Isles Construction has been in business in the Manawatu region for over 50 years and is owned and operated by the Isles family of Palmerston North.

Over the years the company has gained a proven and respected track record for providing consistently high-quality workmanship and has been the winner of multiple Registered Master Builders awards. Isles Construction also set up a branch in Christchurch in 2014 to cater to the wider Canterbury region and its vicinity.

The business currently employs over 60 staff covering the following:

• quantity surveyors
• project management
• administration
• carpentry
• siteworks and scaffolding
• painting and gib stopping

Isles Construction has recently completed a variety of projects, ranging from social housing for Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities to commercial projects such as the new depot for Booths Transport and school modernisations for Ministry of Education to name a few.

Isles Construction has worked with major clients that include the Manawatu District Council, NZ Fire Service, NZ Defence Force, Ministry of Justice, Department of Corrections, Kainga Ora and Massey University.

50 years in business. Family owned and operated since 1974


Branches in Palmerston North and Christchurch. In 2014 we set up a branch in Christchurch catering to the wider Canterbury region.


We employ over 60 staff including our quantity surveying and project management teams, administration department and our onsite carpentry staff.

OUR VISION

Always the first choice in construction

OUR MISSION

A family-owned company providing clients with high quality construction services, delivered in a safe and professionally managed project environment. We always treat our customers with courtesy and respect. We will maintain a workplace that fosters personal growth, career development, teamwork and financial prosperity for our employees and their families. We are proud to serve the construction sector through staff development and commitment to our industry partners.

Our Awards

The quality of our workmanship and our systems and processes have been recognised through winning various awards within both the building and business industries.

Our Community Involvement

From racing to the brewery raising money for charity to supporting the completion of a hockey pitch at Carncot, we believe in the importance of giving back to our community.

Our Affiliations