Melbcon - Building a Better Future for Victoria.

Melbcon is a well-established construction company that offers clients a range of specialist skills and proven expertise in the planning, construction and project management of commercial projects. 

We are always striving to ensure that our clients receive complete satisfaction, and have established an excellent reputation for quality workmanship, integrity and reliability over the last 30+ years.

Melbcon have completed a diverse range of projects across Victoria up to a value of $25 million. Some of these included the construction or refurbishment of educational facilities, health & aged care facilities, community hub’s, religious institutions, sporting pavilions/ gymnasiums and other commercial buildings.

Occupational, Health, Safety & Environment

Melbcon has developed and implemented a robust and accredited Integrated HSEQ Management System which is reviewed by the Operations/ HSEQ Manager on an ongoing basis and also audited by an external accreditation body annually. This allows our site foreman to maintain a safe working environment for all visitors and subcontractors we engage to work on Melbcon sites.

In addition to our integrated HSEQ Management System, Melbcon uses 1Breadcrumb on all active sites. 1Breadcrumb is an integrated platform that manages all on site inductions, subcontractor documentation including SWMS & SDS as well as managing our risk management activities – plant register, permit register, site inspections and toolbox meetings.

All Melbcon staff hold current construction induction cards as well as current employee Working With Children’s (WWC) cards. Our staff are also fully trained as First Aiders and complete annual Fire Training. Internal safety systems and operational training courses are provided by the Operations/ HSEQ Manager. Many of our team have additional qualifications which are maintained and renewed by external specialised training organisations. Regular reviews are conducted on staff training to ensure all staff are kept up to date with current requirements.

Melbcon holds accreditation for the Occupational Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems. Melbcon’s Integrated HSEQ Management System which is audited annually by an external accreditation body (SAI Global). 

Below are the current accreditations Melbcon holds:

* Occupational Health and Safety: ISO 45001:2018

* Environmental Management: ISO 14001:2015

* Quality Assurance: ISO 9001:2015

 

Quality Assurance

Melbcon prides itself on quality assurance, starting with our Site Foreman through to our administration and project teams. Whilst our Site Foreman has effective control over the quality on site and the subcontractors working on our sites it is a team effort by all involved, however starts with our relationships with key stakeholders and our clients.

Melbcon continues to maintain an accredited Quality Management System aligned to ISO 9001:2015, which is audited annually by an external provider. Through the direction and guidance of our Construction Manager and Project Teams we continue to strive to always provide our clients with a high standard of workmanship and achieving excellent end results on all projects.

Management is committed to achieving the goals and objectives set out in the Quality Management System with the highest importance given to protecting the health and safety of our employees and others who may be affected by our activities, while endeavouring to limit the adverse effects on the physical environment.

Employee Relations

We place great emphasis on developing a bond with our staff both in the office and on site and maintain strong working relationships. As a result most of our current staff have worked for Melbcon for over a decade. Each year we endeavour to employ an apprentice, with two of our current Site Foreman working through from apprentice status.

Each staff member is paid well over the award and is covered by the relevant industry EBA (Enterprise Bargaining Agreement) sanctioned by the industrial court. All core subcontractors are managed in line with our staff and are required to perform in accordance with the program designed by Melbcon Pty Ltd for each specific project.

National Code of Compliance

Melbcon Pty Ltd. achieved ‘Code of Compliance’ for federally funded capital works late in 2007. This enables Melbcon to tender on federally funded projects Australia wide. The federal government issues a large amount of funding to the state of Victoria each year that in turn allows Melbcon to continue to grow and diversify our range of skills with new and exciting projects across a variety of industries.