Gold Coast
From surf to site - the team with local knowledge & national impact.
What's important to
SHAPE Gold Coast
We’ve provided high-quality construction services to the Gold Coast, Northern NSW, and regional areas for more than 14 years. As a local builder, we’re known for our impeccable client service, strong relationships with local suppliers and subcontractors, and contribution to the community through our CSR initiatives. Our team has diverse expertise in the Hotels & Hospitality sector, as well as Education, Commercial, and Defence. We are adaptable to the changing needs of our clients and draw on the collective knowledge and experience of the national SHAPE team.
Regional Manager - Paul Barnett
Career
Paul started in 2008 as a SHAPE Building Cadet and has worked through nearly every production role. After completing two short stints outside of SHAPE to gain experience with new builds and developments, he returned to the SHAPE Queensland team with a wealth of knowledge after delivering large and small projects in nearly every sector. Passionate about the Gold Coast and regional Queensland, Paul aims to continue growing a team focused on client satisfaction, quality, integrity, and having fun.
Life
Paul is a proud husband and father of three who enjoys the simple things in life: live music, the outdoors (particularly the beach), BBQs, cold beers, good friends, and an interesting book or podcast.
Meet the team Gold Coast
David Wood
General Manager - QLD
'Woodsy'
Career
David began his career in the construction industry in 2002 as a carpenter and since then has gained experience in all aspects of building, including managing teams of up to 50+ people and overseeing up to 200+ contractors. David has worked on award-winning projects ranging from $500,000 to $200 million in both commercial and high-end residential sectors. Throughout his career, he has gained experience in a variety of sectors including casinos, hotels, hospitality, health, education, corporate offices, and government.
Life
As an avid gym-goer, David begins most days with a workout. He loves water sports, such as surfing and jet skiing, and in 2012, was stung by an Irukandji jellyfish while on vacation with his family.
Laura Edwards
Client Development Manager
Career
Prior to commencing with SHAPE, Laura was employed by WIDAC (Women in Design and Construction) as the Client Relationship Manager, where she created, maintained, and nurtured relationships between the company and external clients. Prior to this, she worked for Virgin Australia in Recruitment/HR and Business Development. Since starting at SHAPE Laura has worked in a Business Support role to assist the Queensland Team in the day-to-day operations as well as support the Leadership team in delivering business strategies and goals.
Life
Laura’s greatest achievement to date is being the proud mother to 4 children. She enjoys keeping active through running and strength training as well as spending time with family and friends. In a previous life Laura was a long haul flight attendant where she developed a keen passion for travel, Laura admits that her favourite destination of all time is holidaying at Burleigh beach with her children.
Mathew Kemp
Commercial Manager
‘Mat’
Career
Mathew is an experienced construction professional who has held senior management roles in well-recognised construction companies since 2004. He brings more than 30 years of diverse industry experience across the private and public sectors, including health, aged care, commercial, residential, education, emergency services, and community centres. Mathew also has extensive Design and Construction experience, from engaging consultants to running the design phase, construction through to completion, and client handover. His client focused approach has earnt him a long list of repeat clients.
Life
Mathew is a happily married father of three, who likes to stay healthy by hitting the gym and surfing at least three times a week. He loves traveling to surf destinations – and on one surf trip, him and his buddies got stuck in the Solomon Islands due to a cyclone.
Leah Collins
Senior Estimator
Career
Leah joined SHAPE’s Sydney office as a Project Coordinator in 2014. She then moved over to the Estimating team and rose quickly to become Senior Estimator. When Leah and her family relocated to Queensland, she joined the SHAPE Brisbane team and is now based in the Gold Coast office. Leah brings a wealth of construction industry experience and has tendered for projects ranging from minor works to $100m. She also has experience working in Civil Engineering and Mining and holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Post Graduate Diploma of Property.
Life
Leah is a proud mum of two little boys. She now resides on the Gold Coast with her family, and you’ll usually find them at North Burleigh or Currumbin Sanctuary.
Michael Crow
Project Director
‘Crowie'
Career
With more than a decade of construction industry experience across a variety of projects and a diversity of roles, Michael is a valued asset to the SHAPE team. He always delivers on his promise to our clients, as he is committed to delivering exceptional project outcomes and building strong client relationships. Since joining SHAPE, Michael has been integral to the delivery of some of our hallmark projects and is skilled in architectural and services design, owing to knowledge gained on his impressive portfolio of major projects as well as his extensive study.
