About

We believe that access to housing is a basic human need.

Welcome to Harnest – the specialist affordable, accessible housing division of the Mazzei Group. For almost two decades we have worked closely with a range of diverse clients inclusive of; government, community housing providers and investors. Our focus on quality, affordable housing delivers to market efficient, functionally beautiful homes for individuals and families of all ages and abilities.

Harnest specialises in low rise residential builds with the ability to deliver at scale core designs or customise a project to meet the changing needs of our clients. Our team has an established reputation as a progressive, dynamic force in Melbourne’s construction industry. We offer unmatched versatility, flexibility and quality gained from decades of diverse experience across multiple sectors. We bring with us some of the most knowledgeable, caring and skilled construction staff and consultants within the industry.

By choosing Harnest as your construction partner, you are working alongside an organisation with a proven track record within the affordable, accessible housing sector. Our clients are considered collaborative partners in each project. Our mission is to take the stress out of construction for our client partners. That means delivering to time and budget, while meeting our own exacting standards. Our proven track record of satisfied and returning customers is testament to our ability to deliver on this promise.

Our Vision

Our vision is that all members of our community have timely access to safe, affordable, accessible, and appropriate housing.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to provide a comprehensive design and build service that considers the needs of both the intended occupant and investor impacts. Post handover, providing clients with a maintenance, modifications and upgrades service as their builder partner to maintaining the home. We commit to making the development, construction and ongoing care of our market’s housing stock as simple, efficient and stress-free as possible so our client partners can continue to fulfil their organisational purpose

Harness

verb.

To get control of something in order to use it.

Nest

noun.

A place that is warm, safe and comfortable.

Values that define us

Our values operate as a guiding hand, reminding us of our foundations and inspiring us to our best future, individually and collectively.

Better Together

Our collaborative approach and collective expertise make us stronger.

Committed to Excellence

Excellence isn’t just our goal, it’s at the core of everything we do.

Open, Caring, Candid

We keep it real, with honest conversations that come from a place of care.

Understand, Think Big

We seek better solutions through our customer centric curiosity.

Be the Change

We’re committed to doing good through actions, not just words.

Our team is passionate about delivering quality, affordable and timely housing outcomes to our valued clients.

We believe it’s the people behind the project that is the single biggest factor in determining ultimate success. When you work with Harnest, you are choosing to work with highly committed, values driven, experience professionals. It’s a combined team effort that enables us to consistently deliver outstanding results.