Commercial Builders Melbourne
Developer-minded construction.Commercially focused delivery.
delcon design & construct delivers privately funded commercial construction projects across Melbourne, with a focus on industrial buildings, childcare centres, medical and allied health facilities and small commercial developments.
Melbourne Based
End-to-End
100+ Projects
15+ Years expertise
HIA & Master Builders Member
Our approach combines experienced construction leadership, early builder involvement and direct senior accountability from pre-construction through to handover.
We do more than construct what is shown on the drawings.
We look at how the project will be built, where construction risk exists, what could affect cost and programme and how decisions made during design may influence the final commercial outcome.
Commercial Construction With More Thinking Up Front
The strongest commercial projects are rarely created by waiting until every drawing is finished and then asking builders for a price. By that stage, many of the decisions affecting construction cost, buildability and programme have already been made. delcon prefers to become involved earlier where appropriate.
That gives the project team an opportunity to consider:
- Buildability
- Construction methodology
- Cost planning
- Value engineering
- Consultant coordination
- Procurement
- Programme
- Authority and services requirements
- Construction risk
while there is still time to influence the outcome. For developers, that means greater visibility before committing to construction. For business owners and operators, it means the building can be considered around how it actually needs to function.
Our Commercial Construction Sectors
Specialised construction for diverse multi-unit development types across Melbourne.
Industrial, Warehouse & Factory Construction
Warehouses, factories and industrial developments require practical construction solutions and careful coordination across structure, civil works, access, services and operational requirements.
delcon works with developers, investors, business owners and owner-occupiers delivering:
- Warehouses
- Factories and manufacturing facilities
- Industrial unit developments
- Warehouse and office projects
- Showrooms
- Owner-occupier facilities
- Industrial extensions
Childcare Centre Construction
Childcare developments bring together commercial, operational and compliance requirements within one project.
delcon works with developers, operators and investors on projects where early coordination between the architecture, external areas, accessibility, services, fire requirements, programme and operator needs is critical.
Our wider experience includes Class 9b public-access construction, consultant coordination, fire services, emergency systems and accessibility requirements.
Medical & Allied Health Construction
Medical and allied health projects can vary considerably depending on their intended use.
delcon works with developers, practitioners, operators and project teams to understand those requirements early and coordinate the building, services and construction methodology around them.
Projects may include:
- Medical centres
- Allied health centres
- Specialist consulting facilities
- Multi-tenancy healthcare developments
- Owner-occupier healthcare premises
Commercial & Mixed-Use Developments
delcon is particularly well suited to privately funded commercial developments where the client wants the builder to understand the broader development outcome, not just the construction package.
Projects may include:
- Small commercial developments
- Mixed-use projects
- Multi-tenancy commercial buildings
- Office and commercial premises
- Retail and neighbourhood commercial
- Commercial and industrial combinations
- Selected extensions and refurbishments
Why delcon?
Developer-Minded
We understand that construction is only one part of a successful commercial project.
Cost, programme, buildability, approvals, procurement, operational requirements and the eventual commercial outcome all matter.
That influences how we assess the project from the beginning.
Experienced Leadership
delcon is led by Founder and Director Daniel Ellul, who brings more than 25 years of construction industry experience.
Daniel progressed from the electrical trade through site and project management into senior project-management roles before establishing delcon design & construct.
His earlier commercial experience includes major Melbourne projects such as the ANZ Building in Docklands, Abode Tower and the Victorian BER Schools Program.
Owner-Led Delivery
delcon remains an owner-led construction company.
Clients have direct access to senior decision-makers and clear accountability throughout pre-construction and delivery.
Early Contractor Involvement
Where appropriate, we prefer to become involved before all design decisions are locked in.
That allows us to contribute to buildability, construction methodology, programme, procurement and cost while there is still an opportunity to influence the project.
Established Delivery Network
Our construction capability is supported by an established network of consultants, suppliers and subcontractors together with structured procurement, safety, quality and project-management systems.
From Pre-Construction to Handover
delcon can support suitable projects across the full construction lifecycle.
Pre-Construction
- Design and documentation review
- Buildability assessment
- Consultant coordination
- Cost planning
- Value engineering
- Construction methodology
- Programme development
- Procurement planning
- Identification of project risks
Design & Construct
Where appropriate, delcon can work with the client and consultant team as the design develops, helping connect design intent with construction cost, methodology and delivery.
