Our Difference

At VAE Group, Value-Added Engineering isn’t just our name—it’s our difference.

At VAE Group, Value-Added Engineering isn’t just our name—it’s our difference. We are a group of engineers, tradesmen and technologists who work together to deliver premium HVAC solutions. Our strength lies in delivering smarter, more efficient solutions across every stage of the building lifecycle. From innovative design and seamless construction to proactive maintenance, our engineering-led approach ensures we optimise performance, reduce risk, and maximise long-term value for our clients. It’s this commitment to adding value at every step that sets VAE apart.

Smarter HVAC Solutions

At VAE Group, we approach every project with one goal in mind — to find a smarter way. Whether it’s improving practicality, efficiency, innovation, or cost-effectiveness, we take the time to explore the best solution before we begin.

While our capabilities span a wide range of services, they are all unified by a single focus: delivering exceptional outcomes through high-performing HVAC systems that enhance comfort, safety, and social impact.

We understand the full lifecycle of built environments—and the vital role HVAC plays within them. From design and construction to maintenance and optimisation, we deliver tailored solutions at every stage or manage the complete asset lifecycle with certainty and care.

Built in Certainty

At VAE Group, Built in Certainty is more than a tagline—it’s the foundation of our reputation and the promise we deliver on every project. It reflects our unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and performance across the entire building lifecycle. Whether we’re designing smart HVAC systems, constructing complex mechanical infrastructure, or delivering ongoing service and maintenance, we engineer confidence into every detail—ensuring our clients can rely on systems that perform exactly as intended.

This philosophy sets us apart in the industry. While others may focus solely on delivering a scope, we focus on delivering certainty—through expert design, proactive planning, precision installation, and long-term asset support. It’s what enables us to consistently meet project deadlines, exceed expectations, and build long-standing relationships with clients across healthcare, education, government, commercial and more. Our success comes from being a trusted partner who brings clarity, capability, and confidence to every phase of a project.

In a world of increasing complexity and performance demands, Built in Certainty is the VAE difference—and the reason clients choose us time and again.

What do our customers say? ...

One of the key advantages - they provide extra engineering support that you don't get with other mechanical contractors - rate them highly.

... consultants who have good theory but are very practical.

Design is number 1 in my opinion, if I could get a third of their competitors to do half of what VAE do,  I would be a very happy man!

They are the peak of the industry, they are wonderful at design.

... upfront from the start and establishing the best way to do it from the start, rather than through the project when it can cost the clients more.

Bring innovation to design. VAE are very easy to deal with - easy to build a business relationship with, very good business sense. I have confidence in being in business with them next year.

Engaging, team pulls together, they sit down and talk about it and pull the resources together = collaborative. 

...they have impressed me with their level of service.

It is the added value that you don't get from others ... all the other fantastic stuff that they do and the flexibility that they provide. They fit in with what we want. They create something bespoke to us.

Value-Added Engineering

At VAE Group, our strength lies in the depth of expertise across our engineering and design teams, who bring a unique combination of technical knowledge, innovation, and practical insight to every project. With decades of collective experience, our specialists excel at delivering mechanical and technical HVAC solutions that are not only high-performing and efficient but also tailored to meet the specific challenges of each environment. From concept through to construction and commissioning, VAE’s engineering-led approach ensures every solution is thoroughly considered and precisely delivered.

Our teams are regularly engaged on complex, bespoke projects that demand advanced problem-solving—such as buildings requiring seismic resilience, limited spatial access, or integration into live operational facilities. In these scenarios, VAE thrives. We use intelligent modelling, prefabricated solutions, and systems integration to deliver cutting-edge outcomes that maximise performance while minimising disruption. With a future-focused mindset and a collaborative ethos, VAE is redefining what’s possible in HVAC system delivery—bringing certainty and innovation to even the most technically demanding projects.

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Real World Design & Build Capability

We Achieve this by way of our: 

  • 40+  Project Engineers (based in Australia and NZ)
  • 20+ Inhouse drafting  team
  • 5 Design Managers
  • Licensed  Builders – Qld

BIM

  • Fluent in the use of Revizto
  • Offer Lead coordination using Autodesk Construction
  • Drive the clash report process
  • Produce BIM execution plans

HVAC & Combined Design Solutions

  • A fully detailed, Engineer certified Solution
  • VAE Certified Design
  • Tested Solution for multi-trade outcomes
  • Specific solutions for Next Generation Design
  • BIM Coordinated Seismic Design
  • VAE Prefabrication Design and Build
  • (modules with all services as well as ceiling/wall support)
  • Combined Seismic rated prefab risers for accelerated installations.

VAE offers whole of Life HVAC Solutions

Every project begins with engineering, whether it is a new design, an implementation of existing work or optimising an existing asset … We always look to engineer a smarter result. 

Our team works together to construct HVAC solutions that actually work, and are delivered on time and on or under budget.

We can monitor, maintain and manage existing built assets including automation and full portfolio solutions

Our team is comprised of in-house project managers, mechanical design engineers, and automation engineers. We have in-house drafting, and commissioning capability, as well as full mechanical and automation maintenance servicing capability.

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Our Engineering

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A Tier 1 HVAC Solutions Provider

As a Tier 1 building solutions provider, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of trust and integrity. We collaborate closely with our clients to develop customized solutions that meet their specific project requirements. Our expert staff are driven by a genuine passion for delivering outstanding results. This energy fosters innovative thinking, promotes efficient performance, and cultivates positive relationships. Some of the leading Global companies we work with:

Our Key Markets

VAE Group is proud to deliver high-performance HVAC and building technology solutions across a diverse range of markets throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. Our expertise spans healthcare, education, defence, commercial offices, government, data centres, retail, hospitality, and high-security environments, each with their own unique challenges and operational needs.

With a deep understanding of sector-specific requirements, our team tailors every solution to ensure optimal performance, safety, and long-term value. Whether we’re delivering complex systems in live hospitals, upgrading critical infrastructure, or integrating smart building technology into education campuses, VAE brings Built in Certainty to every project, in every market we serve.