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The Property Congress 2025

BSE’s dynamic duo, Godfrey Frederick and Amelia Fraser, from our National Strategic Partnerships team, headed to Perth for the Property Council of Australia’s The Property Congress! 🛬 They enjoyed three fun-filled days mingling with the who’s who of the Australian property industry, in between presentations, speeches, and panel discussions. 🤝

Godfrey Frederick, Director – National Strategic Partnerships, shared:

“What a week in Perth at the 2025 Property Congress representing BSE!

It was a fantastic few days connecting with industry peers and gaining valuable insights. The week kicked off with the PCA Golf Day at the Novotel Vines Golf Resort in the Swan Valley. While my golf game could use some work, the day was filled with great company, good laughs, and excellent networking opportunities.

The conference itself, held at Crown Perth, lived up to its reputation as Australia’s premier property event. We heard from an outstanding line-up of speakers, including Dr. Fiona Wood, Turia Pitt, Julie Bishop, Mark McGowan, Greg Paramor, and Adam Gilchrist, and I even managed to grab a photo with ‘Gilly’! A big thank you to all the speakers who shared their insights and inspiration.

The sessions were engaging, and the evening events were equally impressive, with the Sax in the City networking event being a clear highlight.

Congratulations, and sincere thanks to the Property Council of Australia for another brilliantly organised Congress that continues to provide opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired.”

Amelia Fraser, Manager – National Strategic Partnerships, added her thoughts:

“It’s always such a wonderful and engaging few days at the annual Property Congress, and this year in Perth was no different.

We attended some incredibly insightful and thought provoking sessions. The days were nicely capped off by enjoying all the good things our wonderful industry has to offer: engagement, community, fun and a love of a vino or two at the evening events.

Can't wait to do it all again in sunny Brisbane next year!"

Sounds like they had a great time in sunny Perth! ☀️ BSE can’t wait for next year’s Property Congress in Brisbane.

Thank you, Godfrey and Amelia, for attending on behalf of #TeamBSE!

Responding to Growing Demand for Education in Brisbane’s Inner North

BSE is excited to announce that we have been appointed by Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) to provide electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, fire protection, ESD, and vertical transportation engineering design services for their new secondary college, proposed to be located in Brisbane’s Inner North.

 

Planned to open in 2029, the Windsor Inner North Secondary School (WINSS) is a strategic response to the growing demand for co-educational secondary education in Brisbane’s inner-city region. The school is part of BCE’s 20-year ‘New School Development Schedule’ which identified the inner north of Brisbane as a priority location for additional school infrastructure.

 

Check out BCE’s article for more details here.

 

Images Courtesy of Brisbane Catholic Education

State-of-the-Art MacGregor Volkswagen Now Open

BSE was engaged by DMC Projects for Autosports Group’s new MacGregor Volkswagen dealership, located at 508 Kessels Road, which opened May 6th of this year. This replaces their previous location at Mt Gravatt.

 

Our QLD team provided electrical, mechanical, fire protection, hydraulic, and ESD engineering design services for the state-of-the-art, three-level sales and service facility. The dealership can display over 50 vehicles, including 12 within the showroom itself, and features a 14-bay service centre and a Molinari coffee bar.

 

Included in BSE’s scope was a Section J (JV3) assessment. Using energy simulations, we were able to demonstrate that the glazing and insulation systems proposed for the building complied with regulatory requirements.

 

Dealer Principal Kevin Major said in a post by Autosports Group:

“We would like to thank our customers, team members and Volkswagen Group Australia for their support during construction, and we are delighted to welcome our customers into our all-new MacGregor showroom and service centre. We know you have a choice of Volkswagen dealers in Brisbane and thank you for choosing MacGregor Volkswagen.”



Images courtesy of Autosports Group

Job Openings at BSE | September 2025

We celebrated 30 years of BSE in 2025 and it continues to be another strong year! Building on the momentum of 2024, when we welcomed over 40 new team members and celebrated exciting promotions, we’re continuing to grow and are looking for more talented individuals to join us.

If you’re ready to be part of something special, apply now!