Construction
Our project and site teams manage:
- Site establishment
- Structural works
- Civil works
- Building services
- Façade and external works
- Internal construction and fitout
- Procurement
- Subcontractor coordination
- Safety
- Quality
- Programme
- Consultant communication
Completion & Handover
Testing, commissioning, compliance documentation, defects, occupancy requirements and handover are managed through to project completion.
Commercial Experience Behind the Business
delcon's commercial capability is built on decades of construction experience across commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed-use and complex multi-residential projects.
Our collective experience extends across:
- Commercial and mixed-use construction
- Public-access and Class 9b buildings
- Retail and multi-use developments
- Industrial and refurbishment works
- Structural steel
- Precast construction
- Basements and suspended structures
- Civil works
- Mechanical services
- Electrical services
- Hydraulic services
- Fire systems
- Accessibility requirements
- Consultant coordination
- Procurement
- Programme management
- Quality assurance
- Compliance and occupancy documentation
That experience provides the foundation for the commercial sectors delcon is now actively targeting.
Our Commercial Construction Process
A streamlined, transparent methodology taking you from concept to completion, no matter the size or complexity of your project.
Understand
We establish the intended use, project status, budget, programme and key commercial objectives.
Review
We assess the available architectural, engineering and consultant documentation and identify gaps, risks and buildability considerations.
Develop
Where engaged early, we work with the project team to develop construction methodology, documentation, cost planning and programme.
Construct
Our project and site teams manage safety, quality, programme, procurement, consultants and day-to-day delivery.
Complete
Testing, certification, defects, occupancy requirements and handover documentation are managed through to completion.
Development Experience That Transfers Into Commercial
delcon's established multi-unit development experience is highly relevant to privately funded commercial construction.
Complex development projects require many of the same disciplines found in commercial delivery:
- Consultant and authority coordination
- Cost and procurement management
- Structural and civil works
- Building-services coordination
- Fire and acoustic separation
- Programme management
- Multiple subcontractor interfaces
- Construction sequencing
- Quality assurance
- Compliance
- Occupancy documentation
This gives delcon the ability to approach commercial projects with both construction and development thinking.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Commercial construction requires disciplined systems throughout the life of the project.
delcon's project-delivery systems include:
- Project-specific OH&S planning
- Site inductions
- SWMS management and review
- Toolbox meetings
- Safety inspections
- Quality-control inspections
- Consultant inspections
- Building-surveyor coordination
- Compliance-certificate management
- Occupancy and close-out documentation
Our broader experience includes coordination across fire services, accessibility, mechanical systems, hydraulic services, waterproofing, façade systems and other project-specific compliance requirements.
Commercial Experience Behind the Business
delcon works with clients who value early engagement, clear communication and commercially considered construction delivery.
That includes:
- Private developers
- Property owners
- Investors
- Owner-occupiers
- Businesses developing their own premises
- Childcare operators
- Medical and allied health operators
- Architects
- Project managers
- Property consultants
- Development partners
That experience provides the foundation for the commercial sectors delcon is now actively targeting.
Client Experiences
Hear from developers who have trusted Delcon with their projects.
Choosing Delcon to build our 3 townhouse project was the best decision. It was my first project and I didn't know what I was in for when it came to builders, but Delcon made the process so simple and easy as they had a lot of patience and went above and beyond to make sure I had complete satisfaction and a complete understanding of the project.David C
The team at Delcon were awesome to deal with right from initial quoting, through the build process, and tying up loose ends with the Council. They took ownership of everything, communicated well throughout the process and explained everything in as much detail as was required. Would highly recommend Daniel and the guys for any project.Evan D
We engaged Delcon Design & Construct to perform the design and also construction of our three unit site in Altona North. From first contact to the end of the project they were great to deal with. Very informative and always had our best interests in mind. We cannot wait to settle on our next land purchase so we can do it all again.Maria V
Planning a Commercial Project in Melbourne?
Whether you are assessing a site, working through planning, developing the design or preparing for construction, early builder involvement can help identify risk, improve buildability and establish a clearer path to delivery.
Send us the information you currently have and our team can assess whether delcon is the right fit.