Ezy Group Headquarters Mackay

Making a statement: The Ezy Group’s twin buildings at Pagent, Mackay.

Described by a senior project manager as one of the best paint finishes he’s seen in 25 years, the new Mackay headquarters of the Ezy Group is a testament to Grant Painters’ workmanship.

The team was engaged to deliver the full scope of painting across two brand-new concrete tilt panel buildings, designed with a clean, contemporary architectural style.

Located in the predominantly industrial suburb of Paget, a standout feature of the facade is the striking blue “mosaic” panelling in varying shades – an element that demanded precise and consistent  execution to achieve the desired visual impact.

The Ezy Group, a multifaceted business offering vehicle rentals, mechanical services, towing, and custom signage, now occupies a site that makes a bold statement in the local streetscape.

The finished development delivers a fresh, professional aesthetic that clearly sets it apart from its surrounds.

The challenges and the solutions:

An unusual wet season: In addition to the technical demands of finishing a high-spec, architecturally designed industrial facility, the project was shaped by a series of unexpected and demanding conditions because of a particularly wet start to the year – even by Mackay’s standards.

From January to June 2025, Mackay experienced 113 days of rain, totalling around 1280mm of precipitation. This extended wet season caused significant delays and site complications, especially on a new site where concrete driveways had not yet been laid.

As the extended wet dragged into mid-year, working around the weather and navigating muddy terrain became a daily consideration for Grant Painters foreman Grant Guyomar.

Coordinating with other trades meant constant adjustment.

“It was on and off,” said Grant. “You’d get a whole week of bad weather and probably a week of good weather.

“We were getting the machines bogged, so we ended up having to drive on boards. It was a slow process.

“And once the concrete was poured, we couldn’t get on it for seven days.”

Derek Davis, founder of the Ezy Group and owner of the site, acknowledged the difficulties.

“It was crazy – the amount of rain and drama we had to contend with was ridiculous,” said

“It’s been an unusual year — it shouldn’t have been wet like it was. Grant has been incredibly good. Nothing was too much trouble.”

Work in progress: Grant P:ainters’ spider lifts were brought in.

Technical challenges:

The intense sub-tropical heat and humidity created practical constraints throughout the project, particularly with potentially uneven drying of textured coatings.

“With the textured paint, you’re putting a pimple on the surface basically. “The sun or heat sets the top layer too quickly, while underneath it’s still soft. So when you go back over it, you tear the top off – ending up with horrible joins.”

To counter this, the team had to work quickly and precisely, maintaining strict control over the “wet edge” to ensure seamless blending. This level of precision demanded real expertise -something that, in less skilled hands, could have resulted in a poor outcome for such a high-end facade.

Further complicating matters was the building’s distinctive blue “mosaic” panel design, which required sharp, clean cutting and exact paint transitions. Grant Painters rose to the occasion, delivering an immaculate finish that earned high praise from the client.

Perfect precision: Work begins on the blue mosaic  patterning.

 “I can’t speak highly enough of Grant,” said Ezy Group founder Derek Davis. “To do the work he has on the front of this building – and the intricate way of cutting in and everything else – has been outstanding.

“I’ve gone and had a close look at it and I don’t think anyone could have done any better. It’s the talk of the town at the moment.”

‘Talk of the town’: The skill of Grant Painters has earnt high praise.

Site location: The northern perimeter of the Ezy Group site adjoins a drive-through lane for a busy Subway store.

Spanning approximately 70 metres, this had major ramifications for paint application on this side of the project.

Due to extremely restricted hours, the decision was made to roll down the top half of the wall while perched via harnesses on the roof.  The bottom half was reached while standing in the laneway while directing traffic in consultation with Subway.

Challenge  for painting the northern perimeter: The site neighbours a busy Subway drive-through lane.

“The paint finish is one of the best I’ve seen in 25 years”: Project Manager Phil Durrington.

The results:

The project demanded significant resources, including 1000 hours of labour from Grant Painters and 1600 litres of paint. Despite the challenges, the results speak for themselves.

Phil Durrington, Senior Project Manager at Ahrens Group, who oversaw the project’s delivery, shared his reflections:

“It was a difficult site. Like most small sites, there wasn’t much room to move.
We lost two to three months during the external concreting phase due to continual rain, which also made painting a challenge.

“But we’re extremely happy with the finishes. Internally, Grant did an exceptional job with the patching, and I have to say – the paint finish is one of the best I’ve seen in my 25 years of managing projects.”