WHY THE NAME?
About Us
Vanguard
is defined as a group of smarter people leading the way in new developments, technology, or ideas.
Freadman
founded by partners with 60 plus years of combined industry experience who have been ‘fread’ to create your living legacies in a revolutionary new way.
Pioneering Spirit
Think back to 2004 if you can, it was back in 2004 that Athens hosted the summer Olympics and Andrew Frost was out pounding the streets.
At this time strategic relationships were formed with the leading Architectural practices and Vanguard Freadman is still working with these practices today. “We must be doing something right, apart from undercharging”.
Together Andrew and Steve bring over 60 years of construction industry experience, adding unique value to your projects.
Our Legacies
When partnering with Vanguard Freadman we guard our philosophy of “Collaborating to transform your design into a living legacy”
3 Living Legacies
SOH VAPS
Hong Kong Airport
London Underground
Vanguard Freadman is your legacy building partner
Taking action every day, we collaborate with our clients by connecting technology with creativity in order to build your living Legacies. We all have the ability to create impact, we see this through design, families, wealth, companies and charity. Whatever you want your legacy to be, don’t wait till you leave this world forever to have it realised.
GUARDING DESIGN
Imagine working with a partner who liberates you to spend more time sculpting the design. Our clients tell us that making better use of technology allows them to focus on the overall design and creativity. Our clients easily see their designs develop, test options and we can add detail and even add metadata as the project progresses. Our smarter technical expertise helps us guard your design whilst staying on budget and within programme in an industry that is not made for the weak in spirit.
GUARDING PEOPLE
Working with the best practices and firms around the globe, on some of the most iconic, legacy projects, has not bound us to the rules of the past.
We’ll always look for ways to innovate, reduce workload and add profitability.
We do this keeping people as our focus to improve the quality of life of our clients, colleagues, staff, and partners.
Our associates have worked with our directors for over 15 years delivering international projects.
GUARDING LEGACIES
Living legacies are not just left behind, they are being lived every day and will continue to always thrive. Taking action every day, we collaborate with our clients by connecting technology with creativity in order to build your living Legacies. We all have the ability to create impact, we see this through design, families, wealth, companies and charity. Whatever you want your legacy to be, don’t wait till you leave this world forever to have it realised.
GUARDING DESIGN
Imagine working with a partner who liberates you to spend more time sculpting the design. Our clients tell us that making better use of technology allows them to focus on the overall design and creativity. Our clients easily see their designs develop, test options and we can add detail and even add metadata as the project progresses. Our smarter technical expertise helps us guard your design whilst staying on budget and within programme in an industry that is not made for the weak in spirit.
GUARDING PEOPLE
Working with the best practices and firms around the globe, on some of the most iconic, legacy projects, has not bound us to the rules of the past.
We’ll always look for ways to innovate, reduce workload and add profitability.
We do this keeping people as our focus to improve the quality of life of our clients, colleagues, staff, and partners.
Our associates have worked with our directors for over 15 years delivering international projects.
GUARDING LEGACIES
Living legacies are not just left behind, they are being lived every day and will continue to always thrive. Taking action every day, we collaborate with our clients by connecting technology with creativity in order to build your living Legacies. We all have the ability to create impact, we see this through design, families, wealth, companies and charity. Whatever you want your legacy to be, don’t wait till you leave this world forever to have it realised.
We Invest in our people.
our smarter Architects and Engineers
work on smarter offices
with smarter consultants
on smarter projects.
Our passion for our people is founded in connecting top talent in the developing country of Vietnam with the very best of western world opportunities.
Andrew Frost
Principal
Andrew Frost
Principal
With over 30 years of industry experience Andrew has completed well over 300 projects together with Steve Read, including:
- Sydney Opera House VAPS
- North West Rail Link
- North Shore Hospital
Andrew guards the growth, energy, strategy, success, and culture of Vanguard Freadman. Andrew embodies our beliefs of:
- Guarding Design.
- Guarding Legacies.
- Guarding People.
Andrew is a passionate thought leader focussed on culture, mindset, kindness, and people. Andrew takes great joy from the legacy of positive global impact Vanguard Freadman is building year on year.
Andrew is a skilled listener with a reputation for his strong leadership, action, and innovation.
Andrew has partnered in the delivery of well over $25B worth of projects through Design and Construction phases. These legacy projects were completed with world’s leading consultants and organisations globally.
Andrew is our lead corporate spokesperson and is often called upon to speak on topics such as.
- Data security and horizontal Digital Twin integration.
- What is a corporate self-image? Why is it so important?
- The collaborative digital direction of the construction industry.
Wisdom from my Gandma
“We are the stories we tell ourselves”
Andrew FrostCo-Founder and Principal at Vanguard Freadman
Steve Read
Principal
Steve Read
Principal
With over 30 years of industry experience Steve has completed well over 300 projects together with Andrew Frost, including:
- Sydney Opera House VAPS
- North West Rail Link
- North Shore Hospital
Steve guards our standards, communication, and strive for excellence. Steve embodies our beliefs of:
- Guarding Design.
