Bull & Bear Projects

Mitch Bates is an experienced Design and Construction professional, boasting over 12 years local, interstate and international experience in commercial and residential design and construction management.

Mitch designed his first project in 2005 whilst studying Architecture and working in retail banking. In 2007, Mitch was offered an international Architecture Internship with the late Graham Downes Architecture (GDA) in San Diego, California. During his time at GDA, Mitch worked alongside renowned Architects, Interior Designers and Project Managers to deliver projects including Le Meridian Hotel Dallas TX, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, Heat Hotel Lake Havasu and Nico’s Steak & Chop House, Chula Vista.

After graduating from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Design (Architecture) in 2008, Mitch commenced a Bachelor of Construction Management (Building), working as a construction cadet in Canberra, ACT. After quickly proving himself as a reliable and knowledgeable construction professional, Mitch took on the roles of Client Manager, successfully project managing the roll out of dozens of design and construct homes across the ACT for both private sector clients and the Department of Housing.

Returning to Newcastle in 2010, Mitch worked in a variety of roles in the commercial construction industry including as Contracts Administrator, Project Manager, Design Manager and Construction Superintendent on various projects up to and in excess of $10M.

In 2014, Mitch established Bull & Bear Projects, drawing on his international and local experience and qualifications to offer a one-stop shop for the design and construction management of commercial and residential projects.

Since 2014, Mitch has successfully grown Bull & Bear, delivering projects across Newcastle, Sydney and regional NSW, striving to exceed his client’s expectations and to ensure lasting quality.

To find out more about Mitch and the projects he has delivered, get in contact, have a chat and see how he can make your vision a reality.

Design & Planning
With experienced building designers, qualified in Architecture and design, Bull & Bear Projects is able to design your project in-house or work with your selected designers and consultants from concept stages through to construction.

Consultant Coordination
Technically challenging and demanding projects require multi-disciplinary consultants to collaborate in order to meet performance and technical requirements. Bull & Bear are experienced in guiding and coordinating multiple consultants across the same project including Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire, Mechanical AC, Structural, Civil and BCA Consultants.

Development Approvals
With strong relationships with local and interstate certifiers, Bull & Bear Projects is able to fast track approvals for qualifying projects or work with local councils to ensure smooth approval processes.

Project Management
Our Project Management team will take control of your project, ensuring tight deadlines are met, budgets are maintained, and quality is delivered.

Construction
Commercial, Retail, Medical, Science, Hospitality, Industrial, Office and Residential. We have done it all.

Refurbishment
If your building or space is out of date, tired, worn, non-compliant or needs a full overhaul to bring it back to current standards and aesthetics, Bull & Bear Projects have the knowledge, experience and skills to handle the challenges of any site.

Fit-out & Interiors
Fit-out and interiors construction demands quality, efficiency and management. Often delivered in short timeframes, with around the clock work to meet strict deadlines. Bull & Bear Projects specialise in fit-outs and interiors.

Materials, Furniture & Equipment Supply
As approved wholesale suppliers with major manufacturers, importers and suppliers of furniture, equipment, appliances and furnishes, our buying power and direct relationships with manufacturers and importers allows us to incorporate quality or bespoke pieces into your project, well below retail prices from

• Café Lighting & Living
• Urban Road
• Living Styles
• United Interiors
• Surrounding
• Reece Plumbing
• Beacon Lighting
• Relax House
• Criterion Industries
• Karndean Design Flooring
• Corporate Components
• Huset
• OLG Office Furniture
• Calibre Furniture
• Uropa Commercial Appliances
• Bunnings Trade
• NHS
• CSR Gyprock Trade
• Food Equipment Distributors