Our story is about smart people with the right gear for the job
One man and his hybrid digger-truck grew a business that thrives today with the same passion and entrepreneurial spirit.
1954
Brian Perry began his business as an excavation and drainage contractor, working mainly on farm drainage around Hamilton.
His idea of a mobile truck-mounted excavator is an iconic innovation that still motivates smart civil engineers in the business today.
1955
Groundwork begins on the new Mormon Temple in Hamilton West.
1956-59
Farm work leads to sewerage and stormwater trenching contracts with local councils. Builders are quick to see the benefits for basement and footing excavation.
Pipe laying for smaller subdivision work grows to larger scale sewer and stormwater networks for the Ministry of Works.
1961
To cope with demand, the growing business adds new machines. A workshop is established to maintain the expanding fleet.
Brian is very aware that a smart idea is only the start. His business needs to offer certainty of delivery.
The business grows rapidly – not just with innovative gear, but by Brian building a team of like-minded innovators with courage and a culture of collaboration and community.
1971
First high-risk civil engineering contract is undertaken for Hamilton City Council (HCC sub-fluvial water supply pipeline).
1972
Brian Perry Pile Co Ltd formed.
1976
Taharoa offshore iron sands slurry pipeline project is undertaken with French contractor Comex. Marine Division established.
1979
Work begins on the first of three overseas civil construction contracts in Papua New Guinea.
1982
Construction begins on the dual fuel pipeline from Whangarei to Auckland - the largest of its type in NZ history.
1986
Brian Perry Civil is purchased by The Fletcher Construction Company, bringing a complementary and specialist skillset to the business.
1989
Completion of Cook Strait HVDC Cable Lay.
1997
Wellington sewage outfall completed at Moa Point.
1999
America's Cup facilities completed at Auckland's Viaduct Basin.
2001
BPC wins the NZ Contractor Award for the construction of Northport Berths, Whangarei.
2006
Fletcher Construction purchases Piletech, a specialist screw pile foundations business to add to BPC's capabilities. Piletech continues to operate as a separate business within BPC.
2008
BPC completes piling and foundations for Fletcher Construction's multi award-winning Tauranga Harbour Link project. The large diameter piles are constructed under bentonite drilling support fluids, making this a first for NZ.
2009
BPC completes the diaphragm walls (D-walls) for the New Lynn Rail Trench project - another New Zealand first at this scale.
2011
Victoria Park Tunnel wins the Civil Contractors NZ supreme award. BPC again delivers the full D-wall scope.
2014
Head office moves from Hamilton to Auckland as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the company.
2016
As project partner within the Mackays to Peka Peka Alliance, BPC constructs 3.0m diameter piles with the largest seismic load design to date in NZ. The piling along with extensive ground improvements make this BPC's largest foundations project ever undertaken and attracts worldwide attention.
2019
BPC is appointed a Sub-Alliance partner to the consortia delivering the Americas Cup 36 facilities. The time-critical work constructing piles and wave breaks in a marine environment was entrusted to BPC, given our strong track record in this type of work.
2021
Brian Perry Civil Ltd established.
Now we’re looking to the future
We have continued to change and evolve by applying the same attitude and expertise to achieve the impossible in new markets and sectors.
The capability of our people is continually extended with training, personal development, and further education.
We’re delivering work that is not only technically complex, but is also addressing far-reaching community, environmental and social outcomes.
We work alongside other Fletcher businesses, as well as with designers and competitor contractors, to play our part in transforming Aotearoa New Zealand.