Ken’s Story

I started my journey in construction in an Architect’s practice, in Europe, where my duties included drafting house plans and assisting him with surveying. I progressed to a Wall Frame and Roof Truss manufacturing plant in the north of Scotland, where I worked as a Designer and Estimator, producing a wide range of unique and interesting projects for builder’s in the north and outer islands.

In 1981 my family emigrated to Australia and I fell in love with site work. Soon I was on a major project in Sydney working with very creative craftsmen to build fine joinery and bespoke staircases with high quality finishes. A brief sojourn on the Gold Coast saw me and a mate build the first home in Helensvale – when it was still bush. The downturn in the housing market in ‘86 gave me an opportunity to join a team doing formwork on bridges to interesting landmarks like Jupiter’s Casino.

The bright light of the big city (and the cooler climate) soon drew me to Syndey’s north shore where I worked on many interesting builds and renovations, managed high rise Merchant Banker’s office fit outs, mulit-million dollar TAFE refits and built my own homes in Gladsesville, Pymble and Collaroy.

I finally got into Project Management and 1999-2003 saw me working in India, China, Korea, Japan and the USA with a dynamic PM team; but home life drew me back and after building and selling a high spec executive home on the beaches, I settled in Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands where I share the raising three fascinating boys.

In the Highlands, we have built a close team of hardworking, honest and reliable trades who enjoy working together. We have designed and built new homes, (including 3 Straw bale) Altered homes – some extensively, created extensions, additions, sunrooms & conservatories and “Not A Shed”s for some amazing clients.

I am privileged to do something I love – creating spaces with interesting passionate clients, taking a concept or idea and making it reality; a home that provides a nurturing and sheltering place that a family can enjoy for years to come.

I look forward to continuing working as part of our team of dynamic and motivated professionals, trades and apprentices to bring more dreams to life.

Longshaw Construction

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