Principles

When John Fillmore founded the company in 1968, he established a strong family culture grounded in integrity and a commitment to always delivering on promises.

Two men breaking a rock with a hammer and chisel

Our History

We began with a simple but powerful vision: to provide reliable civil construction services to Auckland. From humble beginnings, we quickly established a reputation for quality workmanship and strong working relationships with our clients.

Over the years, we've grown alongside the country's infrastructure needs, expanding our services to large-scale, complex developments. Notable milestones in our journey include our involvement in footpath maintenance contracts, pioneering Auckland streetscape delivery in the late 2000s, regional expansion to Canterbury, Otago and Wellington and growth into more complex sectors of rail and marine. Being early adopters of innovative technologies like airvac, have set us apart in the industry.

Throughout our evolution we've maintained a strong family culture, built on the core values that guide us today: we're accountable, solution-focused, collaborative, and honest. These principles shape how we work with our clients, partners and communities, ensuring that we consistently deliver the best results while fostering trust and lasting relationships.

Today, we are a trusted partner in New Zealand's civil and infrastructure sector, with a legacy of successful projects and a commitment to delivering long-term, quality solutions in sustainable way. As we look to the future, we remain focused on continuing our growth, embracing new challenges and contributing positively to the communities we serve.

Team members, and growing

Projects to date

Sustainability shapes everything we do. We're dedicated to playing our part in building a thriving future.

Social Wellbeing

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, ensuring that prosperity is accessible to all members of our community. By actively promoting diversity and inclusion, we create a foundation where individuals from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are valued. This commitment goes beyond direct employment opportunities - it’s about breaking down barriers and providing opportunities for the supply chain to grow, develop and succeed.

"JFC is at the forefront of supplier diversity here in Aotearoa and continues to show buyers and suppliers what good looks like." - Amotai

of our total revenue of FY24 was spent with diverse suppliers

of our team members earn the living wage (balance on training pathways to achieve living wage within 12 months)

Economic Wellbeing

We are committed to positively contributing to a prosperous economy for Aotearoa. Being New Zealand owned and operated, profits remain within the country and contribute to our long-term growth. We focus on strengthening local and regional supply chains, supporting homegrown businesses, creating local jobs and ensuring economic benefits are reinvested into our communities.

"JFC helped us out hugely with changing their payment plans for us to go fortnightly. So that helps us as a business to be able to survive. We really appreciate that they came to party for those payments with us." - Lance Ehu, JM Tiling

New Zealand Owned & Operated

of direct spend stayed in Wellington for the Wainuiomata Upgrade

Environment Wellbeing

We are committed to minimising our environmental impact through sustainable practices that honour our role as kaitiaki. With a Toitū Reduce certification, we are committed to carbon reduction across our operations. With efforts including driver training, waste diversion from landfill and investments in innovative and sustainable technologies, we strive to protect valuable resources for future generations. Further Initiatives including engaging and volunteering with the Department of Conservation strategies.

"This has been so appreciated, as this work was much needed for quite some time. This work has supported key access points for the local Bream Bay community and having these restored to such a high quality is just wonderful news." - Department of Conservation

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, ensuring that prosperity is accessible to all members of our community. By actively promoting diversity and inclusion, we create a foundation where individuals from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are valued. This commitment goes beyond direct employment opportunities - it's about breaking down barriers and providing opportunities for the supply chain to grow, develop and succeed.

carbon reduction year on year

waste diversion from landfill

Cultural Wellbeing

We are comitted to building genuine, respectful partnerships with mana whenua, taking an early and proactive approach to collaboration. By integrating local knowledge, values and iwi businesses into our operations, we ensure that these elements are woven into construction, including training pathways and community engagement. This approach reflects our commitment to honoring mana whenua.

"JFC value whakawhanaungatanga, and partnerships that empower a “for Māori by Māori business approach and long term Uri legacy aspirations. Mutual trust and integrity are foundational and provide ‘mana enhancing opportunities for all parties in this type of partnering. This partnership and JFC’s recent entrance into the Wellington market is inclusive and positive for local communities and local mana whenua." - Anania Randall, WaiWorx