40 | CONTRACTING Mason Quality Excavation T T Russell Fredric Delivering quality work all the way The services provided by Mason Quality Excavation includes bulk excavation, general siteworks, demolition, pile drilling, gravel supply and cartage, concrete/ asphalt preparation and landscaping. Mason Quality Excavation’s mission and vision is simply but appropriately captured in its name and is a big part of its success and longevity. Owner Mike Mason and wife Melanie have grown the Dunedin business with the goal to create repeat business from satisfied clients, which is achieved by having competent staff who share this vision to perform quality work, with health and safety top of mind. A large portion of their workload revolves around residential earthworks, demolition and site preparation for several of Dunedin’s quality builders. Because Mason Quality Excavation has developed this experience, builders have the confidence they can make a call and have a skilled, reliable operator who knows what they are doing on-site, Mike says. “We’ve got some very good operators, truck drivers and ground staff working for us who builders are more than happy and comfortable with. They just get into the work and get it done to a high standard without any mucking around.” Having competent operators is extremely valuable to Mike and means there is an inherent “reliability factor” and resulting cost effectiveness built into the business. “They will do the job as methodically and safely as it needs to be done. Its good to have that confidence.” The company is a Dunedin City Council accredited contractor and also subcontracts to large firms such as Fulton Hogan and Downer and more recently has ongoing work with Mercury Energy completing track and ground maintenance at Mahinerangi Wind Farm “The turbines need maintenance and they need to get large plant such as 100 tonnes cranes up against the turbines so the ground needs to be well compacted and the surface signed-off by engineers.” The services provided by Mason Quality Excavation includes bulk excavation, general siteworks, demolition, pile drilling, gravel supply and cartage, concrete/ asphalt preparation and landscaping. In order to provide these reliably, Mike has sought to have a good range of late model equipment. “We are working on a renewal programme at the moment. All our excavators are the latest model and they’re all still low hour machines. We are just starting to move out some of the older trucks. We are always looking at shifting something, it’s just continual.” This has the benefit of ensuring reliability which eliminates unnecessary maintenance and downtime, as well as making it more attractive to the staff who enjoy working in good equipment. It is also good for the company’s branding and for clients and others who see the well presented machinery which is effectively Mason Quality Excavation’s shop window and a reflection of the quality focus. “Our excavators just don’t break down; they’re too new and a good brand.” The Komatsu excavators in its fleet range from 1.8 tonnes to 16.5 tonnes which allows plenty of scope for the type of work the company is capable of. The nature of the business’ operations means that health and safety is integral and to its everyday operation. It has a SiteWise accreditation and while Mike acknowledges there is always room of improvement, Mason Quality Excavation’s current rating means it is close to potentially qualifying for gold status. “We are definitely very much health and safety orientated, with stringent rules and regulations in place. It’s definitely a big part of the setup of a job. It’s got to be safe, to know what we’re doing before we do it.” Proud to support Mason Excavation 03 477 1920 | www.tridenthomes.nz Ph 0272 76 79 77 E. keith@mitchellbuilder.nz Dunedin & Central Otago Building the future with quality 1 Lorne Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9044 P. (03) 481 1999 E. dunedin@phoenixdunedin.co.nz • CARPENTRY • PAINTING • ELECTRICAL • PLUMBING • GROUNDS MAINTENANCE www.phoenixdunedin.co.nz Proudly Supporting Mike and his team at Mason Quality Excavation We are a one stop solution for all your property needs - from residential rennovations to commercial projects & maintenance. With one call you can do it all. We are accredited providers for the major insurance companies Vero, AA & Tower.
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