About Us

Business Trading Name: J.C. Rawlings Pty Ltd

ABN: 530 054 468 64

Background

J.C. Rawlings was established 60 years ago by John Rawlings company founder. The initial focus was on constructing residential dwellings, however he quickly moved into construction of light commercial buildings.

J.C.Rawlings is a company built on traditional family values with 3 generations operating the business with our founder John Rawlings (now retired) being joined in the business by his son Chris and grandson Craig.

J.C. Rawlings has assisted in building a better future for all Victorians through our work with schools and universities, churches, banks, hotels, recreational centres, hospitals, nursing homes and state and local governments.

Company History

dot 1949

First house built by John Rawlings, on weekends - 2 B/R home in Malvern. Transport to site was via push bike!
dot 1950

Business started as JC Rawlings, 4 houses built during the year - one employee
dot 1952 - 1956

Numerous houses built in the S/E suburbs, first architectural project completed along with renovations in Toorak and Balwyn - 2-3 employees
dot 1957

First commercial project completed - Medical centre in Glen Iris
dot 1959 - 1960

Several successful tenders were won to build many projects including 'War Service Homes', some factory extensions and several doctor's surgeries. One of these doctor's, Mossy Hain was responsible for bringing Chris Rawlings into the world!
dot 1961 - 1970

John Rawlings along with his wife Betty looked after the estimating, bookwork and invoicing for the company. Projects included several houses, renovations and factory extensions.
dot 1970

Chris Rawlings starts apprenticeship, 1971. JC Rawlings moves towards the commercial sector - undertaking projects for the Commercial Bank of Australia including the amalgamation with Bank of New South Wales and work on Windemere Hospital. First Westpac ATM in Victoria installed by JC Rawlings.

JC Rawlings also began a 3 decade relationship with Peters Ice Cream.
dot 1974

Major projects included Australia Post refits and Lempriere Australia.
dot 1980 - 1990

External estimator employed, JC Rawlings headquarters built at Graham Rd (1983) Clayton South. Projects included Waverley RSL and other commercial ventures
dot 1990 - 2000

Craig Rawlings begins with company as full time estimator & project managers employed to handle increased workload & turnover
dot 2000 - 2009

JCR establishes a broad market base in varied areas including - Universities, Schools, Banking, Golf Clubs and the retail sector - 33 employees

Professional Memberships

Approaching 40 year membership of the MBAV.

Health and Safety

J.C.Rawlings has a firm commitment to job safety and has instigated a strict Occupational Health and Safety program.

As a current signatory to the VBIA and EBA, we adhere to all industrial and safety requirements. Our project and site managers are Level 3 OH&S accredited and receive regular industry updates provided by the MBAV and Work Safe Victoria.

All our site managers are also qualified in Level 2 First Aid and we are committed to the Industry's Quality Assurance principles.

Awards

JC.Rawlings is proud to have received the following awards:

  1. Heritage Commendation Award for St Peters Eastern Hall.
  2. Commercial New Commendation Award for Langdon Medical centre.