ABOUT FRONTLINE BUILDERS
Frontline Builders is a family owned and operated company born out of Wade’s passion and desire to ensure people’s dreams, no matter how big or how small, are fulfilled.
Wade Smith and Nicola Ekdahl are the directors of this construction business that acts with integrity, communicates clearly and effectively, encourages creativity and innovation and finally, ensures pride exudes from every facet of the business.
While Nicola oversees the family’s 114ha dry stock property and a family household that includes four children, her policy analysis background gives her the skills and aspiration to run a meticulously efficient building company.
And what did Wade dream of becoming when he was a little boy …?
A builder!
… and even now, Wade still has the same sense of wonder and aspiration when it comes to the building and construction industry.
Following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, Wade has now been employed in building and construction for more than 20 years.
No job is too difficult and in fact, Wade relishes in finding solutions to challenging projects. Frontline Builders really is set apart from the array of builders available. It’s extremely important to Wade that all projects are completed with minimum inconvenience to the client and, at all times, with complete integrity.
Meet Your Bespoke Builders
Wade Smith
DIRECTOR & PROJECT MANAGER
Wade has been building now for more than 20 years and running his own business for about 15 years. Wade loves challenges on the building site and being able to get his teeth into the tricky stuff. Wade also owns a 300 acre dry-stock property, so spends weekends and any spare moment enjoying his property; more often than not with his four children.
Nicola Ekdahl
DIRECTOR
Nicola isn’t happy unless she’s busy, so a lifestyle of building, farming and children suits her perfectly. Having a Bachelor of Social Sciences means Nicola has a keen eye for details and is always on a mission to run the business more effectively and efficiently.
Shaun
FOREMAN
Although recently passed, Shaun will forever remain an integral part of Frontline Builders. Shaun had over 40 years of building experience and had been an employee of Frontline Builders for almost 15 years; 5 of those being spent as Foreman. The team and clients alike will miss Shaun's relaxed and easy going manner and cheeky grin.
Nathan
FOREMAN
As a licensed building practitioner who has run his own small building business, Nathan joins Frontline Builders experienced at not only precision craftmanship, but all facets of the building industry. No doubt Nathan will be an invaluable asset to the team! When Nathan isn't mulling over the latest Frontline Builders' project, he enjoys spending time with his family and riding his Harley Davidson.
Sam
FOREMAN
Sam is a Foreman with loads of experience. As someone who is no stranger to both commercial or residential builds, Sam really is passionate about building and perfecting his craft. This aligns superbly with Frontline Builders as integrity and pride are among our core business values. Sam also enjoys pursuing sustainable living and employs a number of backyard sustainability techniques at home.
Jerome
APPRENTICE
Jerome joined the team in 2022 after relocating his family to an Egmont Village lifestyle block from Auckland. While Jerome joins us as an apprentice, he’s no newbee to the trades and leaves almost 20 years as a flooring tradesman behind him. Jerome puts his passion for sport and music to good use as he volunteers as a rugby coach when requried and plays bass guitar in a band.
Caleb
APPRENTICE
We're excited to introduce Caleb who has a carpentry apprenticeship in his sights. Caleb is a member of the Fitzroy Surf Lifesaving and Waitara Kayak Clubs and also keeps fit playing rugby for the New Plymouth Old Boys’ Colts and spending time with his dog Daisy. He also enjoys tinkering with motorbikes and taking his motorbike on a spin during a back-country trail ride.
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