Established in Melbourne since 1988, Browns Piling have a proven track record for the design of complex Geotech solutions and delivery of highly specialist piling and foundation services.
Browns is a highly sought after contractor for the delivery of a range of Geotech contracting capabilities – particularly Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piles. Acquired by Delta Group in 2022, Browns Piling is uniquely positioned to satisfy client project requirements across commercial, public infrastructure and residential sectors, as well as to meet growing demand for renewable energy and transmission assets in regional and remote areas – Australia wide.
With more than 80 experienced and qualified staff and an average tenure of more than 6 years, our people are what set Browns Piling apart. They benefit from a culture of collaboration and innovation that allows them to make the most of their remarkable skills and talent.
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Labourers
Foreman
Project Engineers
Workshop & Yard
Corporate Services
Management
Estimating & Commercial
Project Managers
Design Engineers
Peter Greenstreet
Divisional Manager
Peter began with Browns in 2007 from Digga Australia. After 15 years in a variety of operational roles, he assumed management of the business following its acquisition by Delta Group in 2022 and continues to drive change in support of growth.
Rick Hayes
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Rick joined the Browns operations team in 2009 and worked his way through the ranks to Senior Foreman before assuming management of all field operations across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Brad Pedler
PRINCIPAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Brad started with Browns in 2007 from Coffey Geotechnical. He has played a leading role in developing our Design & Construct capabilities that have allowed Browns to strengthen our reputation for client-focused Geotech solutions.
Kate Brown
LOGISTICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Kate started with Browns in 2018 and has worked in our operations division ever since. Kate supports our logistical operations, working closely with Rick and our project teams to ensure work programs are delivered without delay.
Jason McFarlane
ESTIMATING & NEW BUSINESS MANAGER
Jason joined Browns in 2005 and has led our estimating and commercial bid team for nearly 20 years. He has played an instrumental role in designing new methodologies to meet both sector and site specific requirements.
History & Project Milestones
1988
Founder Alan Brown purchases a bobcat, excavator and truck to create Browns Earthmoving
1997
Browns Earthmoving Pty Ltd incorporated and first operator employed
1998
West Gate Freeway Upgrade – first hard rock drilling project
2009
Browns Piling Pty Ltd incorporated
2014
Shrine of Remembrance
2015
Bunerong Memorial Park
2014
Ravenhall Prison
2017
East Brunswick Village
2018
Melbourne Park Redevelopment
Air Trunk Data Centres
2019
Victorian Heart Hospital
Air Trunk Data Centres
2020
Cressy Towers
Air Trunk Data Centres
2021
Caulfield Racecourse
Air Trunk Data Centres
Delta Group acquires Browns Piling
2022
Footscray Hospital
Public Housing Renewal Program –Prahran, Brighton & Flemington
2023
Amazon Distribution Centre
Air Trunk Data Centres
Hamilton, Redcliffe & Tullamarine Terminal Station & Transmission Line Upgrades
160t Casagrande B420 purchased
Microsoft MEL07 & MEL11 Data Centres
2024
Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention & Event Centre
Thomas Embling Hospital
Air Trunk Data Centres
Leibherr THS140 Track
Mounted Line Pump purchased
40t & 60t Sany Crawler Cranes purchased
Quality Assurance
We work closely with our clients and their advisory teams to address unexpected subsurface conditions or integrity issues and to implement the most effective and efficient solution. Browns Piling can deliver detailed design appraisals carried out by certified in-house engineers to ensure the most accurate, efficient and cost effective solutions are delivered to the client at any stage of our works programme. All piles installed by Browns are designed and constructed in accordance with Australian Standard 2159-1995.
Sustainability
Browns Piling is committed to sustainable business policies and practices that keep our people, our environment, and the communities in which we work safe from harm.
Workplace Health & Safety
Nothing matters more to us than safety. It is our most important business practice and we demand visible leadership at every stage of a project and from everyone involved.
Carbon Management
We aspire to play an active role in Australia’s transition to Net Zero emissions by 2050. We currently monitor and report on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with ongoing development of Scope 3 emissions monitoring in step with Commonwealth and State or Territory government policy settings.
Ethical Labour & Modern Slavery
Browns is compliant with the Modern Slavery Act and welcomes the opportunity to join the Australian Government to eliminate modern slavery in global supply chains. We maintain robust and highly transparent commercial supply relationships.
Diversity & Inclusion
We strive to maintain a workplace that fosters acceptance and respect for diversity. A workplace free of discrimination, harassment and violence in any form. We recognise that sameness is a myth and seek to achieve equality throughout our business.
Environmental Management
In addition to site specific monitoring and controls, we are also working to improve our internal waste management and recycling capabilities, together with reducing our reliance on fresh water wherever practicable.
Subcontractor Management
Our prequalification processes and operating policies ensure full regulatory and/or statutory compliance. To achieve prequalified status subcontractors must adhere to best practice governance and risk management protocols.
Gender Equality
In accordance with the Victorian Government’s Building Equality Policy, Browns has developed an organisation wide Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) and participates in an annual Workplace Gender Equality Audit with all Delta Group entities.
Social Procurement
Browns has embedded social procurement practices and processes into our Victorian operations, in accordance with the Victorian Government’s Social Procurement Framework. We have the capability and systems to monitor and report on project specific social procurement outcomes.
Sustainability Reporting
We are compliant with the relevant Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation as well as our client’s own sustainability measures. Our reporting systems are Green Star and NABERs aligned, including comprehensive Waste Stream Tracking, Docketing, Tipping and Invoicing Systems.
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