across sales, estimating and office management before stepping into business development in 2009. His approach is decidedly personal. “If there’s a potential project, I always insist on going to see them in person, walk through it, listen to their requirements and come up with an outcome.” Word of mouth drives much of MKM’s growth, and the team is quick to refer projects that aren’t the right fit to trusted peers. “That approach has reinforced a lot of goodwill,” he adds, often translating into repeat clients and long-term partnerships. MKM delivers projects ranging from $500,000 to $20 million, primarily across industrial and commercial sectors—including warehouses, offices, showrooms, manufacturing facilities and logistics hubs. Agricultural and specialist infrastructure also play a key role in the portfolio. Among their most ambitious efforts: roofing over 100,000 m² of livestock sale yard facilities in Ballarat (30,000 m²), Hamilton (25,000 m²), Horsham (25,000 m²), Colac (20,000 m²), and Corowa, just over the NSW border. These jobs required detailed coordination to ensure new structures didn’t disrupt existing pens— meticulously positioning columns for minimal impact. In Ballarat, MKM recently completed a roughly food manufacturing facility for a confectionery client valued at roughly $20 million. Karl says the company’s digital-first design process was instrumental to that project. “We’ve got this really awesome software program that creates lifelike 3D images. You can do a virtual walkthrough, videos, renders—and what we build looks almost identical to what we model.” Early overlay of structural, architectural and service models helped eliminate clashes before construction began, reducing change orders and overruns. “When you nail the brief on a significant scale, it 50 Years of Building Strong Partnerships At Central Steel Build, we work alongside Australia’s leading commercial and industrial partners to deliver structures that meet every challenge — with confidence, clarity and care. Why teams choose Central: • Early design input to fast-track project approvals • Proven design and construct capability that adds value from day one • Risk identification and management to keep costs and timelines on track • Value engineering to unlock meaningful savings, comprehensive technical and documentation support • Full project support, including structural documentation and 3D modelling Lifetime structural warranty included. Proven success across multi-million dollar projects. A partner you can trust — from concept to handover. Combined retail and hardware store Mt Isa, QLD Discover more at: THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE AUSTRALIA
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