- Guarding Legacies.
- Guarding People.
Over many years Steve has built and implemented a comprehensive system for delivery, collaboration, QA, data management, modelling and drawing standards.
Steve is a pioneer in the multidisciplinary digital delivery of legacy projects. Globally Steve is driving this change by creating a digital delivery culture that can concurrently develop design in a live collaborative platform.
This allows us to best document and present your designs in the most effective digital delivery manner.
As a Principal, Steve’s balances his time in mentoring our associates and maintaining his involvement in projects. Blessed with extensive on-site construction knowledge, detailing and coordination Steve brings a practical approach to design and detailing, and his thoroughness for managing projects is appreciated by all our clients and staff.
Steve is widely regarded as a thought leader in the understanding of BIM technology, smart buildings, and digital twins. Steve has been an invited speaker nationally and internationally addressing topics such as,
- Multidisciplinary Digital Delivery.
- Parametric Modelling.
- Delivery of the Digital Twin for the Hong Kong International Airport.
“We must exceed our client’s expectations, there is no room for complacency”
Steve ReadCo-Founder and Principal at Vanguard Freadman
Gia Buu
Associate
Gia Buu
Associate
Gia Buu has worked with Le Thao, Andrew Frost and Steve Read on well over 150 projects in his career to date.
Gia Buu is a leading architect with over 20 years’ experience delivering legacy projects globally. Buu is passionate about connecting our top talent in the developing country of Vietnam with the very best of western world opportunities.
Buu has a unique blend of empathy, accuracy and dedication making him an excellent leader who draws his team leaders along with him ensuring excellence in every project.
Buu has a proven delivery track record having built and managing the teams of architects that have delivered many complex projects such as Crown Sydney for example. Vanguard Freadman is very proud to have Buu as an associate.
“Three things that will last forever – faith, hope, and love – and the greatest of these is love”
Gia BuuAssociate at Vanguard Freadman
Le Thao
Associate
Le Thao
Associate
Le Thao has worked with Gia Buu, Andrew Frost and Steve Read on well over 180 projects in her career to date.
Le Thao completed her Architecture degree in 1997. For 20 years Le Thao has been leading teams of Architects delivering legacy projects including the following:
- -North West Rail Link
- -Hong Kong Viaduct
- -Cross Rail Link
Le Thao is a passionate ambassador about connecting our top talent in the developing country of Vietnam with the very best of western world opportunities.
Le Thao has a unique ability to solve complex geometry.
Vanguard Freadman is very proud to have Le Thao as an Associate.
“as above, so below as within so without”
Le ThaoAssociate at Vanguard Freadman
Dean March
Architectural Manager
Dean March
Architectural Manager
Dean Marsh has delivered over 200 projects in his career to date with, Gia Buu, Le Thao, Andrew Frost and Steve Read.
Dean Marsh completed his studies in 1993. For 25 years Dean Marsh has been leading teams of Architects delivering legacy projects around the globe. Dean Marsh has been responsible for the delivery of:
- North Ho Chi Minh City Metro
- Terminal 5 Heathrow
- Cross Rail Link Brisbane
Dean is a passionate about guarding people and working with the best practices and firms around the globe.
Dean is mentoring our architects whilst still maintaining his involvement in projects. Having completed large legacy project for many years Dean has extensive on-site construction knowledge, detailing and coordination abilities.
Dean is widely regarded as an industry leader in Multidisciplinary Digital Delivery having led teams of Engineers and Architects successfully on Mega Legacy Projects.
Vanguard Freadman is very proud to have Dean Marsh as an Archtectural Manager.
“Design is so simple, that’s why it’s so complicated”
Dean MarshDean Marsh at Vanguard Freadman
Bui Quoc Dung
Architectural Manager
Bui Quoc Dung
Architectural Manager
Dung has been leading teams of Architects delivering legacy projects who has been with us since day 1.
Dung leads his team by example, often called upon to deliver complex projects within tight deadlines.
Dung is a passionate custodian of our culture who has no space for ‘victim mentality’
Vanguard Freadman is very proud to have Dung as a foundation legacy building employee.
“When you are grateful, fear disappears, and abundance appears.”
BUI QUOC DUNGArchitectural Manager at Vanguard Freadman
Quoc Thong
Architectural Technician
Quoc Thong
Architectural Technician
Quoc Thong is a talented Architect who guards design day in day out. Thong has carved a niche in the design of quality mixed developments working with repeat clients across all design stages.
Thong importantly overseas the quality practices of our project architect, providing advice, feedback, and assistance. Thong is loved and respected by our clients and colleagues.
“The world is already yours - why try to conquer it?
QUOC THONGArchitectural Technician at Vanguard Freadman
Vanguard Family
We want to acknowledge our Vanguard family, we are so grateful to the hundreds of people that make up our staff, loved ones and wider families. Your efforts, dedication, energy, support, and professionalism are very much appreciated by Andrew Frost and Steve Read.
Our clients also demonstrate their gratitude by repeatedly putting their trust in Vanguard Freadman in project after repeated project.
Together we will continue to: