At Oreana, construction isn’t just a stage in the process – it’s in our DNA. What began in residential has grown into a thriving arm of the business, now spanning early education centres, commercial projects and more. That growth hasn’t happened by accident. It’s the result of something we’ve been doing from the start: integrating construction into every step of the development journey.

Why integration matters

When construction is part of the conversation from day one, the benefits stack up fast. We see it in faster timelines, tighter budgets, and stronger outcomes. But perhaps even more importantly, we see it in our people. Working together across planning, development and delivery gives our teams a broader perspective and creates a more collaborative, exciting place to work.

Words like “alignment” and “collaboration” can feel like buzzwords, but at Oreana, they’re everyday practices. Our Building Managers are deeply involved from the earliest stages of each project. They’re not just reacting to challenges, they’re helping us avoid them in the first place.

Prevention over cure

Building Manager Peter Podkriznik puts it simply: “I put a massive emphasis on pre-planning to ensure the best outcome on site and continually teach and empower our team to think the same way – to educate themselves as much as possible about the upcoming project before starting.”

This forward-thinking approach is baked into how we operate. By identifying potential risks early, we save time, reduce stress and build with confidence.

Fast, focused, and flexible

For Building Manager Glenn Slattery, the real power of Oreana’s integrated model is speed and agility: “As soon as we have a problem, we fix it that day and we communicate it across our project portfolio to avoid it happening again.”

This responsive mindset doesn’t just solve problems, it builds trust. And that trust plays a big role in team retention. People want to work in a place where action is taken and improvement is constant.

The bigger picture

By embedding construction into every part of our development process, we’ve created a model that’s not only more efficient but also more human. It empowers our teams, improves our outcomes and keeps Oreana competitive in a fast-moving market.

Because when teams work together from the start, great things happen – and that’s something we plan to keep building on.