Evolution Builders Magic Story
Evolution Builders was founded in 2001 by Craig Parker and Brent Varley. With a combined range of building skills from Boat Building, Timber Joinery and Carpentry as well as already having run previous building companies, they came together on a joint venture and realised they shared a common dream – To create an innovative building company that not only provides exceptional quality; but also has a genuine commitment to service, budget and timeframes.
The goal was to create a building company that was capable of building the most challenging of designs with consideration to both form and function. And so the Evolution began, almost 20 years ago.
Evolution Builders are specialists in Villa and Bungalow renovation and refurbishments and especially contemporary extensions to these beautiful old homes. We have an in-depth understanding of what it takes to pull these renovation projects together to create a fantastic result. Further to this we also build large architecturally designed new homes for some of Auckland’s top Architects.
Our Team
Katherine Parker
Administration and Accounts Manager
Katherine has been running the office administration since Evolution formed in 2001 and she runs the business accounts like a well-oiled machine. In her spare time Katherine enjoys sailing, gardening and fitness.
Thomas Halton
Project Co-ordinator
Thomas has been with Evolution since 2007 and is a qualified Carpenter and Licenced Building Practitioner. Thomas is our most experienced site manager and in his spare time enjoys firing up his BBQ while having a beer with his friends and family.
Matt Turner
Site Manager
Matt has been with Evolution since 2011 and is a qualified Carpenter and Licenced Building Practioner. Matt is a keen sportsman and in particular playing rugby at a competitive level. Matt also enjoys traveling.
Carl Meyer
Site Manager
Carl has been with Evolution since 2012 and is a qualified Carpenter and Licenced Building Practitioner. He is a keen hunter, fisherman and enjoys spending time in the outdoors.
Andrew Stephens
Site Manager
Andrew joined Evolution in 2018. When he’s not building, his interests are fishing, mountain biking and running – when he’s not at his children’s sports.
Shane Johnson
Site Manager
Shane joined Evolution in 2009 and holds a certificate in Carpentry. Shane is a highly skilled carpenter and in his spare time he enjoys travel, snowboarding and wakeboarding.
Jack Smith
Carpenter
Jack started with Evolution in 2015 and shows great potential for the future. Jack enjoys spending his spare time fishing and the in the outdoors.
Harry Clark
Carpenter
Harry joined Evolution in 2018 and has been building since 2014. In his spare time Harry enjoys watching sports and is an avid horse racing fan.
Robbie Anderson
Apprentice
Robbie started with Evolution in 2016. Robbie was school prefect and 1st 15 captain. He is a keen sportsman and in particular he enjoys playing rugby and gym workouts.
Rhys Gwilliam
Apprentice
Rhys started with Evolution in 2018. Rhys is passionate about travel and won a silver medal in the GKR Karate World Champtionships. He also holds Level 4 National Certificates in Real Estate and Aviation.
Hayden McLeod-Crumpe
Apprentice
Hayden started with Evolution in 2018. Hayden enjoys spending his spare time racing at speedway, softball and rugby league.
Matt Dowd
Apprentice
Matt orginally started with Evolution in 2015. He has recently rejoined the team after taking time out to study towards a diploma in Construction Management.
Jun Park
Apprentice
Jun started with Evolution in 2019. In his spare time when Jun isn’t helping out in his family restaurant he likes to play the electric guitar and keep fit at the gym.