Most Trusted Builder in Bay of Plenty 2024

We are proud to announce that BUCO was awarded the title of Most Trusted Builder in Bay of Plenty 2024! This incredible achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, reliability, and the relationships we’ve built with our clients, partners, and team.

Our motto, 'Built on Trust,' has always been more than just words—it’s the foundation of everything we do. From delivering high-quality craftsmanship to providing transparent communication, we’ve worked tirelessly to ensure every project earns the confidence of those we serve.

Winning this award motivates us to continue raising the bar, building stronger relationships, and delivering outstanding results. Here’s to many more years of trust, excellence, and growth together!

Thank you, Bay of Plenty, for making this possible. Let’s keep building the future together!

Proudly locally owned and operated.

From humble beginnings, BUCO has established itself with a diverse portfolio ranging from residential builds to large-scale commercial projects. Our team, now nearly 70 strong, includes expert project managers, contractors, and specialised subcontractors, all dedicated to delivering an unmatched level of quality and service.

Liam and Colin’s hands-on leadership and commitment to client satisfaction have been key to BUCO’s strong growth and respected reputation. Proudly owned and operated in the Bay of Plenty, BUCO continues to set new standards in the construction industry.

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    Liam Hesp

    Director/Licensed Builder/Commercial Manager

    Liam manages the daily operations of sites and teams, ensuring smooth workflows. He maintains client relationships, handles new business, recruits staff, and manages job signage and image. He assists with material orders, subtrade organisation, on-site quality assurance, SSSP for small jobs, and morning setups.

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    Colin Potgieter

    Director/Quantity Surveyor/Contracts Manager

    Colin manages all Quantity Surveyor (QS) jobs and steps in as a Project Manager when required. He also assists with material orders and maintaining business relations with clients. Colin also ensures that clients receive regular updates on job progress and job start schedules.

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    Lee Clark

    Project Manager/Commercial Manager

    Lee manages the daily operations of construction sites, focusing on client interactions and project logistics. His responsibilities include organizing signage, material orders, and subcontractors, as well as ensuring on-site quality and safety. Lee also updates clients regularly on job progress and handles small patch jobs when required.

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    Lisa Savage

    Quantity Surveyor/Contracts Manager

    Lisa is responsible for managing payment claims, ensuring project timelines are met, and handling commercial charge-up jobs. She prepares commercial quotes and maintains regular interactions with commercial clients, providing weekly updates on costs and progress. Additionally, Lisa conducts site visits and oversees the weekly invoicing process to keep projects on track.

  • Stacey Collins

    Project Manager/Residential and Maintenance Manager

    Stacey oversees the day-to-day running of construction sites, ensuring smooth client interactions and on-site operations. He manages signage, material orders, and subcontractor coordination, while also handling job updates and progress reports. Stacey’s role includes overseeing on-site quality assurance.

  • Hi have had the pleasure of working alongside Liam and the team from BUCO, for over 6 years. They have a can-do attitude which is second to none. Attention to detail, quality work, and attitude to fully understanding their requirements is a key factor to why I would recommend BUCO. You get A-grade service from Liam and Colin, all the way down through all their staff.

    Mike Mercep

  • Awesome company with great workmanship and reliability! Recommend working with them on a wide range of projects.

    Brendon

  • Buco are great to work with, they are efficient, informative, and do a fantastic job. Highly recommend.

    Shell

  • Highly recommend. Awesome team!!

    Sumer

  • I first worked with Liam and Colin when BUCO started in 2020 and haven’t looked back. They’ve been entrusted with some major projects and developments simply because what you discuss is what happens – no working on the sly. Great team, has been a pleasure and many more to come. Cheers.

    Isaac Andersen

  • All the commercial and residential space, BUCO have stepped in and have done a fantastic job in completing a number of amazing projects with numerous clients. Liam is quite approachable and always helpful with all the clients in providing feasible solutions and cost control. Looking forward to work with BUCO again.

    Varun

  • We had a complicated building issue and many builders wouldn’t get back to us. Eventually, we discovered BUCO and from the first loved their approach, solution, and ongoing communication and cleaning up afterwards. We highly recommend their services to anyone in the BOP area.

    Bryan and Rosie

  • BUCO not only does a great job on sites but also does an amazing job in looking after their employees. Liam and Colin aren’t just directors but also great leaders 🙂

    Kasia

  • I have worked with BUCO in the Bay of Plenty over the last 12 months on multiple projects. They are reliable, trustworthy, with great communication, and their quality of work is always great.

    Joe - MPS

  • BUCO is our go-to team when we need help on our jobs. BUCO is efficient in pricing, great communication, and above all always a great job done – I have not had to recall them to site for issues. BUCO does a multitude of jobs for us ranging from EQ strengthening to backing us up when capacity is limited.

    Rick from Access Partners in Property

  • We recently utilised BUCO for a fit-out of our new premises in Tauranga. They were quick, efficient, and their standard of work exceeded our expectations. Communication was also great throughout the process.

    Austin Realty Limited

  • I have worked with BUCO on numerous jobs, including doing work on my own home. My experience with the company was very good. The finished product and timeframes were all fantastic.

    Jason

  • Highly recommend Buco. Great workmanship and communication!

    Maree

  • BUCO is by far the best! I have been working closely with them for a number of years and their attention to detail and willingness to work in with the client is second to none. Totally trust Liam, Colin, and their team with my projects.

