EMGELLIS
MANAGEMENT GROUP

BUILDING MANAGEMENT · BRISBANE

Better buildings.
Greater peace
of mind.

Hands-on building management for body corporates, strata managers and property owners. A clear plan for your property. People who follow through.

Locally based. Personally managed.Hamilton, Brisbane
Modern apartment buildings surrounding landscaped shared grounds
CARE FOR THE BUILDING.Confidence for the people in it.
20+years of property experience
Onepoint of operational coordination
Long-termthinking for your asset

WHAT WE DO

Every detail.
A better-run building.

From everyday upkeep to future works, we bring structure and accountability to your building’s operations.

Discuss your building
01

Building management & caretaking

We coordinate the day-to-day operation of residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings, giving committees, strata managers and owners a clear point of contact for building matters.

  • Building inspections: review common areas, presentation and maintenance concerns, with defects recorded and followed through.
  • Caretaking oversight: organise routine tasks and check that agreed service standards are being met.
  • Contractor coordination: arrange access, confirm work scopes, review progress and follow up outstanding work.
  • Owner and occupant communication: coordinate notices and updates about planned works, access and service interruptions.
  • Operational reporting: provide updates on completed work, outstanding issues and upcoming priorities to support committee decisions.

We work alongside your strata or property manager, with responsibilities and reporting agreed to suit the building.

02

Facilities, cleaning & landscaping

We oversee the services that keep shared spaces clean, functional and well presented, with a practical schedule matched to the property’s use and needs.

  • Cleaning: coordinate services for foyers, lifts, corridors, amenities, stairwells, car parks and other common areas.
  • Landscaping: organise mowing, edging, garden care, pruning and seasonal upkeep, with irrigation concerns referred for attention.
  • Waste areas: coordinate bin-area cleaning and collection arrangements, and follow up presentation or access issues.
  • Facilities servicing: liaise with contractors responsible for lifts, air conditioning and other shared building systems.
  • Quality checks: inspect presentation, follow up missed tasks and review contractor performance against the agreed scope.

Regular oversight helps owners understand what is being delivered and where service changes may be needed.

03

General maintenance

We help keep small defects from becoming ongoing frustrations, coordinating everyday repairs and preventative upkeep across common areas.

  • Doors and hardware: attend to minor adjustments and coordinate repairs to handles, closers, locks and access hardware.
  • Interior upkeep: arrange patching, painting, ceiling-tile replacement and minor fixture repairs.
  • External areas: coordinate gutter cleaning, pressure cleaning, signage repairs and minor fence or gate maintenance.
  • Defect follow-up: record leaks, damaged surfaces and other reported issues, then arrange assessment and suitable repairs.
  • Preventative maintenance: plan recurring tasks, obtain quotes where needed and track work through to completion.

Tasks are assessed against the agreed scope. Electrical, plumbing, fire-system and other specialist work is referred to appropriately qualified contractors.

04

Compliance & essential services

We help owners and committees keep essential-service maintenance organised through contractor coordination, document tracking and follow-up of outstanding actions.

  • Service schedules: maintain an overview of upcoming contractor visits and outstanding maintenance items.
  • Fire and life-safety services: coordinate relevant specialists for equipment such as alarms, extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, sprinklers, emergency lighting and fire doors.
  • Other building systems: track relevant servicing and reports for lifts, air conditioning and other equipment within the management scope.
  • Records and defects: collate service reports, identify missing documentation and follow up contractor recommendations.
  • Clear reporting: bring overdue actions, unresolved defects and matters requiring specialist advice to the attention of the responsible decision-makers.

Our role is operational coordination and oversight; technical testing, certification and specialist assessments remain with the relevant qualified providers.

05

Capital works & maintenance projects

We support owners and committees through building upgrades and planned maintenance, from defining the work to coordinating delivery and reviewing completion.

  • Scope and priorities: clarify the problem, intended outcome and practical requirements before seeking quotes.
  • Quote coordination: obtain and compare contractor proposals, highlighting scope differences and exclusions for owner approval.
  • Programme and access: coordinate work dates, site access and communication with affected occupants.
  • Progress oversight: track milestones, raise delays or variations and provide updates on approved costs and emerging issues.
  • Completion and handover: follow up defects and collect relevant warranties, service information and completion records.

Projects may include repainting, common-area refurbishment and planned replacement of building equipment. Specialist design, engineering and certification are coordinated where required.

06

Building performance reviews

We take a practical look at how your building is operating, helping owners and managers understand immediate concerns and plan improvements with clearer information.

  • Operational review: assess current maintenance arrangements, recurring issues and the condition of accessible common areas.
  • Service-contract review: compare agreed scopes with delivery and identify gaps, duplication or opportunities to review value.
  • Records review: check available maintenance and service documentation and flag matters needing further investigation.
  • Maintenance planning: separate urgent attention from routine upkeep and longer-term capital works considerations.
  • Practical recommendations: provide prioritised actions to help committees and owners decide what to address next.

The review scope is agreed with you. Where a concern needs technical investigation, we recommend the appropriate specialist assessment.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Body corporates & committeesStrata managersResidential & mixed-use buildingsCommercial & retail ownersDevelopers

THE EMG APPROACH

Clear oversight.
Practical action.

Good building management means knowing what needs attention, who is responsible and what happens next.

01 / UNDERSTAND

Start with the building.

We review your priorities, current services and the day-to-day issues affecting owners and occupants.

02 / ORGANISE

Make the plan clear.

Establish maintenance priorities, contractor expectations and a practical way to track progress.

03 / FOLLOW THROUGH

Keep things moving.

Coordinate the work, follow up outstanding items and keep the right people informed.

Brisbane’s Story Bridge and city buildings at sunsetLOCAL KNOWLEDGE. LASTING COMMITMENT.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR PROPERTY

Personal service.
Experienced hands.

Led by Gabrielle and Paul Ellis, Ellis Management Group combines property operations experience with practical building knowledge.

We work closely with committees, strata managers and owners to bring order to complex buildings, coordinate contractors and plan for the years ahead.

Gabrielle Ellis

Property management & asset operations

Paul Ellis

Building operations & maintenance coordination
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OUR WORK IN PRACTICE

A closer look at our work.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR BUILDING

A fresh perspective.
A practical next step.

Arrange a free, no-obligation building review. Tell us about your property and what you’d like to improve.

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