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Portfolio – August 2011

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It is with great pleasure that we present our company portfolio to you.
The portfolio includes examples of our recent works completed by Fluid Building
Services including major remedial works right through to new build projects.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on any of the
contact details shown.
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COMPANY PROFILE
DATE OF INCORPORATION: November 1998
COMPANY IDEALS
A unique building company providing personal service and high quality projects through
teamwork and efficient systems.
Our experience and knowledge of building construction results in a comprehensive
service with professional prompt advice. All of which is offered to our clients at
competitive rates. Our professional team can answer your questions, - from complex
engineering solutions to simple building work.
We are committed to maintain the highest standard of service to our clients and
concentrate on offering a competitive and efficient organization.
The Principal in Fluid Building Services has enjoyed hands on practical management
experience at senior level in addition to technical training and has extensive training
within the construction industry.
We have the resources available to handle projects from five thousand dollars up to five
million dollars.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Remedial Building/Select Residential Construction
Fluid Building completes high class residential construction and renovations.
With our vast experience in defect repair works to both commercial & strata buildings, we
are in an excellent position to build and renovate residential properties. We are able to
use our previous knowledge of “what can go wrong” to do it right the first time, thus
saving both money and time for our clients.
COMPETITIVENESS
“Efficiency”
Fluid Building have developed efficient systems that mean we can price competitively
and deliver high quality projects against larger companies, whilst still delivering the highest
degree of service and trades required.
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CERTIFICATION & SAFETY
All Fluid Building team members are White Card Certified and First Aid trained. All
equipment is tested and tagged monthly.
BUILDERS LICENCE NUMBER: 98366C
AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS NUMBER (ABN): 35 084 785 080
BUSINESS INSURANCE: GIO Australia.
Includes Public Liability.
Sum insured $20,000,000.
Policy Number: SB2324697.
A copy of the Certificate of Currency is available on
request.
WORKERS COMPENSATION: GIO Australia.
Policy Number: WC 312318.
A copy of the Certificate of Currency is available on
request.
HOME WARRANTY INSURANCE: Category 1 rating as determined by Dept. of Fair
Trading.
Underwritten by Vero.
Insured with HIA Insurance Services.
A copy of our Annual Certificate of Eligibility is available
on request.
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PROJECT TEAM
Clint Bowen BBCM
Director
Clint Bowen graduated from the University of New South Wales in 1994 and was awarded
the Bachelor of Building Construction Management.
Clint is a member of the Housing Industry of Australia & the Australian Concrete Repair
Association.
Clint is the sole director of Fluid Building. Clint has 18 years’ experience in construction and
remedial refurbishment with an emphasis on building strong customer relationships and
cultivating team work and support.
Clint’s experience has been diverse with a proven ability to lead large scale projects,
major remedial refurbishments, structural engineering projects and high end residential
construction.
Prior to establishing Fluid Building, Clint held positions at the contracting to emergency
services for Public Works and Carter & Massey Constructions.
Pat McCarthy
Construction Manager
Pat McCarthy has a certificate in Mechanical Engineering obtained in Ireland.
Pat’s career started in the UK with 6 ½ years’ experience in Commercial Construction with
emphasis on groundwork, formwork and concreting.
Pat obtained his Certificate 3 in Carpentry & Joinery at Sydney TAFE followed by his
Certificate 4 in Construction (Residential).
Pat’s has over 16 years’ experience in Australia in Construction and Remedial
refurbishment with widespread hands on experience running large scale projects on his
own as well as overseeing a team of foremen.
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TEAM STRUCTURE
“High emphasis on team work and support”
At Fluid Building 90% of trade work is completed by our Team members – this is unique in
the industry. Fluid Building owns all its plant and machinery.
The majority of the Fluid Building team members have been a part of the company since
inception.
Fluid consists of 6 major sites with a series of smaller sites run at any one time. Fluids labour
force consists of 7 working foreman, 20 tradesman and labourers
Our office is available from 8:30am – 4:30pm 5 days a week with a staff of 4 who are
dedicated to establishing solid working relationships with all our clients large or small.
SUBCONTRACTORS
“Loyalty and quality”
All subcontractors have worked for Fluid Building for 7 or more years and have been
thoroughly checked and monitored.
DEVELOPMENT
“Growth and increase skills”
Fluid Building has developed over the past ten years to now offer a unique and wide
range of services.
In house training programs provide growth for all team members and bring new skills to
the market.
Fluid Building has grown from a small building company to a company of 28 team
members. We are approached to quote and complete projects up to $5 million dollars.
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Features of our boutique constructions are high finish and quality projects, quick
turnaround times, character buildings, design services, engineering and a personable
approach where we try hard to meet client’s needs.
