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Total Construction ’ s two decades as a leader in both general and niche construction are a sound basis for it to now emerge a natural partner for developers that want to use technology to achieve low cost and green credentials
U rban development is not , alas , a joined up process . Developers , planners and business owners all tend to treat each project as an island . They may secure LEED or comparable accreditation on their office complex , hospital , factory or apartment block but till recently they have not tended to consider energy in the larger context of the precinct , industrial area – or even an entire city . These economies of scale , in association with the incentives and technology advances driving the growth of renewable energy solutions , have presented one of Australia ’ s largest private construction companies with an opportunity to lead the field .
Total construction was founded in Sydney in 1994 by Steve Taylor and Bill Franks who remain as active owners while the business is led by Jeff Jones as CEO . From modest beginnings it has grown to a turnover of some A $ 120 million and employs a staff of 110 , a structure makes for an agile approach and fast decision making . In the last 21 years it has developed a portfolio of projects large and small in
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