For a confidential discussion about these roles or other opportunities, please contact Claudia Faulkner, Head of HR, People & Operations.


Life at BSE | August to September 2025

Here are some of the things that we've been up to over the past couple of months:

📍 Brisbane started their own Run Club with weekly lunchtime runs! 🏃 🏃

📍 Melbourne warmed up for the AFL Grand Final! 🏈🏈

📍 BSE marked R U OK? Day with a mental health awareness workshop facilitated by Heidi Crawford. 💛 There were also some tasty cupcakes! 🧁

📍 Brisbane’s Edinson De La Cruz and Dylan Singh flew to Sydney to take part in the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS! 🏅🏅

2025 Innovation & Excellence Awards | NSW Winner – Sydney Football Stadium Redevelopment

We’re proud to share that the Sydney Football Stadium Redevelopment has been named NSW’s State Development of the Year winner at the 2025 Innovation & Excellence Awards by the Property Council of Australia.

 

This project is one of BSE’s favourites and features on the cover of our Sports Capability Statement, which you can view here. In its announcement, the Property Council stated:

 

“The landmark Sydney Football Stadium Redevelopment was delivered on time, on budget and without community disruption despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Offering outstanding value through a prefabrication-focused construction methodology, SFSR provides a legacy of social and environmental benefits for both the Moore Park precinct and the people of NSW.”

BSE was engaged by Venues NSW to provide peer review services across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and fire protection systems throughout the design and construction stages of the $800 million redevelopment.

The 45,000-seat stadium now features substantially improved sightlines, enhanced amenities, upgraded food and beverage offerings, a new fully covered roof, and a dynamic LED mesh façade that can change colour to support the home team.

 

In the past, BSE has provided its services for various projects at the Sydney Football Stadium and the greater Moore Park precinct, including the redevelopment of fire services, hydraulic upgrades, gas services reviews, and Aquatherm replacement.

 

Our contribution to this iconic venue continues through the Sydney Football Stadium Precinct Village and Carpark, where our NSW team has been engaged by Dynamite Electrical Group to provide electrical engineering design design finalisation services. This ongoing new-build project includes a new 1,500-space underground multi-level car park, outdoor broadcast staging facilities, with a Precinct Village above designed to serve both neighbouring residents and event-day patrons. The Precinct Village will feature a grand active events space, children’s playground, multiple food and beverage facilities with outdoor seating, large outdoor video screens, and tennis courts.

 

BSE is proud to have continuously played a part in the evolution of this precinct, which brings people together through sport and more, serving as the home to the Sydney Roosters, Sydney FC, and the NSW Waratahs.

Cleaner Canberra Powered by Landmark Electric Bus Facility

BSE was engaged by MD Electrical Group to deliver electrical and lighting engineering design services for the new Woden Bus Depot—Australia’s largest electric bus depot. The $90.5 million-dollar state-of-the-art facility represents a huge step towards the commitment of the ACT Government of achieving a zero-emissions bus fleet by 2040.


Designed to accommodate and charge up to 100 electric buses, the depot features rooftop solar panels to help offset charging and operational costs. The depot also includes 12 service bays, a panel shop, a tyre changing bay, and specialised maintenance areas. Amenities have been provided to support approximately 250 Transport Canberra personnel.

 

A standout feature of the depot is the innovative overhead charging gantry system, which can be lowered at the touch of a button, enabling efficient and safe connections to the electric buses.

 

Transport Minister Chris Steel told The Canberra Times that the bus depot “has reduced dead running by around 2000 kilometres each day, and what we’ve been able to do . . . is use that efficiency to deliver more services.” Dead running refers to the distance buses travel without passengers when positioning for routes.

 

Beyond its operational advantages, the depot significantly contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and eliminating harmful exhaust fumes.

 

BSE’s ACT Director Brendon Newham reflected on the achievement saying, “Delivering the electrical and lighting design for Australia’s largest electric bus depot is a proud milestone for BSE. This project exemplifies how collaboration with our project partners and considered engineering can support the ACT Government’s zero emissions future combining functionality, sustainability and innovation to power a cleaner transport network.”

