32 | nzdairy “We’re about offering customers cost effective and ef cient dairy, commercial and residential construction solutions.” Built more than 500 Dairy Parlours Sue Russell DAIRY PEOPLE » Don Chapman Waikato Ltd Shanan White bought Morrinsville-based construction company Don Chapman Builders Ltd in February 2014, though his association with the company stems back to 2007 when he was engaged as a contractor, building dairy sheds and associated farm infrastructure throughout the greater Waikato region. Today, Don Chapman Waikato Ltd and his franchisee’s have built over 500 Dairy Parlours. It’s evolved a reputation second-to-none based on its promise to deliver on time and to budget. The company also constructs feed pads and silage bunkers When farmers are considering upgrading or building dairy parlours or other infrastructure Shanan says they are happy to organise visits to other farms to see examples of their work. They also supply farmer clients with Building Guide and Building Maintenance resources on line. “We’re about offering customers cost effective and ef cient dairy, commercial and residential construction solutions.” When Shanan took over the company from Don he kept all the staff, several of which have worked for the company in excess of 20 years. A good 80% of the work is servicing the dairy sector, though residential and some commercial work is undertaken. Asked how business has been Shanan says the last twelve months, in particular, have been busy, with a consistent ow of work throughout the year. Covid 19, supply constraints, lead times, as well as council consenting have all added dif culties in meeting deadlines but we are managing to keep up with demand at the moment. Impacting also on work- ow are the engineers who create the plans, given demand for their services has increased as well. At a time when the construction sector generally is experiencing stress Shanan says the impact hasn’t been as signi cant, given even though lead-in times are longer, they are consistent. Along with work in the rural sector Don Chapman Waikato Ltd also undertakes earth-quake strengthening and the Dairy North spoke with Shanan the team had been working on a block of shops in Morrinsville. Dairy parlours are not just for cows either. Shanan says he’s built milking sheds for sheep and goats. Quentin Oaks the Chapman dairy licencee from taranaki is doing these and are nothing to do with DCW. A Welch Bunker built by the team at Don Chapman Waikato. Don Chapman Waikato Ltd and his franchisee’s have built over 500 Dairy Parlours. There’s interest in converting to milking sheep given it’s a premium product and you don’t have all the ef uent compliances and costs that go with milking cows.” While Shanan takes care of sales and liaising with clients, he has an experienced team very capable of getting on with the construction processes, including his QS Geoff Booth who has been with the company over 23 years and construction managers Grant Cole and Don Fowler that have worked for the company for 17 and 27 years respectfully “I’m pleased with how the business is positioned and the array of services we offer today. We’re experts in what we do and take on some really challenging projects.” B U I L D E R S LT D New Zealand Certified Builders Association CB We provide Residential, Dairy Parlour and Farm building services with Professionalism and high quality Workmanship. Ph: 027 230 0075 www.qob.co.nz 73 Warwick Road, Stratford With a lifetime of experience designing and building farm dairies, we're well equipped to create a design that suits your exact needs, no matter what. Our customised design process provides a choice of options in shed styles, yard layout, plant room design and pipe work con guration. farm dairy? Call us today for a FREE on-site design consultation. Authorised licensee www.chapmandairy.com Herringbone or rotary Silage bunkers Feed pads 021 780 477 shanan@dcw.net.nz www.donchapmanwaikato.co.nz 07 889 6168 Don Chapman Waikato Ltd is your local specialist in farm design and construction. SPECIALISED COATINGS Email: acraflex@gmail.com or Call: 027 498 8412 ACRAFLEX DAIRY WALL COATINGS, ANTI-SLIP SOLUTIONS & PROTECTIVE FLOORING Proud to suppo DON CHAPMAN WAIKATO LTD
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