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FDC Construction & Fitout

Australian Capital Territory

  • project_completed 60+ Projects Completed
  • project_value $500M in Projects Delivered

FDC began operating in ACT in 2015. Since then, we have built a strong reputation as a leader in construction, respected for our integrity, expertise and quality delivery. Our award-winning team includes project managers, site managers, contract administrators, estimators and design managers, many of whom have decades of experience.

Our People

FDC’s formidable leadership team is people-focused, instilling FDC’s Made personal™ values in every client interaction, with a supportive team culture that encourages growth, professional development, passion for the industry and a commitment to excellence.

Elise Klarenbeek
General Manager, ACT
Barry Murphy
Commercial Manager
Adam Moffitt
Site Manager
Clara Gonzalez
Senior Project Manager
David Cheng
Estimator
Tim Dreverman
Business Development Manager
Ian Tompsett
HSEQ Manager

Project Profiles

Great results go hand in hand with great partnerships. Since day one, our clients have been our strongest advocates. Repeat business, referrals and references continue to underpin our growth. It’s something we’re very proud of and it inspires us to deliver consistently outstanding work with personal attention, collaboration and humility on every project.

Education

Radford College

Completing its transformative journey, Radford College’s new cutting-edge sporting precinct is poised to greatly benefit its 2,000 students, faculty, and the wider Canberra community.

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Commercial

Aviation House

Encompassing a total nine floors and accommodating for approximately 1,000 tenants, the newly refurbished Aviation House is set to provide a range of upgraded features and amenities to its occupants.

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Commercial, Offices

Deloitte, Canberra

Deloitte’s Canberra Office, a 6,100sqm state-of-the-art space, represents the pinnacle of hybrid work and collaboration. Charged with the brief to create an epicentre for its people, clients, and the wider community to foster convergence and forward momentum.

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Offices

Ashurst

FDC’s second fitout for Ashurst (Canberra) displays a subtle yet remarkable attention to detail. Having delivered Ashurst’s Melbourne office in 2021, we’re delighted to be continuing this relationship. Located in Canberra’s CQ1 building, the 1080sqm fitout is drenched in a serene colour palette, which is bordered by the signature glow of the space’s skirted ceiling […]

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Services & Expertise

Our expertise lies in the delivery of high-detail development projects. Each project we build is a unique blend of innovation, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. From concept to completion, our design and construct approach streamlines the entire process, providing our clients with superior solutions and impressive results.

Construction

FDC manages Greenfield and Brownfield builds catering 
for a diverse range of sectors. With a national presence 
and growing portfolio, our construction expertise continues to strengthen.

Fitout and Refurbishment

An Australian leader, our Fitout and Refurbishments division handles diverse projects nationwide. We specialise in the creation of exceptional spaces, ranging from boutique to large-scale projects.

Sectors

Our projects cover a diverse range of sectors.

Social Responsibility

FDC may have grown over the years, but we’ve never forgotten what matters most to us. Our people. Since our Giving Program launched, FDC has raised over $10 million dollars for a range of charitable causes, from disease research to university scholarships.

Media

Engaging interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, news, trends and topical features that celebrate places that evolve our landscape, and the people who bring them to life – welcome to Made by FDC.

Greenway Views is on a greener path

The FDC ACT team has created a greener future for the Greenway Views aged care village. At FDC, we continue strive for a more sustainable future in construction. That’s why we’re honoured our project, LDK Greenway Views has won Best…

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FDC Awarded the Goulburn Aquatic Centre Redevelopment

Works are underway on the $28 million Aquatic & Leisure Centre redevelopment in Goulburn, the latest stage in the transformation of the historic regional city’s Victoria Park pool precinct. Goulburn Mulwaree Council awarded the milestone project to FDC in 2020….

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Home is where the heart is: Greenway Views wins Urban Developer Award

The vibrant senior’s living village, Greenway Views, located in Tuggeranong, ACT, has won a coveted Urban Developer Award 2020. The FDC project took out the Development of the Year Award: ‘Retirement, Aged Care and Seniors Living’ category. The former Department…

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Tuggeranong Social Services, FDCBuilding

Stars for sustainable Department of Social Services project

The $172M Department of Social Services office project in Tuggeranong, ACT, was awarded three NABERS Ratings for environmental efficiency upon its completion by FDC (ACT) in 2017. NABERS (which stands for the National Australian Built Environment Rating System) can be…

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Awards

Year Project Award
2024 Radford College Winner, Commercial Construction, $5M to $20M
2024 Deloitte, Canberra Winner, Commercial or Retail Fitout, Refurbishment or Alteration more than $10M
2022 Ashurst Winner, MBA (ACT), Commercial or Retail Fitout, Refurbishment or Alteration, $1M - $5M
2021 Greenway Views Winner, PCA, 2021 Rider Levett Bucknall ACT Development of the Year
2021 Greenway Views Winner, PCA, Award for Best Sustainable Development - Existing Buildings
2018 Tuggeranong Office Project (Department of Social Services) Special Commendation, MBA (ACT), Best Commercial Building $50M+

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22-24 Junction Street,
Forest Lodge NSW 2037
(02) 8117 5000

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Sean Gibbeson

General Manager (Director), Construction, NSW

Sean joined FDC in 2008, assuming the role of General Manager of the NSW Construction division. Sean has more than 30 years experience in construction across a broad range of industry sectors. With solid people management skills, Sean demonstrates leadership in service, safety and quality that he expects of his wider team. The integrated management system within FDC offers a proven platform for Sean and his team to start, drive and finish a project with confidence, although every projects individual challenges are assessed and managed with due diligence.

Ben Van Dijk

General Manager, Fitout and Refurbishment, NSW

Bringing extensive insight and knowledge of the construction and fitout arena, Ben offers an outstanding degree of expertise to our Sydney office. He has built an enviable reputation as an innovative thinker responsible for the successful delivery of projects to the highest standard of health and safety. With 20 years industry experience behind him, Ben has been in construction his entire career. He loves the dynamic and unique nature of his role that gives him the opportunity to work with a diverse group of stakeholders on each project that ensures no two days are ever the same.

Paul Nielsen

General Manager (Director), Mechanical, NSW

Paul is Director for FDC Mechanical Services. Paul joined FDC in 2005 as a Project Manager responsible for the delivery of a variety of projects. He then moved to head up installations for FDC Mechanical Services, before leading the overall division in 2013. In 2016, Paul then took over leadership of FDC Technologies. This allowed a greater collaboration between the two engineering divisions within the Group in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace and ensuring better quality packages to FDC clients. His team is responsible for the services delivery of a vast range of projects from fitout, construction, refurbishment and data centres.

Matt Hawkins

Business Operations Director, Construction, NSW

Matt has been a member of the FDC team since 2000 and began at FDC in our Fitout division as a Contracts Administrator, later progressing to a Project Manager. He joined the Construction division in 2010 where he has since worked as a Construction Manager involved in several of FDC’s largest projects. Matt is a fantastic communicator, develops great rapport with both his clients and his subcontractors and understands all facets of construction and fitout.

Ben Dircks

Operations Manager, Fitout and Refurbishment, NSW

Ben has over twenty years’ experience in the construction industry having amassed significant experience whilst working for notable Sydney and UK-based fitout and refurbishment companies to deliver significantly challenging projects across a range of construction sectors. Now as the Operations Manager of FDC Fitout, Ben is a key part of the senior management team. Ben ensures the quality of the processes and delivery team provide the client total satisfaction and does so with a collaborative effort, directing and energising the client, consultants, suppliers and site staff.