Profile

LBA is defined by the people, experience + relationships behind every project.

For more than four decades, we have built our practice around a deep understanding of construction, a commitment to quality, and close collaboration with the people who shape each project.

Our leadership, history, and long-standing relationships with architects and design collaborators reflect an approach grounded in knowledge, trust, and shared ambition — bringing together the experience and expertise required to deliver considered work, from first conversation through to completion.

LEADERSHIP

DIRECTORSHIP

LEN BOGATIN OAM
FOUNDER + DIRECTOR

SIMON MATHIESON GAICD
DIRECTOR

ADAM BOGATIN
DIRECTOR

DAVID BURGESS
DIRECTOR

OPERATIONS

MARY ELLICOTT CA
HEAD OF FINANCE

JESS GESTERKAMP
PEOPLE + CULTURE MANAGER

EUGENIA TAN
MARKETING + COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

SUZI BROTHERTON
OFFICE MANAGER + EA

PRE-COMMENCEMENT

KATE FRASER
PRE-COMMENCEMENT MANAGER

MICHAEL NEILSON
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER . PRE-COMMENCEMENT

CONSTRUCTION

MATT BELL
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

ADAM BROWN
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

BEN MORRISON
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

GLEN NICHOLSON
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

ANDY RICHARDSON
HEALTH SAFETY ENVIRONMENT QUALITY MANAGER

MICHAEL FLINK
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

POST COMPLETION

MATT POVEY
POST COMPLETION MANAGER

LBA DIRECTORS
L-R: David Burgess, Len Bogatin, Simon Mathieson, Adam Bogatin

DIRECTORS

LBA's Directors bring together trade-based knowledge, technical expertise, and commercial discipline — with foundations in building, quantity surveying, and carpentry.

They remain actively involved across all stages of a project: shaping how work is planned, coordinated, and executed, and guiding key decisions from early engagement through to completion. Their hands-on approach ensures that quality, programme, and cost stay aligned — and that every project is delivered with rigour, consistency, and intent.

HISTORY

LBA (Len Bogatin & Associates) was founded in 1985 by Len Bogatin and Denis Mathieson.

Established with the intention of bringing the structure, systems and client focus of commercial construction into the residential sector, the business was formed around a clear commitment to professionalism in home building.

With experience spanning both residential and commercial construction, Len and Denis identified an opportunity to raise standards within the residential market through greater discipline, coordination and delivery capability. This focus continues to underpin LBA’s approach today.

Remaining as a family-led business, LBA is led by Directors Len, along with Simon Mathieson, Adam Bogatin and David Burgess. The company has grown to a robust team of over 80 skilled and experienced professionals and tradespersons, united by a commitment to integrity, accountability and doing what is right.

Today, LBA is recognised as one of Melbourne’s established architectural builders, delivering projects defined by quality, clarity and technical excellence.

1985 . Established as Len Bogatin & Associates

1985 . First projects include two units in Rosebud, renovations in Malvern and Essendon

1986 . Barbara Mathieson joined on a part-time basis

1990 . Len completed a Graduate Diploma in Building Project Management at Victoria University

1990 . Len commences teaching at Deakin University in the Architecture and Building Faculty

1994 . LBA office moves to Milton Parade, Malvern

2000 . LBA Project Management becomes LBA’s project management arm, later evolving into Blueprint Australia.

2005 . LBA office moves into newly purpose built headquarters at 197 Balaclava Rd, Caulfield North

2010 . LBA wins MBAV Master Builder of the year for 26 Coppin Grove, Hawthorn

2017 . Simon Mathieson rejoins LBA as Director. Denis Mathieson retires

2023 . Adam Bogatin becomes Director

2023 . LBA Construction Group Pty Ltd company name officiated