Image 1: L to R: Alfred Bangura, General Manager Contracts, Vasil Treneski, Facilities Coordinator, Michelle Dixon, Managing Director, Client Services, Brian Saltmarsh, Account Manager, Mark Williams, Tenant representative.
Image 2: L to R: Alfred Bangura, General Manager Contracts, Michelle Dixon, Managing Director, Client Services, Simon Pearce, Portfolio Manager, Frasers Logistics and Commercial Trust, Mark Williams, Tenant representative.

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Ascot Air’s team of 50 employees is led by Robert Wolfe, General Manager, Martin Howlett, Business Manager and James Gardner, Operations Manager with the head office located in Brisbane and a satellite office in the Gold Coast. For further information please visit https://www.ascotair.com.au/

“We are very enthusiastic about the Ascot Air team joining our business. Expanding our specialist mechanical capabilities in Queensland is a key strategy for us,” said Dana Nelson BGIS President and Managing Director, APAC. “We see many opportunities to deliver additional value to existing clients and pursue new growth markets.”

Ascot Air’s General Manager Robert Wolfe said, “I am optimistic about the acquisition and the advantages BGIS brings to our team. BGIS offers increased scale and a wider range of opportunities for Ascot Air’s staff. We are keen to collaborate with our new colleagues, servicing both existing and prospective clients.  Importantly, this transition represents a significant positive shift for clients, management, and employees alike.

Ms Nelson is delighted that Ascot Air’s leadership team will continue to manage the business under the leadership of Daniel Howard, Managing Director, Self Perform & ITS, APAC.

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Managing the contract are a team of facilities management specialists, an HSEQ specialist and technical tradespeople including electricians, plumbers, painters and general trades. 

“We welcome Sydney Airport to our portfolio of prestigious aviation clients, along with Qantas and Virgin Australia, “said Michelle Dixon, Managing Director, Client Services. “BGIS is now positioned as a leading facilities management provider to the aviation sector in Australia.”

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All Door Solutions will continue to be managed by Belinda Campbell, Operations Manager, supported by the wider All Door Solutions team based in Loganholme, southeast of Brisbane. All Door Solutions services a long-term client base in the key sectors of Government, health, education, and commercial sectors. For further information please visit alldoorsolutions.com.au

“We are delighted to bring the capabilities of the All Door Solutions team into the BGIS organisation,” said Dana Nelson, President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, BGIS. “There are opportunities to add value for our existing clients, as well as leverage the services into strategic growth markets in Queensland and regional NSW.”

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Torque IP will continue to be managed by Mak Kulkarni, Executive Director – Torque IP, and Phil Earl, General Manager- Projects Division, supported by the wider Torque IP team. The national team of specialists is headquartered in Auckland, and will be co-located with our BGIS team in our nine offices across the North and South Islands. Torque IP services a long-standing and growing client base in the key sectors Government, aged care, construction, healthcare, commercial enterprises, as well as schools and universities. For further information please visit https://www.torqueip.co.nz/

“We are thrilled about the integration of the Torque IP team into the BGIS organisation,” said Dana Nelson, President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, BGIS. “This acquisition is aligned with our strategy to grow our business in New Zealand, particularly with advisory services capabilities. It directly addresses the requirements of clients for innovative building technologies.”

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We are proud to announce the completion of our three-year Stretch level Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), marking an important milestone for BGIS. This achievement is the culmination of a significant amount of work by many key stakeholders across the business. Our approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander development and engagement is practical and outcomes focused, which includes creating meaningful job opportunities, supporting Aboriginal-owned businesses, engaging with community and providing skills training. Importantly, we share the successes and outcomes of our Stretch RAP with our employees, clients and suppliers.

Of the 140 separate initiatives in our RAP, we are pleased to report a 91.4% completion rate across the four categories of Respect, Relationships, Opportunities and Governance. Highlights include:

• Spend with Indigenous businesses 4.23% of total supplier spend.
• Established 10+ formal partnerships with Indigenous -led organisations.
• Attained employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment average of 3%.
• Collaborated with 6+ clients on joint RAP initiatives.
• 100% of employees completed formal cultural awareness training during induction.
• Celebrations for NAIDOC week and National Reconciliation Week.
• Regular RAP committee meetings driving engagement and representation from across the organisation.
• Strong Indigenous Engagement visual identity and communications program to align organisation to the importance of our RAP.

As we transition between RAPs, we remain committed to delivering our current initiatives while identifying opportunities to enhance our program. A strong focus will be on strategic talent acquisition, with particular emphasis on creating employment pathways for young people through partnerships, apprenticeships and internships.

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BGIS is very pleased to announce the acquisition of Blue Fire Systems providers of fire services and system maintenance services in Victoria. Blue Fire Systems provides critical fire protection services including testing, inspection, repair, retrofit, upgrade, and installation services to ensure that customers are safe and compliant with stringent regulatory fire safety standards.

Blue Fire Systems team of 65 employees is led by Managing Director Dave Nuttall with the head office located at Mount Waverley, a SE suburb of Melbourne. The capabilities include electrical technicians, portable/ passive technicians, wet fire technicians, compliance managers and business support services. Blue Fire Systems services clients across 1,200 sites in the key sectors of transport infrastructure, aviation, water and gas utilities, hazardous facilities, major universities and healthcare. For further information please visit https://bluefiresystems.com.au/

“We are very excited about the integration of the Blue Fire Systems team into the BGIS organisation,” said Dana Nelson, President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, BGIS. “This move is aligned with our ongoing strategy to enhance our fire safety service offerings, particularly along Australia’s east coast. Further, it complements our existing technical services and directly addresses the increasing needs of their clients in this sector.”

Ms Nelson is delighted that Blue Fire Systems’ leadership team will continue to manage the business under the leadership of Daniel Howard, Managing Director, APAC: Self Perform & ITS.

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“We are proud to be taking care of this national landmark that attracts over one million visitors per year,” said Michelle Dixon, Managing Director, Client Services and Defence. “The buildings and grounds boast many significant heritage and interesting design features.”

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“We are thrilled to welcome the Victorian Department of Government Services as a new client,” said Dana Nelson, President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific. “This strategic growth in Victoria, expands our capabilities across the state.” 

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BGIS is pleased to announce the acquisition of CMS Engineering, a mechanical engineering, construction and services business in Perth, Western Australia. The team of over 50 employees provides project delivery of large-scale installation and upgrade projects, and mechanical preventative & programmed maintenance services.

CMS Engineering has a diversified customer base in the Perth metropolitan area and some regional areas of Western Australia across multiple markets local councils, state government departments, utilities, universities, health institutions, and notable private sector clients in both the Real Estate and Retail sectors.

“We are very pleased to welcome the CMS Engineering team to BGIS,” said Dana Nelson, President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific. “Their expertise strengthens our mechanical services and contracting presence in Western Australia, allowing us to deliver comprehensive national coverage in mechanical services for our clients and explore growth in new markets.” About CMS Engineering https://cmseng.com.au/

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