Founded in 1959, the RM Watson team initially worked as specialist contractors in the natural stone fixing industry. With the decline in the use of natural stone during the 1970’s and the growth of the precast concrete industry, the company evolved firstly into the fixing of precast concrete and then into the repair of our built environment.
In the current day, our project managers and site team have diversified their expertise to respond to the ever-growing range of structures and building materials that are present across Australia’s modern built environment.
Our team apply their breadth of knowledge and innate understanding of construction and remediation to not only carry out traditional repair methodologies, but also address the numerous complications that arise as architects and designers employ “new” materials to make their structure stand out.
We strive for innovation and development in the field of construction under the guise of the experience and superior structural knowledge we developed over the last 60 years.
Founded in April 1959 by
Raymond Maurice Watson,
RM Watson initially worked as
a specialist contractor in the
natural stone fixing industry.
The company developed a
proud reputation as Australia’s
leading stone mason,
responsible for the stonework
of some of Australia’s most
historic landmarks including
The Mint, The War Memorial
and the Reserve Bank.
RM Watson’s expertise evolved
in line with the growth of the
precast concrete industry in
Australia, a material not widely
understood at the time. The
RMW team were responsible for
maintaining some of Australia’s
most iconic concrete structures
including the Waterboard,
Parliament House and
Blues Point Tower
RM Watson’s combined
expertise in stone and concrete
saw the company’s focus shift to
the remediation of old and new
structures, a key priority for the
business to this day.
Under the leadership of Tony
Watson, the company began to
introduce new remedial
techniques to the repair industry,
focusing on solutions that
delivered enduring structural
integrity.
As a leader in the industry, RM
Watson strived to re-define how
successful remedial repairs were
measured, highlighting the
importance of delivering
projects both safely and
sustainably.
RM Watson’s focus shifted to
the refurbishment and
repositioning of assets, helping
clients realise the true value of
their property portfolio.
RM Watson continue to evolve
their refurbishment division,
while simultaneously
addressing the structural
problems stemming from a
20-year building boom
governed under
self-certification.
