With 14 years of experience in the Kimberley region, we've gained a deep understanding of how the choice of building materials, fabrication, and trade selections directly contributes to the support of the local industry.
We align our practices with the established building culture of both Broome and the Kimberley. This strategic approach ensures that we maximize opportunities for local industry involvement in our projects.
Supporting Local Suppliers
In Broome and the Kimberley, the challenge of sourcing certain materials often results in costly additions to building designs, inadvertently favoring non-local suppliers. To circumvent this issue, we provide building designs that exclusively feature readily accessible materials aligned with the project's requirements.
For instance, a majority of our material selections are meticulously chosen with input from reputable local suppliers. We go one step further by facilitating the procurement process for contractors, indicating our preferred local suppliers whenever feasible.
Supporting Local Trades
In Broome and our surrounding region, a diverse array of local tradespeople operates, including specialized subcontractors engaged by various contractors. Whenever contract openings arise, we harness our local expertise to connect these trades with our projects. Furthermore, we structure our building specifications in a way that enables local trades to work in their accustomed manner.
For instance, when it comes to cladding and roofing details and choices, we meticulously plan them to facilitate the engagement of local trades on our projects. We recognize that the roofing and cladding materials rooted in Broome's architectural tradition are well-suited for our region's challenging climate. We prioritize designs that are not only regionally relevant but also recognizable to our local trades. In our commitment to supporting these local trades, we also contribute to the growth of local trade training centers, fostering opportunities for young individuals to establish themselves in our region and pursue their chosen trade.
Supporting Local Fabricators
Broome boasts a robust local fabrication and production sector, and we actively tap into these resources during our design process. By keeping fabrication work for building projects within Broome and the surrounding region, we not only drive down project costs but also bolster the local fabricators.
For instance, given the unique cyclonic requirements of the Broome region, there are well-established and reputable local companies specializing in steel framing and timber trusses. We take care to ensure that our building designs are seamlessly translatable by the fabrication drafting team during the fabrication and shop drawing phases.
Furthermore, we meticulously detail our roof trusses and wall frames in a manner that aligns with the practices of these companies, fostering efficiency and cost-effectiveness for our clients. Our understanding of how local fabricators operate enables us to champion the local industry.