ADD VALUE TO EXISTING SPACES WITH GX OUTDOORS

GX Outdoors understands that the construction industry has changed a lot in recent years. Projects have hard deadlines to ensure the budget does not get blown out. Between material shortages, supply chain disruptions and labour cost pressures, projects are struggling to stay within the budget and time constraints.

This is where the term ‘value management’ comes in, which refers to the increase of a project’s cost effectiveness during the design stage. One of the most practical uses of this, is utilising the assets already available rather than creating new ones. In terms of parks, this would be adding to existing projects where the groundwork is already done.

The next step to value management is to research products, and find local Australian suppliers. Choosing local suppliers with 100 percent Australian-made products can help to eliminate wait times that can impact labour cost and the high cost of freight. It also helps to keep future maintenance cost down as the products have better climate resilience and high durability.

THE BALANCE BETWEEN COST EFFECTIVENESS AND DESIGN AND AESTHETICS

One solution for architects and councils is modular furniture. Modular furniture can help add value to existing parks by minimising construction cost and the time it takes for a project to start benefiting the community.

Products such as HYVE by GX Outdoors can create a premium and bespoke feel to any project without the price tags and lead times that custom products bring. The modular furniture suite can be added to an existing space, making use of small or oddly shaped areas due to seats that range from 600mm to 2m long, and 60 and 90 degree connectors. Available in a wide range of powdercoat colours including the new Sable CoreTen that replicates the look and feel of Corten Steel, as well as TimberImage (a high quality, imitation timber-grain). This will help blend these pieces seamlessly into an existing space or make them stand out and create a whole new vibe. The range also contains backrests, armrests and coffee tables and matching tables.

Discover the full range of GX Outdoors' street and outdoor furniture and stunning projects in the links below.