    Mark

  • We have worked with the BUCO team on multiple projects and have found them to have a good team of skilled people that use common sense. They completed everything to a high standard and on time. We will no doubt use them on future projects.

    Hamish

  • Great experience, straight-up honest team. Highly recommended.

    Tom

  • Always happy to work with a great team like BUCO. They are good with their communication and project managing, which is a must in the trade industry. Always recommend them for a wide range of projects.

    Tim

  • Our company has had the pleasure of working with BUCO on several domestic and commercial projects and have found all their people to be great to deal with. Good communication and time allowance to do things right the first time. We look forward to continuing to work together in the future.

    Andy

  • We have worked with Liam, Colin, and their team on quite a few building maintenance jobs now and I highly recommend them. They are efficient, professional, and so great to work with! They make instructing maintenance from afar a breeze.

    Jane Quay Body Corporate

  • The best of the best!

    Henry's Handyman Services

  • Have worked with the BUCO team on a number of projects. They have always provided prompt and clear communication throughout the process, which is great. Look forward to working with them on other projects in the future.

    Dan

  • BUCO has worked with us for a number of years and are one of our most trusted customers. They have a friendly and competent team capable of doing a variety of work. Could not recommend them higher.

    Placemakers

  • We have worked with BUCO on different projects over the years and found that they give us plenty of time and a well-organized schedule, which makes our job so much easier. We look forward to continuing to work together in the future.

    Stephen

  • Working with Buco is always a pleasure. They are courteous, fast, accurate, and have great communication, which all adds up to a great company to work with.

    M Walsh

  • BUCO are great, highly recommend them. Thanks, Liam.

    Focus on Property, Tauranga

  • Awesome team to work with and super reliable for anything urgent that arises.

    Mike

  • Buco have been working with us for almost 12 months on work around our Mount house and property. We were away for much of the time and they were totally trustworthy in their work and respect for our property. Their tradespeople have been very good and very responsive to our needs. Full marks to their project manager, Lee. He was always available and kept us informed on everything that was happening around the property.

    Graeme

  • Buco are a pleasant team to work with. Liam is very personable and nothing seems to be a problem. Their rates are reasonable and they can be negotiated with for larger projects. They have a range of staff with an acceptable level of skill and experience.

    John Downes

  • Great team to work with.

    Tony

  • Bunch of great people that do even better work!

    Peter Hamilton

  • I highly recommend BUCO. They have attended to numerous renovation and maintenance work at our properties and completed all works to an exceptional standard. The communication and advice are excellent, and building staff are friendly and respectful. Projects are always completed on time and in budget. Liam and Colin’s ‘can do’ and ‘nothing’s a problem’ approach serves them well.

    Paula

  • Professional, polite, and hard workers are always willing to accommodate the customer. They have exceeded expectations and can’t wait for completion.

    Stuart Brown

  • A great and well-deserved honour to be recognised amongst your peers. Always a pleasure to deal with BUCO. Thank you for your integrity as a company.

    Rob

  • Always very easy to deal with!

    Rose D

  • BUCO are great lads with a solid reputation. They have always been great to deal with inside and outside of business.

    Nick

  • From commercial to the residential sector, BUCO have stepped in and stepped up to assist in completing a number of amazing projects. Always helpful and ready with a coordinated solution, we will definitely seek to work with BUCO again.

    Leith

  • Liam is one of those go-to guys. Prompt and knows his stuff. Problem solver.

    The Landlords Collective

  • Colin and Liam and their highly skilled team of experts are our go-to when it comes to our trickier time-sensitive projects. Quoting is efficient and thorough. The Project Manager’s communication is on point and the follow-up is outstanding. Overall, the team as a whole are brilliant to work with and they do it all with a smile on their face. Highly recommend this team of experienced professionals.

    Lauren

  • We had a small, but complicated project in a remote location, that needed a broad range of skills. We tried for over 6 months to get this sorted out and had dealt with a variety of tradespeople, but we were getting nowhere. After talking to the team at BUCO, they said that they would happily take care of it for us. Within a week, the job was done, to a high standard, great service, and at an incredibly reasonable price. We would absolutely use them again!

    Mark

  • Great to work with, good comms, and good delivery of work.

    James B

  • Very good job well done! Thank you.

    Brett

  • BUCO are great for building and maintenance work. It’s their communication and attention to detail that sets them apart. Would recommend Liam to anybody. Thanks.

    Angela

  • We have worked with BUCO on numerous projects over the years and have always found their projects to be well-run, with plenty of notice and great communication. The team’s planning and organisation of jobs makes our job easy, with site visits and job timeframes well-managed. We value our partnership with the team at BUCO and look forward to continuing to work together in the future.

    Todd

  • we have a very good working relationship with BUCO and are happy to recommend to anyone for there building project

    Stephen Hawkins - EMAC

  • BUCO are my go to builder in Tauranga for building and maintenance work. It's their communication, willingness to help and responsiveness that truly sets them apart. I only wish they operated out of Hamilton as well.

    Natalie Smith

  • Having used BUCO for multiple jobs now I can highly recommend them to anyone for their maintenance work. Their team has great communication and are very eager to help get the job done to a high standard!

    Paige Spooner

  • BUCO is an outstanding building company that consistently delivers exceptional results. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to quality are unmatched. The team is knowledgeable, reliable, and always goes above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. Whether it’s a small project or a large-scale build, BUCO handles it with expertise and care. Highly recommend them for all your building needs!

    Cara Latham