From day one Essence was formed with the objective of being an employee-owned business focused on providing personalised service to improve the built environment. Passionate. Authentic. Human.
From humble beginnings, the business has grown to employ more than 60 people in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. We have attracted great people to work on projects that motivate us to get up in the morning and occasionally keep us all up at night!
Essence is immensely proud of the support and encouragement we have received on our journey – from our industry colleagues, many of our competitors, our clients, our people past and present and importantly their immediate family.
Some of our highlights throughout the year include:
The retirement living sector is undergoing a significant transformation. What worked for yesterday’s residents no longer satisfies the expectations of today. Longer lifespans, higher expectations, and shifting care needs are transforming how we approach housing and services for older Australians. Communities must now be flexible, future-ready, and deeply connected to the people they serve. The […]
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Fifteen years ago, I left Newcastle to take on new challenges in Sydney. Like many in our industry, I was drawn to the energy, the complexity, and the pace of big-city projects. A year ago, I came back. Coming back to Newcastle isn’t just a return to my roots and family — it’s a return […]
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Essence Announces Strategic Collaboration with Build Plus We are excited to share that Essence Project Management has formalised a strategic collaboration with Build Plus, a respected Perth-based project management firm. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional project management services and expands our capacity to support clients across Australia with greater regional expertise and […]
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The housing affordability crisis in Australia is a growing concern, with escalating costs and demand outpacing supply. Traditional construction methods, hindered by high labour costs and prolonged timelines, struggle to meet this demand. Modular construction, a technique involving factory-produced building modules, offers an innovative solution. It promises cost efficiency, speed, sustainability, and quality—critical factors in […]
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