 

BSE is proud to have played a key role in this transformative project, helping Transport Canberra better serve the community while meeting its environmental goals.

 

Project Lead: Brendon Newham

 

R U OK? Day 2025

Take the time to Ask R U OK? any day and not just today. 💛 A reminder that a simple conversation can change a life.

Research by R U OK? shows those who are regularly asked, 'are you OK?' report increased feelings of wellbeing. Still, many Australians hesitate to ask someone if they’re OK, because they're worried about intruding or they’re unsure if their actions will help.

Whether it’s a friend, family member, colleague, or partner, the people you care about go through life’s ups and downs every day. Having regular, meaningful conversations with the people close to you can help prevent small things from becoming big things.

Thanks to all the great mates who check in and keep showing up for the people they care about. 💛 Today might be the day YOU make a difference, with the simple question R U OK?

This R U OK? Day, the BSE team paused work to reflect, check in and participate in a mental health awareness workshop. Our facilitator, Heidi Crawford took our team on a journey to explore important topics including the myths around mental health. The discussion brought awareness to our team to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health disorders and provided practical strategies for looking after our own mental health and promoting wellbeing in our workspaces and beyond.

TEFMA Conference 2025 | BSE Attendees

BSE will be attending the TEFMA Conference 2025! The event will be held at The Star Brisbane from September 14–17.

 

TEFMA’s purpose is to guide and influence the transformation of the higher education built environment into a vibrant and sustainable community, and the annual TEFMA Conference is a key part of this.

 

Representing #TeamBSE will be Ken Loh, Associate Director – VIC, and Robert Holman, National Team Leader – Vertical Transportation.

Ken Loh shared:

“Excited to meet new contacts and reconnect with old ones to share stories from the Tertiary Education sector.”

If you’re attending, reach out—we’d love to connect! We’re looking forward to engaging with industry professionals!

See you there, and don’t forget to say hi!

Welcome | Amber Jansson Joins BSE as National Financial Controller

We are pleased to welcome Amber Jansson to BSE as our new National Financial Controller. Amber brings over 25 years of finance experience across Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Most recently, she served as the APAC Financial Controller for a global consultancy, where she led regional finance operations and supported strategic business growth.

 

Amber holds a CA designation from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and is also a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD). Her career has been defined by leading high-impact initiatives in financial transformation, driving operational scalability, and strengthening governance frameworks. She has consistently delivered measurable results in cost optimisation, cross-functional transformation, and commercial performance.

 

Amber’s appointment strengthens BSE’s strategic capabilities as we continue to scale our national operations and enhance financial resilience across the business.

 

Amber said of her appointment:

“I’m excited to join BSE at a time of significant growth and opportunity. I look forward to working with the team to enhance financial strategy and support the business in achieving its long-term goals.”

 

Please join us in welcoming Amber to the BSE leadership team.

BSE News | BSE and PIF: Working Together to Support Homeless Youth

With BSE recently renewing our membership with the Property Industry Foundation (PIF), we’re taking a look back at the past 12 months and some of the initiatives we’ve been proud to support.

Construction Rocks 🎸

Most recently, we attended Construction Rocks, an epic battle of the bands for the property and construction industry.

The BSE team had a fantastic evening rocking out to hits like Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, Pink Pony Club, Killing in the Name, and It’s a Long Way to the Top. The event raised over $100,000 for The Haven Project which builds homes for well-established youth homelessness charities which then operate them.

We didn’t just come home with great memories. Andrew and Nicki Fraser found themselves in a friendly bidding war in support of the cause and took home a guitar, which is now proudly on display in our Sydney office.

HoMie 🧥

Another exciting initiative is our pro bono work for HoMie, a Melbourne-based streetwear label and social enterprise. HoMie is opening a boutique at the Emporium Melbourne, and BSE is partnering to provide building services engineering to help bring the project to life.

 

100% of HoMie’s profits go towards supporting young people affected by homelessness or hardship. Since 2015, the organisation has supported over 3,700 young people. We are grateful to PIF for connecting us with this meaningful opportunity to give back, and we look forward to sharing updates on this project.

