A fresh approach to fitout, construction and property solutions.

Guided by our commitment to relationships

Guided by our

commitment to

relationships

At Guider, we do things differently. We put relationships first, with clients, with the supply chain, and with the people who work here. We prioritise genuine connections, collaboration, and trust, and we bring that same approach to every project we take on.

Guided by our commitment to relationships, wellbeing, and a competitive drive to deliver, we come in early, invest in understanding your brief, your constraints, and your definition of success, and we use our experience to turn ideas into outcomes.

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What clients are saying

The best measure of how we work isn’t what we say, it’s what our clients experience. Hear directly from the people we’ve worked alongside on what it means to have Guider as a partner.

“As a global brand, our confidence in Guider came from knowing they were going to be able to deliver the scale we need as we roll out across Australia and New Zealand. We’re very relationship focused and we feel they’re an extension of our team”

Lara Giltinan

General Manager Australia & New Zealand, The Picklr

“We find them true partners, they are in the project with us, they understand budget constraints, they understand what we have to achieve and when areas of complexity arise, they’re on our side”

Greg Shaw

Business Owner & Former CEO, Mulpha Australia

“The Guider team are the go-to hotel and hospitality experts, taking the time to understand the client, the vision and the operation, and delivering on time, on budget and on brand, every time. They’re trustworthy, dependable and solution-orientated, which is why they’re the first people I call whenever a new project comes up.”

David Fraser

Hotel Executive & Vice President Operations Pacific at Accor

“We can’t do what we can do without a builder who really understands what we’re after and what our clients are after. We find working with Guider brings a degree of respect and expertise to the process”

Chris Grinham

Director, H&E Architects

“Josh has always given 100% commitment to everything he works on, consistently delivering outstanding results. His drive, expertise, and determination ensure success in any project he tackles. There’s no doubt in my mind that Josh will continue to achieve great things and is destined for even bigger accomplishments in the future”

Sean Hunt

Area Vice President, Australia, New Zealand & Pacific

Our Sectors
Hotels & Hospitality
Sports & Recreation
Commercial
Retail
Industrial
Healthcare

Our Approach

People First

It starts with relationships.

We take the time to listen, understand what matters, and treat everyone with respect; our clients, subcontractors, and our own team.
People always come first.

Keep Agile

Things change. We adapt.

We ask the hard questions early, adjust when things shift, and focus on practical solutions. 

No Surprises

Transparency matters.

We say what needs to be said and deal with issues early. Clear and direct communication.  

Complete Ownership

Own the outcome.

When challenges arise, we roll up our sleeves and solve the problem.

Partnership Approach

Shared success.

We take the time to understand your priorities, challenges and goals, then work alongside you to deliver the best outcome.

It starts with relationships.

We take the time to listen, understand what matters, and treat everyone with respect; our clients, subcontractors, and our own team.
People always come first.

Things change. We adapt.

We ask the hard questions early, adjust when things shift, and focus on practical solutions.

Transparency matters.

We say what needs to be said and deal with issues early. Clear and direct communication.

Own the outcome.

When challenges arise, we roll up our sleeves and solve the problem.

Shared success.

We take the time to understand your priorities, challenges and goals, then work alongside you to deliver the best outcome.

How We Deliver

Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)

We work with clients early to shape projects that are practical, efficient, and ready to deliver. By bringing construction expertise into the planning and design process, we help manage risk, improve buildability, and create greater certainty around program, cost, and outcomes.

Our ECI approach integrates the key stages of project development, from feasibility and design through to delivery.

Design Management

We collaborate closely with design teams to ensure concepts translate into buildable solutions. By applying practical construction insight during the design phase, we help refine details, improve efficiency, and reduce risk before construction begins.

Planning

Navigating the planning process requires a clear strategy and strong coordination. We support the preparation and submission of development approvals (DA), working with consultants and stakeholders to keep projects progressing smoothly.

We work with clients early to shape projects that are practical, efficient, and ready to deliver. By bringing construction expertise into the planning and design process, we help manage risk, improve buildability, and create greater certainty around program, cost, and outcomes.

Our ECI approach integrates the key stages of project development, from feasibility and design through to delivery.

We collaborate closely with design teams to ensure concepts translate into buildable solutions. By applying practical construction insight during the design phase, we help refine details, improve efficiency, and reduce risk before construction begins.

Navigating the planning process requires a clear strategy and strong coordination. We support the preparation and submission of development approvals (DA), working with consultants and stakeholders to keep projects progressing smoothly.

Meet the
Guider Directors

Guider was founded by Joshua Whittaker and Adam Arnold, who between them have spent years delivering complex projects for some of Australia’s major contractors. Drawing on deep experience in fitout, refurbishment and complex builds, they created Guider with a clear purpose: to bring senior expertise, strong relationships, hands-on experience and genuine accountability to every project, from day one.

Joshua Whittaker

Managing Director

Adam Arnold

Director

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