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2 | Credentia Construction
C
redentia Construction is a commercial
extensively in the UK, Africa, and lastly Austra-
contractor that specialises in commer-
lia. Donohoe’s guiding hand has brought many of
cial construction, refurbishment proj-
Western Australia’s foremost landmark projects
ects and interior fit outs. They aim to be the pre-
to life, and his knowledge of the Perth construc-
ferred contractor of choice, and deliver the best
tion market is unmatched.
possible value to their clients. With every project,
they deliver cost-effective solutions of the highest
brings decades of experience to his role. Over the
possible quality, and they do it all with unques-
years, he has learned the value of having a col-
tionable integrity, honesty, and credibility.
laborative approach and communicating clearly,
Credentia Construction was founded in
which has resulted in strong ongoing relation-
May 2011 with a focus on delivering quality new
ships with Credentia’s clients, subcontractors and
commercial constructions, refurbishments and
site staff.
office interiors. Their senior management team
consists of three West Australian builders with a
Boylan, is similarly highly experienced. His un-
combined total of 75 years of experience in the
derstanding of commercial office fit outs and re-
development and construction industry.
tail developments is invaluable to the company
Shaun Donohoe, one of their Directors,
and their customers, and his attention to detail
brings almost 30 years of diverse construction ex-
and time management skills ensure every Creden-
perience to the company himself, having worked
tia projects is handed over smoothly.
Ron McDermott, another Director, also
The third and final Director, Willie
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best building techniques, materials and systems
available. This can accelerate the construction
process substantially and guarantee that the client get a finished project of high quality and sustainability.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S
FINEST
Credentia Construction is very passionate about
their vision, mission and values – values which
include integrity, trust, hard work and innova-
Prior to founding Credentia, each Di-
rector was employed as a Senior Manager with
Brookfield Multiplex for a number of years. While
working there, they identified a niche market that
would be simple to secure because of their years
of experience and contacts. They then set out to
start their own business, making Credentia Construction a reality shortly after.
The years of experience each of the Di-
rectors brings to the company serves to handily
set Credentia Construction apart in the marketplace. Donohoe, Boylan and McDermott are involved in every project, allowing each client to
reap the full benefit of their knowledge. Between
the three of them, they ensure the company meet
all design requirements and deadlines on time
and on budget.
To further benefit clients, the Directors
like to get involved with a project from the very
beginning. Their direction and involvement with
the project design will ensure customers get the
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tion. “They underpin our behaviour, drive our
performance and provide the primary focus for
has come from repeat business – the best indica-
our team,” says Director Shaun Donohoe.
tor of exceptional customer service.
By living up to those values, Credentia
Almost 80 per cent of Credentia’s work
Credentia has similarly strong relation-
Construction develops and maintains profes-
ships with their tradespeople, each of whom they
sional and harmonious relationships with select
partner closely with. They only use premium-
clients. A large part of their success in that arena
grade subcontractors and suppliers – “Western
comes from simply being very up-front and hon-
Australia’s finest,” says Director Willie Boylan.
est. “We’re really transparent in what we do when
“We regularly use the highest quality contractors
it comes to our clients,” says Director Ron Mc-
with a proven track record, both in their disci-
Dermott.
pline and OHSE. We believe we have a database
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of some of Australia’s finest contractors and consultants whom we regularly partner with.”
Credentia has been recognized on several
occasions for their quality workmanship – most
notably with an Excellence in Construction nod
from the Master Builder Association for the BHP
Billiton Training Centre they constructed in
Perth. That sort of industry recognition is highly
valued by the company because of the time and
energy put into each project. “It is good that our
peers, our clients and our subcontractors are appreciating what we’re doing,” says Boylan.
Designed by Design Monkee, the BHP Bil-
Centre award-winning were the same things that
liton project was a 12-week design and construct
Credentia applies to all of their projects – their in-
contract from start to finish. Work was done on
clusion of premium-grade subcontractors, suppli-
the interior fit-out, design and construct, in addi-
ers and consultants, and their vast experience, says
tion to re-locating the office. The centre accom-
McDermott. All those things, when combined,
modates approximately 70 full-time staff and has
result in an excellent outcome for everybody in-
the facilities to train 300 people daily. The centre
volved. “We try to deliver a premium-grade proj-
is situated on Perth’s largest single commercial
ect with zero deflects and happy clients.”
floor plate of 3000m, on level three of an existing
retail development.
ity projects due to their commitment to work-
place safety practises. They offer developed OHS
What made the BHP Billiton Training
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Credentia is also able to deliver high qual-
systems to ensure the well-being of their staff,
bishments recently, but now they’re returning to
the general public and the property. Credentia is
what they’re experts in – traditional buildings.
committed to providing a work environment that
“Digging the hole, pouring the concrete in, put-
is safe and healthy for all employees and all those
ting infrastructure through and delivering the
affected by their activities.
finished product,” says Donohoe.
NEW PROJECTS
Looking ahead longer term, Credentia will
continue take on boutique projects – and never
Credentia Construction is currently working on
too much for the three hands-on Directors to
stage 1 of the Bassendean Shopping Centre ex-
handle personally. “We do not want to be Austra-
pansion and a new 1,200m2 NLA Coles First
lia’s biggest building company – we are happy to
Choice liquor store. They’ve done a lot of refur-
be regarded as a boutique builder only ever taking
on projects that the three working Directors can
personally manage with a hands-on approach,”
says Boylan.
Credentia Construction is starting to get
their name out to the public and build their reputation, which will hopefully generate more interest. They are also looking to take on more capital
construction projects – just not too many of them
at once. “We can pick and choose which jobs we
want to do. We’re happy to carry on for the next
five to 10 years, as long we’re building projects of
our own and the clients are happy,” says McDermott.
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