Our Approach To Building
What Makes CEC Different?
Referral
Over 90% of our inquiries come from previous clients or other members of the industry who have seen how we work and the results. Unfortunately not every referral turns into a new project. At times we are fully booked, it relates to work that we can do but choose not too (e.g. new homes) or the owner changes their mind and chooses to sell the property.
Adaptable
We understand that life and work rarely stands still, even if building is taking place. We adapt our own processes to suit each client and their project’s needs … whether that means working after hours to refit a Department Secretary’s office or through the school holidays when a family is spending time together in another city.
Trades and Suppliers
We take great care in selecting our trades and suppliers, because their work and materials reflect on us. In many ways we treat them as partners and members of our team – we communicate openly, ensure they align with our culture/values, have a good understanding of the project and ensure that we pay them on time.
Hands on
‘It’ll be right’ is not a term that should be heard when building. We believe in being ‘hands on builders’. This means that we are actively involved in every aspect of your project … from pricing, consulting with architects, helping our trades, inspections, handover and finally any maintenance (if needed).
CEC is led by Mitchell Hurley, a specialised carpenter by trade with 25 years experience
across the construction industry. As a third generation tradesman, Mitch grew up around
building sites in Canberra and has a sound understanding of how projects are successfully
delivered and perhaps more importantly, what can go wrong. He treats each project with a
focussed, open and honest mindset; helping clients to visualise the end outcome and the
steps needed to get there. When he is not building or in the office, Mitch enjoys spending
time with family and friends, time outdoors by the water and slow roasting/smoking meats on
his property.