Fluid Building has undertaken numerous projects including the following works:
 Full residential construction and renovations
 Complete building refurbishments
 Balustrade + Balcony refurbishments
 Concrete spalling
 Elevations and Foyer refurbishments
 Render + paint
 Membrane roof works
 Structural works (steel + concrete)
 Brickwork + Retaining walls
 Specialised crack and expansion joints
 Window + door replacement
 Painting
 Heritage works
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PR
Our projects
Project
58 Carrington Parade
Value
$1,000,000-$2,000,000
Contact
Frank Tesoria
Completion
December 2009
Consultants
Sutech
Refurbishment of a 1970s Meriton
apartments. Fluid demolished balconies
and completely rebuilt to new standards.
Including the rendering & painting of the
building plus the installation of new
balustrades.
The refurbishment added value to the client’s
investment.
To complete the project, the client
contracted Fluid to complete the 6 entry
foyers and landscaping to the building.
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Project
67 Evans Street
Value
$2,500,000
Contact
Scott Krunch
Completion
March 2010
Consultants
Acor
Full building refurbishments including:
- Increasing the size of balconies
- Full Render System
- New Windows
- New Doors
- Internet Data & Security Systems
- Full internal refurbishment of Units
- Fire Systems Upgrade
- Underpinning & construction of
new unit.
- New Roof
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Our projects
Project
86 Bangaroo Street
Value
500K-600K
Completion
June 2009
Consultants
Sercombe Design
Fluid constructed this beautiful home
to nestle into the surrounding
landscape.
Features include:
 Travertine Stone
 Recycled Hardwood
 Pool & waterfall formed over
the natural rock face.
North Balgowlah, NSW
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Our projects
Project
“Ocean World” West Esplanade
Value
More than $1,500,000
Completion
January 2011
Consultants
Acor Consultants
The huge internal sedimentary tank
was deteriorating due to concrete
cancer.
Furthermore, the client wanted to
increase the structural capacity to
allow for additional top floor “Kid’s
Marine Touch Pools”
FBS & Acor worked very closely to
come up with innovative solutions to
very unique problems.
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Our projects
Project
140 Victoria Parade
Value
More than $250K
Completion
December 2009
Consultants
Sutech
Located in the heart of Manly, this
brick and concrete balcony
construction was modernized by
painting, remedial works to
balconies and new glazed
balustrades
Manly, NSW
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Our projects
Project
143 North Steyne
Value
More than $250K
Completion
2008
Consultants
Sutech
Beachside refurbishment of main
entrance, car park and
concrete spalling repairs to the
building
Manly, NSW
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Our projects
Project
145 Boundary Road
Value
More than $250K
Completion
December 2010
Consultants
Sutech
After Works
Existing red brick block of units.
Prior to rendering, the concrete
spalling repair, lintel
replacement, flashing
replacement, cavity tie & new
windows/doors were installed.
FBS then put a 1st class render &
paint system on the building
which added value & longevity.
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Our projects
Project
88 Bangaroo Street
Value
To Be Added
Completion
2002
Consultants
Jackson Teece
By converting an original brick
cottage into a prestigious,
modern, open plan home, Fluid
helped the client to maximise
the enjoyment of the sensational
surrounding views.
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Our projects
Project
36 Osbourne Road
Value
More than $1,500,000
Completion
2011
Consultants
Direct
Original Manly icon “Bridgedeck”
required concrete spalling and
balustrade repairs.
As part of the owner’s corporation’s
commitment to the building,
complete refurbishment of balconies
including new door, membrane and
tile systems were installed to create a
modern clean finish.
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Project
75 Evans Street
Value
More than $750,000
Completion
2008
Consultants
Sutech
Taking an existing brick
apartment block which required
concrete and brickwork
remediation.
Fluid turned this beachside
residence into a modern,
functional and low maintenance
property
Freshwater, NSW
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SERVICES PROVIDED
 Weekly site meetings and inspection
 Dilapidation reports/photos
 On acceptance of quote, written notification of costing
 Full Insurances
 Signoff by clients that they are satisfied with project with defect period
 Safe working sites as per Workcover standards
 Best Practice Building methods
 Time Schedules
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REFERENCES
Acor Pty Ltd
Nick Kokolis/Robert Zadro – Senior Consultant
Tel: 02 9438 5098
Sydney Strata Consulting Engineers
Grainne Keaney
Tel: 02 9400 0032
Dennis Bunt Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd
Dennis Bunt
Tel: 02 9451 3455
McCredie Consultants
Howard Townsend
Tel: 02 9929 0966
OFFICE DETAILS
Fluid Building Services
19/84 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale NSW 2100
talk 02 9938 188
fax 02 9938 2884
where www.fluidbuilding.com.au
type admin@fluidbuilding.com.au
send PO Box 700 Brookvale NSW 2100
Date Established 1998
ACN 084 785 080
ABN 35 084 785 080
Licence No 98366C
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