LaSalle Investment Management Office at 180 George Street

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Our NSW team was entrusted by JLL to provide comprehensive engineering design services tailored to the needs of LaSalle Investment Management for their new office at 180 George Street. The scope included the design of the electrical, mechanical, fire protection, and hydraulics systems. Acoustic services were also provided by BSE.

BSE's project lead reflected on one challenging aspect of the project which was a ceiling slab opening at the receptionist’s area. He said, "We worked closely with architects, structural engineers, and lighting designers to navigate this challenge. In the end, we crafted a unique feature that makes LaSalle's workspace stand out from typical offices in Australia."

Encompassing half a floor and spanning 470 square metres, the new fit-out was meticulously designed to enhance productivity, collaboration, and overall well-being. Highlights include collaboration spaces, wellness rooms, an open workplan, and a kitchen which also serves as breakout space.

Congratulations to LaSalle Investment Management on their new office with stunning Sydney Harbour views! A job well done to JLL and all other contributors for realizing the vision for this project. We at BSE continue our pursuit of excellence and innovation in building services engineering.

Images courtesy of Darren Battle (JLL)

Strategy & Leadership | Retreat 2024

This month, our senior management team were together again for BSE’s annual Strategic Workshops. We swapped last year’s warm sun for drizzle and crackling fires in the Yarra Valley, with the usual blend of laughter, planning, updates and sharing. This important time allow our senior team to plan for short- and long-term priorities, review progress and make planning adjustments to improve how our teams work together and deliver projects, setting up and growing our incredible teams and the continued sustained growth of BSE.

As well as planning for our growth and enjoying the wonders of the Yarra Valley, our team tackled a corporate challenge, bonding and working hard to solve puzzles and clues, culminating in an ultimate challenge: racing to build a bike to be donated to underprivileged children. A rewarding experience requiring teamwork, creativity, and creative problem-solving. Delighted to work with Bikes for Tykes, contributing to their incredible work and make a positive impact on the community. Knowing that the bikes would be provided to and used by children who would need and appreciate the gift reminded us of the importance of giving back.

In reflecting on the workshop, CEO, Andrew Fraser shared:

‘Each year we build on our strength as a team, growing our team and hitting impressive goals! Our amazing group of people we have leading TeamBSE brought their A-Game for this year, and great outcomes and exciting plans highlight this. 

Directors and Managers brought back the outcomes and shared directly with each of our teams, ensuring we’re able to take everyone on the BSE adventure.

EOFY (or SOFY – start of financial year)

Our National Finance Director, Nicki Fraser, shares her EOFY reflection:

As we have closed out another financial year, I’m pleased to take the opportunity to reflect and look forward. Once again, our industry is navigating a few key factors which I consider providing both new risks, and opportunities. The continuation of fluctuating and challenging economic trends along with regulatory changes and fast technological advancements provide consideration, require strategic thinking and creative problem solving. All of which both our technical team and functional business teams do on a daily basis.

In BSE’s post pandemic recovery, injection of government infrastructure packages into the economy are an aspect I see as a positive. Across transportation, healthcare and education sectors, this investment providing a robust pipeline of opportunities for our business and interesting problems for our team to solve.

Continually advancing technology across hardware and software enables our teams to embrace our continual improvement mindset and refine our processes and deliver outstanding project outcomes. Building Information Modelling and Virtual Reality allow our teams to enhance project planning and design accuracy in our offices, while scanning and interactive technologies create efficiencies for our teams on site for improved outcomes.

How we allocate our talented team members to projects, balancing limited available resources and high commitments, continues to be a challenge for BSE and the wider industry. We are always looking for great candidates to join our ever-growing team. This last year saw us grow to over 90 team members and celebrate 3 of our key team members as they rolled over their 10 years with BSE.

As we launch into FY25 BSE continue to adapt to changing tax implications and legal requirements along with regulatory changes, which allows us to sustain a fluid and effective risk management approach to achieve long term success for our team members and continued partnerships with our clients.

Welcome | Jonathan Ramanjoo joins BSE

BSE is thrilled to share the exciting growth of our QLD leadership team, welcoming Jonathan Ramajoo as Building and Infrastructure Group Manager and QLD General Manager.

As BSE’s QLD team have grown over the past 10+ years, delivering exceptional engineering solutions with true partnership, the needs of our team and business have evolved. With Jonathan joining we are looking forward to enhancing our strengths and continuing to provide practical designs and exceptional customer service.

 With strong experience in design and delivery of construction projects in Queensland, leveraging contracting and consulting knowledge, Jonathan’s knowledge will enhance our talented team in our next phase of growth, an exceptional addition to Team BSE.

Cameron Webb, Director, said of the appointment:

“We are delighted to welcome Jonathan to our QLD Team. His extensive expertise and leadership will support and grow our team to consistently deliver exceptional customer service, with practical engineering solutions, we look forward to the growth and continued excellence that Jonathan brings to our team.”

— Cameron Webb

Team Member Elevations

BSE are delighted to share these team member elevations and changes.

In NSW, David O’Connell steps up to the challenge as our newest Associate and Mechanical Team Lead, with Geoff Taylor taking up the Electrical Team Lead scope.

David O’Connell, Associate & Mechanical Team Lead NSW

Geoff Taylor, Associate Director & Electrical Team Lead NSW

John Smithers, National Team Lead - Building Technologies

In QLD, John Smithers continues to leverage his exceptional experience of smart buildings, and building technologies as our National Team Lead – Building Technologies. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting new service offering soon.

Congratulations to David, Geoff and John, and thank you for your continued championing of BSE’s Values and Vision.

National Blood Donor Week

Throughout the past year, some of BSE’s team members have generously donated blood and plasma, and today we recognise them, amongst all others who generously give their life-saving blood donations.

Each year, Lifeblood hosts National Blood Donor Week as a way of recognising the impact and importance of the wonderful donations that underpin Lifeblood’s life-giving work.

Well done to those and the thousands of others who selflessly donated in the cause of saving lives.

Full details on how this helps, and where to donate: https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/national-blood-donor-week