Buildtech Holdings
We have recently mobilised our team of builders and staff to focus almost entirely on the rebuild and renewal of Canterbury following the two major earthquakes that struck the region in 2010 and 2011. This is our way of giving back.
Our Team
Phil Cooper - Phil Cooper began his working career as a qualified builder and cabinet maker. He then went on to run one of New Zealand’s largest and most successful water bed manufacturers. Phil brings a wealth of both building and business expertise having built and run many businesses in both Australia and New Zealand. He has project managed large multi-million petroleum contracts across Australia, which involved the rebranding of over 200 fuel stations for some of the country’s largest petroleum companies. Phil has over 30 years business experience and currently owns a large signage and marketing company based in Christchurch.
Israel Cooper – A specialist in finance, business economics and corporate strategy, Israel joined Buildtech with his father after completing a transformational role as CFO of Rex Bionics, the worlds first robotic exoskeleton device for people in wheelchairs. Prior to Rex Bionics Israel served as Director of Finance for global software company, Massive Software. Prior to Massive, Israel spent five years as a finance and corporate strategy specialist at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he led the firm’s NZ Media & Entertainment practice. Israel has a Bachelor of both Business Management in Marketing & Economics and of Commerce with Honours, Israel is a full member of CPA Australia, sitting on the CPA New Zealand Council and is on the Board at Parachute Music, which orchestrates one of the largest music festivals in the Southern Hemisphere.
Faith Harrison –Faith is a sister of Phil and mother of 9 children and is actively involved in the running of a successful basketball programme at Middleton Grange School and also heads up the Gators basketball club. She has also been a board member of Canterbury Basketball and team manager for many years. Faith also worked for 2 years at setting up a Head of Sport position at Middleton Grange School. Faith works alongside her brother Phil as a director of the signage company in Christchurch.
We have a team of over 50 builders and painters who are eager to assist you on your next project.