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        "position": "Owner/Director",
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      "extensions"
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    "chain": "independent",
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    "name": "G.J. Gardner Homes Bendigo",
    "town": "Bendigo",
    "postcode": "3550",
    "address": "5 King Street, Bendigo VIC 3550",
    "phone": "03 5442 2300",
    "email": "bendigo@gjgardner.com.au",
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      "project_homes"
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    "staff": [
      {
        "name": "Kris Gill",
        "position": "Franchisee/Owner",
        "speciality": "",
        "email": "bendigo@gjgardner.com.au"
      },
      {
        "name": "Danny Breen",
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        "speciality": "",
        "email": ""
      }
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    "chain": "G.J. Gardner Homes",
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    "notes": "National franchise. Rated Australia's #1 builder. House and land packages.",
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    "name": "Cavalier Homes Bendigo",
    "town": "Bendigo",
    "postcode": "3550",
    "address": "35 Breen Street, Quarry Hill VIC 3550",
    "phone": "03 5444 5565",
    "email": "",
    "website": "https://cavalierhomes.com.au/builders/bendigo/",
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      "new_builds",
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        "position": "Franchisee/Owner",
        "speciality": "",
        "email": ""
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    "chain": "Cavalier Homes",
    "region": "a_bendigo",
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    "address": "Strathfieldsaye VIC 3551",
    "phone": "03 5439 4314",
    "email": "admin@peterbrowncustomhomes.com.au",
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      "custom_homes",
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    "services_notes": "Custom home builder based in Strathfieldsaye/Bendigo servicing Central Victoria including Castlemaine, Daylesford, Woodend, Kyneton, Echuca and Maryborough. Builds bespoke homes to client brief.",
    "staff": [
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        "position": "Owner/Director",
        "speciality": "Custom residential builds",
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    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "a_bendigo",
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    "notes": "Wide regional coverage across Central Victoria.",
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    "is_referral_only": false
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    "name": "G.M. & G.L. Hilson Builders",
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    "address": "48 Plumridge Street, White Hills VIC 3550",
    "phone": "03 5448 3846",
    "email": "g.hilson@bigpond.net.au",
    "website": "https://hilsonbuilders.com",
    "tags": [
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      "custom_homes",
      "renovations",
      "extensions",
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    "services_notes": "HIA registered builder with 20+ years in the Bendigo region specialising in custom homes, extensions, renovations and small commercial projects.",
    "staff": [
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        "name": "G. Hilson",
        "position": "Owner/Director",
        "speciality": "",
        "email": "g.hilson@bigpond.net.au"
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    "chain": "independent",
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    "is_referral_only": false
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    "name": "Brookes Building Group",
    "town": "Echuca",
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    "address": "Echuca VIC 3564",
    "phone": "0411 705 732",
    "email": "abrookes2@gmail.com",
    "website": "https://brookesbuildinggroup.com.au",
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      "custom_homes",
      "new_builds",
      "renovations",
      "extensions"
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    "staff": [
      {
        "name": "A. Brookes",
        "position": "Owner/Director",
        "speciality": "Custom homes and renovations",
        "email": "abrookes2@gmail.com"
      }
    ],
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    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "b_north",
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    "notes": "Unlimited registered builder. 10+ years experience Echuca/Moama region.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "address": "10 Saunders Street, Kyabram VIC 3620",
    "phone": "",
    "email": "",
    "website": "https://willsbuilt.com.au",
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      "custom_homes",
      "new_builds",
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        "name": "Darren Wills",
        "position": "Owner/Director",
        "speciality": "Sustainable custom homes",
        "email": ""
      },
      {
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        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "",
        "email": ""
      }
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    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "b_north",
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    "is_referral_only": false
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    "name": "David Reid Homes Goulburn Valley",
    "town": "Echuca",
    "postcode": "3564",
    "address": "Echuca VIC 3564",
    "phone": "0407 129 027",
    "email": "darrellbowden@davidreidhomes.com.au",
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        "speciality": "Custom and project homes",
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    "chain": "David Reid Homes",
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      "https://davidreidhomes.com.au/builders/kyabram-custom-home-builder/"
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    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "name": "Hotondo Homes Echuca (Denbrok Constructions)",
    "town": "Echuca",
    "postcode": "3564",
    "address": "216 Pakenham Street, Echuca VIC 3564",
    "phone": "0428 818 099",
    "email": "troy@denbrok.com.au",
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      "new_builds",
      "project_homes",
      "custom_homes"
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    "staff": [
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        "name": "Troy Denbrok",
        "position": "Builder/Director",
        "speciality": "New homes and project builds",
        "email": "troy@denbrok.com.au"
      }
    ],
