Profile: YRCO's Countdown project

Date: 06.10.2021

The Husqvarna Greenseal product used during the process is the only certified Green Star rated concrete floor sealer on the market at present

The 3450sqm 4-star rated Richmond store

The Husqvarna Greenseal product used during the process is the only certified Green Star rated concrete floor sealer on the market at present

The 3450sqm 4-star rated Richmond store

The recently completed Richmond Countdown supermarket is set to be the first of its type in NZ to be accredited by the internationally recognised ‘Green Star’ rating system

Youngman Richardson (YRCO) were an important part of the construction process along with concrete contracting company Concrete Sealing & Grinding NZ.

The 3450sqm 4-star rated Richmond store has solar panels on its roof, LED lighting, EV charging points for its customer’s cars, digital shelf labels to reduce paper use, an electric truck for online orders, water-saving taps, and doors on fridges and freezers through the store.

Working towards the Green Star accreditation had not just been about new features; the construction process was equally important. Involved from early specification stages to ensure the concrete floor surface preparation result also aligned with the ‘Green Star’ accreditation, YRCO’s Husqvarna Construction product manager Scott McBreen explains, "It’s also about the use of more sustainable products used in the construction process.

This is a real chance for us to provide a more environmentally friendly blueprint for the future." Scott’s 20-plus years’ experience with polished concrete floors has proven invaluable, as he has developed a detailed concrete surface preparation specification through Masterspec—a leading specifications system for residential and commercial buildings.

The specification (6141HG) for polished concrete enables tender pricing from construction companies looking to tender on these types of projects. It’s backed up with a local Husqvarna HiPERFLOOR Certified Contractors list to assist with project execution.

"Any selected Husqvarna HiPERFLOOR Certified Contractor is supported through the project process with quality assurance checks during the application and before completion. We regularly undertake site visits where required with regular visits having been made to the Countdown Richmond site to provide technical advice and support," says Scott.

The project with Countdown is unique in that the Husqvarna Greenseal product used during the process is the only certified Green Star rated concrete floor sealer on the market at present.

For more information, contact YRCO Auckland 09 443 2436, Wellington 04 212 2456, or for South Island enquiries, 03 341 6923 or visit yrco.co.nz.

Find new and used heavy machinery for sale in NZ

Keep up to date in the industry by signing up to Deals on Wheels' free newsletter or liking us on Facebook.