Russell Mancer

Russell was a foreman and project manager early in his career and is now a very experienced and capable estimator and quantity surveyor. Russell is trade qualified and also holds a NZ Certificate of Quantity Surveying. He has been at the front end and involved in the delivery of a variety of construction projects throughout New Zealand. Russell has served with Clelands since 1998 and has an in depth understanding of construction costs and methodology.

Rick Fabish

Rick has been involved in the construction industry for over 12 years, many of which were self-employed. Rick started with Clelands as a Jobbing Foreman before transitioning into his new role as a Project Manager, focusing on insurance work. Rick is motivated in achieving quality results for our clients.

Layton Cottam

Layton is an experienced tradesman, having progressed through levels of site based personnel to become Clelands senior-most Foreman, culminating in a role as Site Manager for the highly acclaimed Len Lye Centre. Layton then transitioned to his current role as Project Manager. Layton is a licensed building practitioner and his competence and diligence serve both Clelands and our clients well. In addition to his role, Layton also coordinates with the Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation and acts as a mentor for the apprentices in our team.

Andy Cleland

Andy is a descendant of WJ Cleland who founded Clelands in 1916. Andy completed his apprenticeship with the company and has served with Clelands for over 30 years. Andy is a licensed building practitioner and has a depth of experience in  residential and commercial construction. Andy is customer focused and specialises in the management of smaller commercial works and residential alterations and new builds.

Samuel Wiringi

Sam is an experienced tradesman who first began his career with Clelands undertaking a work experience programme while in high school. Since then, he has progressed within Clelands, through all site based roles to become a senior Site Foreman and more recently a Project Manager. Sam is a licenced building practitioner with excellent people and communication skills. Sam is ethically minded and hardworking and uses these traits to help customers and clients achieve their desired outcomes.