About Us
Built Environs has a long and proud history of designing and constructing significant buildings across Australia and New Zealand.
Our experience is diverse and complexity is our forté – delivering projects that demand innovation and creativity for success. We invest in clever people, innovative methods, and smart technologies to deliver what we promise.
We are part of a dynamic and diverse group of companies that includes McConnell Dowell and Moolmans.
We believe in relationships not transactions, developing trusted partnerships with our customers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers that are built on honesty and integrity – one of our core values.
Our Leadership Team
Reporting through to our parent company Executive Committee, led by Aveng CEO Scott Cummins, we have an experienced team leading our business.
Built Environs Leadership Team
Michael Clemenger
Michael is a dedicated and results driven construction professional with over 30 years of experience managing all aspects of project delivery and leading construction businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Michael is a passionate and engaging leader who enjoys building a business that enables him to create teams that deliver on an inspiring vision. Personal, gregarious and socially outgoing, he excels in roles that involve understanding customers and stakeholders, and building the organisational capabilities to fulfil their needs.
Ryan Bennett
Ryan has over 15 years’ experience in the construction industry in a broad range of accounting and financial management disciplines. As an integral member of our leadership team, Ryan combines a keen eye for detail with a results-driven approach. His role is pivotal in ensuring the financial health and stability of our organisation through meticulous financial planning and strategic decision-making. Ryan’s skill set includes project and business-level budgeting, cost management, depreciation, general ledger and inter-company accounting.
Sasha Loiterton
Sasha is a focused human resources leader with extensive experience in complex organisational environments. With more than 15 years in the HR industry she brings a high level of emotional intelligence and ability to relate to a diverse range of people from CEO to field employees. Known for implementing strategic HR practices, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, Sasha is dedicated to building a workforce that drives success in the dynamic world of construction.
Lex Hanegraaf
Lex is a work health, safety, environment and quality management professional with operational experience gained from some of Australia’s largest construction projects including the new Royal Adelaide Hospital and the Calvary Adelaide Hospital. With a trade background, Lex has a comprehensive understanding of site operations, recognising the intricacies involved in maintaining a safe and productive work site. Actively involved in various safety forums, he currently serves as the Chairperson for the South Australian Construction Safety Alliance.
Stefan Lowenadler
Stefan is a highly motivated construction professional with over 25 years’ experience in commercial construction covering projects in Australia, USA, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and the United Kingdom. He is a Commercial Manager with extensive experience and a proven track record in commercial and contractual procedures, delivering comprehensive management and control at both project and business levels. His strengths lie in optimising business processes, fostering key partnerships, and ensuring the seamless execution of projects.
Goce Causevski
Goce is a highly skilled and passionate construction professional, who has been played a pivotal role in various landmark social infrastructure projects in Victoria over the past 15 years. Specialising in the delivery of highly technical and complex projects in operational environments, he demonstrates innovation and a proactive approach to project delivery. Goce’s leadership approach is centered on collaboration and teamwork, actively guiding teams toward achieving successful project outcomes with a strong focus on client satisfaction.
Tony Jachmann
Tony is a highly experienced professional with an extensive history in delivering multi-faceted and award-winning projects in the South Australian construction industry. He is experienced in managing large teams and complex stakeholders within operational environments and under a variety of contract models. Tony brings a solutions-focused leadership style and fosters strong relationships with trade contractors. In 2022 he was named the South Australian Building Professional of the Year by the Australian Institute of Building.
Greg Ford
Greg is a strong and proven team leader who has worked on numerous multi-million dollar projects across diverse market sectors throughout Australia and New Zealand. He has an extensive background in project and construction management and development, acquired through key roles with major organisations in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Auckland. Greg has experience across diverse commercial frameworks, including public-private partnerships, design and construct, managing contractor, and lump sum projects.
Our Purpose & Values
We are a Purpose and Values driven organisation. These define what's important to us, guide our decision making and unite us behind a common goal.
Our Purpose is Providing a Better Life.
We do that through delivering great buildings that enhance the way people live, work and play; and through providing careers that challenge, reward and grow our people.
Our five values are:
Safety
& Care
Above all else. Every day. We take care of ourselves, everyone around us, and the environments we work in.
Honesty
& Integrity
Acting fairly and keeping our promises is how we build trust. We take the high road. We’re respectful, ethical, open, and we do what is right.
Customer Focus
We focus on our customers’ goals, bringing a responsive and considered approach to every project.
Working Together
We collaborate every day. Supporting and including each other. Sharing experience, ideas and expertise. Our diversity makes us a better team.
Performance Excellence
We apply our skills, embrace our passion and commit to best practices. That’s how we deliver results and create better together.
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Our vision is for the construction industry and the communities in which we work to develop stronger and deeper relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples for the benefit of all Australians. Together, we strive to achieve a shared future that is inclusive and equitable for all Australians.
We launched our Innovate RAP In October 2023. Our journey to create a more inclusive and sustainable company and country continues.
Some of our key commitments in our Innovate RAP include:
- Further cross-cultural awareness training
- Exploring more local story telling opportunities through our projects
- Review of key policies and procedures to ensure they remain free of bias
- Creating more meaningful employment and supply chain opportunities for First Nations businesses