Today, Leo’s daughter Leanne Bax carries that legacy forward as the company’s director and licensed builder, shaping not only homes but also the next generation of family leadership in construction. A FOUNDATION BUILT ON RESPECT AND FAMILY VALUES “When my father started the company, everything was about respect—giving it and earning it,” Bax reflects. “That foundation has never changed.” Those early principles continue to guide Construction Plus today, anchoring a workplace that feels more like a family than a firm. Many of the company’s tradespeople and suppliers have worked with the Bax family for more than three decades—relationships that began when Leanne herself was a child. “Some of the trades have been with us since 1994,” she shares. “Their fathers worked with my dad, and now their sons are working with me. It’s very much a generational business.” That continuity—paired with mutual loyalty and commitment —has allowed Construction Plus to grow organically without losing its human touch. “We’re small, but we build big,” Bax laughs. “Our office has just four people, yet we produce 35 to 40 bespoke homes a year.” BESPOKE FROM THE GROUND UP Unlike high-volume home builders, Construction Plus takes a deeply personal approach to every project. Each build starts with a conversation, not a catalog. “When a customer comes in, they sit down with me,” Bax explains. “I listen to what they want, how they live, what matters to them. From there, I translate that story into a home design tailored entirely to their lifestyle.” The process is intimate and iterative—refining the design through back-and-forth collaboration until every detail fits. From initial concept to final handover, clients work directly with the same small team, ensuring consistency, trust, and accountability. “There’s no tiered system here,” Bax emphasizes.“The 3 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 10 CONSTRUCTION PLUS
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