“Everything’s got to be done chop-chop,” Chait says. “You have to be flexible, move quickly, and still keep quality front and centre. Leigh’s come in and done exceptionally well in that environment.” Construction Zone’s construction team includes four project managers and four contract administrators, supported by two full-time estimators and shareholders who remain deeply involved in day-today operations.Another group of 10–30 contractors is typically active on site at any given time, depending on workload. FLAGSHIP PROJECTS IN ENTERTAINMENT AND RETAIL While Construction Zone works across retail, hospitality, workplace, and large-format interiors, its sweet spot is high-impact, brand-driven environments – the kinds of spaces where customers form immediate impressions and operators can’t afford downtime. One current standout is a flagship entertainment facility in Melbourne’s CBD for The Entertainment and Education Group (TEEG). Located on the lower ground floor of a major Collins Street centre, the 3,500-square-metre venue combines bowling, dancing, digital arcade experiences, dining, and bar areas into a single, immersive destination. “It’s a very bougie, luxe facility, and it’s right in the heart of Melbourne’s finance and legal precinct,” Gathercole says. “You’ve got investment bankers, finance houses, and major law firms all around. The idea is to create a place where they can go after work for corporate events, drinks, and entertainment.” The central CBD location brings its own complexity, from constrained access to the challenges of moving materials and trades through a busy, multi-tenanted building. It’s also Construction Zone’s highest-value project to date, reinforcing its ability to manage large-scale, fast-tracked builds without sacrificing quality. Beyond entertainment, the company maintains deep relationships with some of the biggest names in fast food and QSR. Construction Zone and Zone Design collectively work with around 90 percent of 16 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 11
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