Our Company
Great projects happen when you have even greater people
Our people, and their experiences, are our greatest asset at Kapitol Group. We are so proud to have been recognised in the top 5 Wrk+ Best Places to Work for the past two years, the first time a construction company has ever achieved this.
Not only do our people have many decades of combined industry experience, but most importantly, they genuinely love what they do. And it shows.
When you partner with us, you meet passionate in-house delivery teams, expert head office specialists, and have access to a trusted, high-quality subcontractor network. Our commitment to long-term relationships means that every aspect is managed to exact performance standards.
Our many return clients recognise the distinct excellence-driven culture and solutions-based approach that we work hard to cultivate at Kapitol Group.
Reconciliation Action Plan
In 2022, Kapitol commenced preparation for our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) application with Reconciliation Australia (RA). Our first RAP (Reflect) was formally endorsed by RA in November 2023.
The steps in our first Reflect RAP involve committing to a means for scoping and developing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, deciding our vision for reconciliation, and exploring our sphere of influence. We have commenced meeting our RAP obligations to-date by completing the following:
- Developing a matrices of actions and delegating these tasks across the company;
- Undertaking Cultural Awareness training across the company with the Koorie Heritage Trust;
- Becoming members of Supply Nation with the intent of integrating indigenous owned businesses into our supply chain company-wide as a matter of process;
- Engaging indigenous artist, Lou Bloomer, to provide artwork which we display at all of our building sites (see Lou's work 'Cityscape');
- Researching the indigenous significance of the area of all our building sites as part of the site establishment process and communicating this with our site teams and stakeholders.
Our Vision
Build the best buildings, do no harm, and improve the construction industry for a better life.
Our core values:
Supportive
We are empathetic and make a genuine effort to understand one another. We proudly stand together, actively help others, and create opportunities for teammates to excel.
Authentic
We allow our colleagues to be themselves. By accepting others for who they are, we learn, we trust, we respect. Every interaction is based on honesty and transparency.
Inspirational
We fearlessly lead by example and never dismiss new ideas. As a team of inquisitive thinkers, we always look to the future and constantly strive to find better ways to do things.
Driven
We back ourselves and call out poor performance when work doesn’t meet expectations. We are goal focused, deliver on promises, and celebrate milestones.
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Health and safety
Site safety for our employees, visitors, contractors, and the public is a top priority. With a dedicated team of experienced HSE professionals, we reduce incidents and injuries with the aim of zero harm. Our 10 in 14 program is an example of our commitment to reducing burnout and improving work-life balance in an industry that has long been incompatible with maintaining well-being.
Quality Assurance
The advantage of being a new builder in an established industry is being unrestricted by the legacy structures that are no longer fit for purpose. Instead, we continually test new systems to improve how we work. Take our construction software, it allows us to identify and fix issues in minutes, not days. Every step is logged so it can be reviewed and shared to benefit future projects.
Knowledge sharing
Construction knowledge can quickly become siloed, reducing critical interactions between teams. Not at Kapitol – we use online systems and processes to drive authentic internal collaboration and communication. Expertise is shared and lessons are learned in an environment that removes the fear of owning a mistake, instead promoting accountability as essential to improvement.
Sharper thinking
We are led by professionals who interrogate every aspect of the design and build processes, geared towards delivering faster and smarter. The return on our need for perpetual improvement is evident through our track record, our projects are our proof.
We research healthy construction practices and resource-efficient methods that are future-minded. Being a force for good is a non-negotiable in how we do business.
Our team
Innovators at heart, we revel in rising above the norm.
Changemakers and visionaries with exceptional industry experience – that’s who we are. We only work with the best in the business and build in ways that make us proud. Meet our out-of-the-box thinkers below.
Our Leadership Team
Andrew Deveson
Director
To date, Andrew has expertly guided teams across many significant builds throughout Victoria. He uses this experience to oversee client projects at Kapitol across all stages, from concept through to completion.
David Caputo
Director
At Kapitol, David applies valuable expertise at the front end of projects – he assists with design approaches and leads value management methodologies. Towards the back end of projects, he supports evaluation and settlement processes, as well as critically establishing and maintaining confidence with clients and project teams throughout. David drives a strong culture of safety, quality, and excellence across all sites.
Alice Hanna
Head of People & Culture
Alice is passionate about diversity and inclusion. Coming from male dominated industries – construction, engineering, mining, aviation, and IT – she confidently tackles gender bias head on. She advocates comfortable, safe environments for women at work and is a committee member of the Property Council of Australia's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.
In 2022 Alice was proud to be awarded HRD Australian HR Manager of the Year.
George Leonidis
Chief Financial Officer
Today, George is responsible for ensuring Kapitol Group’s business objectives are managed accordingly. We value his expertise in financial management and control, governance, commercial acumen, and strategic mindset to help Kapitol continually expand in the marketplace.
