Switched On Housing

What Switched On Housing does

Switched On Building Solutions (referenced externally as Switched On Housing in the data scope) is a New Zealand construction and building services company founded in approximately 1980 and operating for more than 40 years. It is part of the Kā te Rama Switched On Group, which is more than 50% owned by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Incorporated, making it an iwi and whānau-owned business. The company delivers construction, fit-out, refurbishment, maintenance, and insurance repair services across Aotearoa New Zealand, with three regional offices in Christchurch, Palmerston North, and Wellington, and service coverage spanning Gisborne, Palmerston North, Wellington, Nelson, and Christchurch. Core offerings span new builds (with a focus on social and community housing), refurbishments, commercial fit-outs and exteriors, general maintenance (planned and reactive), and insurance repairs. The firm operates with in-house Master Builders, Master Painters, and Master Electricians, supplemented by a network of trusted subcontractors, and holds SiteWise Gold, Impac Prequal Level 4, Amotai Registered, Resene Eco Decorator, and Decortech/Trespa approved installer certifications.

The company's revenue model is predominantly project-based, with one-time construction contracts supplemented by recurring maintenance services and a professional services insurance repair stream. Primary customer segments are social and community housing providers (notably Kāinga Ora and iwi housing providers such as Te Āhuru Mōwai), followed by commercial businesses, education providers (Cashmere High School, Queen Margaret College, Barnardos), and healthcare/community organisations (Burnham Medical Centre, Haemophilia New Zealand). Notable technical differentiation includes the Sylomer Foundation System co-developed with engineers and architects to address railway-vibration sites, giving the firm a niche specialty for difficult residential sites. As the delivery partner for Switched On Facilities Management, the company bundles construction with ongoing facilities maintenance, creating a full property-lifecycle offering. All services are sold direct via phone, email, and project-based tenders, with no digital commerce or self-service channels.

Name

Switched On Housing

Legal name

Switched On Building Solutions Limited

Website

https://switchedon.net.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Switched On Building Solutions is an iwi-owned New Zealand construction firm delivering new builds, refurbishments, commercial fit-outs, maintenance, and insurance repairs for government, iwi, education, healthcare, and commercial clients across five regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction and Building Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Layout Changes & Space Replanning (Non-Structural) (HSAPAFAJ)

Keywords

• Residential construction services
• Social housing construction
• Commercial fit-outs
• Building refurbishments
• Property maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Christchurch

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction and Project Services: Project-based revenue from new build housing developments, commercial fit-outs, refurbishments, and renovations. Services government, commercial, and private clients across the full property lifecycle.
2. Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts providing planned and reactive maintenance services for properties, supporting facilities management operations.
3. Insurance Repairs: Professional insurance repair services for property damage restoration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Switched On Housing is the housing-focused business unit within the Kā te Rama Switched On Group, with Switched On Building Solutions acting as its construction delivery arm. It provides new builds (with emphasis on social and whānau housing), refurbishments, commercial fit-outs, general maintenance, and insurance repair services across Aotearoa New Zealand. The company delivers projects for government housing providers, iwi, commercial clients, and the education sector through in-house Master Builders, Master Painters, and Master Electricians supplemented by approved subcontractors.

