Waikato Business News | November 1, 2023

20 WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS
NOVEMBER 2023
“Fosters are a superb
team with an innate
ability to manage
stressful situations
and deliver solutions...”
John Daley, Mainstream
Mainstream’s new 2,400m 2 transit freight facility was
constructed in just 5 months, creating cost savings for the
business, and enabling operations to be up and running 4
weeks ahead of schedule.
Mainstream Property Manager John Daley says Fosters was
considered for the job because they were part of the New
Zealand Construction Alliance, with whom Mainstream had
worked to build their Palmerston North depot.
He adds that Fosters won the tender due to their collaborative
approach from the outset.
“Fosters were not the cheapest, nor the most expensive” says
John. “We were simply impressed by how proactive they
were in establishing a relationship and then working through
the tender process. From the get-go, Fosters made it clear
that they would give feedback on the design and areas of
improvement. We welcomed that engagement.”
Fosters knowledge of the area was another key strength,
according to John. “Having an intimate understanding of their
backyard - where and what they were building - they projected
a sense of confidence all the way through.”
The construction agreement was signed in January 2023 and
key materials procured by the end of March, which is when the
construction team broke ground. By the end of August, John
had the keys to the building.
“That turnaround is simply amazing” says John. “I talk to plenty
of people about this job and delivery in five months is unheard
of.
“Fosters are a superb team with an innate ability to manage
stressful situations and deliver solutions, which we very much
appreciated.”
Specific features in the project included installation of pallet
racking, 126 solar panels on the roof, high-end EV charging for
standard and heavy-duty vehicles, rain water collection tanks
for grey water use, and data cabling and security provisions.
“Scheduling contractor work and connectivity added extra
challenges alongside a demanding construction programme,
but Fosters managed it all exceptionally well.
“With their collaborative approach and operational efficiency,
Fosters absolutely exceeded our expectations. We got a highquality
build, delivered ahead of programme and on budget.”
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