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Brimblecombe and Covid 19 Status

25 March 2020
Just an update on the current Covid-19 situation that we all find ourselves in, it is “Business as usual under changing circumstances and conditions” until we advise otherwise.

We have a Business Continuity and Recovery Plan in place and we are currently at internal Alert level one.

This alert level may change depending on Government sanctions that are implemented. If you have any queries please give us a call.

Brimblecombe Builders, and its founding company RP Brimblecombe & Sons, have been a long established icon in the Adelaide building industry since 1927. Beginning in the early days as a residential builder, the firm gradually migrated to commercial building construction.

In the last 40 years, Brimblecombe Builders has made its mark with such landmarks as the Crows Headquarters at West Lakes, the Norman McLeay Chapel in Centennial Park (2 Awards presented by Master Builders SA), the restoration of Terowie Railway Station (also receiving the Civic Trust Award), the Adelaide Police Barracks and the many stages of Government House upgrade reconstruction. Most recently the Smyth Chapel has attracted many favourable reviews.

With their extensive experience working in so many different industry sectors, Brimblecombe Builders has been praised for the team's ability to work well with their contractors, and their clients, and causing little disruption to occupants and workers affected by these projects. Brimblecombe Builders have taken the lead project management role in many of the projects.and pride themselves on coming in on time and budget.

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The Brimblecombe Way

Produced by Michael Rundell, MD of Brimblecombe Builders, it gives an overview of the company, its ethics and philosophy and some of the Brimblecombe construction work.

As a long established Adelaide commercial construction business, Brimblecombe Builders has gained experience in a wide and successful variety of construction projects working in both contractor and managing contractor roles. The links below will take you to a more detailed description of these works.

Aged Care facilities - greenfield construction, multi bed facilities to refurbishment of existing aged care facilities.

Banking - from adding security to branches, and refurbishing to redesigning for disability access.

Commercial - from vehicle service bays to shopping centre facades, to new staff canteens for Woolworths Gepps Cross,

Schools - both public and private. Brimblecombe has constructed child care centres, classroom blocks and specialised activity rooms used for the library, gymnasium, tech studies and STEM. Private Schools - child care centres, various wings at PAC, including the Preparatory School, Prince Philip Theatre and the Clipsal Innovation Centre

Health - modifications to operating suites and multifloor work within Hospitals including WCH, Adelaide Dental Hospital, Lyell McEwen, QEH and Northern Community and specialist suites for OSA, Adelaide Eye and Laser, South Terrace Urology

Heritage - repairs, refurbishments, repurposing, restoration, additions to match older construction - Smyth Chapel, Government House, SAPOL, Terowie Railway Station, Hahndorf Institute, Adelaide University Football Club

Industrial construction includes Cheetham Salt Works, Torrensville multi tenancy warehouse, 2 warehouses at Adelaide Produce Markets, projects at GMH Elizabeth, Compair, The Woolshed ..

The repaired heritage Lantern on the Government House roof

Minor works & Construction projects - from car parks, repairs and extensions to new entrances. Bathroom upgrades, door repairs, roof leak and stormwater investigation reports, change room upgrades, projection booth modifications, facade repairs, sculpture installation, disabled entrance ramps and tactile indicators for the Adelaide Festival Centre. Fascia repairs for Carclew and 6-8a Rundle Mall Centre

Offices - refurbishment, repurposing, fitouts

Public Buildings - Selected for 3 stages of Government House refurbishment including facade repairs, roof replacement, lantern repairs, external window repairs, internal refurbishment of the Guard House

Residential - refurbishing heritage homes and outfitting others for disabled access

Retail - from building small shopping centres to upgrading exteriors, refurbishing shop interiors and carparks, click and collect upgrades

Sport - From building all stages of the Crows HQ to smaller clubrooms and changerooms; from heritage restoration of the Adelaide University Football club to working on the Fos Williams Stand at Alberton

Image shows the repaired heritage Lantern on the Government House roof

Image shows newly renovated Smyth Chapel at West Terrace Cemetery.

Brimblecombe's success attributed to

Considering the needs of the Client and the Project from the Outset
Safety System Compliance EQAS.No.01.AS4801
EQAS Certification AS9001 in Management Skills
EQAS Certificate of Environmental System Compliance
A cohesive team approach
The Right Team
Proactivity
Fairness and honesty in all dealings
Openness in communication

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Brimblecombe's Clients Say

"how pleased the members were not only with the standard of work, but the very high degree of cooperation and a ready willingness to adapt to the programme required by the Church".

The Venerable J P Collas, Rector, Christ Church

Brimblecombe's Clients Say

"As Manager, Assets & Development for Warrina Homes, I have been delighted with the progress and outcome of both projects and commend Brimblecombe Builders on meeting our expectations and delivering high quality finished and refurbished buildings.

Work in and around existing resídential care facilities, which are highly regulated, required good forward planning of works, a strong level of flexibility and sympathetic consideratíon of resident and staff needs.

I can say that Brimblecombe Builders excelled in all of these areas."

Willam Vaatstra, Manager Assets & Devt, Warrina

Brimblecombe's Clients Say

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and Steve and all your contractors for your collaborative and professional approach to this project, the work that has been completed is a credit to your company and your contractors

It has been a real pleasure to see such an important heritage building.. as the Smyth Chapel .. be preserved and restored for future generations..

Paula Pothoven
Executive Assistant

Adelaide Cemeteries Authority

Brimblecombe Clients Say

"There were 2 projects we..knew were never going to be easy... but doing them separately would have been near impossible.

Your professional approach to the timing and coordination of building activities between the 2 floors has resulted in an end product ...that more than meets our expectations.."

John Davey, Senior Project Officer

Brimblecombe's Clients Say

"I could not be happier with what Brimblecombe have done.
Should it ever arise I should be happy to speak on your behalf!"

(repeat clients)

Peter, Adelaide Eye and Laser

Brimblecombe's Clients Say

"Your company's tradespeople carried out their responsibilities in a professional and competent manner adding to the excellent finish of the building and interiors...

Without exception, the staff, residents and relatives are delighted with the results and enjoy the ambience of their new home." (Bethsalem Aged Care Facility)

Andrew Huillo, Chairman Building & Planning

Brimblecombe's Clients Say

".. the project has been very exciting one - the transformation of the old (Unley) police station into the marvellous complex which now stands...

..the project has been seen as a very high profile one in Adelaide community; i have received a very large number of comments from people... have been most impressed!"
(This project for St John Ambulance Adelaide was completed ahead of time.)

Fracie Remfry, Chief Exec Officer, St John

Brimblecombe's Clients Say

Belinda Smith (Principal - Wandana Primary School) said:

The staff, community and students are really excited to set up in the new spaces and start their learning.

I just want to take this opportunity to thank Andrew (Troppo), Mike, Lindsay, Steve (Brimblecombe) for their amazing work and support along the way. I

t was a big space to develop, communication was outstanding at all points and the school couldn’t be happier with the process and the end results.

Peter Harrison -Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery, DPTI said:
The school is free to now occupy the space, I hope the school and the students find it beneficial...
Thank you all for your hard work and patience in getting this project completed.

Wandana Primary School