Precast Concrete Experts – Canterbury & Ashburton

McIntosh Precast is the premier South Island supplier of choice for architectural precast concrete in canterbury.

As part of the McIntosh Group, our Precast Concrete Division manufactures and installs high-quality precast products for both commercial and residential construction across Canterbury.

With our own in-house production facility in Ashburton, we provide reliable concrete solutions that meet the highest structural and aesthetic standards.

Our Precast Capabilities

We produce a wide range of custom precast products including:

  • Structural wall and floor panels
  • Precast tilt panels for commercial buildings
  • Beams, columns, and foundations
  • Retaining and boundary walls
  • Decorative architectural elements

Every element is manufactured locally for precision and consistency, ensuring seamless integration into your project timeline.

Why Choose McIntosh Precast

  • In-House Manufacturing: Local production means better quality control and faster turnaround.
  • Seamless Integration: As part of McIntosh Group’s design-and-build network, our precast panels are engineered to fit perfectly into new builds and renovations.
  • Experienced Team: Our qualified tradespeople work closely with engineers and architects for precision on every pour.
  • On-Site Installation: We handle transport, cranage, and installation – delivering a complete start-to-finish service.
  • Sustainable Practice: We source responsibly and minimise waste through efficient batching and mould reuse.

End-to-End Project Delivery

When you build with McIntosh Group, you gain access to a fully coordinated service.
Our Commercial Division integrates precast panel supply directly into your build schedule, while our Painting Division ensures a professional finish once construction is complete.

The result? A smoother process, fewer subcontractors, and a single trusted partner from concept to completion.

Serving Canterbury & Beyond

Based in Ashburton, we supply and install precast concrete throughout Mid Canterbury, Rolleston, Christchurch, and the wider region.


Whether it’s a large-scale commercial warehouse or a custom architectural build, we’ll deliver panels that perform for decades.

Panels

Our precast division manufactures all types of precast concrete panels, from standard industrial panels to large exposed feature walls. Using the latest technology and state of the art machinery, we can create highly complex architectural features, patterns, special textures, colours and elaborate 3D shapes.

  • Acid etched finishes
  • Mineral staining
  • Limitless finish 
  • Custom formliners
  • Colours
  • Textures
  • Graphic concrete
  • Honed & Polished

Beams & columns

Our precast range includes the manufacture of all kinds of precast concrete beams in a wide variety of sizes and styles, for an unlimited range of structures. The large precast concrete columns are often an architectural feature of a project designed for visual impact.

  • Highly skilled in manufacturing large columns and highly complex shapes
  • Ability to imprint customised textures and patterns
  • High volume runs for high rise building
  • Specialists in technically challenging projects
  • Experienced and precise – Ensuring components are a meticulous fit

Stairs

The precast team produce all types of stair products and landings in unlimited styles and designs. From simple, elegant finishes to intricate signature designs. 

  • Custom designed in house steel moulds 
  • Stair treads in any shape, design or finish
  • Adjustable steel stair machine for precision casting

Recent projects

Homer Tunnel

Homer Tunnel

Ara Institute K Block

Ara Institute K Block

Christchurch Hospital

Christchurch Hospital

Canterbury Rugby Football Union

Canterbury Rugby Football Union

282 Madras Street

282 Madras Street

Oranga Tamariki

Oranga Tamariki

Smith Seeds

smith seeds

Kakanui

Kakanui

Midlands Apiaries

Midlands Apiaries

Three Rivers Medical Centre

Three Rivers Medical Centre

Waterforce Oamaru

WaterForce Oamaru

EA Network Centre

EA Network Centre

Waterforce Ashburton

WaterForce Ashburton

Darfield four square

Darfield Four Square

Ray Mayne

Ray Mayne

Baring Square Methodist Church

Baring Square Methodist Church

Precast Team

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Alastair McIntosh

Director:
McIntosh Precast Limited

 

 

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John McIntosh

Managing Director – McIntosh Group

 

MNZIOB, MNZIQS, Reg QS 377, NDQS, NZDC (CM)

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Reece Wallington

Area Manager – Precast

 

 

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Fiona
McFall

Office Manager

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Kendall
Lee

Administration Projects Manager

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Courtney
van-der-Eik

Administration Assistant

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Rachel
Trotter

Administration Assistant