Construction

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A cornerstone sector enabling city growth

Construction is a fundamental pillar of the Redlands Coast economy, enabling population growth, infrastructure delivery and business expansion across all industries.

One in five registered businesses in Redlands Coast operates within the construction sector, making it one of the city’s most active and interconnected industries.

Contributing more than 10% of total gross value added, construction underpins residential development, civil infrastructure and commercial expansion. Its strong links to manufacturing, transport, retail and professional services amplify its economic impact well beyond direct employment.

Sustained population growth, government housing initiatives and major infrastructure investment continue to drive demand across residential, civil and specialist construction trades, positioning the sector for long term growth.

Why Redlands Coast

Redlands Coast offers construction businesses a strong pipeline of work, strategic location and supportive conditions for growth.

Key advantages:

  • Sustained residential demand driven by population growth and housing priorities
  • Significant greenfield and priority development areas enabling large scale delivery
  • Proximity to Brisbane while offering lower congestion and operating costs
  • Strong council commitment to infrastructure investment and urban revitalisation
  • Access to skilled trades and vocational pathways across South East Queensland

Opportunities

Construction on the Redlands Coast presents opportunities across:

  • Residential construction, including medium density housing and master planned communities
  • Civil and infrastructure delivery, supporting transport, public spaces and utilities
  • Specialist trades, particularly in high demand technical and compliance driven roles
  • Sustainable building practices, responding to growing demand for energy efficient design

Skills shortages are accelerating adoption of new construction technologies, digital project management and productivity driven delivery models, opening opportunities for innovative businesses.

Future outlook

Construction activity on the Redlands Coast is expected to accelerate over the next decade. Growth will be driven by:

  • Major residential developments such as Shoreline and Southern Thornlands Priority Development Area
  • Infrastructure upgrades aligned with Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games preparations
  • Continued urban renewal initiatives, including the Capalaba Revitalisation Project

With over 52% of workers holding certificate level qualifications, the sector is well positioned to scale while adopting new technologies and sustainable construction practices.

Baroque Construction Group

Baroque Construction Group is a Redlands Coast–based construction management company specialising in complex, heritage, civic and public facing projects, delivering high quality outcomes across government, commercial and community sectors.

Cleveland based – Head contractor & construction management – Heritage & civic expertise – Queensland & Northern NSW – 3,000+ projects delivered  

Baroque Construction Group (trading as Baroque Group Pty Ltd) has evolved from a boutique building and carpentry business into a head contracting and construction management specialist, drawing on more than 25 years of industry experience across its leadership and project teams. Operating from Cleveland on the Redlands Coast, the company delivers projects across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

Baroque is recognised for its ability to operate in challenging construction environments, where technical complexity, stakeholder sensitivity and quality expectations are high. Its portfolio spans commercial construction, building maintenance, insurance repair, consultancy, project management and specialist restoration work, supporting both public and private sector clients.

A defining element of Baroque’s work is its growing reputation in heritage restoration and civic placemaking projects. The company was awarded the contract to restore the heritage listed Willards Farm precinct within the Birkdale Community Precinct, delivering specialist works on 19th century structures in accordance with Queensland heritage conservation standards. This project forms part of a broader, long-term investment into one of the Redlands Coast’s most significant community and visitor assets.

More recently, Baroque Construction Group was selected to deliver the Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) Forecourt Redevelopment, a high profile civic infrastructure project designed to enhance accessibility, public amenity and the visitor experience for more than 60,000 annual patrons. The project strengthens RPAC’s connection to the Cleveland CBD and demonstrates Baroque’s capability in live, publicly accessible environments requiring careful staging and stakeholder coordination.

Across its body of work, Baroque applies a relationship led construction management approach, working closely with councils, consultants, heritage specialists and local trades. This collaborative delivery model supports quality outcomes, risk management and long-term asset value – particularly in projects with strong community identity and public visibility.

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Why Redlands Coast

For Baroque Construction Group, being based on the Redlands Coast provides both strategic and operational advantages.

Key benefits include:

  • Proximity to council, civic and cultural projects across the city
  • Access to a diverse local subcontractor and trades base
  • Reduced congestion compared to inner city Brisbane, supporting efficient project delivery
  • Strong relationships with local government and consultants
  • A regional pipeline of population driven infrastructure and placemaking investment.

Redlands Coast’s commitment to community infrastructure, heritage protection and place based development aligns directly with Baroque’s specialist construction capability

“Being based on the Redlands Coast allows us to work closely with clients and communities to deliver projects that have lasting value. Our focus is on quality, collaboration and building places people are proud of.”

Tiny Home Central

Tiny Home Central is a locally owned modular and tiny home manufacturer delivering flexible, high-quality housing solutions from its purpose-built facility in Thornlands on the Redlands Coast.

Established 2023 – Thornlands-based facility – Modular & Custom builds – Local family business – Queensland wide delivery

Tiny Home Central designs and manufactures a range of modular and tiny home solutions, including primary dwellings, secondary dwellings and granny flats, office spaces, NDIS-compliant accommodation, holiday homes and fully customised builds. Operating from a modern manufacturing shed in Thornlands, the business services customers across the Redlands Coast and Queensland.

As a local, family-owned manufacturer, Tiny Home Central combines quality construction with the flexibility for customers to tailor designs to suit individual needs. Their work responds directly to growing demand for smart, space-efficient and adaptable housing solutions – supporting changing lifestyles, affordability pressures and the need for alternative dwelling options.

The company’s presence highlights the Redlands Coast as an emerging hub for advanced and modular construction, supported by strong industrial land availability, access to suppliers through the Southern Brisbane and Redlands industrial precincts, and proximity to major transport networks.

Operating from the Redlands Coast has allowed Tiny Home Central to tap into a strong local and regional market for modular housing, while benefiting from collaboration with other local trades and suppliers. Events such as the annual Tiny Home Show further strengthen the region’s position as a focal point for innovation in housing and construction.

Tiny Home Central’s growth reinforces the Redlands Coast’s ability to support new manufacturing businesses, particularly those responding to emerging market needs in housing, sustainability and flexible living.

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Why Redlands Coast

Redlands Coast provides the space, connectivity and market demand needed for modern construction and manufacturing businesses to grow.

Key advantages include:

  • Strong local and regional demand for housing solutions
  • Access to industrial land suited to light manufacturing
  • Proximity to southern Brisbane and key supplier networks
  • Supportive local business community and collaboration
  • A lifestyle-driven location that attracts skilled workers.

“Building tiny homes on the Redlands Coast is an ideal place to operate. We have access to great resources, a strong network of other small businesses, and growing areas for development. It allows us to meet the increasing demand for smart, flexible housing solutions across the region.”

        

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