The Bendigo GovHub brings together around a dozen government agencies under one roof, each with different operational needs and design preferences. Burgtec supplied and installed all workstations, meeting and conference room furniture, breakout seating and collaboration settings, ensuring aesthetic and functional consistency throughout the building. The expansive, brand new building features open offices, collaboration areas and civic spaces that support the government’s transition to more connected and flexible working. As a regional project, this undertaking required precise management of logistics, labour and quality control. Burgtec’s experience in regional delivery was instrumental in overcoming these challenges, ensuring all furniture was manufactured, transported and installed on schedule.
Burgtec was engaged to deliver the complete workstation and loose furniture package in parallel with the building’s construction. Every item needed to be installed by the date of practical completion, requiring exact coordination between procurement, manufacturing and installation.
The team worked closely with ICON, Lyons and the government to ensure that every component met the original specification. Where substitutions were proposed, Burgtec presented simplified colour sets and sample approvals to ensure alignment with the architect’s design intent and the client’s expectations. Burgtec’s transparent process made this possible, streamlining what could have been a complex multi-stakeholder approval chain.
Burgtec’s value management program identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve performance without compromising on quality or design intent. One key area was the specification of high-end 100% wool fabrics, which were found to be unfit for purpose in high-traffic government spaces. Burgtec proposed alternative fabrics with equivalent tone and texture, offering greater durability, longer warranties and significant cost savings for the client. This solution not only provided a better-performing product at a lower cost, it also extended the lifespan of the furniture while aligning with the building’s sustainability goals. As a regional project, Burgtec brought invaluable experience. Labour availability, transport coordination and site access required detailed planning. Burgtec’s disciplined documentation and project control ensured quality and compliance across every element, reinforcing its reputation for reliability in regional delivery.
Beyond meeting timeframes and budgets, Burgtec’s value lay in providing a single-source solution that delivered performance, durability and cost efficiency.