    "size": "small",
    "chain": "Hotondo Homes",
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    ],
    "notes": "Franchise of Hotondo Homes. Display village at Yallarah estate.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "name": "C & C Wilson Builders",
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    "address": "10 Elizabeth Street, Nathalia VIC 3638",
    "phone": "0400 698 128",
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    "staff": [
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        "position": "Owner/Director",
        "speciality": "Luxury custom homes",
        "email": "info@ccwilsonbuilders.com.au"
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    "chain": "independent",
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    ],
    "notes": "20 years experience. Covers Echuca, Kyabram, Nathalia and surrounds.",
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    "is_referral_only": false
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    "address": "Maryborough VIC 3465",
    "phone": "03 5460 5604",
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    "website": "https://www.maffhomes.com.au",
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        "position": "Owner/Director",
        "speciality": "Custom homes and dual occupancy",
        "email": ""
      }
    ],
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    "chain": "independent",
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    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
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    "name": "Evoke Building Group",
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    "address": "Maryborough VIC 3465",
    "phone": "03 4333 9445",
    "email": "info@evokegroup.com.au",
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        "position": "Owner/Director",
        "speciality": "Custom homes and renovations",
        "email": "info@evokegroup.com.au"
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    ],
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    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "c_west",
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    ],
    "notes": "Covers broad Central Victoria region including Daylesford and Bendigo.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "name": "Edifice Construction",
    "town": "Castlemaine",
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    "address": "19 Elizabeth Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450",
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    "email": "",
    "website": "https://edicon.net.au",
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      "custom_homes",
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      "extensions"
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    "staff": [
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        "position": "Owner/Director",
        "speciality": "Residential construction",
        "email": ""
      }
    ],
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    "chain": "independent",
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    "notes": "MBAV member. Wide Central Victoria coverage. Contact Dugald on 0409 935 378.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "name": "Warren Hughes Registered Builders & Renovators",
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    "postcode": "3450",
    "address": "343 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450",
    "phone": "0438 722 941",
    "email": "contact@warrenhughesbuilder.com",
    "website": "https://warrenhughesbuilder.com",
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      "custom_homes",
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      "extensions",
      "new_builds"
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    "staff": [
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        "name": "Clint Hughes",
        "position": "Owner/Builder",
        "speciality": "Renovations and custom builds",
        "email": "contact@warrenhughesbuilder.com"
      }
    ],
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    "chain": "independent",
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    ],
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    "is_referral_only": false
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    "phone": "",
    "email": "",
    "website": "https://www.longpointbuilding.com.au",
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      "custom_homes",
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        "email": "bendigo@gjgardner.com.au"
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        "email": ""
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        "email": ""
      }
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    "notes": "Same franchisee as Echuca listing covering extended regional area.",
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        "email": ""
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    "email": "",
    "website": "",
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        "email": ""
      }
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    "chain": "independent",
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    ],
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    "email": "",
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    ],
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        "name": "Leigh Moore",
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        "speciality": "",
        "email": ""
      }
    ],
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    "chain": "Cavalier Homes",
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    "is_referral_only": false
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    "address": "Heathcote VIC 3523",
    "phone": "03 5442 2300",
    "email": "bendigo@gjgardner.com.au",
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    "staff": [
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        "name": "Kris Gill",
        "position": "Franchisee/Owner",
        "speciality": "",
        "email": "bendigo@gjgardner.com.au"
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    ],
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    "chain": "G.J. Gardner Homes",
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    "phone": "(03) 5442 7771",
    "email": "",
    "website": "https://www.searlebros.com.au/",
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        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "Commercial construction",
        "email": ""
      },
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        "name": "Travis Searle",
        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "Commercial construction",
        "email": ""
      }
