This involves understanding and being able to visualise the client's needs, developing appropriate solutions and them implementing them. Integral to this aspect of RFC's work is their ability to establish a collaborative and trusting approach to their work with the client. This attention to their clients needs is what sets them apart from their competitors. Established in 1987 and based in Queensland, the company provides a wide range of services as varied as delicate termination of fibre optic cable, writing software programmes for theme park attractions and hauling high voltage cables.

Richard Flanagan and Company's diversity in the provision of electrical and communication services enables them to take on many and varied challenges, not only within Australia but also on a global scale with works recently completed in London, Germany and the Solomon Islands.

The company prides itself on its flexibility and the ability of its skilled workforce to adapt to any challenge that their clients may present. Currently they are working on projects as diverse as Wastewater Treatment Plants, Casino Refurbishments, Shopping Centres, Theme Parks, Hospitals, Multi Storey Buildings and Correctional Facilities.

RFC was engaged as the electrical contractor for the Brisbane Magistrates Court due to their comprehensive bid, which not only demonstrated an understanding of the environmentally sustainable design objectives (ESDO) that have been incorporated throughout the project, but also met and exceeded the required Government training guidelines.

The skill base and knowledge RFC have demonstrated over the years enabled them to understand the requirements of the project and work with the developers and architects to ensure that their ideas provided the necessary solutions at a cost effective level, without compromising the initial vision of the project.

RFC involved Clipsal from an early stage in their work on the Brisbane Magistrates Court to provide a complete package that streamlined efficiencies and reduced costs. Energy efficient lighting was installed and controlled by Clipsal C-Bus lighting control systems throughout the building. These systems, once installed, reduce on-going building costs and provide a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, in keeping with the buildings intended Australian Building Greenhouse Rating (ABGR) of four stars. Clipsal also provided components for the Communications and Category 6 data system, switchboard components, bakelite and general electrical services, as well as integrating the lighting control systems with the building management systems.

Richard Flanagan and Company is justifiably proud of their involvement in the Brisbane Magistrates Court project and their contribution to the success of the development is a clear endorsement of the quality of their work.