Who We Are
We turn raw steel into meaningful spaces
Burnished Projects was born from a passion for precision and a belief that every weld, every joint, every finished surface should reflect the best of Australian craftsmanship. We partner with architects, developers, and contractors who care as much as we do.
From structural steel and ornamental metalwork to full project management, our team handles every phase with transparency and accountability.
- Structural steel fabrication & installation
- Architectural metalwork and bespoke joinery
- Industrial fit-outs and plant infrastructure
- Project management from concept to handover
- Quality-assured welding to Australian Standards
Our Values
What drives every decision
These aren't aspirational words on a wall — they are the standards we hold ourselves to every day, on every project, at every level of our business.
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Precision
Tight tolerances aren't a target — they are the minimum expectation on every job we take on.
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Teamwork
We succeed as one crew. Every apprentice and every senior fabricator shares the same commitment.
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Safety
No deadline, no margin, no client pressure will ever compromise the safety of our people or yours.
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Integrity
Honest scoping, honest pricing, honest timelines. We say what we mean and deliver what we promise.
The People
The Team
Behind the Work
Experienced tradespeople, engineers and project managers who bring deep expertise and genuine ownership to every engagement.
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Marcus Webb
Founder & Director
30 years in structural steel. Marcus founded Burnished with a handshake and a promise that quality would never be negotiable.
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Claire Donovan
Head of Projects
Claire keeps every project on time, on budget and on brief — coordinating across trades with calm precision.
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Ryan Petrova
Lead Fabricator
A certified welder and structural fabricator with 18 years on the tools, Ryan sets the standard on the shop floor every day.
Our Journey
Two Decades of Growth
From a two-man workshop to a full-service fabrication and project delivery business — our growth has always been driven by doing the work right.
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2004
Founded in a Garage Workshop
Marcus Webb and a trusted colleague begin fabricating custom steel components for local building contractors in Melbourne's western suburbs.
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2008
First Major Commercial Contract
Awarded a structural steel package for a multi-level commercial development — the project that put Burnished on the map as a serious operator.
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2012
Shop Floor Expansion
Moved into a purpose-built 2,400m² fabrication facility, doubling capacity and adding CNC cutting and robotic welding capabilities.
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2017
ISO 9001 Certification
Achieved ISO 9001 Quality Management certification, formalising what had always been our culture — rigorous quality at every step.
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2024
National Project Reach
Burnished now operates across VIC, NSW, QLD and WA, with over 400 successfully delivered projects and a team of 85 specialists.
How We Work
Our Process — Start to Finish
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Step 01
Precision
We start with listening. Understanding your project brief, constraints, and vision before we say a word about solutions.
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Step 02
Design & Scope
Our engineers and estimators build a detailed scope — no surprises, no hidden costs, every item accounted for.
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Step 03
Fabrication
Steel is cut, welded, finished and inspected in our facility — every weld signed off to Australian Standards.
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Step 04
Delivery & Install
Logistics coordinated, site-work sequenced, and installation completed by our own crews — no subcontracted guesswork.
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Step 05
Handover
We walk you through the finished work, certify completion, and remain available long after the scaffolding comes down.
Ready to Start Your Project?
We start with listening. Understanding your project brief, constraints, and vision before we say a word about solutions.