Life
Michael enjoys mountain biking, camping, travelling, and spending time with family and friends. He also loves renovating and working on his 1970 Alfa GTV, a passion inherited from his dad's love for Alfa Romeos.
Lorcan Mc Carthy
Construction Manager
‘Bugsy’
Career
Lorcan has over 25 years in construction, with over a decade in high-end commercial refurbishments for clients such as Thiess, Shell, TMR and Marriott. He excels in complex, tech-rich projects in operational environments and has managed multi-storey refurbishments, new builds, civil infrastructure, and high-rise developments. Lorcan's strong relationships with landlords and stakeholders in Brisbane ensure successful project delivery. His hands-on approach from preconstruction to delivery guarantees optimal outcomes.
Life
Lorcan is a dedicated family man who enjoys renovating his home, staying fit, and travelling. He is an avid lover of whiskey and craft beer, and never misses an opportunity for a BBQ with friends and family.
Capabilities
Fitout & Refurbishment
Facade Restoration
Modular Construction
New Build
We’ve been a leading Australian fitout and refurbishment provider for more than 30 years. Whether it is delivering a high-end office fitout or a boutique hotel we have the experience and specific know-how to manage our clients’ unique expectations. Through the high-quality projects we’ve delivered Australia-wide we have become known for our effective approach to delivering projects – never compromising on safety, relentless attention to detail and quality, industry-leading customer service, and staying ‘invisible’ in operational environments.
Our team delivers high-quality and cost-effective outcomes for clients requiring facade upgrade and compliance-driven replacement projects. We have extensive experience in high-risk works, as well as upgrades to occupied buildings, and understand the importance of minimising disruption to tenants and operations. We work collaboratively with consultants and subcontracts as required and strive to keep our clients informed of the latest developments within government and industry. Our innovative processes and programs not only provide clients with a visual representation of the progress of works, but are essential for the mandatory tracking and recording of panel replacement.
Our innovative and bespoke modular solutions provide the benefits of off-site construction, including faster schedules, improved safety, minimal on-site disruption, and more sustainable construction. When working in occupied live environments, such as hospitals, schools and sports facilities, our reputation for delivering fast-paced, high-quality, technically challenging construction projects becomes invaluable. With multiple manufacturing facilities across Australia, we offer nationwide transportation and installation services, supported by our local construction services teams who provide project management services locally.
Read more about our Modular by SHAPE service >Our team is proud to have the capabilities, experience and relationships to deliver complicated, ambitious, important builds, especially those requiring well-planned and sensitive approaches to working in live environments and compliance with security requirements. Not only are we experienced on a national level, but through our 9 metropolitan and regional branches, we share a wealth of knowledge, resources and specialists across Australia.
Sectors
Commercial
Retail
Hotels & Hospitality
Education
We built our business on Australia-wide office fitouts and refurbishments, and it’s still a large part of what we do today. With much of our lives spent at work, we know how important it is to create environments that inspire and improve the experience of every employee.
The way we work is constantly evolving, and so too is the workplace itself. Having a trusted partner with vast experience in the sector gives our clients the peace of mind that their spaces are looked after throughout their lease. From building company headquarters and agile offices, to minor alterations, or base building upgrades, our many repeat clients are a testament to our reputation of delivering exceptional working spaces.
We’re focused on delivering high-end shopping spaces, fashion outlets and showrooms as well as banks and customer-service spaces. Designed to showcase our clients’ products and services and excite their customers, retail spaces require unwavering attention to quality and detail. For us, it’s about having stringent defect minimisation strategies and programs with quick turnarounds to ensure our clients’ spaces are up and running quickly and smoothly.
Bringing to life exciting and inviting spaces to eat, drink, and stay at is a combination of our foundation in fitout and our dedication to the highest quality standards. We ensure that the client’s vision is brought to life, by working closely with architects and consultants. Attention to detail and working quietly to ensure guest comfort in live environments is particularly important. We also work with fast paced programs to allow our clients to open their doors as quickly as possible.
We work with leading universities and schools around the country to deliver inspiring spaces that offer world-class education and attract the best students and staff. With considerable experience across a wide range of specialised spaces including laboratories, libraries, auditoriums and sports facilities, we know how important it is to minimise disruption and prioritise safety while working around teaching schedules and academic calendars.