Briody Constructions

Trust, innovation, dedication, integrity, and quality

Trust – firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.

“Relationships have to be built on trust”

Clients must trust us to deliver the project to the standard they deserve; after all we are working on their house, which more often than not is the single most important investment in their lives. Trust is essential to an effective team because it provides a sense of safety. When your team members feel safe with each other, they feel comfortable to open up, collaborate, create and become more productive.Trust is also essential for knowledge sharing and growth.

Innovation – a new idea, method or device.

‘Workplace Innovation’ defines evidence-based organisational practices that enable employees at every level to use and develop their skills, knowledge, experience and creativity to the fullest possible extent, simultaneously enhancing business performance, engagement and well-being. Constant development of sytems and processes produces a higher standard of construction.

Dedication – the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose.

Good examples of dedication to work include taking on new responsibilities and assignments, even if they fall outside your job description. Taking on other responsibilities makes you more well-rounded and knowledgeable and show your clients that you will step up when needed and take on additional tasks to complete the project to a higher standard.

Integrity – the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Integrity in the workplace comes in many forms, but above all refers to having upstanding character traits and work ethics including sound judgement, honesty, dependability, and loyalty. Everyone is accountable and puts the success of the project and company before their ego.

Quality – the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

Quality work is the service/task one completes successfully within the estimated time, with the end output satisfying the expectations of everyone involved, including oneself.

• Hold yourself to the highest standard
• Walk the extra mile
• Recognise mistakes and take corrective action
• Work with your team
• Stay focused and follow your schedule

The Briody Constructions guarantee

At Briody Constructions, we understand that your project is a significant investment and milestone in your life. We want you to feel assured and confident in your decision to work with us. That’s why we offer the Briody Constructions guarantee.

Open communication

We believe that open and honest communication is crucial to the success of any project, you will be kept involved and informed throughout the entirety of the process. You will also have access to frequent site meetings and be consulted on aspects we believe can improve the design or functionality of the space.

Quality of workmanship

Our extended team is committed to delivering projects to the highest standard that exceeds what is required by the Australian standards and National Construction Code. We use Quality Assurance checklists at every stage through construction so you can be sure everything has been noted against the plans and specifications.

We only use suitable materials and keep up to date with the latest construction techniques to ensure your project will be something your proud of for years to come.

Teamwork

We only use qualified licensed tradesmen and trusted suppliers. This team of tradesmen is consistent throughout our projects and working closely together for years translates to a smooth build process. This helps to ensure your project is completed correctly, on time and all relevant certificates and warranties are supplied to you at handover.

Trust

We understand that your home is one of your most valuable assets. Our team will make sure your home and your belongings are always treated with respect and you can trust us to take care throughout construction.

The origin story of Briody Constructions

Hi I’m Oscar Briody, I grew up on a farm in Bellbrae and have seen a lot of change through my time living on the Surf Coast. My first school now sits under the Coles in central Torquay and many of the paddocks we played in as kids are now covered in houses; but Torquay will always be Torquay – we embrace new and exciting changes.

Important values such as trust, innovation, dedication, integrity and quality were all lessons learned on the farm that I implement today in business and in life. These values were reinforced during many years of playing football in Torquay. The importance of teamwork was paramount to success. A love for the outdoors was one of the main reasons I started my apprenticeship, I always try and get out for a round of golf, a run, hike, help my family on the farm and explore the stunning country we have around us.

With a passion for the outdoors I spent four winters making snow and skiing in Thredbo. Along with meeting and working with a lot of interesting people from all over the world, I was able to see some spectacular areas of Kosciusko National Park. I was lucky enough to follow this passion to Japan and skied some amazing regions over there while enjoying the food, culture and trying to take in as much of the Japanese methods and ideas on construction as I could.

Some of the things I’ve brought back with me is we should all care for our surroundings, try and minimise waste, appreciate the views all around us and that you can create buildings that sit connected to the environment and compliment the landscape around them.

Being on the Surf Coast, I believe this is an important consideration and something that we keep in mind when meeting with our clients and design partners on site at the beginning of a project.

I was lucky to work with experienced builders on high-end architectural jobs right along the Surf Coast from the moment I started my apprenticeship. That meant I was able to learn what was required to deliver high-end homes to the standard that clients and architects require right from the start. I have never lost sight of this and quality remains an essential part of what we strive for on a daily basis.

My first supervisor and a man that taught me many skills educated me on an essential mindset when building architectural homes. Adapt and overcome.

Things will always pop up on more complex builds but they are the opportunities to refine the design and find solutions.

I have been running Briody Constructions for over three years now and have a local team with a combined 45 years’ construction experience. All of our licensed tradesmen are local, work on every job and bring continuity and open communication making sure each trade looks after the next so there are no surprises at the end and we can achieve the desired result for our clients.

Your home is unique – it’s filled with photos, memories and little parts of you and your family. So if you are thinking of building or renovating your home and are looking for a team with highly skilled craftsmen that act with care, an eye for detail and understand your home is distinctively yours, please pick up the phone and give us a call or reach out through our contact form on this website. I would love to talk to you about how we can help you create the perfect space for you and your family.

How we work with you

This is the Briody Constructions process; we have developed this so you can understand how we work with you throughout the life of your project.

1. Initial contact

We go through some qualifying questions to understand the space in more detail to see how we can help with your project.

2. Site visit

The first site visit is really a reconnaissance mission to get eyeballs on the project and get a deeper understanding of what is trying to be achieved and if there is anything that could stop that happening. We also take a range of photographs and notes based on conversation.

3. Introduction with architect or draftsman

We will pair you with an architect or draftsperson depending on your project and who we believe is best suited to you specific needs and requirements.

4. Design process

We will remain in contact with you and the designer through this phase and any questions or details required for construction will be ironed out at this stage.

5. Selections and pricing

Working with both you and the building designer we will be involved as little or as much as you need in selection of materials and fittings and fixtures, as we know this can be a daunting process on your own so we are here to help.

6. Delivery of quote

We will meet onsite to go through the quotation in depth to be clear on what has been included and what has been excluded and if there is anything that requires further specification or decisions that will need to be made during construction.

7. Site set up

With construction set to start we will secure the site, with fencing or hoarding. Special consideration will be undertaken on renovations and extensions to ensure safety for the clients and trades by separating the work site from the home.

8. Construction

Once construction starts you will see us, along with our extended team, coming and going from site as we build your dream home. You will have access to frequent site meetings, ability to contact site supervisor and weekly updates with photos and phone calls. You will be notified of all relevant inspections and kept up to date with timeline expectations.

9. Finishing

Towards the finish of the project we will have a site visit to go through any defects or aspects of the project you want to rectify. We will accompany you through this and answer any questions you have. We will also start to remove any site fencing and prepare the project for landscaping if required and final clean.

10. Handover

At handover the project will be cleaned, have its final inspection and be ready for you and your family to move back in and enjoy the space that has been created. We will have another site meeting where we will walk through the project.