How to ensure your hospitality fit-out is built right.
At Formacon, we have found that there are five common problems that most hospitality business owners face during a build.
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Lack of time
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Inadequate information
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Most owners realise that construction periods are times were income isn’t realised. Every day of the build or the renovation is a day when they aren’t building up customers and earning money. Construction cannot be finished soon enough for them.
Hospitality businesses are often based on unique and distinctive models; the clients are careful with information management and they need to be involved in the decision making process.
Little support
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THREE problem
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When issues arise or when things don’t go as planned, managing the situation requires teamwork and immediate, persistent attention until things get back on track. It is important to have a good working relationship with both the clients and, when applicable, the designers. If there’s too little support, then it is far too easy for the project schedule to go off the rails, and time is money for both builders and clients.
Not staying on top of compliance Australia has some of the world’s most stringent rules and regulations surrounding the food and beverage industry. If issues are not anticipated in advance, Australia’s regulatory landscape can be a minefield at times.
Lack of understanding
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Effective information management during the construction process can improve the outcome of any build. However, that means reaching a full understanding of the technical, business and regulatory issues at the beginning of the process. A clear and thorough understanding of all the issues ensures that good decisions can be made at the spur of the moment, as needed.
We pride ourselves on our ability to convert our clients’ objectives into realities.
Who We Are Formacon Building Services is a specialist construction, design and fit-out company providing cost-effective solutions underpinned by meticulous, personalised service.
We specialise in hospitality projects, including restaurant fit-outs, club refurbishments, retail projects and shop-fitting. We have over 17 years of experience in project management and general contracting. We work with quality assurance and safety systems. We offer construction and risk allocation, value engineering, feasibility, site analysis, site selection and commercial and needs analyses. We have been serving the Sydney metropolitan area since 2009. At Formacon, we solve complex construction problems with cost effective solutions. We are 100% focused on our clients, always keeping their needs at the front of our minds.
Because we are a boutique construction firm, we are flexible, agile and able to provide concepts that combine value and innovation, timely and efficient execution and high quality customer service.
We deliver exceptionally well-built environments that can be delivered in line with accelerated occupation requirements. We address our clients’ problems by: Giving back time to get the business up and running Each project is unique and during the tender / quotation stage, our construction programs are audited to ensure that all the slack is taken out of the building process and the fit-out is delivered in the fastest and most efficient manner possible. We understand that time is money.
Keeping our clients 100% current on project information Procuring and purchasing is one of the most important parts of the business, and we schedule regular meetings to keep our clients up to date on procurement, budgeting and the trades. When decisions need to be made, our clients have the information they need to choose the right option.
Providing 24/7 support post-occupation We keep our services tradesmen available to our clients 24/7, reducing the risk of downtime.
A 100% success rate in compliance We proudly maintain a 100% success rate in all our fit-outs’ food health and safety compliance. Over and over again, we are able to hand over our projects on time and without disruptions.
Clearly explaining the outcomes The construction process can be daunting at best. Clear and concise information, as well as explanations of the steps in the process and the intermediate outcomes, allows our clients to plan ahead and reduce risks.
“We contacted Formacon to help us with a client to create a office environment that works. Justin and his team completed the job on time and well within our budgets, they kept us up to date at all times on the costs and programmes. Formacon were extremely knowledgeable and helpful.” – Savills, Sydney
The end result of our methodology is simple: 1. Opening times are reduced, resulting in quicker turnover. 2. Business risks decrease because decisions are well informed. 3. Our clients have peace of mind knowing that someone is available 24/7. 4. The authorities are satisfied and health and safety requirements are met. 5. Our clients understand the process and stay in control of the end result.
identify client outcomes
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budget costs
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determine risk
prescribe the program
articulate outcomes
locate critical dates manage risk
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Helping our clients to get the best out of their businesses isn’t enough.
Quality Assurance From the initial contract agreement to the day the contract commences right through until the end of the contract, we will consult with you to develop a tailored project schedule that meets all your unique requirements. We understand that no two companies are the same. Communication plays an integral role in our service delivery, and we take risk management and quality assurance seriously.
Environmental Management It is the policy of Formacon Building Services to conduct business in a socially ethical and environmentally responsible manner. Our goal is to be a leader in sustainable building practices by adopting and encouraging innovative and creative solutions, by seeking to continually improve our own environmental performance and by supporting our clients in doing the same. Formacon recognises the importance of environmental management in the workplace and we are committed to protecting the environment in all aspects of our operations. Environmental considerations are an important factor when we plan both new builds and refits. We are committed to managing environmental issues by: Conserving resources through careful management of emissions and discharges and by managing and minimising waste generation Implementing best practices and continual improvement through a comprehensive compliance program, including audits Complying with all applicable environmental laws and regulations in every project
“Our business chose Formacon to build our new office suite because they came highly recommended. We were not disappointed. Not only skilled but professional. The process for obtaining our consent was simple and the whole project was seamless. We could not be more satisfied with the results. Our new work areas are exactly as we expected and our employees couldn’t be happier. It is our pleasure to recommend Formacon, Justin and his team.”
“Justin has completed a number of projects with us, and at all times has been professional and delivered as promised. I have no hesitation in referring Formacon to anyone looking for fit-out and construction services.”
– AP Investments and Developments
– JS Architects
As head contractor, we aim to maintain best practices in every area of planning, execution and post-occupation support.
Health and Safety Formacon has implemented a comprehensive health and safety management system.This system includes documented policies, processes and procedures to ensure that health and safety requirements are addressed at all times. Everyone on Formacon’s staff is trained in our health and safety system. Our health and safety training and induction programs ensure that everyone is fully qualified to identify and mitigate potential health and safety issues. To maintain our excellent track record, we: Provide and maintain a health and safe work environment. Review work areas, equipment and work methods to further improve safety, with the belief that all occupational injuriesand illnesses can be prevented. Provide health and safety training to all employees. All of these activities are conducted with the health and safety of all employees, contractors, clients and the community in mind.
“We are extremely pleased with our new office addition and the remodelling work performed. Their craftsmanship exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed getting to know them on a personal level. They exhibited great integrity. They followed up on commitments. We consider the project they completed for us a total success.”
“Thank you for all of the hard work you have done to help us secure our tenants and for everything you did to establish a workable solution for them. We know the process has been full of obstacles and we appreciate your dedication to finding and implementing solutions.”
– MYCORP Group
– Southern Highlands Holdings
No matter what stage of the cycle the business and fit-out is in, we are here to offer: Firm Lump Sum Tendering Construction Management Design and Construction Commercial Needs Analysis
Contact Formacon PH: 02 8231 6449 info@formacon.com.au www.formacon.com.au