About US
Our Story – By Design
Born and raised Aucklanders, Peter Robinson and Darren Maxwell, have combined their experience and expertise in quality paving, concrete and landscaping to build an award-winning company: By Design Concrete and Paving.
Peter has been a part of the construction industry for more than four decades and brings along a wealth of knowledge and experience, plus an eye for detail and innovation when it comes to designing hard landscape projects.
Darren has over twenty-five years of experience running large residential and commercial projects, which means your dreams are delivered with quality workmanship, on time and on budget.
As a family-owned and operated business, we support locally-owned suppliers, contractors and services as much as possible.
We are proud to be a trusted brand by our business partners and customers and to be recognised across Auckland, Waikato, and beyond.
We are proud of the work we do, and now we look forward to working with you, to turn your residential or commercial dreams into a reality.
By Design Concrete & Paving
A locally owned and operated business in Karaka, Auckland, employing local staff and supporting local companies and industries.
Meet our Team
We are proud to have a professional team of experienced and qualified craftsmen.

Peter Robinson
Director / Sales Manager
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Peter has one of the most recognisable names in the industry. For over 40 years, and throughout New Zealand, Peter has delivered outstanding results, on-budget and on-time.
Specialising in large commercial streetscape projects in major cities, rural towns and overseas, Peter has won several outstanding workmanship awards over the years.
Peter has established, grown and led several successful businesses, and now brings this expertise and leadership to the table for By Design Concrete and Paving.

Darren Maxwell
Director/Operations Manager
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Darren has spent 25 years in the industry in New Zealand and overseas, establishing himself as a skilled tradesman, team leader and Operations Manager.
Darren’s technical expertise and management skills make his services highly sought after in the industry, both for residential and commercial projects. Darren and his teams are known for their experience, quality and professionalism.

Emma Cochran
Quantity Surveyor

Nausheen Banglewale
Junior Quantity Surveyor

Colin Pile
Quantity Surveyor

Clint Drysdale
Quantity Surveyor

Ngaire Robinson
Human Resource & Health Safety Manager

Robyn McGuire
Accounts Administrator Manager

Caroline Stone
Planning Coordinator

Kaira Craft
Health and Safety Coordinator

Michael Dudley
Projects Manager

Storm Ashley
Project Manager

Blair Flaus
Commercial and Residential Concrete Manager

Neale Maxwell
Transport Logistics Manager

Joshua Parker-Stevens
Commercial / Residential Paving Foreman

Brendo Sison
Commercial / Residential Stonemason Foreman

Jomar Mercado
Commercial / Residential Stonemason Foreman

Tasha
Front of House

Frankie
Front of House
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Let's Design Something new together
Say Hello!
We would be delighted to bring your vision to life.
Get in touch below and let's create Your Design, By Design.
Hi, I'm Peter
I have over 40 years of hands-on experience in the concrete and paving industry, both here in New Zealand and in Australia.
Over this period I have built strong, trusting relationships with our suppliers, industry partners and clients. I'm proud of our team and our work, and to have so many returning customers calling us to work on new projects. Call me for a chat about your next paving or concrete job.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Office Location
Unit 1/24 Oakleigh Ave, Takanini
P.O. Box 549 Drury, Auckland, 2247
Sales Manager
Peter Robinson
021 34 66 66
Peter@bydesignconcrete.co.nz
Operations Manager
Darren Maxwell
021 08 14 18 14
Darren@bydesignconcrete.co.nz