So, what makes us different?
Over the last ten years, Olly has learnt several skills; a positive relationship with the client is one of my fundamental beliefs in creating a successful building space. Building can be a testing time, with a changing climate stressing the client and building team; working together makes this experience more enjoyable for both parties.
Building or building companies can be similar to airlines; they can all fly and get you from A to B, but the experience in between makes it attractive and enjoyable. The one percenters also contribute to a better experience, which we regularly practice at OJM Builders and with fellow subcontractors.
CLEANLINESS
Building can be messy, so we limit the mess with control methods, such as vacuums and wet-cutting machinery. By the end of the day, we will be sure to have a clean working space and clean house if the clients are still occupied.
RESPECT
Respecting the client's home, if we can use amenities during construction, this is considered a luxury, and we will respect it as your home, not just a job site toilet.
COMMUNICATION
Communicating everything during construction is crucial to a good building experience. A lot goes into the construction, which can be foreign grounds for many people. We will do our best to explain what needs to happen and why it needs to happen. At OJM, we encourage all questions to ensure our clients are always in the loop.
SAFETY
At the end of the day, ensuring we all go home safely and the house's occupants are safe during construction is the most critical objective. Building can be hazardous. With the use of machinery and tools or working at heights, we will ensure we are all inducted to the risks at hand and will eliminate any chances if the house's occupants are still around during construction.
Oliver McCarthy
Position: Director
Nickname: Occy
Having completed his Cert 3 carpentry apprenticeship at Northern Beaches TAFE in 2015, Olly was eager to take on his Cert 4 builders course at night school, and after a year, he was all licensed. Six years later, he founded OJM.
If he's not working, you'll find him surfing or 4WDing up and down the east coast with his love of the outdoors.
Favourite teams: The Manly sea eagles and Manchester United
Decking of choice: Spotted gum from NSW
Say hi if you see him around; he’s always down for a yarn!
Gemien Litong
Position: Apprentice
Nickname: Jim
Having worked as a chef, music producer, and boxing trainer, Gemien has done it all. Currently, he is exploring his love of building. When he's not working, he'll be fishing, cooking, DJing, at the gym, or hanging out with his friends.
Favourite fish to catch: Jewfish
Favourite fishing hole: Still trying to squeeze the truth out of him.
Be sure to spark up a conversation if you see him around the timber yard wearing his OJM apparel, or if he seems unsure at the timberyard, please point him in the right direction if you know anything better, so he can get back to helping me.