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    "chain": "independent",
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    "phone": "",
    "email": "lee@franklinprojects.com.au",
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        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "commercial construction",
        "email": "lee@franklinprojects.com.au"
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    "chain": "independent",
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    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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        "name": "",
        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "commercial and residential",
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    ],
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    "chain": "independent",
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    "notes": "Also listed as BLR Construction. Active in 2026. Local Bendigo commercial builder serving regional Victoria.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "address": "Unit 9, 27 Piper Road, East Bendigo VIC 3551",
    "phone": "(03) 8682 8777",
    "email": "",
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        "position": "Director",
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    "address": "",
    "phone": "0448 178 077",
    "email": "info@tactconstructions.com.au",
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        "name": "",
        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "commercial construction",
        "email": "info@tactconstructions.com.au"
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    "address": "",
    "phone": "",
    "email": "",
    "website": "",
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        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "civil construction",
        "email": ""
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    "chain": "independent",
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    "notes": "NEEDS VERIFICATION \u2014 found in Google/directory search but contact details not confirmed. Found through local directory search. ABN registered entity. Limited web presence.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "email": "",
    "website": "",
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      "design_build"
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        "name": "",
        "position": "Principal Designer",
        "speciality": "building design and drafting",
        "email": ""
      }
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    "chain": "independent",
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    ],
    "notes": "Heathcote-based design firm. Listed in Yellow Pages under commercial builders for Bendigo and Echuca area searches.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "name": "Tinetti Construction",
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    "address": "",
    "phone": "0448 001 119",
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        "position": "Owner",
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    "notes": "Daylesford-based construction firm. Instagram active. Projects include 'The Village' development. Small local operator.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "name": "Trimble Constructions",
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    "address": "",
    "phone": "",
    "email": "",
    "website": "https://www.trimbleconstructions.com.au",
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        "name": "",
        "position": "Director",
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        "email": ""
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    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "d_south",
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    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "email": "admin@mcclurecm.com.au",
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        "position": "Director",
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        "email": ""
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    "notes": "Structural engineering, project management and construction combined. Admin and careers emails available. ABN: 42 601 097 714.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
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    "phone": "(03) 8682 8777",
    "email": "",
    "website": "https://www.bowdencorp.com.au",
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        "name": "",
        "position": "Regional Manager",
        "speciality": "commercial construction",
        "email": ""
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    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "b_north",
    "source_urls": [
      "https://www.bowdencorp.com.au"
    ],
    "notes": "Same company as BowdenCorp Bendigo \u2014 listed separately to capture Echuca service area. Projects include Echuca Health CSD and OHU.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "email": "",
    "website": "",
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        "name": "",
        "position": "Owner",
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        "email": ""
      }
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    "chain": "independent",
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    ],
    "notes": "25 Crichton Road, Kyabram. Updated May 2026 on localsearch. Civil and earthmoving contractor.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
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    "phone": "",
    "email": "",
    "website": "",
    "tags": [
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    "staff": [
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        "name": "",
        "position": "Owner",
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        "email": ""
      }
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    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "b_north",
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    "notes": "Solar Blvd, Kyabram. Listed as one of the bigger residential and commercial builders in Kyabram area.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "name": "Pearce Concrete Pty Ltd",
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    "phone": "(03) 5447 0388",
    "email": "",
    "website": "",
    "tags": [
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    "services_notes": "Concrete contractor based in Golden Square (Bendigo) offering commercial, civil and industrial concreting services across the Bendigo region.",
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        "name": "",
        "position": "Director",
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        "email": ""
      }
    ],
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    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "a_bendigo",