Product overview

Switched On Building Solutions is a construction and building solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services as a single unified offering rather than modular products. The core services include New Builds (focused on social and community housing), Refurbishments (upgrading existing spaces), Commercial (interior fit-outs and exteriors), General Maintenance (planned and reactive maintenance), Insurance (professional repair services), Fit-outs, and Renovations. The company operates as part of the Kā te Rama Switched On Group and delivers projects across Aotearoa New Zealand through teams of Master Builders, Master Painters, and Master Electricians, supplemented by trusted subcontractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 new homes delivered for whānau in Tītahi Bay, Porirua
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Te Āhuru MōwaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver 10 new homes for whānau in Tītahi Bay, Porirua. Switched On Building Solutions served as main contractor delivering full vertical build from prepared ground to move-in-ready homes.
• Kāinga OracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop new homes for six whānau in Lower Hutt, including two double-unit townhouses and two multi-generational homes. Also undertook retrofit projects for existing Kāinga Ora housing stock.
• Walker ArchitectureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm that designed Hughes House commercial project in Christchurch.
• Redesign GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design firm for Hughes House project.
• Chapple ArchitectureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm partnered with Switched On Building Solutions for the Switched On Manawatū office refurbishment project.
• Charles ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner for the Switched On Manawatū office refurbishment project.
• IsthmusminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural firm providing design input for Kāinga Ora housing development in Lower Hutt.
• Sawrey Consulting EngineersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy for Kāinga Ora project providing expertise on innovative foundation solutions.
• StantecminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeotechnical consultancy providing insights for Kāinga Ora project foundation work.
• FrequencyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject oversight consultancy for Kāinga Ora new build project.
• Toa ITMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTe Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira-owned building materials supplier providing materials for Kāinga Ora project.
• Mitre 10 Lower HuttminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding materials supplier providing most building materials for Kāinga Ora project.
• Switched On Facilities ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwitched On Building Solutions is delivery partner for Switched On Facilities Management, providing local facilities maintenance services nationwide.
• Kā te Rama Switched On GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent umbrella company. More than 50% owned by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Incorporated. Switched On Building Solutions is delivery arm for construction and housing services.
• HawkinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor for Burnham Defence Medical Centre project. Switched On Building Solutions delivered exterior cladding as part of Hawkins' subcontractor team.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fulton Hogan: Large Australasian infrastructure and civil construction firm with significant NZ presence across roading, utilities, and commercial builds. Competes for a portion of Switched On's government/institutional work but at substantially larger scale and broader scope.
• Hawkins (Acciona): Major NZ commercial construction contractor (now part of Acciona) operating across commercial, infrastructure, and healthcare builds; Switched On already operates as a cladding subcontractor on Hawkins' Burnham Defence Medical Centre project. Larger scale incumbent competing for many of the same institutional clients.

Direct peers

• HEB Construction: NZ civil and commercial construction contractor with strong presence across South Island and lower North Island regions. Comparable regional footprint, multi-trade delivery model, and government/institutional client base.
• Naylor Love: One of New Zealand's largest privately-owned construction companies delivering commercial builds, residential developments, refurbishments, and fit-outs across the South Island and beyond. Closely comparable in service mix (new builds, fit-outs, refurbishments) and target segments including commercial and community work.
• Isaac Construction: Christchurch-based NZ construction company delivering commercial, civil, and residential work including community and social housing. Comparable South Island focus, public-sector customer mix, and new build plus refurbishment portfolio.
• Leighs Construction: Christchurch-headquartered NZ construction firm delivering commercial, education, healthcare, and community projects, including post-earthquake rebuild work. Highly comparable geographic base, public/institutional customer mix, and balance of new build and refurbishment work.
• Watts Group: New Zealand construction group delivering commercial construction, fit-outs, refurbishments, and maintenance services with offices across the country. Comparable full-lifecycle service proposition and similar vertical segmentation across government, commercial, and education.
• Accent Construction: Christchurch-based NZ builder delivering residential, commercial, and community housing projects with significant social housing experience. Closely comparable in scale, geographic base, and emphasis on community/whānau housing partnerships.

Others

• Amotai: New Zealand's supplier diversity intermediary connecting Māori, Pasifika, and minority-owned businesses with government and corporate procurement opportunities. Ecosystem participant rather than competitor; Switched On is Amotai-registered and benefits from Amotai's matchmaking platform.
• Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities: New Zealand government housing agency that is Switched On's largest customer for new builds and retrofits. Not a competitor, but a structural counterparty whose procurement decisions directly shape Switched On's pipeline and revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/switched-on-housing

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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