The Maben Edge
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The Maben Edge. maben.com.au The Maben Edge. ‘We’re driven by the legacy of leaving behind good buildings.’ Damien Marasco Maben Intro For over a decade, Maben has been challenging larger and more established construction companies for an increasing share of top-end business. As well as having energy and drive on our side and a true passion for the business, we offer a number of clear points-of-difference other organisations can’t match. Over the following pages, the directors of our company discuss and explore ‘the Maben edge’. ‘When a construction business is managed with strong values at the core, it translates into quality buildings.’ Ben Pedersen ‘We’ve built a company our clients can depend on, every bit as good as the largest in the market, but more inventive and accessible. We plan to stay agile, light and hungry.’ Ben Pedersen Founder/Director Focus Focus The primary focus at Maben is on complex commercial high-end construction. The majority of our work comes from the retail sector that demands a premium product delivered with maximum time efficiencies and economies. We have also undertaken a number of innovative and challenging office developments and unique residential projects that call for exceptional quality, detail and finish. Our clients have included companies such as Woolworths, GPT, Challenger, AMP Capital, Coles, Sussan Group, Frasers Property, Stockland and MAB Corporation. A keen appreciation and understanding of good architecture and design has always informed our work and lead to successful collaborations with some of Australia’s finest architects. A high level of client satisfaction means Maben continues to grow on repeat business, referral and reputation. ‘We’ve got both the capacity and the tenacity to always deliver a great project and outcome for everyone involved, regardless of project scale - that’s what we do.’ Ben Pedersen Residential / Mixed Use, South Melbourne 2013 Hotham Street ‘Maben is a company where all eyes are on the delivery of the client’s project. The directors aren’t twice removed. Our people and our clients see us onsite, involved in every key decision.’ Damien Marasco Founder/Director Leadership Leadership Maben is 100% Australian-owned and totally independent. Each of our directors works full time in the business. The core management team collectively brings over 100 years hands-on high-end construction experience to every project. A Maben Director will oversee construction from start to finish, guiding our internal teams and operating as your central point of contact throughout the entire process. In fact, all Maben directors will be personally involved with your project at every stage of development, maintaining an overview of progress with daily or weekly updates. An in-house team of 40+ helps drive every project, supported by contractors allied to Maben through long term connections and established track records. Our hands-on leadership approach has proven to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of each project we undertake. ‘We’re different. We’re personal. We’re involved. We’re passionate.’ Damien Marasco Places Victoria Places Epping Community Centre, Activity Aurora 2014 ‘We communicate with our clients daily or weekly, hourly if necessary. Our style is collaborative and cooperative. Never contractual or confrontational.’ Richard Stubs Estimating Manager Collaboration Collaboration Our business is based on a genuine model of collaboration, consultation and communication. Our clients have the confidence of knowing that our executive team is connected across every aspect of their project, ensuring it stays on track and all stakeholders are kept in the communication loop. We choose our people not on skill set alone, but on their capacity to grow through mentorship and thrive in a culture that demands both collaboration and the will to succeed. Our working relationships with architects and project consultant teams are based on mutual respect which plays a key role in the quality delivery of our work. Our design and construction process seamlessly connects the architect’s vision and the client’s objectives - working within the constraints of time and budget. Our flat-line structure and consultative approach is one way we guarantee the effective delivery of every project. ‘The only way we can do it well all the way down the line is with clear communication, making the time, connecting with our client, talking to our people onsite, from top to bottom.’ Richard Stubs 2013 Metropolitan Golf ClubMetropolitan Golf Oakleigh South Club, Golf Metropolitan ‘We can deliver fast and deliver with quality. It’s all about how you manage the systems and sequence of construction, really. It starts when you first put pen to paper.’ Craig Gathercole Director Delivery Delivery To date, Maben has successfully delivered over 165 completed project in a combination of retail, commercial and residential sectors. Over the years, our work has received significant industry recognition, primarily at the Master Builders MBAV Awards for Commercial Construction and at the Architects Institute of Australia Awards for Commercial Architecture. Our clients and collaborators appreciate our uncomplicated flat-line structure and straight-talking consultative approach. As a result we have developed many long-term client relationships and ongoing collaborations with a range of stakeholders. Our approach is also valued on site with our various trade teams and contractors committed to our performance ethic. Our process, our culture and, most importantly, our drive to be the best, ensures we can always commit to the three pillars of project delivery: On time. On budget. On quality. ‘This is what we do. Deliver on time, cost and quality. We’re comfortable to say it that bluntly.’ Craig Gathercole The Sussan Group CremorneSussan Sportsgirl HQ, 2008 ‘The user’s experience. The employee’s experience. The contractor’s experience. All of that is important to us.’ Craig Gathercole Retail Projects Left Right Top Image_ Top Image_ Coles Group Property Clyde Village Pty Ltd Development Shopping on Clyde, Coles Express, Clyde North, 2015 Clyde North, 2015 Middle Image_ Bottom Image_ McDonald’s Australia Fabcot Pty Ltd Restaurant Woolworths Kennington Clyde Village, Village, Kennington, 2014 Clyde North, 2015 Bottom Images_ Challenger Jam Factory Redevelopment, South Yarra, 2012 MAB Corporation University Hill Factory Outlet Expansion, Bundoora, 2014 Commercial Projects Left Right Top Images_ Top Images_ Blackwood Street The Sussan Group Office, North Melbourne, 2013 Sussan Sportsgirl HQ, Cremorne, 2008 Bottom Image_ ECC Corporation Bottom Images_ Springvale Road Office Building, MAB Corporation Mulgrave, 2005 University Hill, Building A, Bundoora, 2015 Residential Projects Left_ Ormond College Graduate Centre, Student Accommodation, Parkville 2014 Right_ Top Images_ Flinders Lane Residential / Mixed Use, CBD, 2013 Bottom Image_ Brick House Residential, Melbourne, 2011 Community and Recreation Projects Left_ Metropolitan Golf Club Metropolitan Golf Club, South Oakleigh, 2013 Right Top Image_ Places Victoria Aurora Community Activity Centre, Epping, 2014 Bottom Images_ Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Clubhouse, Blairgowrie, 2015 Contact Maben Group Pty Ltd 22 Blackwood Street North Melbourne, VIC 3051 T 03 9329 2166 F 03 9329 2188 maben.com.au.