Small Works Projects

The roof strengthening and weatherproofing project was initiated to address critical structural and hygiene issues at a Takanini manufacturing plant, a facility that operates 24/7.

FPC Small Works was engaged to strengthen and refurbish an existing build which was already partially dismantled to allow new machinery and plant to be installed to keep up with the site’s expansion projects.

Delivered within the tight constraints of the winter shutdown, Fonterra required crucial HVAC upgrades to the Dryer Building at their Kauri processing site.

When FPC was engaged to investigate weather issues and the impact it was having on manufacturing at this Waikato food processing facility, FPC’s assessment quickly highlighted that the works would require a considered and specialist response rather than routine maintenance.

Supporting Westland Milk Products’ new pipe bridge meant creating a foundation built to last.

This maintenance shut project at Fonterra’s Pahiatua facility focused on delivering essential weatherproofing upgrades to the parapet on the P3 dryer building.

FPC was engaged to help resolve an issue in the Powder Packing room, providing rapid diagnosis of the root cause and a practical, timely solution.

Open Country Dairy needed to increase the capacity of their D2 milk drying tower – and they needed it fast. When First Principles Constructors (FPC) were engaged to lead the structural design and integration of new stainless-steel hoppers and access platforms, we knew it was a high-stakes environment.

When First Principles Constructors (FPC) was engaged to deliver the design and construction of a Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) building extension within an operational facility in Waikato, we knew we were stepping into a fastmoving, high-pressure environment. Open Country Dairy is a leading player in the New Zealand dairy industry and required delivery within a strict timeframe, leaving little room for upfront planning and no margin for error.

When Fonterra engaged us to replace the façade on the D4 northwest wall, we knew we were facing a complex challenge. The existing façade had significant surface cracking, which was causing weathertightness issues and raising future food safety concerns.