George Brimblecombe was priveleged to have his father as a labourer when he first established the company in 1927. Farming the land was unrewarding and drove the family into a new era, to the good fortune of Adelaide.

"I promised my grandparents that I would keep the name and I wanted to keep the link to the tradition alive", was Mike Rundells heartfelt response to "why the name ?"

It means something in this industry. Not too many companies can claim such a rich family heritage contributing to the Adelaide skyline and the industry in general.

George was trained as a bricklayer, originally called an improver. This was based upon the idea to 'learn and make better'. Again this still remains as a guiding principal of the company '... make it better.'

Following the introduction of smart business value saw Brimblecombe set up a major crane hiring service, joinery workshop and engineering company.

Again in effort to expand and create a source of professional knowledge, George Brimblecombe became president of the Master Builders Association of South Australia.

Always a uniting figure within the Industry George actively promoted the contribution and value the Construction Industry adds to the cultural and social achievements of the community.

Following in his footsteps, Mike Rundell was also elected to the esteemed position in 1997, President of the Master Builders Association of South Australia.

Providing the passion and commitment, Mike like his Grandfather was an advocate for the integrity and professional improvement of the industry, to maintain and build on the standards and tradition of the past.

Passion, innovation and an unswerving dedication to the industry remain the hallmarks of this 'traditional values' based building company.

A family pride in the guiding beacon that underpins the integrity and meaning of the 'Brimblecombe commitment'.

Click on the file to the right to read the oral history of George Brimblecombe.