Guideline ACT is a medium sized Civil Engineering Contractor based in the Australian Capital Territory region and specialises in all areas of Civil Engineering Construction.
Guideline ACT is committed to the highest professional standards of quality, care and conduct and applies these standards in its relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, employees, government representatives and the community at large.
Projects undertaken include:
Roadworks
Bridgeworks
Subdivisions
Dam Strengthening
Reservoirs
All types of underground infrastructure
Water and sewerage treatment plants
Sports facilities
Landscaping
Design and construct packages
The value of projects undertaken range up to $20million. Guideline ACT has also been part of a successful joint venture (FHJV) completing projects to the value of $90million.
Clients are predominantly Government based and managed through ACT Procurement Solutions. ActewAGL the ACT’s governing authority for water, sewerage, electricity, gas and communications is another important client. Private developers and subcontracting to builders is also catered for.
Established for over 25 years as part of the local community, Guideline ACT values strong long term relationships with its employees, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
It maintains a relatively constant work force of around 65 full time employees supplemented by a number of subcontractors all supported through the company Head Office and fully equipped workshop in Queanbeyan. Guideline ACT has an extensive plant and equipment fleet, all company owned.
The director maintains a hands on involvement with all aspects of the company’s operations supporting strong management teams, which ensures Guideline ACT’s commitment to safety, environment, quality and productivity are achieved.
History
Guideline ACT was founded in 1985 by Gavan McArdle, who retired in 2004 after 40 years in the Canberra industry.
David Jones joined Guideline ACT in 1993, became a Director in 1994, Managing Director in 2000, retired in 2010 following 38 years of service for the construction industry.
The name “Guideline” actually goes back to 1973 when a larger group formed a construction company, which amicably split in 1985.
Guideline ACT began operations from a site shed on a purchased block of land in Bayldon Road, Queanbeyan, and went on to construct an office and workshop on the premises.
In 1992, after operating from Bayldon Road for 7 years Guideline ACT purchased and relocated to its current Head Office in Bass Street, Queanbeyan, which also houses its fully equipped workshop and ample parking and storage facility for its equipment fleet.
Nick Zardo first joined in 1987 and became Managing Director in 2010.
Guideline ACT has grown steadily over the years from a staff of 15 in 1985, 5 items of major plant and a turn over of under $1m to over 65 employees in 2010, over 40 items of major plant and a turn over in excess of $20m.
Vision
The primary objective of Guideline ACT is to deliver projects to its clients that are to a high standard of quality, in the most cost effective manner, within time constraints, at the same time recognising the need for good environmental planning, the effect on the community at large and the health and welfare of its employees.
