BUILD Construction & Engineering Awards 2023 A structural engineering practice with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, Webber Design delivers a hands-on, back-to-basics approach with cost effective designs and a high standard of personalized service. Since the inception of the company more than 15 years ago, the team have been commissioned on projects with a total value exceeding $24 billion, across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial, and community, with projects such as luxury homes and high-rise buildings. Employing more than 60 immensely talented individuals in roles such as engineers and draftspersons, Webber Design is one of the largest privately owned companies of that sector in the whole of Australia. When it comes to approaching and tackling a project, Paul details the key areas of focus in order to ensure success, “the Webber Design approach is quite simply one of commitment and ongoing involvement within the project by our most qualified and experienced staff to ensure our advice is conveyed in a timely and proactive manner to the entire team.” Recently, the team have had significant experience of building systems and methodologies adopted under varying circumstances, and solutions are tailored to be both cost effective and consistent within the requirements of a specific project. The team have an array of methods to guarantee success, including broader competencies such as a full-time team approach and excellent communication skills, as well as more specific industry points – including site supervision to ensure deliveries are correct and an up-to-date knowledge of available materials and processes. These combine to give Webber Design a welldeserved reputation for cost efficient designs and successful contract implementation. Although the industry is competitive, Webber Design pay little attention to their competitors, instead choosing to focus on themselves and their own performance to keep clientele satisfied. Looking to the future, Paul details the outside influence of post-Covid and the impact this has had on the wider construction industry. Numerous factors are causing disruption along supply chains, significant price rises have impacted lump sum pricing, this in turn has resulted in low margins, and been dubbed ‘the profitless boom.’ Coupled with rising interest rates in Australia and globally, the buying and selling market has had a knock-on effect on developers securing finance and a subsequent rise in construction materials and thus project feasibility. Although there is a level of uncertainty in the market, the Webber Design team remain committed to achieving the company’s goals and continuing to expand the business, all while upholding the company values, as they continue to work on a range of projects across Australia. Contact: Paul Webber Company: Webber Design Web Address: www.webberdesign.com Webber Design have been providing design services to the construction and development industries across Australia since commencing operation in 2007. We speak to Paul Webber to gain more insight into the company as it wins its accolade in the Construction and Engineering Awards 2023. Best Structural Engineering Company 2023 - Australia
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