Frequently Asked Questions

At AUSPAN, every project follows our Discover, Design and Build methodology. 

Discover focuses on understanding your business, operational requirements, site constraints and project objectives. 

Design transforms those requirements into coordinated designs, approvals, budgets and delivery plans. 

Build brings the project to life through construction, quality assurance, project management and handover. 

The result is a structured process that provides clarity, accountability and confidence from concept through to completion. 

AUSPAN delivers industrial, commercial and agricultural projects through a fully integrated Design & Construct model. We combine project planning, design management, approvals, fabrication, logistics and construction into one coordinated delivery team. 

Our clients choose AUSPAN because we simplify the building journey through our Discover, Design and Build methodology, provide clear communication throughout the project and take accountability for delivering outcomes, not just buildings. 

Supported by our vertically integrated delivery model, we maintain greater control over quality, programme and project outcomes, helping clients make informed decisions with confidence from concept through to completion. 

Over the past 17+ years, AUSPAN has deliberately built a vertically integrated, WA-based delivery model to maintain greater control over quality, programme and project outcomes. 

Rather than relying entirely on external suppliers and contractors, AUSPAN integrates key aspects of project delivery including: 

• In-house design and drafting coordination
• Management of engineering and specialist consultants 
• Council approvals and statutory processes 
• Steel processing and fabrication capability 
• Logistics and transport coordination 
• Construction and project management 

This integrated approach provides clients with greater visibility, improved communication and increased certainty throughout the project lifecycle. 

By controlling more of the delivery process, we can respond faster to change, better manage quality and reduce the risks often associated with fragmented project delivery. 

We work across a wide range of industries throughout Western Australia, including: 

• Industrial and manufacturing 
• Transport and logistics 
• Mining and resources 
• Agriculture and agribusiness 
• Aviation 
• Equine 
• Commercial and trade facilities 
• Government and community infrastructure 

Every facility is designed around your operational requirements, ensuring the building supports productivity, safety and future growth. 

Design & Construct means engaging one team to manage your project from concept through to completion. 

At AUSPAN, this is delivered through our Discover, Design and Build methodology. Rather than coordinating separate consultants, designers and builders, you work with one team that guides the project through feasibility, design development, approvals and construction. 

This integrated approach improves communication, provides greater cost certainty and allows decisions to be made with the end result in mind from day one. 

Yes. Our Discover, Design and Build methodology is specifically designed to support clients throughout the entire building journey. 

Discover 

• Understand your operational requirements 
• Assess feasibility 
• Develop concepts and preliminary budgets 

Design 

• Coordinate consultants and engineering 
• Finalise design documentation 
• Manage approvals and permits 

Build 

• Procure, construct and deliver the facility 
• Manage safety, quality and programme 
• Complete handover and aftercare 

This provides a single point of accountability and a streamlined delivery experience from start to finish. 

Every project is different, so costs depend on factors such as building size, location, site conditions, operational requirements, finishes and scope. 

Rather than relying on generic square metre rates, we work with clients to understand project objectives and develop budget estimates that reflect the actual requirements of the project. 

Our goal is to provide realistic cost guidance early, helping you make informed investment decisions. 

Yes. One of the key objectives of our Discover phase is helping clients understand project feasibility before committing to detailed design. 

Through concept planning, site investigations and preliminary budgeting, we can provide early cost guidance that allows informed decisions to be made before significant investment occurs. 

This helps identify opportunities, challenges and budget considerations early in the process. 

Every project is different, and timelines depend on factors such as approvals, site conditions, complexity and procurement requirements. 

During the Discover and Design phases, we establish a realistic programme that considers the entire project lifecycle, not just construction. 

By coordinating Discover, Design and Build under one team, we can identify risks earlier, improve planning and provide greater certainty around delivery timeframes. 

Yes. AUSPAN can coordinate the approvals process on your behalf, including Development Approval applications, building permits and other statutory approvals required for the project. 

Our team works closely with specialist consultants and local authorities to help navigate the approvals process as efficiently as possible, allowing you to focus on your business while we manage the process. 

The lowest price is not always the best value. 

When comparing proposals, it is important to understand exactly what is included and excluded. Differences in design assumptions, site works, approvals, project management, structural specifications and allowances can significantly affect pricing. 

We encourage clients to compare scope, methodology, quality standards and risk allocation, not just the final number. 

Absolutely. 

Many of our clients engage AUSPAN during the earliest stages of project planning. 

Our Discover phase is specifically designed for clients who have an idea, business requirement or operational challenge but have not yet started the design process. 

We’ll work with you to understand your objectives, explore options, develop concepts and establish budget expectations before detailed design begins. 

Your project will be supported by a dedicated team throughout the building journey. 

Depending on the stage of delivery, this may include project consultants, design coordinators, estimators, project managers and site supervisors. Throughout the process, you will have a clear point of contact and a team committed to achieving your project objectives. 

Project certainty starts long before construction begins. 

Our Discover, Design and Build methodology allows us to identify risks, coordinate stakeholders and establish realistic programmes early in the project lifecycle. 

By planning thoroughly during Discover and Design, we reduce downstream delays and create a smoother construction process during Build. 

Combined with regular communication, proactive project management and integrated delivery, this helps keep projects moving forward with fewer surprises. 

Yes.  AUSPAN delivers projects throughout Western Australia, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations. 

Our project delivery capability, logistics network and experience working across diverse environments allow us to support clients wherever their operations are located. 

AUSPAN provides warranties in accordance with applicable legislation and contractual requirements. 

Specific warranty periods may vary depending on the project scope and products selected. We also work with trusted suppliers and consultants to ensure quality outcomes that stand the test of time. 

Project-specific warranty information is provided during delivery and at handover. 

Completion of construction is not the end of the journey. 

We conduct a structured handover process to ensure clients receive the documentation, information and support required for ongoing operation of their facility. 

Should any issues arise following completion, our team remains available to assist. We view every project as the beginning of a long-term relationship, not a transaction. 

After all, we’re there for the journey.