Retail Shopping Centres

Retail Projects

We engineer, construct, and manage advanced HVAC solutions — trusted across Australia, Asia, and New Zealand

Gold Coast | High Density Accommodation, Hotels & Entertainment, Retail Shopping Centres

Destination Gold Coast Tower 1

Cairns | Retail Shopping Centres

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Brisbane | Airport, Retail Shopping Centres

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) Domestic Terminal Upgrade Stage 2

Brisbane | Airport, Retail Shopping Centres

Brisbane International Terminal – Fire System Review

Cairns | Airport, Retail Shopping Centres

Cairns Airport T2 Domestic Terminal Upgrade

Brisbane | Airport, Retail Shopping Centres

Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal Building – Fire Control Upgrade

Our Retail Shopping Centres Expertise

VAE Group has strong expertise in delivering HVAC and building technology solutions for retail and shopping centre projects, spanning both new developments and upgrades in live environments. We understand the complexities of multi-use retail spaces—from high foot traffic areas and food courts to specialty stores and loading docks—each with its own operational and climate control needs.

Our team designs and delivers energy-efficient, scalable systems that ensure consistent comfort, optimal indoor air quality, and minimal disruption to tenants and customers. With a focus on reliability, flexibility, and performance, VAE’s retail solutions support seamless centre operations—ensuring shopping centres remain vibrant, efficient, and future-ready. That’s the VAE difference: Built in Certainty at every level

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Engineering

At VAE, our engineering team forms the backbone of every project, delivering smart, efficient, and tailored HVAC solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. With deep expertise across mechanical, controls, and energy systems, our engineers combine technical precision with innovation to optimise building performance, sustainability, and long-term value. Whether it’s a complex new build or a critical infrastructure upgrade, VAE engineers design with the full asset lifecycle in mind—ensuring outcomes that are functional, cost-effective, and future-ready.

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Drafting

Our in-house drafting team brings designs to life with high-precision documentation that supports efficient and accurate construction. Using advanced BIM and 3D modelling tools, VAE’s draftspeople collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and clients to create buildable, coordinated models that reduce risk and enhance project clarity. Their attention to detail and deep understanding of HVAC systems help streamline the entire project delivery process, reinforcing our commitment to Built in Certainty.

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Construction

VAE’s construction teams are known for their hands-on expertise, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to quality and safety. With skilled tradespeople, experienced supervisors, and project managers across Australia and New Zealand, we consistently deliver high-performance mechanical systems in both new and operational environments. Our integrated approach—combining design, drafting, and construction—allows us to adapt to challenges quickly, maintain momentum on site, and exceed client expectations, every time.

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Manage

VAE’s Manage division delivers end-to-end service, maintenance, and asset management solutions designed to optimise the performance and longevity of building systems. Our dedicated team of technicians and specialists provide proactive, data-driven support backed by our in-house engineers and design experts—ensuring fast, effective responses and smart lifecycle planning. Whether it’s routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or strategic system upgrades, VAE’s Manage services are built on transparency, reliability, and performance—giving clients total confidence that their assets are in expert hands, today and into the future. This is the VAE difference: whole-of-life certainty.

 
 
 

VAE Retail Capability Statement

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