John Leonard
John Leonard is from Ngatea, and grew up on a dairy farm in this small farming community. From an early age, John has worked hard and has applied his practical skills. John’s building career started as an engineer in the New Zealand Army. This experience and building overseas in East Timor was character building for John, and developed his strong work ethic, discipline, and eye for detail.
John then started his building apprenticeship in 2001 with Brian McCormack Builders, a high profile, well respected building company in Thames. John achieved Qualified Carpenter status in 2004. On completion of his training, John worked in the UK for 3 years as a carpentry foreman, returning to New Zealand to contract his building services in Auckland also as a carpentry foreman of various renovation jobs.
John particularly enjoys renovation work, describing this as challenging, with the enjoyment and satisfaction of seeing progress and change at the end of each working day. John values good communication, going the extra mile for his clients, and takes pride in the quality of work that L&S Construction produce.
John’s other interests include golf, tennis, and rugby. His childhood and teenage nickname being “Jock”, which aptly described his sporting prowess and competitive nature. His competitive streak continues into his work life, as L&S Construction strive to provide “unconditional craftsmanship” to their clients.
John Leonard: 021 0273 4653
Glenn Steen
From an early age, Glenn knew he wanted to be a builder. He started his building career as soon as he left school.
In 1998 he gained an apprenticeship with a local builder located in Glenn’s home district of the Hauraki Plains which is near the Coromandel Peninsular. Glenn’s apprenticeship was 8,000 hours over 4 years. He completed this in 2002 qualifying with a Level Four Certificate in Carpentry.
Glenn then moved to Auckland and worked for a family owned building business which specialised in renovation work. During his time with this business he completed an 18 month project of Heritage work on a site at the bottom end of Waiheke Island. This project has added an entirely new skill set to Glenn’s portfolio, one he is proud of and keen to use again.
During a brief stint in the UK Glenn met up with his good school mate, John, who was also a qualified builder. A passing comment of going into partnership to create a building business grew into reality and, in 2010, L&S Construction Ltd was established. Glenn’s interests in include rugby, fishing, spending time with his young family and anything generally outdoors.
Glenn Steen: 021 722 219