About
Focus is directed by Darryn Crawford and Nathan Lang, both of whom have extensive construction-related experience, backed by a team of experienced Project Managers and qualified Quantity Surveyors.
Our practical 'hands on' perspective means we understand what it takes to repair, rebuild and construct. We love the detail and get stuck into all of our projects. If you prefer hands-on project management and quantity surveying offering with all the details taken care of, then we are exactly what you’re looking for!
Our Vision
To make a positive impact on our environment, people and the community.
We will achieve this through working in partnership with our clients to determine and optimise the project management and quantity surveying service offering specific to their exact needs
Continually striving for high quality outputs and continuous improvement, we find ways to provide enhancements to our client's, building owners, and the people who use the spaces that are ultimately created.
Our Purpose
Focus Project Services core purpose is to support and empower our client's to realise their building vision.
We simplify complexity, through understanding our client’s wants, needs and challenges, and tailor our solutions to fit each project.
This approach contributes to ‘building success’ and ensures a rewarding experience for all.
Our Values
Work with good people, for good people
Being part of a high performing team that trusts and supports others to deliver successful outcomes for our valued client's is why we exist.
By fostering respectful working relationships within our team, and with our business partners for mutual benefit is what propels us forward.
Do the right thing
We strive to deliver an outcome that is the highest quality possible and along the way, keep all parties informed.
Should there be any issues along the journey, we go the extra mile to reach a resolution that will lead to a successful outcome.
Focus on achieving the goals
We work collaboratively and strive to achieve our customer's aspirations and goals through our focussed approach to solving problems in a timely manner.
We always aim for top quality outcomes that create the ‘Wow’ factor.
Do things differently
Even though we have established systems and processes to build relationships and deliver outcomes, we are never complacent.
We are always testing the norm, pushing the boundaries for better ways to achieve the objectives for the betterment of the project.
Get better every day
We always strive to be better today than we were yesterday.
We are passionate about our work and working with other people.
We are always thinking, and we like to be challenged.
We work hard at continually improving our systems and processes, whilst enhancing and learning new skills to simplify complex issues on our clients’ behalf.
Our team listens. We work hard to develop close relationships with key stakeholders, establishing and defining project goals and parameters for each project, to ensure we provide a successful outcome for our client.
Meet our management team:
Darryn Crawford
Darryn has a Batchelor of Construction (QS), NZ Dip QS and currently holds MNZIQS and Reg. QS status with the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
Darryn is a Director of Focus, and has extensive experience on a diverse range of projects including aged care, retail, office blocks, industrial, strengthening, retirement village developments, high end architectural housing, aquatic centres and schools.
“I love forming long-term relationships with clients and ensuring everyone is happy with the end result,” Darryn says. Balancing work and life is important to Darryn. When not with his family, likes to keep fit by riding his bike and running.
Nathan Lang
Nathan gained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in 1997, and has been working in Project Management in the construction industry ever since.
His work has taken him across the world and to the UK, where he ventured into high-end commercial interior fitouts. Highlights included working on the £5 billion St Pancras/Kings Cross Eurostar Terminal project, as a Senior Construction Manager, and the complete refit of Shell International’s Head Office.
Rob Hubbard
Rob started his career in construction, working for a multinational company in the UK.
Rob moved to New Zealand in 2014, with a degree in Quantity Surveying, and as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. His key area of expertise is Contract Administration.
“Working at Focus feels more like you’re working with friends, rather than a big, faceless company, and the work is a lot more diverse.”
