Delivering long-term clarity across a diverse public building portfolio
Selwyn District, Canterbury
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After a competitive process, Maynard Marks was engaged to deliver a large-scale programme of building condition surveys and 30-year maintenance planning, across a diverse portfolio of community and operational buildings in Canterbury’s Selwyn District.
Spanning numerous sites and building types, the work required a consistent methodology while adapting to varying conditions, uses and access requirements. Detailed inspections and reporting were aligned with the client’s asset management framework, ensuring outputs could be readily integrated and used to inform long-term planning, budgeting and prioritisation.
The expansive portfolio included community halls, libraries, municipal buildings, museums, residential properties, operational depots, heritage assets and other public facilities.
Detailed condition surveys were undertaken room-by-room and element-by-element. Findings were translated into practical maintenance and renewal activities, with our Quantity Surveying team developing lifecycle cost forecasts over a 30-year period.
Managing the portfolio’s significant geographic spread and access challenges associated with live community facilities, our team delivered the programme within the agreed timeframe, scope and fee.
The resulting plans provide Selwyn District Council with a robust foundation to prioritise investment, manage risk, extend asset life and make informed, decisions about the long-term stewardship of its community assets.
We were pleased to be named a finalist in the RICS Awards 2026 – Building Consultancy Team of the Year category, as a result of this project.
Client Testimonial
“Maynard Marks managed coordination effectively across a live portfolio, maintaining clear communication with Council staff and adapting to access constraints without disrupting programme progress. Their building surveying and quantity surveying inputs were well coordinated, ensuring maintenance recommendations were supported by usable cost information aligned with Council requirements.
“The team also demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility in a public asset context.”
Ronwyn Coulson, Facilities Asset Manager - Selwyn District Council
