The belief is simple: when people enjoy their work, feel respected, and buy into the company’s standards, they deliver better outcomes for clients. Those outcomes then lead to repeat work, referrals, and the steady, sustainable growth G-Force has experienced. Values are not treated as wall art at G-Force—they are operational.The company places strong emphasis on safety, quality, and environmental management and has recently secured ISO accreditation in those areas. Paul noted how much the industry has shifted over the past few decades, moving from informal “personal responsibility” approaches to structured safety systems, risk assessments, and documented control measures. For younger workers entering the industry, that shift is largely welcomed as a sign that employers are actively protecting their wellbeing. At the same time, G-Force is also paying increasing attention to psychosocial safety—mental health, wellbeing, and the human pressures that exist within a historically male-dominated sector. The company partners with Mates in Construction, an organisation focused on supporting mental health across the industry, reflecting a broader view of safety that extends beyond physical hazards. G-Force’s operating model also reflects an intentional balance between subcontractor partnerships and in-house control. While many builders rely almost entirely on subcontractors, G-Force employs a significant portion of its own trade workforce— particularly carpentry and joinery—because that provides tighter quality control and improved scheduling certainty. In the heritage space, the company employs two full-time stonemasons, a practical decision given how consistently those skills are required across conservation projects. The team also includes in-house design capability to support delivery outcomes and streamline collaboration. Supplier and subcontractor relationships are managed with the same relationship-first philosophy used with clients. Adelaide, Paul noted, is a small market—treat people poorly, and your reputation won’t survive. G-Force places significant value on treating subcontractors well and building long27 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 08, ISSUE 01 G-FORCE BUILDING AND CONSULTING
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