Give Back Night 🧤

Earlier in the year, BSE supported PIF’s Give Back Night by donating toiletries, feminine hygiene products, and make-up. Our very own Godfrey Frederick, Director – National Strategic Partnerships, helped pack more than 1,500 essential winter items for The Salvation Army’s Oasis Youth Services and The Girls Refuge.

 

BSE is proud of our continuing involvement with PIF and looks forward to supporting their causes over the next 12 months.

Images courtesy of HoMie and the Property Industry Foundation

BSE News | 10 Years of Godfrey Frederick

Last week, our Sydney team celebrated Godfrey Frederick’s 10-year anniversary at BSE! Joining the team in 2015, Godfrey has been an integral part of BSE’s growth & continued success.

It was a great lunch filled with conversation, laughter, and shared memories at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron.

Over the past ten years, the team has grown from 50 to more than 100 members. In his role as Director - National Strategic Partnerships, Godfrey has played a key part in that growth by leading BSE’s business development initiatives.

Andrew Fraser, CEO, who spoke at the event, commented on the milestone:

“A decade has flown. Godfrey has shaped BSE’s culture, reputation, and growth. It feels like he has always been part of our community. I’m honoured to work with him as a Director at BSE and as a true friend.”

Godfrey remarked during his speech that he’d be with BSE for another 10 years . . . we’re definitely going to hold him to that. And yes, the rumours are true. You get a watch after 10 years at BSE . . . it might be a purple puzzle watch though!

Cheers to 10 years of being part of #TeamBSE, Godfrey!

Life at BSE | Sydney Does Darts for Mid-Year Event

Our Sydney team recently held their mid-year event, and it really hit the mark! 🎯

 

It wasn’t your usual game of darts, as it had a digital twist with 6 social darts games like Snakes and Ladders. 🐍🪜

 

One of the highlights of the night was when Elham hit the bullseye in the final round of Donkey Derby. 🎯 Her bullseye sent everyone else back to the starting line, then she nailed her number to take the win! 🏁🫏

 

Shout-out to our NSW sharpshooters who had the highest scores at the end of the night:

🥇 Alfie

🥈 Simon

🥉 Sol

Want to join Team BSE? 🙋 Check out our openings here.

The Property Congress 2025 | BSE Attendees

Godfrey Frederick and Amelia Fraser

BSE will be attending the Property Council of Australia’s The Property Congress 2025! This year, we’re heading to WA, with the event taking place at Crown Perth from October 14–16.

 

Representing #TeamBSE will be Godfrey Frederick and Amelia Fraser from our National Strategic Partnerships team.

 

If you’re attending, reach out—we’d love to connect! We’re once again looking forward to engaging with industry professionals and exploring innovative engineering solutions.

 

See you there, and don’t forget to say hi! 

Life at BSE | July 2025

Here are some of the things that we were up to in July:

📍 Sydney played some games organised by our Acoustics and Finance teams. The Blue team came out on top! 💙💚❤️💛 Who else remembers playing Simon as a kid? 🙋

📍 Adelaide welcomed a visit from Godfrey Frederick! ✈️

📍 Brisbane ‘built’ a new city with our very own Jasmine Jesi stepping in as ‘Mayor’ at a Young Professionals event hosted by our friends at GHD! 🏙️

📍 Andrew Fraser, Jonathan Ramajoo, and Mun Ng attended the Dolphins v Cowboys NRL game! 🏉

Life at BSE | Melbourne Goes Golfing at Flinders Street Station

BSE’s Melbourne team recently celebrated the end of the financial year with a round of (mini) golf at Flinders Street Station! 🏌️⛳

 

The course had plenty of surprises for our golfers, including one hole where players abandoned their clubs, donned ears and tails, and used the tail as their golf club. 👯

 

The limited-time "Swingers" installation is part of Rising, Melbourne’s winter festival of art. 🧑‍🎨 Nine female artists from around the world collaborated to create this unique nine-hole playable art exhibition happening until the 31st of August.

