| 67 nzdairy DAIRY SERVICES » Fabish & Jackson 2010 Ltd New 40-aside herringbone in the works Karen Phelps A farmer in Rahotu, South Taranaki, is excitedly awaiting a new 40-aside herringbone dairy shed that is under construction by Fabish & Jackson and will transform the way the farm operates. Owner of Fabish & Jackson Steve Fabish says the client had originally been thinking about extending the farm’s existing shed but an assessment found the ageing building was too far gone for that to be a worthwhile investment. The orientation of the old shed was also creating ongoing problems with cows having to walk downhill into it. Steve says the issues had been tolerated for years but the project provided an opportunity to address them properly. “Rather than spending money extending an old shed it was going to save the client money in the long run to build a new one and we were able to advise them on the best direction to take,” says Steve. Fabish & Jackson has worked closely with the client to develop a design focused on efficient cow flow, ease of use and ensuring value for money. The company worked through various options with the client before settling on the new shed on a fresh site. Cow flow was a key consideration, with the design needing to connect seamlessly with the farm’s existing races and also create a user-friendly working environment. A new yard was required as part of the redevelopment and the site itself needed to be built up to ensure the correct flow into the effluent ponds. Fabish & Jackson is managing the project from start to finish, including the earthworks, with subcontractors brought in where required. It has also taken care of the necessary consents, providing the client with a complete turnkey solution. The four-month project is due to be completed later this year with the client aiming to be milking in the new shed before Christmas. Steve says the project is a good example of the scope of work Fabish & Jackson can undertake. “It demonstrates we can do any job, nothing is too difficult. It will also make a big difference to this client and they’ll be able to milk their herd much more efficiently,” says Steve. The Rahotu project is one of several jobs currently keeping the company busy with a house reclad also underway. Based in Inglewood, 20 minutes south of New Plymouth, Fabish & Jackson has been in business for 45 years and has worked with more than 6,000 Based in Inglewood, 20 minutes south of New Plymouth, Fabish & Jackson has been in business for 45 years. We are, as our name suggests, a VERY EXPERIENCED PLUMBING ORGANISATION Ph: 0800 033 400 I 404 Broadway, Stratford 4332 I vepo_plumbing@hotmail.com The team at VEPO are committed to providing Taranaki with exceptional service in our areas of expertise which includes Plumbing, Drain laying and Gas fitting. We have an amazing team of people, who take pride in their workmanship from start to finish. No matter how big or small your request may be our team are happy to assist in all your Plumbing, Drain laying or Gas fitting needs. clients. Its agricultural work includes dairy sheds, feed pads, races, precision implement sheds, horse stables, chicken sheds and maize and silage bunkers. The company is also well known for its OctaLock dairy parlour system, an innovative octagonal design developed to reduce construction time during winter. It has built Octa-Lock sheds throughout New Zealand and as far afield as Wales. Fabish & Jackson has specialist divisions covering laminated glulam beams and light engineering. It also undertakes residential and commercial building, landscaping, driveways, earthworks and concrete foundations, including work for the energy sector. By combining design, manufacturing, construction and project management capabilities, Steve says that Fabish & Jackson can provide clients with a single point of contact throughout a project. “We can work with clients from the initial design right through to completing the building,” says Steve. “It means we can offer practical advice and make sure everything works together.”
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