watch.
