About Us

Built Environs has a long and proud 35 year history of designing and constructing significant buildings across Australia and more recently in New Zealand.

Our experience is diverse, encompassing sport, health and science, defence, education, residential, commercial, retail, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

Our forté is complexity - projects that demand innovation and creativity for success - and we invest in clever people, innovative methods, and smart technologies to deliver what we promise.

We are backed by the resources and financial strength of our parent company, the McConnell Dowell Group.

We believe in relationships not transactions, developing trusted partnerships with our customers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers that are built on honesty and integrity - one of our core values.

Our Leadership Team

Reporting through to our parent company Executive Committee, led by Aveng CEO Scott Cummins, we have an experienced team leading our business.

Built Environs Leadership Team
Managing Director
Michael Clemenger

Michael is a dedicated and results driven construction professional with over 30 years of experience managing all aspects of project delivery and leading construction businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Michael is a passionate and engaging leader who enjoys building a business that enables him to create teams that deliver on an inspiring vision. Personal, gregarious and socially outgoing, he excels in roles that involve understanding customers and stakeholders, and to build the organisational capabilities to fulfil their needs.

General Manager, Finance
Ryan Bennett

Ryan has over 15 years' experience in the construction industry in a broad range of accounting and financial management disciplines. As an integral member of our leadership team, Ryan combines a keen eye for detail with a results-driven approach. His role is pivotal in ensuring the financial health and stability of our organisation through meticulous financial planning and strategic decision-making. Ryan's skill set includes project and business-level budgeting, cost management, depreciation, general ledger and inter-company accounting.

General Manager, Human Resource
Sasha Loiterton

Sasha is a focused human resources leader with extensive experience in complex organisational environments. With more than 15 years in the HR industry she brings a high level of emotional intelligence and ability to relate to a diverse range of people from CEO to field employees. Known for implementing strategic HR practices, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, Sasha is dedicated to building a workforce that drives success in the dynamic world of construction.

General Manager, HSEQ
Lex Hanegraaf

Lex is a work health, safety, environment and quality management professional with operational experience gained from some of Australia’s largest construction projects including the new Royal Adelaide Hospital and the Calvary Adelaide Hospital. With a trade background, Lex has a comprehensive understanding of site operations, recognising the intricacies involved in maintaining a safe and productive work site. Actively involved in various safety forums, he currently serves as the Chairperson for the South Australian Construction Safety Alliance.

General Manager, Commercial
Stefan Lowenadler

Stefan is a highly motivated construction professional with over 25 years' experience in commercial construction covering projects in Australia, USA, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and the United Kingdom. He is a Commercial Manager with extensive experience and a proven track record in commercial and contractual procedures, delivering comprehensive management and control at both project and business levels. His strengths lie in optimising business processes, fostering key partnerships, and ensuring the seamless execution of projects.

General Manager, Victoria
Goce Causevski

Goce is a highly skilled and passionate construction professional, who has been played a pivotal role in various landmark social infrastructure projects in Victoria over the past 15 years. Specialising in the delivering highly technical and complex projects in operational environments, he demonstrates innovation and a proactive approach to project delivery. Goce’s leadership approach is centered on collaboration and teamwork, actively guiding teams toward achieving successful project outcomes with a strong focus on client satisfaction.

General Manager, South Australia
Tony Jachmann

Tony is a highly experienced professional with an extensive history in delivering multi-faceted and award-winning projects in the South Australian construction industry. He is experienced in managing large teams and complex stakeholders within operational environments and under a variety of contract models. Tony brings a solutions-focused leadership style and fosters strong relationships with trade contractors. In 2022 he was named the South Australian Building Professional of the Year by the Australian Institute of Building.

General Manager, New Zealand
Greg Ford

Greg is a strong and proven team leader who has worked on numerous multi-million dollar projects across diverse market sectors throughout Australia and New Zealand. He has an extensive background in project and construction management and development, acquired through key roles with major organisations in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Auckland. Greg has experience across diverse commercial frameworks, including public-private partnerships, design and construct, managing contractor, and lump sum projects.