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      "https://www.yellowpages.com.au/golden-square-vic/bpp/pearce-concrete-pty-ltd-580115369"
    ],
    "notes": "Established concrete contractor in Golden Square. Supports commercial, civil and industrial construction projects.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
  },
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    "name": "Zenith Building and Construction",
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    "phone": "",
    "email": "",
    "website": "",
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      "commercial",
      "civil"
    ],
    "services_notes": "Commercial and civil construction company based in the Kyneton area of the Macedon Ranges, providing building and construction services across the region.",
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        "name": "",
        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "commercial and civil construction",
        "email": ""
      }
    ],
    "size": "small",
    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "e_macedon",
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    ],
    "notes": "NEEDS VERIFICATION \u2014 found in Google/directory search but contact details not confirmed. Found in Google search for Kyneton commercial builders. ABN registered as Zenith Building and Civil Contractor. Limited web presence.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
  },
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    "name": "M.M Constructions",
    "town": "Kyneton",
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    "address": "",
    "phone": "",
    "email": "",
    "website": "https://mmconstructions.com.au",
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      "retail_construction",
      "office_construction"
    ],
    "services_notes": "Custom builder in the Macedon Ranges offering commercial and residential construction, extensions and renovations across Kyneton, Woodend and the broader Macedon Ranges area.",
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      {
        "name": "",
        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "commercial and custom builds",
        "email": ""
      }
    ],
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    "chain": "independent",
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      "https://mmconstructions.com.au"
    ],
    "notes": "Macedon Ranges builder active on Instagram. Focus on quality and transparency in commercial and custom builds.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
  },
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    "name": "BG Rowe Builders",
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    "address": "64 Ebden Street, Heathcote VIC 3523",
    "phone": "",
    "email": "",
    "website": "",
    "tags": [
      "commercial",
      "retail_construction"
    ],
    "services_notes": "Local building contractor in Heathcote offering commercial and general construction services in the Heathcote and surrounding central Victoria region.",
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      {
        "name": "",
        "position": "Owner",
        "speciality": "building",
        "email": ""
      }
    ],
    "size": "small",
    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "f_east",
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      "https://www.google.com/search?q=Bg+Rowe+Builders+Heathcote"
    ],
    "notes": "64 Ebden Street, Heathcote. Found in Google Maps results. Local builder. Limited online presence.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
  },
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    "id": "all-action-concreting-seymour",
    "name": "All Action Concreting",
    "town": "Kilmore",
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    "address": "",
    "phone": "0439 119 169",
    "email": "allactioncc@bigpond.com",
    "website": "",
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      "civil",
      "commercial"
    ],
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        "name": "Sean",
        "position": "Owner",
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        "email": "allactioncc@bigpond.com"
      }
    ],
    "size": "small",
    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "e_macedon",
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      "https://www.google.com/search?q=All+Action+Concreting+Kilmore"
    ],
    "notes": "Owner named Sean. Contact via 0439 119 169. Commercial concreting and civil works in northern Macedon Ranges and Seymour area.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
  },
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    "name": "Elevate Constructions",
    "town": "Kilmore",
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    "address": "",
    "phone": "",
    "email": "",
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      "retail_construction"
    ],
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      {
        "name": "",
        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "commercial construction",
        "email": ""
      }
    ],
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    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "e_macedon",
    "source_urls": [
      "https://elevateconstructions.com.au"
    ],
    "notes": "Website was 'Launching Soon' at research time. Kilmore-based commercial builder. Separate to Elevate Commercial Construction which is a different Melbourne entity.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "address": "",
    "phone": "",
    "email": "",
    "website": "",
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      "industrial",
      "warehouses"
    ],
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        "name": "",
        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "commercial and industrial",
        "email": ""
      }
    ],
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    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "a_bendigo",
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      "https://www.google.com/search?q=Commercial+Construction+Solutions+Bendigo+VIC"
    ],
    "notes": "NEEDS VERIFICATION \u2014 found in Google/directory search but contact details not confirmed. Appeared prominently in multiple Google searches for Bendigo commercial/industrial construction. Exact website URL not confirmed at research time.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
  },
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    "name": "Max Bruton Constructions",
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    "address": "",
    "phone": "",
    "email": "",
    "website": "",
    "tags": [
      "commercial",
      "retail_construction"
    ],
