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The Rome story is carved across five decades and three generations of builders, each passing down a legacy of passion and customer focus.

Headquartered on the Gold Coast, Rome is a family business with a focus on community. Our values are unwavering, hammered in trust, respect and consideration. Our time spent in business together has afforded us a rhythm of dedication not only to our clients but to each other. And that allows us to work in sync, achieving more and overcoming hurdles with speed and precision.

Over the years, our dedication to excellence in every detail has resulted in a broad portfolio of architecturally brilliant builds stretching from Northern New South Wales to North Brisbane. Most importantly, it’s resulted in endlessly happy homeowners. Strong homes and strong relationships are the two things we do best.

Our History

The Rome Difference

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Awards

Rome has been humbled by a host of accolades, each reflecting our unwavering dedication to excellence. These awards don’t just stand as a testament to our commitment; they stand as proof our clients entrusted us to make bold, brave decisions. And for that, we are eternally grateful.

Our Team

Directors

Josh Coghlan

Josh Coghlan

Managing Director

Doug Coghlan

Doug Coghlan

CVO

Executives

Chris Chadwick

Chris Chadwick

Business Development
& Client Relations Manager

Justin Nahimana

Justin Nahimana

Chief Financial Officer

Jesse Jiang

Jesse Jiang

Estimating Manager

Joel Hewitson

Joel Hewitson

Project Manager

Administration

Sally Coghlan

Sally Coghlan

Contracts Administrator

Dean Wolfenden

Dean Wolfenden

Safety Officer

Dennis Krakhmalev

Dennis Krakhmalev

Senior Estimator

Construction

Joel Wakelin

Joel Wakelin

Site Supervisor

Art Murie

Art Murie

Site Supervisor

Craig Boswell

Craig Boswell

Site Supervisor

Peter Henkelman

Peter Henkelman

Craftsman

Baden Telfer

Baden Telfer

Apprentice

Cooper Rose

Cooper Rose

Apprentice

30 years of excellence

Congratulations to us, The Coghlan Family / Rome Design and Construct! 

We are thrilled to celebrate a remarkable milestone today as the Coghlan Family & Rome Design and Construct reaches 30 years of Master Builders membership!  Our legacy is etched in the generations of proven outcomes in the construction industry, and our continued commitment to innovation excellence.

For over three decades, the Coghlan Family led by Cliff Coghlan, Douglas Coghlan and now through succession directed with his grandson Joshua Coghlan has been a shining example of craftsmanship, innovation, and professionalism through Rome. Our passion and expertise have left an indelible mark on the industry, inspiring countless others to strive for greatness.

We would like to acknowledge and thank Masterbuilders Queensland who have honoured our 30-year milestone as a longstanding member of the Master Builders community through our continued quest for excellence in the construction industry.

 
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Part of the
Coghlan Group

The building industry hasn’t offered much stability in recent years, and we understand that many of our clients come to us with warranted nervousness. Our reassurance stems from our wider grounding in The Coghlan Group, which roots us into unshakable business strength

TCG LIFE
FOUNDATION

The Coghlan Group Life Foundation is a charitable organisation that transcends borders and biases to bring solace, support and hope to those who need it most. An endeavour of the Coghlan family since 2011, unwavering dedication to this cause has extended support to communities in Kenya, Malaysia, Uganda, Cambodia and even their homeland of Australia, removing barriers of financial hardship, social isolation, and spiritual emptiness.

Whether building schools in remote villages, providing clean water access to underserved regions, or championing the well-being of vulnerable individuals, the mission of The Coghlan family and TCG Life has touched countless lives across the globe. The Foundation’s commitment to the well-being of communities knows no bounds or discrimination and stands unwavering in the pursuit of a better world for all—a testament to the belief that kindness can transform lives.

TGC Life
Foundation

The Coghlan Group Life Foundation is a philanthropic organisation that transcends borders and biases to bring solace, support and hope to those who need it most. An endeavour of the Coghlan family since 2011, unwavering dedication to this cause has extended support to communities in Kenya, Malaysia, Uganda, Cambodia and even their homeland of Australia, removing barriers of financial hardship, social isolation, and spiritual emptiness.

Whether building schools in remote villages, providing clean water access to underserved regions, or championing the well-being of vulnerable individuals, the mission of The Coghlan family and TCG Life has touched countless lives across the globe. The Foundation’s commitment to the well-being of communities knows no bounds or discrimination and stands unwavering in the pursuit of a better world for all—a testament to the belief that kindness can transform lives.

Foundation milestones