06/06/2023
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Building Engineering
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About Us
We are an accredited, award-winning commercial construction company, with headquarters located in West Melbourne. Driven by a highly committed team of construction and engineering professionals, we have an outstanding portfolio of projects and a well-established reputation for strong performance, quality workmanship, fair dealing, collaboration, and excellent relations with clients and subcontractors.
Building Engineering commenced operations in Melbourne in 2003. As we celebrate our 20th year at Building Engineering, we are proud to have successfully delivered over 400 projects to a total value in excess of $1 billion across a wide range of industry sectors.
Proudly Australian and privately owned, Building Engineering delivers successful construction projects with certainty and real value.
Across a wide range of commercial, education, health, community, and industrial projects, we devise cost-effective construction strategies that protect and advance our client’s interests.
From refurbishments and fit-outs to entirely new buildings, Building Engineering produces high-quality results — safely, efficiently, reliably, and at the right price.
Project quality is our highest priority. Our management team includes qualified engineers. We believe our forward planning to “think ahead” is the best in the business. We undertake thorough risk assessments prior to tendering, identifying all possibilities for the best investment results for our clients.
Our impeccable record is defined by the leadership of directors Tom Basel and Chris Doufas, whose partnership and core values underpin all facets of the business. Tom and Chris have worked in close partnership to build a successful, well-respected commercial construction company, with the bulk of our work coming from repeat clients.
Building Engineering commenced operations in Melbourne in 2003. As we celebrate our 20th year at Building Engineering, we are proud to have successfully delivered over 400 projects to a total value in excess of $1 billion across a wide range of industry sectors.
Proudly Australian and privately owned, Building Engineering delivers successful construction projects with certainty and real value.
Across a wide range of commercial, education, health, community, and industrial projects, we devise cost-effective construction strategies that protect and advance our client’s interests.
From refurbishments and fit-outs to entirely new buildings, Building Engineering produces high-quality results — safely, efficiently, reliably, and at the right price.
Project quality is our highest priority. Our management team includes qualified engineers. We believe our forward planning to “think ahead” is the best in the business. We undertake thorough risk assessments prior to tendering, identifying all possibilities for the best investment results for our clients.
Our impeccable record is defined by the leadership of directors Tom Basel and Chris Doufas, whose partnership and core values underpin all facets of the business. Tom and Chris have worked in close partnership to build a successful, well-respected commercial construction company, with the bulk of our work coming from repeat clients.
Working With Us
Join our team and grow your career! We are always on the lookout for new talent.
Both in the office and on-site, we place a premium on accountability and honourable dealing. Our management structure is designed to empower staff and encourage transparency. We actively seek out architectural challenges and technical complexities, undertaking a diversity of projects to expand our understanding of what is achievable. We have endless opportunities to grow your career.
Both in the office and on-site, we place a premium on accountability and honourable dealing. Our management structure is designed to empower staff and encourage transparency. We actively seek out architectural challenges and technical complexities, undertaking a diversity of projects to expand our understanding of what is achievable. We have endless opportunities to grow your career.
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Create Your ProfileRecent Projects
380 St Kilda Rd
Located at the city end of St Kilda Road in Melbourne, 380 St Kilda Road is a 15-level, A-grade commercial building that offers 24,554 square meters of workspace. Situated across from the Royal Botanic Gardens, the building's refurbishment aims to elevate it into a cutting-edge workplace that represents the next generation of office spaces in the country.
Architectus, a renowned design firm, has been tasked with designing the redevelopment plans. The proposed upgrades encompass enhancements to the external facade, refurbishment of the lobby, repositioning of the ground floor layout, and the addition of high-quality end-of-trip facilities.
Melbourne
Under Construction
Norwood Secondary School
The Norwood Secondary School project involves partially demolishing existing school buildings and constructing a new multi-level learning facility. The new facility will feature eight classrooms with walls that can be opened or configured, as well as arts and technology rooms, a wellbeing center, staff work areas, meeting rooms, and consulting rooms.
The design of the project aims to create flexible and modern spaces within the new building, in line with the school's team teaching pedagogy. The goal is to provide different learning environments that enhance the overall learning experience.
Melbourne
Under Construction
5 Bowen Crescent
After almost a quarter-century, it is time to rejuvenate the renowned tower located in the St Kilda Road precinct. Building Engineering, in collaboration with Bowen Investments and their chosen consultants, is dedicated to bringing their vision to life and transforming this 14-level building. The extensive renovations aim to create a contemporary and upscale workplace, complete with exceptional amenities for potential tenants, their visitors, and the surrounding community.
Melbourne
Under Construction
Twenty8 Freshwater Place
Twenty8 Freshwater Place is an inspiring sustainable workplace for all generations needs.
This redevelopment project involves extensive structural modification and refurbishment works to the entire ground level.
The building remains operational during the construction period, maintaining safe access and ensuring minimal interruption or disturbance to existing tenants, visitors and other building users.
The upgrade will create more communal breakout and informal meeting areas for perspective tenants, and internal fitouts will create a high end space for current and future tenants.
Southbank
Under Construction
Melbourne Polytechnic Collingwood Campus Redevelopment
The development site of Melbourne Polytechnic Collingwood campus is located at 20 Otter Street Collingwood. The development will provide new and refurbished facilities and improved amenities facilities meeting current standards for the delivery of higher education services for the diverse needs of the local community.
The project consists of the refurbishment of the existing 8 level building of approximately 10,276 m2 through extensive fit-out work, minimal remedial external works, Level 3 terrace plus demolition and making good of the television studio wing.
Collingwood
Under Construction
Lort Smith Animal Hospital
Lort Smith Animal Hospital is the largest and busiest not-for-profit animal hospital in Australia. Building Engineering comenced works on the new hospital in August 2020.
The first of two stages saw construction of a new facility in Campbellfield to provide high quality veterinary care, community-based services and an animal-friendly shelter. This facility also focusses on training veterinary nurses, placements for veterinary students, support for volunteers, and a place for a community of local animal lovers to unite.
North Melbourne
Under Construction
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Director
Chris Doufas
Chris assumes responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day commercial operations at the company, encompassing financial management, estimating, marketing, and governance policies. A notable strength of Chris lies in effectively communicating company and project objectives to a diverse range of stakeholders, facilitating the seamless flow of information and ensuring the timely completion of tasks in an efficient, productive, and positive manner.
An essential component of Chris's role involves maintaining awareness of industry market conditions. This is accomplished through an extensive network of industry contacts and dedicated analysis of economic data within the industry. Chris's attitude serves as the fundamental principle of the company's philosophy, emphasizing the collaborative approach with all project stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes for everyone involved.
Director
Tom Basel
Tom assumes the role of overseeing the day-to-day construction operations for all projects at Building Engineering. This includes overseeing production, financial matters, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) protocols, and overall management. Throughout the entire project lifecycle, Tom maintains regular communication with all stakeholders involved.
Tom's leadership style fosters a collaborative and proactive culture within the Building Engineering team. Under his guidance, all staff members are encouraged to take ownership, be accountable, and assume responsibility for the company's progress and success. Tom actively promotes continuous professional development among the staff and follows a policy of internal promotion, recognizing and nurturing talent from within the organization.
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