    "services_notes": "Daylesford-based construction firm offering commercial and residential building services across the Hepburn Shire and surrounding goldfields regions.",
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        "name": "Max Bruton",
        "position": "Owner",
        "speciality": "construction",
        "email": ""
      }
    ],
    "size": "small",
    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "d_south",
    "source_urls": [
      "https://www.google.com/search?q=Max+Bruton+Constructions+Daylesford"
    ],
    "notes": "NEEDS VERIFICATION \u2014 found in Google/directory search but contact details not confirmed. Daylesford-based. Found in Google results for Daylesford commercial/residential builders. Local owner-operator.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
  },
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    "name": "AAA Sheds and Roofing",
    "town": "Kangaroo Flat",
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    "phone": "",
    "email": "",
    "website": "",
    "tags": [
      "commercial",
      "industrial",
      "warehouses"
    ],
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      {
        "name": "",
        "position": "Owner",
        "speciality": "sheds and roofing",
        "email": ""
      }
    ],
    "size": "small",
    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "a_bendigo",
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    ],
    "notes": "5 Harrods, Kangaroo Flat. Commercial and industrial sheds, roofing. Appears in commercial builders directory searches.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "name": "Colman Contracting Services",
    "town": "Kyabram",
    "postcode": "3620",
    "address": "",
    "phone": "",
    "email": "",
    "website": "",
    "tags": [
      "civil",
      "commercial"
    ],
    "services_notes": "Civil contracting company based in Kyabram offering earthmoving and civil construction services in northern central Victoria including Kyabram, Rochester and Echuca.",
    "staff": [
      {
        "name": "",
        "position": "Owner",
        "speciality": "civil contracting",
        "email": ""
      }
    ],
    "size": "small",
    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "b_north",
    "source_urls": [
      "https://www.google.com/search?q=Colman+Contracting+Kyabram"
    ],
    "notes": "NEEDS VERIFICATION \u2014 found in Google/directory search but contact details not confirmed. Kyabram-based civil contractor. Found in Kyabram civil contractor searches.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
  },
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    "name": "AMW Builders",
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    "address": "",
    "phone": "0427 530 042",
    "email": "admin@amwbuilders.com.au",
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      "warehouses",
      "office_construction",
      "industrial",
      "design_build"
    ],
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    "staff": [
      {
        "name": "",
        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "",
        "email": "admin@amwbuilders.com.au"
      }
    ],
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    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "a_bendigo",
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      "https://www.amwbuilders.com.au/"
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    "notes": "Fully licensed and insured; 19+ years industry experience. Transparent pricing and structured project communication.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
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    "name": "Jason Wescott Builder",
    "town": "Bendigo",
    "postcode": "3550",
    "address": "74 Powells Avenue, East Bendigo VIC 3550",
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      "office_construction",
      "retail_construction",
      "fitout"
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    "staff": [
      {
        "name": "Jason Wescott",
        "position": "Principal Builder",
        "speciality": "Commercial and residential construction",
        "email": "admin@jasonwescott.com.au"
      }
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    "size": "small",
    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "a_bendigo",
    "source_urls": [
      "https://www.jasonwescott.com.au/"
    ],
    "notes": "Offices in East Bendigo (74 Powells Ave) and Boort (23 Lake View St). Award-winning regional builder.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
  },
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    "name": "Maine Civil",
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    "postcode": "3550",
    "address": "22 McGoldrick Court, East Bendigo VIC 3550",
    "phone": "(03) 4433 2777",
    "email": "office@mainecivil.com.au",
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      "civil",
      "commercial",
      "industrial"
    ],
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      {
        "name": "",
        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "",
        "email": "office@mainecivil.com.au"
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    "chain": "independent",
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    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
  },
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    "address": "",
    "phone": "0415 544 636",
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      "civil",
      "commercial",
      "industrial"
    ],
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        "speciality": "Civil construction and excavation",
        "email": "dave@hawkcivil.com.au"
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    ],
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    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "a_bendigo",
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    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
    "is_referral_only": false
  },
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    "email": "",
    "website": "https://regionalcommercialbuilders.com.au/",
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      "education_construction",
      "retail_construction",
      "fitout",
      "warehouses"
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      {
        "name": "",
        "position": "Director",
        "speciality": "",
        "email": ""
      }
    ],
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    "chain": "independent",
    "region": "a_bendigo",
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    "notes": "Sibling brand to Regional Home Builders. Completed Castlemaine Goods Shed, Dunolly Primary School, Eaglehawk North Primary School and 1800m\u00b2 Golden Square factory.",
    "verified_date": "2026-05-17",
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]