Case Studies

When Chris Wright decided to replace a crumbling brick boundary wall at his Waiuku home, he wasn’t looking for something ordinary. Positioned at the top of a T-intersection on the main road, the property demanded a solution that was substantial, safe, and — above all — visually compelling. What followed became one of Envirocon®’s most […]

OVERVIEW The Owenga ramp project on the Chatham Islands presented a unique set of engineering and logistical challenges. Located at one of New Zealand’s most remote inhabited outposts - some 800 kilometres east of the South Island - the site demanded a construction solution that could be delivered with minimal on-site resources, withstand a harsh […]

Canterbury owner-builder Jono Wilson chooses Stonebloc for privacy, noise abatement, and a look that suits the house that's been in his family for generations. Jono Wilson knows this property better than anyone. He was born on it. He bought it from his parents, finished building the house just before the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes, and has […]

Recently at Nelson Port, Interbloc units were subjected to a significant real-world impact after being struck by heavy machinery, involving an excavator weighing approximately 30 tonnes. Despite the force of the collision, the Interbloc blocks remained standing, clearly demonstrating the inherent strength, stability, and resilience of the system. This incident highlights the safety and performance […]

A major storm event on the West Coast recently caused widespread disruption, cutting all road access into and out of the region. Several critical routes were closed due to significant slips and underslips, including State Highway 6 near Coal Creek, south of Murchison, leaving communities and freight operators isolated. At this location, the rapid reopening […]

The newly installed Croatia-texture Interbloc+ retaining wall at Northcote College is a standout example of how modern precast systems can deliver both structural performance and architectural quality. Installed only a few months ago, the wall is already demonstrating the durability, stability, and visual refinement expected from the Interbloc+ product range. Positioned alongside one of the […]

Situation Waste Management is New Zealand’s leading provider of waste disposal services. Its purpose is to collect, transport, treat, recycle, recover and dispose off residential, commercial, and industrial waste. They operate facilities throughout the country dedicated to storing and processing all sorts of waste, from ordinary residential to liquid and hazardous waste. In one of […]

Pokeno’s uneven landscape makes retaining walls a must for many homeowners. Steve & Sopa are part of this group, searching for a solution for their newly built home. After moving into their home a few months back, Steve and Sopa wanted to start improving their outdoor space. In Pokeno, rolling hills are often part of […]

Liveable Streets is a joint venture between HEB Construction and Higgins Contracting. Its primary goal is to deliver the Central East Road Corridor Maintenance Contract for Auckland Transport. The Liveable Streets team is tasked with general maintenance, emergency management, renewals, rehabilitation, road rails, kerbs, crossing, and spill response. Early in 2022 heavy rains resulted in […]