32 | Versatility underpins ongoing success Brian Martin Contracting continues to play a vital role in Taranaki’s civil infrastructure landscape. Brian Martin Contracting T T Kelly Deeks “We’ve got customers with different needs, and we’ve built the business to be versatile enough to take on almost anything.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Taranaki’s civil and earthworks sector continues to benefit from the depth of knowledge and versatility offered by long-standing local operators, and few have a history as embedded in the region as Brian Martin Contracting. After more than 40 years, Brian Martin Contracting continues to play a vital role in Taranaki’s civil infrastructure landscape, delivering the specialist foundation, piling, crane, drilling, and retaining services that keep the region’s homes, businesses, and essential services standing strong. Founded in 1981 by Brian and Margaret Martin, the New Plymouth-based business has built its reputation on reliability, honesty, and the ability to take on jobs that others simply can’t. Today, the company is led by their sons, Kelvin and Gary, who took over ownership in 2017 after working in the business for nearly two decades. Kelvin says the transition was seamless, thanks to the strong foundation set by his parents and the hands-on skills both brothers brought to the table. Gary, an auto electrician by trade, and Kelvin, a sheet metal worker, quickly found that their combined technical knowledge delivered a major advantage in an industry where machinery downtime can be the difference between profit and loss. “Maintenance is one of our key strengths,” Kelvin says. “With piling work you’re always breaking something, and with the technology changing all the time, having our own backgrounds means we can diagnose issues straight away. “We don’t have to wait on someone else or risk going down the wrong path — we can get machines sorted quickly and keep the job moving.” Since taking over the business, Kelvin and Gary have seen the scale and complexity of projects increase, along with the need for stronger health and safety systems to stay competitive. Although much of the company’s work remains in the residential sector — particularly in foundation and piling work under homes and relocatable buildings — Brian Martin Contracting has increasingly been called into commercial, marine, and industrial projects across the region. The team has worked at the port, completed piling for cell phone towers, and taken on work in the oil and gas sector. “We do a wide range of weird and wonderful things,” Kelvin says. “We’ve got customers with different needs, and we’ve built the business to be versatile enough to take on almost anything.” That versatility is supported by a fleet Kelvin describes as the pride of the business — meticulously maintained and kept in top condition to meet the demands of complex sites. One standout is the Movax vibro hammer, purchased about five years ago to complete a highly technical project at Stadium Taranaki. With seating removed but the roof in place, the team had to install 30m piles with minimal headroom. “That job forced us to bring in the right gear, and now that vibro hammer is one of the most versatile tools we have,” Kelvin says. “It’s made working in tight spaces safer and more efficient, and we use it across a lot of our projects now.” Despite the advances in technology and the growing expectations placed on contractors, Kelvin says the business has stayed true to the values his father built it on. In a tight-knit region where reputation travels fast, those values remain central to their future. “New Plymouth is growing, but it’s still small enough that everyone knows everyone,” he says. “Dad was always known for being reliable and honest, and we’ve kept those principles. We’re still a small family company — just me, my brother, Dad, and extra contractors when we need them — but we get the work done, and people trust us to work independently on their sites.” CONTRACT I NG LTD BRIAN MARTIN PILE DRIVING | RETAINING WALLS | DRILLING FOUNDATIONS | SHEET PILING | CRANE WORK info@bmartincontracting.co.nz | www.bmartincontracting.co.nz businesscentral Each edition priority delivered to your door. . Stay informed; we work with business owners and decision-makers across all economic sectors, pro iling their success. i ; i i i i - ll i , ili i . www.waterfordpress.co.nz/subscriptions . . . i i 03 983 5525 03 983 5525 Your Business, Your Industry, Your News. Volume 6 | Issue 2 | April 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz ‘Excellence in Energy’ Taranaki’s Todd Energy will have a key role to play as New Zealand moves toward a low emissions economy. Page 8 Waikato farmers Dean & Ang Finnerty have expanded their dairy cow operation into a successful goat milking enterprise as well PAGE 10 Turning challenge into opportunity AUTUMN 2022 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Volume 6 | Issue 3 | July 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Making waves Back on track New Zealand hydrofoil maker Armstrong is generating interest around the world with its high performance products. Work on the ambitious NZCIS facility in Upper Hutt is progressing well after Covid disruptions. PAGE 70 PAGE 10 Healthy delivery A new elective surgery facility in Hastings will provide a big boost to the region’s operating capacity. PAGE 52 Volume 6 | Issue 5 | December 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Cheers Boys! YoungWellington irm3Māori Boys is creating a buzz with it’s ground-breakingWai Manuka natural beverage. PAGE 45 Passion and pride New Plymouth’s Energyworks has forged a strong reputation in 50 years of business. PAGE 64 Seaview upgrade CentrePort’s SeaviewWharf facility is set for a major upgrade to bring it up to international standards. PAGE 14
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NDc2Mzg=