Luke Wade
Operations Manager
One of his key strengths is establishing close, collaborative working relationships that result in achieving project goals. Luke thrives on bringing people together to drive common outcomes – whether it be design, building, or company.
Eko Oetomo
Commercial Manager
Eko's passions include strategising to achieve financial success, whether in tender phases or project delivery, and empowering teams through upskilling and mentoring.
His career highlights include contributing to projects to create lasting legacies for communitieis, and leading a commercial team that turned a mega infrastructure project from a cost overrun to a cost underrun in 24 months. With a commitment to excellence, Eko eagerly embraces new challenges in pursuit of industry growth.
Belinda Roberts
Head of Marketing & Communications
Her diverse background empowers her to cherry-pick the best strategies from various industries and apply them to Kapitol in a way that accelerates brand growth and reputational success.
Belinda thrives working in fast-paced environments and for companies that encourage innovation and digitisation. She also enjoys mentoring up-and-coming leaders. Belinda is a curious person who values continuous learning and professional development, including expanding her networks so she can learn from others.
Malcolm West
Estimating Manager
He has reviewed commercial bids and secured billion-dollar tenders for projects across Australia and the Asia Pacific region, including Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. His portfolio includes work in the health, civic, commercial, integrated resort, residential, retail, and mixed-use sectors.
Simone Stainwall
Group General Counsel
Simone is an experienced legal professional with more than 14 years' experience, including 12 years in construction law.
Her experience spans negotiating and managing construction contracts, overseeing industrial relations, corporate governance, claims and disputes, and risk management.
Simone plays a key role in the growth of our workbook by fostering relationships with repeat clients and helping build rapport with new ones, ensuring project teams are equipped with a contract that has an acceptable risk profile, and the training and tools to effectively administer the contract. Her work in the industrial relations space ensures that Kapitol's workplace is harmonious, free of industrial disputation, and that there is certainty in contract pricing.
Our Operational Team
Tim Trimble
Construction Manager
Career highlights include the Medibank building and Collins Arch in Melbourne, as well as working in Dubai for 6 years on a variety of high-rise, complex construction projects.
Steve Sarris
Construction Manager
Steve has a strong history in Tier 1 construction, including executing some of Melbourne’s largest residential projects and brings a wealth of experience in challenging site environments. Past work includes 80 Queens Place, and Swanston Central which featured the largest car stacker system in the southern hemisphere.
Grainne Moore
Safety Manager
With great technical proficiency across both small and multi-million-dollar projects, her skills and attention to detail are extraordinary assets to the business.
Rob Montepaone
Quality Manager
A highly motivated professional, Rob’s attitude and eye for detail always inspires the Kapitol team to strive for the better. He is passionate about positive outcomes and enjoys riding the wave of change and learning every day. He proudly emits integrity and respect to everyone he works with.
Tayla Fairthorne
ESG Manager
Day-to-day, Tayla utilises her knowledge and experience to identify potential environmental hazards and implement management controls. She also works closely with Kapitol's project teams to implement sustainability initiatives with the aim of achieving relevant sustainability ratings on all our sites.
Tayla's love for driving change to better protect the environment is far reaching and she is committed to ensuring that all issues relating to the environment and sustainability are front-and-centre at Kapitol.
David Corponi
New Business Manager
Day-to-day, David’s responsibilities at Kapitol span meetings, inspections, presentations, and workshops with project teams. What he loves the most about his job is the opportunity for growth and improvement – there are always more challenges to overcome. He also enjoys collaborating with, and learning from, likeminded peers.
Kevin Hogan
Senior Design Manager
In addition to overseeing the efficient delivery of work, he also checks for compliance in line with complex building codes and safety considerations.
Career highlights include working on flagship projects overseas, including the world’s highest infinity pool in Dubai at 310 metres.
Reece Reed
Senior Design Manager
With over a decade in tier 1 construction, Reece has a diversity of experience across sectors, contract types and project phases, rendering him an all-rounder. He is a major asset in ECI works, across the build and through to client handover. Even on projects vast in scale, the smallest details are never lost on Reece with his dedication to details.
Having worked with foremost local and global architecture firms and consultants, Reece has developed his practices towards harnessing the multidisciplinary talent of every project team. And as a problem-solving enthusiast, Reece leads from the front towards outcomes that meet the design brief and client ambitions by deploying his collaborative engagement style that is built for contemporary construction.
Luke Byrne
Senior Estimator
Luke enjoys looking at drawings and immediately knowing what stacks up, and what doesn’t, and how a project can be improved to achieve the best outcome. As the first hire at Kapitol behind its co-founders, Luke has unquestionably influenced the company’s growth and is proud to be part of its story.