Brisbane
Trusted Brisbane construction services provider across Queensland
What's important to SHAPE Brisbane
For more than 25 years, we have worked closely with leading commercial, hotel, government, Defence, hospitality, healthcare, and education clients throughout the greater Brisbane area and Queensland. One thing that sets us apart is our people – our constructive culture is contagious, and we ensure our clients, subcontractors, and suppliers experience this on every project. We develop genuine relationships, not just fulfil contracts. Our team has diverse experience across a wide range of building types, including high-end fitouts, complex refurbishments, new-build and facade replacements. We share knowledge and skills across projects, which when combined with our passion for improving our region, enables us to provide unique, creative, and local solutions to each of our clients. Our team is also committed to making positive impacts in our community, so we focus on a number of important CSR initiatives in the area.
David Wood
General Manager
Career
Life
Meet the team Brisbane
Phillip Smith
Group Executive - EHSQ & IT
'Phil'
Career
Phillip brings over 35 years of industry experience, specialising in strategic leadership across Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality and Information Technology. He is one of our longest standing SHAPE members and has delivered major improvements in safety, innovation, and operational excellence through the adoption of technology and the streamlining of administrative processes.
Currently spearheading SHAPE’s sustainability strategy, Phillip is driving initiatives focused on climate change, carbon reduction, and embedding ESG principles into daily operations. He plays an active role in industry advancement as a member of the NSW Asbestos & Hazmat Removal Contractors Association, the Asbestos Education Committee, and the OFSC Industry Reference Group.
Life
Phillip is a Brisbane Broncos supporter, car enthusiast, and enjoys the outdoors, whether it's out on the water or exploring the country. He is a father of two sons and has five grandchildren who make sure the weekends are never quiet.
Gareth Simmons
Operations Manager
Career
Gareth brings over 30 years’ experience in the building and construction industry, having begun his career in Sydney as a Carpenter. Since joining SHAPE in 2018, he has progressed from Site Management through senior leadership roles to his current position as QLD Operations Manager.
Widely respected across the business and industry, Gareth takes a hands-on approach and plays an important role in supporting successful project delivery. His strong experience on-the-ground enables him to effectively coordinate teams, resources and programmes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Gareth’s practical leadership and deep industry knowledge make him a valuable asset to our QLD business.
Life
Gareth enjoys travel, live music and staying active. He spends a lot of time outdoors, whether that’s walking while listening to audiobooks and podcasts, or heading out on adventure bike rides into the outback with his mates. A family man whose kids have now flown the nest, Gareth also keeps busy by working on his old Queenslander home.
Scott Henderson
Commercial Manager
'Hendo'
Career
Scott has over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, starting out as a school-based carpentry apprentice in 2002. He then ran his own construction company for several years before transitioning into Project Management. One of his most exciting jobs to date was building theme parks in Malaysia, during this time Scott developed exceptional project and client management skills. Most recently, Scott joined SHAPE in 2022 as Project Director for the Brisbane Team.
Life
Scott is a proud family man with a beautiful wife and two young kids. He loves staying fit, competing in Ironman triathlons, and watching the Brisbane Lions.
Laura Edwards
Client Development Manager
Career
Laura brings a wealth of experience to SHAPE, with a background spanning recruitment, HR and business development roles at Virgin Australia. She also worked as a Sponsorship and Partnership Manager at WIDAC, where she developed and maintained strong relationships with external clients and industry stakeholders.
Since joining SHAPE in 2022, Laura has worked across Business Support and Development, partnering closely with clients to build long-term relationships, understand their needs and align SHAPE’s solutions to deliver successful outcomes. Her collaborative approach, strong communication skills and ability to connect with people have made her a valued contributor to SHAPE’s continued growth in the region.
Life
Laura’s proudest achievement is being a mother to four children. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active through running and strength training, as well as spending quality time with family and friends.
Erin Oxley
Project Director
Career
Erin has been an integral part of the SHAPE Brisbane team since 2016. Starting as an Office Administrator, she became a Cadet before progressing to Project Director. Erin leads her team to deliver successful outcomes for clients, supporting the management of contracts, resourcing and finances while developing our people to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. She specialises in ECI and D&C delivery models and is known for clear communication that builds respect and strong client relationships. Erin has been recognised with two HIA accolades: ‘Exceptional Young Woman of the Year’ and ‘Professional Woman of the Year’. She is also a Founding Director of Women in Design & Construction, advocating for greater opportunities for women in business and the construction industry.
Life
Erin is a devoted mum to her little girl, who she absolutely adores. She also loves adventures and is very travel-oriented; she recently spent half a year camping across Australia in a van with her partner and two Italian Greyhounds, Finn & Gigi. Erin loves spending time with her friends and family.
Michael Crow
Project Director
‘Crowey'
Career
With over a decade of construction industry experience across a variety of projects and roles, Michael is a valued member of the SHAPE team. He consistently delivers on his commitments to our clients, reflecting his strong focus on exceptional project outcomes and building lasting client relationships. Since joining SHAPE, Michael has been integral to the delivery of several of our hallmark projects across QLD and NSW and brings strong capability in architectural and services design, supported by his extensive study and impressive project portfolio.
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.
Kate Duggan
Bid Strategy Manager
'Duggo'
Career
With over 10 years’ experience in construction, Kate brings solid expertise in bid and estimating. Highly structured and efficient, Kate excels at managing multiple bids simultaneously while supporting the estimating team and contributing to SHAPE’s broader strategic growth objectives. Known for her ability to cut through complexity and get things done, she is a trusted leader who drives outcomes and keeps momentum across the business.
Life
Kate enjoys travelling, Pilates, good food and wine, and getting out into nature whenever she can. Most of her time is spent chasing after her busy toddler and enjoying family time with their beloved dog, often at the local bowls club. She’s also passionate about giving back, having volunteered on school construction projects in Nepal to help improve local learning environments.
Lorcan Mc Carthy
Construction Manager
‘Bugsy/Lorcs’
Career
Lorcan has almost 30 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 extensive, hands-on experience across multiple facets of construction makes him an invaluable asset to any project. He demonstrates strong leadership capabilities and consistently ensures client requirements are delivered to the highest standards. His strong relationships with landlords, stakeholders, clients and his project teams across Brisbane, support his projects in delivering quality outcomes from preconstruction to delivery on complex projects.”
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
Modular Construction
Facade Restoration
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 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 capital city and key regional branches, we share a wealth of knowledge, resources and specialists across Australia.
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Sectors
Commercial
Education
Hotels & Hospitality
Defence
Retail
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 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.
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 have significant experience in delivering complex Defence work and understand the unique and strict requirements that come with sensitive and confidential aspects of these projects. From active security clearances and tailored protocols to Defence specific management plans and programs, we are well equipped to deliver a wide range of projects.
Our experience includes the successful delivery of office fitouts, base building upgrades, building services installation, commissioning, and beyond.
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.
Brisbane Projects
Join our Brisbane Team
Our Brisbane branch is where talented people come together to deliver exceptional construction projects. We’re proud of our inclusive and diverse culture, where personal growth, innovative thinking, collaboration, and delivering outstanding results is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we offer exciting opportunities to work on a wide range of industry-leading projects that make a real impact.