Welcome

Chairman’s Message

I am very pleased to commend this year’s edition of Building Efficiency to you. This publication shares the remarkable work of our Group of Companies, and our teams.

Moving from the COVID-19 pandemic period A.G. Coombs continues to grow and lead the building services industry, developing our people, embracing innovation and new technologies, and delivering the quality standards and outcomes that have driven our Group’s success over the past 77-years.

Our contribution to the built environment is greater than the sum of its parts. A.G. Coombs is committed to enhancing the spaces that provide value to our clients and our communities – hospitals, learning institutions, commercial buildings, defence facilities, data centres, museums, sporting facilities and large-scale community and cultural facilities. We bring to these buildings advanced, reliable and valued building services solutions, providing optimum whole of life outcomes. We bring these buildings to life!

We have long been a value’s-driven organisation, and strongly maintain our commitment to quality, efficiency, safety, sustainability, bringing out the best in our people, and our industry. We strongly promote diversity and reconciliation.

The A.G. Coombs Group Board fully supports this commitment to values with a clear-sighted strategic vision for the future, a firm focus on sound governance, prosperity and success over the long term.

We are very proud of what we have achieved in the last 12 months and excited by our plans for the future. Thank you for your support and we look forward to a positive future together.

Clive Weeks AO Chairman A.G. Coombs Group

We are in times of significant change. Technology is rapidly enabling things not previously possible, and a changing climate is demanding a sustainable future. These are key drivers for us to improve and enhance the great work we do in the built environment.

This year’s edition of Building Efficiency in a new format highlights the tremendous breadth of advanced building services solutions delivered by the A.G. Coombs Group.

It provides a clear testament to our teamwork and talented people who are our greatest strength and clear point of difference.

Through the pandemic A.G. Coombs Group companies worked closely with our clients, service providers and suppliers to deliver our services safely and effectively. This year we have seen the progress of many largescale projects of note. These include major rail infrastructure – the Victoria Cross and Martin Place underground stations in Sydney and the Town Hall underground station in Melbourne. The new Victorian Heart Hospital in Clayton, Queens Wharf precinct redevelopment in Brisbane, and the new Sydney Football Stadium.

Along with data centre developments, defence facility upgrades, large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and many smaller scale but no less important projects. These facilities feature the latest in building services technologies and will serve their owners, occupants and the community well into the future. Our specialist building services maintenance and technical facility management teams support important infrastructure throughout Australia. Ensuring acute-care hospitals, data centres, banking facilities, Government building portfolios, and the national broadcaster together with major commercial building portfolios, iconic cultural institutions, multiple universities and retail shopping centre portfolios operate safely, efficiently and sustainably.

It is clear that our whole-of-life approach to building services sets us apart. Our expert Advisory team combining technical expertise and experience with leading edge technology has provided highly valued advice and services for better project delivery, and step change improvements in facility and asset performance, safety and sustainability.

We are also playing a leading role in the digital transformation of building services design, off-site manufacture and installation and construction. Our significant contribution to the BIM MEPAUS initiative, the Building 4.0 Cooperative Research Centre and our innovative Virtual Buildings Information System® puts us at the forefront of a digitally enabled, more efficient and safer industry. Our operations must be sustainable and our corporate Net Zero 2030 commitment is a significant part of that. Assisting our clients reduce environmental impact and improve the resilience of their businesses in a changing climate is also a prime focus.

We are immensely proud of our commitment to strength and high performance through Diversity and Inclusion together with supportive Reconciliation - promoting awareness, understanding and positive change in our industry as well as the community.

In rapidly changing times we look to our strong values and organisational culture to provide confidence and guidance. These are the cornerstones of our success.

We are excited by the opportunities that lay ahead of us as we continue to grow our people and enhance our capabilities. The A.G. Coombs Group, with its highly valued relationships, leading expertise and strong reputation for innovative and trusted delivery, looks forward to producing outcomes of the highest standard for our valued clients.

Russell Telford Managing Director A.G. Coombs Group

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Next Station Sydney’s multi-billion dollar transport infrastructure project.

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High Security Modular construction enables major Queensland infrastructure project. Premium Protection Proactive fire and life safety systems maintenance protects safety premium Melbourne precinct.

what’s inside:

02. Welcome Chairman's Address and Managing Director's Message

06. Next Station Sydney Metro Victoria Cross

08. Building on Health Frankston Hospital Redevelopment 10. Holding Court Court Services Victoria

12. High Security Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct

16. Premium Protection Fire Services maintenance 18. Deploy the Decoy Nulka Manufacturing Facility

20. Fresh Thinking The Annex, 12 Creek Street

22. Prefab-ulous 235 Pyrmont Street

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Cultural Icon The new cultural icon for Sydneys west. Out of Gas? Net zero emissions targets driving building electrification. The Future The ambitious new sustainable headquarters for global software company Atlassian.

what’s inside:

24. Connection National Reconciliation Week

26. Cultural Icon Powerhouse Parramatta

34. Out of Gas? De-gasification at 101 Collins St 38. Right on Q The Q Building NSW

40. The Future Atlassian Building Sydney

44. In the News