Managing Director
Michael Clemenger

Michael is a dedicated and results driven construction professional with over 30 years of experience managing all aspects of project delivery and leading construction businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Michael is a passionate and engaging leader who enjoys building a business that enables him to create teams that deliver on an inspiring vision. Personal, gregarious and socially outgoing, he excels in roles that involve understanding customers and stakeholders, and to build the organisational capabilities to fulfil their needs.

General Manager, Finance
Ryan Bennett

Ryan has over 15 years' experience in the construction industry in a broad range of accounting and financial management disciplines. As an integral member of our leadership team, Ryan combines a keen eye for detail with a results-driven approach. His role is pivotal in ensuring the financial health and stability of our organisation through meticulous financial planning and strategic decision-making. Ryan's skill set includes project and business-level budgeting, cost management, depreciation, general ledger and inter-company accounting.

General Manager, Human Resource
Sasha Loiterton

Sasha is a focused human resources leader with extensive experience in complex organisational environments. With more than 15 years in the HR industry she brings a high level of emotional intelligence and ability to relate to a diverse range of people from CEO to field employees. Known for implementing strategic HR practices, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, Sasha is dedicated to building a workforce that drives success in the dynamic world of construction.

General Manager, HSEQ
Lex Hanegraaf

Lex is a work health, safety, environment and quality management professional with operational experience gained from some of Australia’s largest construction projects including the new Royal Adelaide Hospital and the Calvary Adelaide Hospital. With a trade background, Lex has a comprehensive understanding of site operations, recognising the intricacies involved in maintaining a safe and productive work site. Actively involved in various safety forums, he currently serves as the Chairperson for the South Australian Construction Safety Alliance.

General Manager, Commercial
Stefan Lowenadler

Stefan is a highly motivated construction professional with over 25 years' experience in commercial construction covering projects in Australia, USA, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and the United Kingdom. He is a Commercial Manager with extensive experience and a proven track record in commercial and contractual procedures, delivering comprehensive management and control at both project and business levels. His strengths lie in optimising business processes, fostering key partnerships, and ensuring the seamless execution of projects.

General Manager, Victoria
Goce Causevski

Goce is a highly skilled and passionate construction professional, who has been played a pivotal role in various landmark social infrastructure projects in Victoria over the past 15 years. Specialising in the delivering highly technical and complex projects in operational environments, he demonstrates innovation and a proactive approach to project delivery. Goce’s leadership approach is centered on collaboration and teamwork, actively guiding teams toward achieving successful project outcomes with a strong focus on client satisfaction.

General Manager, South Australia
Tony Jachmann

Tony is a highly experienced professional with an extensive history in delivering multi-faceted and award-winning projects in the South Australian construction industry. He is experienced in managing large teams and complex stakeholders within operational environments and under a variety of contract models. Tony brings a solutions-focused leadership style and fosters strong relationships with trade contractors. In 2022 he was named the South Australian Building Professional of the Year by the Australian Institute of Building.

General Manager, New Zealand
Greg Ford

Greg is a strong and proven team leader who has worked on numerous multi-million dollar projects across diverse market sectors throughout Australia and New Zealand. He has an extensive background in project and construction management and development, acquired through key roles with major organisations in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Auckland. Greg has experience across diverse commercial frameworks, including public-private partnerships, design and construct, managing contractor, and lump sum projects.

Managing Director
Michael Clemenger

Michael is a dedicated and results driven construction professional with over 30 years of experience managing all aspects of project delivery and leading construction businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Michael is a passionate and engaging leader who enjoys building a business that enables him to create teams that deliver on an inspiring vision. Personal, gregarious and socially outgoing, he excels in roles that involve understanding customers and stakeholders, and to build the organisational capabilities to fulfil their needs.

General Manager, Finance
Ryan Bennett

Ryan has over 15 years' experience in the construction industry in a broad range of accounting and financial management disciplines. As an integral member of our leadership team, Ryan combines a keen eye for detail with a results-driven approach. His role is pivotal in ensuring the financial health and stability of our organisation through meticulous financial planning and strategic decision-making. Ryan's skill set includes project and business-level budgeting, cost management, depreciation, general ledger and inter-company accounting.

