Unita nominated for retail and medical fitout accolades at the Master Builders Awards 2026.
TL;DR
Unita has been nominated for the Master Builders’ Housing and Construction Awards for our medical fitout at PS Health and our gym fitout at TotalFusion Chermside. The Master Builders Association is the national peak industry association for the building and construction sector and has grown over more than 130 years to represent more than 32,000 businesses nationwide. These nominations are a testament to our team’s expertise, and our ability to consistently create programme certainty, successfully coordinate trades and suppliers and maintain strict compliance with evolving building regulations like the National Construction Code (NCC).
PS Health
What makes this medical fitout so special?
Unita used value engineering and innovative techniques to achieve a 260m2 high-quality medical fitout aligned with healthcare standards at PS Health in Newstead. One of these innovative techniques included rethinking bespoke joinery in favour of elegant stainless-steel elements. In doing so, the project team was able to lower costs by $55,000 without sacrificing design intent. The fitout took four months, and we achieved strong cost control through targeted value engineering initiatives, including:
- Optimised floor preparation (~$12.5k saving)
- Door hardware alternatives (~$10k saving)
- PEX piping in lieu of copper (~$4.7k saving)
- Alternative lighting solutions (~$35k saving)
Why is Unita so good at medical fitouts?
Our success in delivering medical fitouts lies in balancing patient experience with compliance and programme certainty. We prioritise a patient-centric approach to create medical environments that combine functionality, comfort and longevity. We also use a programme-driven procurement strategy to mitigate risk. Our medical fitouts are built with the patients’ experience at front of mind while balancing performance, durability and aesthetics.
TotalFusion Chermside
What makes this gym fitout so special?
We successfully delivered the 3500m2 fitout for TotalFusion Chermside in a way that prioritises connection, coherence and refinement. Our team was able to anticipate what mattered most to the client and adapt our processes to align with their vision. The result is a gym fitout that perfectly reflects the client’s brand and community-centric focus.
The scope included a sixth studio dedicated to Run Club, a complete gym floor, a rooftop wellness zone with plunge pools, infrared and traditional saunas, steam room, and outdoor daybeds, as well as a rooftop bar, lounge, and a family-friendly crèche with an interactive playground.
Why is Unita so good at gym fitouts?
Our project team consistently succeeds in building within live operational environments and responding to the changing needs of gym and wellness projects. Key strategies we use to keep up with changing requirements include reprogramming works, fast-tracking procurement and leaning on our national reach to keep timelines intact. We can also stage delivery with a high degree of precision – ensuring a seamless experience for members, shoppers and stakeholders alike.
Key Takeaways
- This can be attributed to our deep expertise in building within live environments, efficiently adapting to the changing needs of the programme, and use of value engineering.
- We have been nominated for the Master Builders’ Housing and Construction Awards for our work with medical and gym fitouts at PS Health and TotalFusion respectively.
If you’re looking at bringing your medical or gym fitout to life, let’s chat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the method to deliver PS Health?
The methodology for PS Health incorporated early subcontractor engagement and procurement, sequenced delivery of services, partitions, ceilings and finishes and late-stage integration of joinery, lighting and commissioning. This approach ensured programme certainty and minimised rework.
What challenges were involved in building PS Health?
Key challenges included long lead-time items (lighting, joinery, furniture), coordination with base building services by others, integration of complex healthcare requirements, and fixed completion deadlines. These were addressed through proactive procurement strategies, stakeholder coordination and clear scope delineation.
How did we demonstrate innovation at PS Health?
The Unita team demonstrates innovation at PS Health through the following ways:
- Delivering a patient-centric design approach and creating a medical environment that prioritises durability, performance and aesthetics; integrated delivery model combining design, construction and manufacturing; a programme-driven procurement strategy to mitigate risk.
How did we ensure safety and compliance at PS Health?
The works were delivered in accordance with NCC, Australian Standards and healthcare compliance requirements, supported by robust safety and quality systems.
What did we deliver at TotalFusion Chermside?
The scope at TotalFusion Chermside included a Run Club studio, a complete gym floor, a rooftop wellness zone with plunge pools, infrared and traditional saunas, steam room, and outdoor daybeds, as well as a rooftop bar, lounge, and a family-friendly crèche with an interactive playground.
How did we adapt to challenges while building TotalFusion?
Building within a live shopping centre required careful coordination and off-hour staging. One of the greatest challenges came with Cyclone Alfred, which impacted supply chains and access during key construction windows. Unita responded by reprogramming works, fast-tracking procurement, and leaning on our national reach to keep timelines intact.
