ESSENCE MAGAZINE – Featured Article, September 2022
Words: Michelle McCullough Photography: Andrew O’Sullivan and Grant Mangin
Radius Building are in the business of exceeding expectations.
The talented team at Radius Building are in the business of exceeding expectations. Specialising in residential architectural new builds and alterations, the Fernside-based business is owned by Richard and Michele Fantham. The couple are motivated by a strong desire to produce exceptional results for their clients.
At Radius Building excellence in workmanship and communication is standard practice, Michele said. “Just good enough is not acceptable. Excellence isn’t and never should be an extra when your financial investment is high. No matter what stage you’re at during your building journey, it doesn’t matter – we always aim to exceed expectations.
Former Army Officer Richard is the driving force of Radius Building, which he started back in 2006. He is Advanced Trade Qualified, an LBP and Building Site Manager, while Michele takes care of the day-to-day administration of the family-run business.
“Richard is deeply determined and is dedicated to making sure that he’s providing his clients a better service than what anyone else could give them. That’s just how he functions by default. It’s his sincere desire to go out of his way to craft a home that’s exceptional and give his clients that exceptional service. When he already has high standards himself, it’s impossible to craft a home to a lesser standard.
“They say you’re only as good as your team – and we have an amazing team. Our guys are just wonderful people and super talented. They are passionate about building and fully focussed on delivering the best possible results for our clients.”
Whether you have plans for your dream home already drawn up, or are not sure where to start, the team at Radius Building will help guide you through your project. “We provide all the help and guidance required, from our initial meeting through to completion and we even stay in touch afterwards to ensure everything remains perfect.”
Radius Building use a software program called Co-Construct which allows their clients to keep track of their project, know when they need to make decisions and have access to all the information related to their build.
“The aim is to provide an outstanding quality home that our clients will love, and make sure that the journey is stress free and fun. Our clients aren’t just another ‘job’ or another ‘project’, they are our business and our focus during their entire building journey. It’s important to us that our clients have an experience that they are delighted with and proud to have been a part of.”
Radius Building service the entire Canterbury region, and are members of both the Registered Master Builders Association and the New Zealand Certified Builders Association.
