Built appointed construction contractor for T&G Building
Staff ReporterDecember 7, 2020
Building firm Built has been chosen to renovate Melbourne''s T&G Building at 161 Collins Street.
Completed in 1928, the T&G Building has 43,000 square metres of A-Grade commercial space across ten levels.
Built intends refurbish the office floors for better design and shared spaces, end-of-trip facilities and is targeting a 4.5 star NABERS Energy rating. The building will have two entrances - Collins Street and Ramsden Place.
Brett Mason, Built’s managing director said “We are thrilled to be working with Pembroke Real Estate on the redevelopment of the T&G Building, and know that this will be another impressive and sought after property once complete.
“We look forward to again showcasing our experience in complex live environments refurbishments with sustainable design on this high profile office and retail project.”
The refurbishment of the building will begin in the first quarter of 2017 with construction completed by early 2018.
Built was awarded the contract following a competitive process that included four leading national construction companies. Although the other contenders were very high quality, Built was chosen upon strength of team and experience.
Pembroke Real Estate Vice President and Head of Australia, Matthew Knight, said Built were chosen due to their given their proven ability to deliver high quality office and retail spaces within a heritage context.
“We have an established relationship with Built through our 20 Martin Place development in Sydney, which we are looking forward to continuing as work gets underway at the T&G Building.”