General Manager, Human Resource
Sasha Loiterton

Sasha is a focused human resources leader with extensive experience in complex organisational environments. With more than 15 years in the HR industry she brings a high level of emotional intelligence and ability to relate to a diverse range of people from CEO to field employees. Known for implementing strategic HR practices, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, Sasha is dedicated to building a workforce that drives success in the dynamic world of construction.

General Manager, HSEQ
Lex Hanegraaf

Lex is a work health, safety, environment and quality management professional with operational experience gained from some of Australia’s largest construction projects including the new Royal Adelaide Hospital and the Calvary Adelaide Hospital. With a trade background, Lex has a comprehensive understanding of site operations, recognising the intricacies involved in maintaining a safe and productive work site. Actively involved in various safety forums, he currently serves as the Chairperson for the South Australian Construction Safety Alliance.

General Manager, Commercial
Stefan Lowenadler

Stefan is a highly motivated construction professional with over 25 years' experience in commercial construction covering projects in Australia, USA, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and the United Kingdom. He is a Commercial Manager with extensive experience and a proven track record in commercial and contractual procedures, delivering comprehensive management and control at both project and business levels. His strengths lie in optimising business processes, fostering key partnerships, and ensuring the seamless execution of projects.

General Manager, Victoria
Goce Causevski

Goce is a highly skilled and passionate construction professional, who has been played a pivotal role in various landmark social infrastructure projects in Victoria over the past 15 years. Specialising in the delivering highly technical and complex projects in operational environments, he demonstrates innovation and a proactive approach to project delivery. Goce’s leadership approach is centered on collaboration and teamwork, actively guiding teams toward achieving successful project outcomes with a strong focus on client satisfaction.

General Manager, South Australia
Tony Jachmann

Tony is a highly experienced professional with an extensive history in delivering multi-faceted and award-winning projects in the South Australian construction industry. He is experienced in managing large teams and complex stakeholders within operational environments and under a variety of contract models. Tony brings a solutions-focused leadership style and fosters strong relationships with trade contractors. In 2022 he was named the South Australian Building Professional of the Year by the Australian Institute of Building.

General Manager, New Zealand
Greg Ford

Greg is a strong and proven team leader who has worked on numerous multi-million dollar projects across diverse market sectors throughout Australia and New Zealand. He has an extensive background in project and construction management and development, acquired through key roles with major organisations in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Auckland. Greg has experience across diverse commercial frameworks, including public-private partnerships, design and construct, managing contractor, and lump sum projects.

Our Purpose & Values

We are a Purpose and Values driven organisation.  These define what's important to us, guide our decision making and unite us behind a common goal.

Our Purpose is Providing a Better Life.  

We do that through delivering great buildings that enhance the way people live, work and play; and through providing careers that challenge, reward and grow our people.

Our five values are:

Values Honesty

Safety
& Care

Above all else. Every day. We take care of ourselves, everyone around us, and the environments we work in.

Values Honesty

Honesty
& Integrity

Acting fairly and keeping our promises is how we build trust. We take the high road.
We’re respectful, ethical, open, and we do what is right.

Values customer

Customer
Focus

We focus on our customers’ goals, bringing a responsive and considered approach to every project.

Values together

Working
Together

We collaborate every day. Supporting and including each other. Sharing experience, ideas and expertise. Our diversity makes us a better team.

Values excellence

Performance
Excellence

We apply our skills, embrace our passion and commit to best practices. That’s how we deliver results and create better together.

Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Our vision is for the building and construction industry and the communities in which we work to develop stronger and deeper relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples for the benefit of all Australians. Together, we strive to achieve a shared future that is inclusive and equitable for all Australians.

In October 2023 we launched our Innovate RAP (copy below) and our journey to create a more inclusive and sustainable company and country continues.

Some of our key commitments in our Innovate RAP include:

  • Further cross-cultural awareness training
  • Exploring more local story telling opportunities through our projects
  • Review of key policies and procedures to ensure they remain free of bias
  • Creating more meaningful employment and supply chain opportunities for First Nations businesses

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