Business Review Australia - March 2016_

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Director George Bogiatzis and NSW Manager Ben Cummins discuss construction of a new
Grafton residential aged care facility with client The Whiddon Group

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015 was a strong year for
Woollam Constructions,
a year marked by growth
in territories and in leadership.
But such success does not
happen overnight—it is hard-
won, built steadily on a foundation
of innovative quality work and
long-lasting relationships with
contractors and clients alike.
Through this approach, Woollam
has developed its reputation as a
leader in commercial construction.

Changing leadership
for changing times
Woollam Constructions values
longevity in its relationships, both
outside of and within the company.
Craig Percival knows this well—
he joined Woollam 26 years ago,
starting in onsite labor before
working up the ranks to build a
career in management. In March
2015 Percival was appointed to the
role of Managing Director, when MD
of 15 years George Bogiatzis moved
into the role of Company Director
and Chairman.
“I’m very fortunate with my career
path in early stages at Woollam—
and I’m proud to say there weren’t

any free rides with founder Keith
Woollam. He really did expect
you to start from the bottom and
understand every part of the
building process,” explains Percival,
noting that those expectations and
years of work have prepared him for
the role.
“My apprenticeship in terms of
taking on this role has been long,

WOOLLAM CONSTRUCTIONS

96 March 2016
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