It comes down to experience more than anything. Obviously we look for competitive pricing, like most businesses; but more importantly, the company wants suppliers and subcontractors who actually know what they are talking about. For example, Hutchinson Builders have been buying timber from Gowan Lea Timbers for a long time, and there is not a lot they don’t know about timber. Our relationship with Gowan Lea Timbers means that we can pick up the phone and say “We are doing a high-end resort and we want something that is not going to split or crack” – and they will provide a quality product. What they supply to us is a product that is going to stand the test of time – and their advice is expert and professional.
Chris Stevenson, Project Manager, Hutchinson Builders
Gowan Lea Timbers recently supplied timber boardwalk materials to two of our projects:
The Pedestrian and Cycle Bridges at Victoria Point (Redland City Council)
Noosa Main Beach, Park Rd Boardwalk Replacement (Sunshine Coast Regional Council)
The supply requirement for both projects was for treated hardwood decking and joists. Supply time on short contract periods was critical and we found Gowan Lea Timbers worked hard to satisfy the project timing and quality requirements. They also provided a proactive and appropriate response to site issues that arose from time to time through the project.
Our Company looks forward to continuing our business relationship with Gowan Lea Timbers.
Rob Mowatt, Director and Construction Manager. ARK Construction Group Pty Ltd
For almost 10 years Gowan Lea Timbers has been the primary timber supplier for Calty Constructions.
Calty specialise in large and complex commercial projects with extremely demanding requirements for time, cost and quality. Some of our current and recent projects that Gowan Lea Timbers have supplied include:
Robina Town Shopping Centre
National Gallery & Library, Brisbane
New Supreme Court Building, Brisbane
Canelands Shopping Centre, Mackay
Gold Coast Hospital, Southport
RNA Showgrounds Redevelopment
We have a great relationship with Gowan Lea and they have proven time and time again that they can be relied upon to provide the quality of product we need at very competitive prices, and with the back-up service and expert advice that we rely upon.
The personalised service we receive is particularly important to us as our project managers know that they will talk to the same person every time they ring, and that they can quickly get a response to urgent requests for material or information.
We look forward to continuing our relationship with Gowan Lea Timbers into the future.
Bob Longworth, Operations Manager. Calty Constructions
Chris Stevenson, Project Manager, Hutchinson Builders
Rob Mowatt, Director and Construction Manager. ARK Construction Group Pty Ltd
Bob Longworth, Operations Manager. Calty Constructions