Your Partner for Building New Homes in Hawke's Bay
Proactive Build is a Hawke’s Bay based construction company focusing on New Builds, Renovations and Light Commercial Construction.
As a proud registered Master Builder, we place an emphasis on superior project management and communication, providing a stress-free experience for the home or building owner.
If you want a great building experience with top workmanship and on-site project management on your next job then give us a call.
The Proactive Build Team
Mike Gregory Director
Mike has over 25 years of building experience, from high-end homes in Hawke's Bay and Queenstown to multi-million-pound luxury homes in London, largely situated in Chelsea and Fulham.
Working in London for 10 years leading significant build projects, Mike obtained a lot of valuable and unique skills. His most valued skill is his ability to successfully project manage large jobs, to bring them in on time to an exceptionally high standard.
After moving back to New Zealand with a young family and settling in Napier, Mike started as a Foreman for a Hawkes Bay building company. This role involved running a number of new build projects in Hawkes Bay for two years before setting up Proactive Build in 2018.
Mike is a registered Master Builder and has sat on the Hawke's Bay Master Builders Executive Committee for the last 2 years.
Laura Gregory New Business & Sales
Laura is Proactive Build’s initial point of contact for anyone looking to undertake a project, ensuring clients create their dream home or renovation with a seamless build process. This is achieved by giving early advice and guidance on the design and build process in collaboration with the lead Builder.
With a background in Law, Laura has significant HR and ER experience, having had responsibility for the provision of a wide range of operational and strategic HR, both in NZ, UK and France. Laura has taken her relevant experience in the management of both the development phases and implementation of global projects to apply these to our clients build processes.
Brayden Corse-Scott Qualified Builder
Brayden began his Apprenticeship with Proactive Build in 2020, demonstrating a keenness to learn and follow in the footsteps of his Grandad who was a builder. Quickly grasping the skills and knowledge required to become a competent and skilful builder, Brayden completed his Apprenticeship with Proactive Build three and a half years later.
Brayden has experience across the full spectrum of construction, new builds; some very technical builds, large-scale renovations and decks.
Brayden has excellent attention to detail and diligence, which make him a real asset to the Proactive Build team.
Aurmaan Singh 3rd Year Apprentice
Aurmann began working with the Proactive Build team as part of the Gateway programme organised through his High School, having had previous building experience working with a Havelock North based building company. Aurmann showed great promise, initiative, and dedication during his work experience with Proactive Build as part of the Gateway programme and was offered an apprenticeship in 2021.
Aurmann is a numbers man, having completed NCEA Level 3 (Bursary) Maths and Accounting. His sharp mind is a real asset when it comes to measurements and calculations in his role onsite. This combined with his excellent skills as a builder, Aurmann is on track to become a fully qualified builder in early 2025.
Jakob Taylor 1st Year Apprentice
Jakob is a very enthusiastic Apprentice. He began working with the Proactive Build team as part of the Gateway Programme organised through St John’s College. Jakob illustrated great keenness and dedication during his work experience with Proactive Build as part of the Gateway Programme, and was offered an apprenticeship at the beginning 2024.
Jakob is eager to learn, he has always aspired to be a builder as his uncle is a carpenter. Jakob brings skills to the job, works hard and is an asset on any site.