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Timber sorting in ACTION!

OVERVIEW:

At TROW Group, sustainability starts long before a build begins. It starts with the care we take to recover and repurpose materials that still have life left in them. Right now, that work is happening front and centre at our headquarters, where we’ve been sorting and organising salvaged timber from recent deconstruction projects in Muriwai and Northcote.

The yard has transformed. What was once a mix of materials from different sites is now a streamlined, clearly sorted collection of reusable timber. Neatly stacked, carefully graded and ready for its next chapter. The mahi behind the scenes has been huge, and the results speak for themselves. Our people have taken what could have been waste and turned it into a resource. And honestly, it’s looking so good we can’t help but say it… sustainability is sexy.

Why Sorting Matters?

This sorting process is a key part of what makes TROW’s work different. We don’t just pull down buildings and send the debris away. We look at every component with fresh eyes. Can it be reused? Repaired? Redirected to another purpose? With timber, especially, the answer is almost always yes.

Having the timber sorted by size, grade and type allows us to work smarter. It saves time on future builds, supports faster turnaround for materials going out to community projects, and helps keep valuable resources in circulation. It also reflects our broader vision to lead the construction industry into a more circular and conscious way of working.

Our Commitment to Circular Solutions

At TROW, we’re committed to changing how the construction and demolition sector thinks about waste. Our timber sorting process is just one part of a much bigger picture. By choosing to recover materials instead of discarding them, we help reduce pressure on landfills, protect natural resources and create a system where materials can be used again and again.

We see this as the future of building in Aotearoa. Smarter. Kinder to the environment. More connected to the communities we serve. And always evolving.

If you’re curious to learn more about how our sorted timber can be part of your next project or how your organisation can collaborate with us, reach out. We’d love to show you what’s possible.

A System That Supports the Bigger Picture

Well-sorted timber means less time searching and more time building. It speeds up our internal workflows and supports our broader kaupapa of circular construction. Materials from our yard are redistributed in several impactful ways:

  • Used in community and infrastructure rebuilds across Aotearoa

  • Supplied to our Zero Waste Hubs, such as in Wairau

  • Shipped to the Pacific Islands, including Tonga, to support climate-resilient building initiatives

  • Sold locally at affordable prices, making sustainable materials more accessible

Every beam that passes through our yard reduces the demand for virgin resources and helps build a cleaner, fairer construction future.

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