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BURKE CONSTRUCTIONS REACHES THEIR 15 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP MILESTONE WITH MPAQ
To celebrate Burke Constructions reaching their 15-year membership milestone, we asked Cameron Burke some questions about his business and experiences over the years.
Who founded the company and when?
I founded the company in 2002.
How has the company changed over the years?
We have learned to evolve with the new client needs and projects being constructed faster.
What does your company specialise in?
New work, industrial, commercial, new units, civil drainage, and architectural homes.
What have been the company’s major highlights?
Having a group of long term, loyal staff and clients.
Has the company/staff won any awards?
I won third and fourth year apprentice awards during my apprenticeship: third year for Redlands local area and fourth year Queensland Apprentice of the Year. One of our current apprentices just won first Year Apprentice of the Year at Queensland Trade Industry College.
How many people work at the company now?
We have 20 staff now.
How do you feel the industry has changed over the years?
Projects are completed quicker as equipment becomes more modern and trades are more efficient due to new technology. My second biggest observation is communication and project information are so much more available now both onsite and office based.
How has your subscription to MPAQ helped the business over the years?
MPAQ has given us a feeling of third party support, from legal or technical advice or just someone to talk to about changes in the industry.
What are your future goals for the company?
Continue to be as motivated as we are now, furthering staff training and delivering excellence in our projects for our clients.
Congratulations Cameron from everyone at MPAQ, we wish you and the team the best for the future!
15 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP FOR NATIONAL PLUMBING AND GAS
Billy Muir from National Plumbing and Gas answered some of our questions to celebrate the business’s 15-year MPAQ milestone.
Who founded the company and when?
I started the company in 2005.
How has the company changed over the years?
It hasn’t really changed – we’ve changed location from the Northside. I’ve had staff changes but really my company hasn’t really changed that much – we still service same area but we’re now 99% paperless.
What does your company specialise in?
We specialise in residential plumbing and gas repairs and installations.
How many people worked at the company when it started?
It was just me.
How many people work at the company now?
Two plumbers.
How do you feel the industry has changed over the years?
The industry is more competitive than ever, which brings benefits in the form of striving for continuous improvement to stand out with service, providing training for staff, and focussing on these areas has proven to keep us ahead of our competition.
How has your subscription to MPAQ helped the business over the years?
I’m happy to renew membership each year. Membership has been beneficial, specifically around HR as we’ve found the advice has been invaluable at times.
What are your future goals for the company?
I’m hoping to bring my son in as apprentice. We want to continue to help improve the standards for customers and the reputation of the industry in general.
Congratulation to Billy and National Plumbing and Gas on this milestone!
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FT PLUMBING & DRAINAGE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF MPAQ MEMBERSHIP
As FT Plumbing & Drainage celebrates a milestone year of membership with MPAQ, owner Frank Tomasi answered some questions about his experiences over the last 25 years.
Who founded the company and when?
Myself, 27 years ago.
How has the company changed over the years?
There are a lot more rules and red tape. It’s faster to find and solve problems with technology; however, paperwork and keeping up with changes can cumbersome.
What does your company specialise in?
Units, day cares, and houses.
How many people worked at the company when it started?
Me and an apprentice, but at one stage we had eight people.
How many people work at the company now?
At the moment it’s me as the tradesman and an apprentice.
How do you feel the industry has changed over the years?
Builders aren’t as loyal as they used to be. Focus is on the dollar rather than service, integrity, and punctuality. Personal touch seems to have been lost. FT Plumbing & Drainage will continue to offer a personal touch focussed on quality and service with our clients.
How has your subscription to MPAQ helped the business over the years?
MPAQ has been very helpful with plumbing inspectors, apprentices, legal advice, and chasing owed money from builders.
What are your future goals for the company?
Keep doing the same.
