14/06/2026
When Adam started A Knight Design & Build, he was 22 years old and building a house for his parents in Waihi Beach.
At the time, it was simply an opportunity to help family and take on a project properly. But through that first build came relationships that still exist today. Subcontractors, suppliers, apprentices, and clients who became part of the story over time.
The early years weren’t easy. Work was smaller. The industry was going through difficult periods. But the focus stayed the same. Do good work. Take pride in the details. Build homes designed to last.
Along the way, Adam developed a reputation for his strong understanding of construction methodology and engineering detailing, with an ability to balance practical solutions, high quality outcomes, and budget considerations without compromising on the end result. Over time, that steady approach built more than just houses. It built trust within the community and relationships that have now stretched across decades.
Today, A Knight has completed well over 150 projects across Waihi Beach and the surrounding area, while also helping train apprentices who have gone on to build successful careers and businesses of their own.
That history is a big part of why this next phase of the business matters so much. The partnership with Hamish isn’t about changing what A Knight stands for. It’s about continuing the same level of care, craftsmanship, and loyalty that the business was built on from the very beginning.
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A Knight Design & Build is an award winning architectural home builder based in Waihi Beach, building custom homes across the Bay of Plenty.
