Builder notches up 40 years

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Builder notches up 40 years

LEONGATHA based firm Considine and Johnston had extra cause for celebration recently when the building company reached its 40th birthday.
Celebrations at Ross Considine’s property at Koonwarra were extra big this year when some of the original apprentices returned just before Christmas to mark the occasion.
Many of these apprentices have now moved on to run businesses of their own. The firm prides itself on being able to give young workers the opportunity to enter a trade and develop their skills through the business and create jobs for the district.
The building company known as Considine and Johnston was formed in September 1975, with the partnership of Ross Considine and Phillip Johnston.
Both Ross and Phil completed their carpentry apprenticeship under Stan Stubbs, now residing in Inverloch. When Stan announced his retirement, he also left incomplete some minor building projects. Stan offered the work to Ross and Phil, and so the company began.
In the early days, Considine and Johnston focused on new homes and renovations, with the turnover approximately $350,000 per year. Their first project was in April 1976, which was a new home for Ernie and Mary Thompson at Leongatha North.
By 1980, Considine and Johnston began undertaking commercial projects, specialising in hotel renovations which were completed throughout Gippsland and Melbourne.
Tony Smith joined the company as a director in July 1983. Tony had already completed his apprenticeship with Considine and Johnston, as well as design courses at night school.
In 1988, the company set up separate divisions known as commercial projects, new homes and home improvements. This created a streamlined operation, with each director specialising in a particular field. Current annual turnover at Considine and Johnston is approximately $6 million per year.
Now after 40 years, Considine and Johnston prides itself on quality built constructions, using reliable tradesmen and suppliers.

Time fllies: from left, owners Ross Considine, Tony Smith and Phillip Johnston marked 40 years for local construction firm Considine and Johnston at the recent break-up before Christmas.

Time fllies: from left, owners Ross Considine, Tony Smith and Phillip Johnston marked 40 years for local construction firm Considine and Johnston at the recent break-up before Christmas.

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