 

Revisiting Babylon Rooftop at Westfield Sydney

Godfrey Frederick, Director – National Strategic Partnerships, recently revisited one of BSE’s past projects: Babylon, the rooftop restaurant perched atop Westfield Sydney.

 

BSE provided mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fire protection engineering design services for this stunning concept by the Mantle Group. Designed by Hogg & Lamb, the venue draws inspiration from the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

 

Six years on, Babylon continues to impress with its timeless design. We at BSE are still in love with the vaulted travertine throughout the space.

 

Check out Dezeen’s feature for a closer look at what makes this space so special here.

Meeting the Mark: Ensuring Quality Through ISO Recertification

BSE recently undertook the recertification of our ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 quality standards. ISO certification is not simply a compliance tool; it is integral to BSE’s Management Framework and how we operate. It serves as the foundation of our business, not only a certificate on the wall.

 

Our approach is designed to be systematic, strategic, and scalable across all teams. These frameworks allow for clear leadership direction, honest feedback, and well-defined priorities.

 

Jessica Chesser, BSE’s National Operations Manager, who led the process, said:

”ISO certification of our Management Framework isn’t a once-a-year box ticking exercise for us, rather it’s the foundation for how we scale and grow. At BSE, the Framework, supported by certification, embeds quality, safety and sustainability into daily operations, drives alignment across teams and ensures we’re growing with resilience. More roadmap, less red tape.

 

Working through the recertification process with our internal team and external auditor, I was again blown away by the enthusiasm, passion, and commitment our teams bring to their work, our projects, and delivering exceptional outcomes with our project partners.”

 

At BSE, we are committed to continuous improvement. For our clients, this means confidence in our systems, a culture of ownership and accountability, a framework for resilient and scalable delivery, and maturity in both systems and leadership.

Ocean Views at Camilla Residences

BSE is proud to announce that we have been appointed by QNY to deliver electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and fire protection engineering design services for Camilla Residences, located at 162 Surf Parade, Broadbeach.

 

With the recent lodgement of the Development Application, our QLD team looks forward to contributing to a building that will be a welcome addition to the Gold Coast skyline.

 

This $120 million, 25-storey boutique project will comprise 31 residences, offering a mix of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom units. Located opposite the Broadbeach Bowls Club, residents will have fantastic ocean views. 

 

Check out The Urban Developer’s article for more details here.

 

Images Courtesy of QNY

BSE News | EOFY Recap With Nicki Fraser

With FY25 now in the rearview mirror, BSE’s Director – National Finance, Nicki Fraser, sat down with us to reflect on the past financial year. She shared insights into how BSE performed amidst a challenging economic climate, highlighting our continued commitment to clients, and the expansion of our service offering through the launch of our national vertical transport division.

 

Read Nicki's EOFY Recap below:

“As we close out the 2024–25 financial year, we have seen a resilient performance for the business despite a challenging economic environment. Strong delivery across our core sectors residential and living, commercial, education, health, retail, industrial, and government has maintained stability in our national operations. While market conditions varied across regions, our commitment to client service, technical excellence, and sustainable design outcomes helped us retain long-term partners and win strategic new work. We have expanded our engineering consulting services to include new disciplines, notably the establishment of our national vertical transport division.

 

Residential and living continued to lead in project volume, while growth in retail, industrial and health has provided valuable diversification. Education and government work remained stable, particularly through frameworks and repeat clients. We’ve also invested in our people, digital tools, and project delivery systems to improve efficiency and support sustainable growth.

 

Focused project delivery allows us to maintain growth and invest in key initiatives to drive the business forward including digital capability, team development, and innovation in sustainable engineering.

 

Looking ahead to FY25–26, we are expecting moderate revenue growth, supported by a strengthening pipeline in sporting venues, education, health, and adaptive reuse opportunities.

 

Our culture of collaboration, sustainability and engineering excellence remains the foundation of our success. As we move into the new financial year, we thank our clients, partners, and dedicated staff for their continued trust and contribution to shaping better, more sustainable built environments across Australia.”

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