BUILD Q4 2019

53 Q4 2019 BUILD Apr19068 Melbourne’s Experts in Sustainable Design and Build Projects LWY Constructions Pty Ltd is a registered domestic and commercial builder in Victoria, Australia and a member of the Master Builders Association of Victoria. As a leading expert in sustainable builds, LWY were seen as deserved winners of the title of ‘Most Innovative Residential & Commercial Architecture Firm’ in BUILD’s 2019 Sustainable Buildings Awards. On the back of this success, we were eager to speak to the firm’s General Manager, James Yang, to find out more. ike many industries across the global professional business landscape, sustainability has become a burgeoning subsector over the last decade in the construction industry, as architects and designers capitalise on renewed vigour for environmentally-friendly alter- natives. As one of Melbourne’s stalwarts in sustainability, it can be no surprise that LWY Constructions has built an enviable reputation in this market over the last few years, with a history for producing exceptional results for a wide-variety of projects – as James discusses in more detail. “LWY specialises in medium size projects such as low & medium rise residential and commercial buildings, including apartments, medical centres, new homes, multi-unit, shops and restaurants, office, schools, aged care and child care centres, etc. We have our own building team of permanent project man- agers and skilled carpenters. Since our establishment, we have developed a strong design background as consulting architects/ engineers and have honed an ability to manage any project from start to completion.” “LWY employs a dynamic and highly skilled team of pro- fessionals who are committed to adhering to our Group’s core values, policies, systems and procedures to deliver superior outcomes. The team at LWY is highly focused on our client’s specific requirements, particularly in relation to safety, cost, time and quality in delivering the project.” - James Yang on LWY’s expert team Ultimately, as James takes a moment to explain, the firm’s suc- cess comes down to the team’s unique expertise in their field, which has – in turn – cultivated long-lasting client relations. “Our extensive skills and expertise have fostered excellent client relationships as the majority of our projects are repeat business and, therefore, we will continue to endeavour to do our best in delivering quality projects.” But that says nothing about the company’s broad range of expertise, which encompasses a plethora of building types, L sectors and industries. From townhouses and luxury ac- commodation through to retail stores, warehouses, medical centres and childcare centres, LWY Constructions have thrived regardless of project complexity, size or location. This fact alone speaks volumes about the highly capable team behind LWY, and the pedigree of their management team. “Every project is unique and has challenges of its own. It is very important to think ahead to avoid the manifestation of bigger problems and have the flexibility to solve the smaller ones. One of our mottos is: “You don’t need to know everything, but you need to know how to find the answer to everything.” The conversation soon turns to sustainable developments and LWY’s role in this increasingly competitive environment. “Our company defines a sustainable design as a building design that is cost and space efficient, environmentally friendly and requires minimal maintenance. Australia is the leading country in sustainable designs, being the advocate of passive building designs, employing sustainable building materials, utilising solar panels, etc. Our company also believes that it is our respon- sibility to pursue a green and affordable future for our next generations. Therefore, our team is always researching and learning new sustainable concepts that can be incorporated into our building designs. “Let me give you an example of our passion in the implemen- tation of sustainable designs. We have worked closely with mechanical specialist Dr. Yuriy of TekNova Consult on a solar system with cutting edge technologies with heat recovery and thermal storage designs. This special design immensely increas- es the energy efficiency for the building, and not only creates & maintains a comfortable constant room temperature during the whole year, but also reduces running costs,” James concludes. Name: James Yang, General Manager Address: 3 Glendale Street, Nunawading, Victoria 3131, Australia Website: www.lwyc.com.au Telephone: +61-3-90290820