2023
The first make-safe
Gorilla starts in insurance response: rapid make-safes and reinstatements where reliability is everything. The reputation begins here.
About Us · Perth, WA
Strong. Sharp.
Unstoppable.
We are a locally owned company with a global perspective. Combining Australian expertise with European craftsmanship, our team brings decades of international experience to every project, a fusion that lets us push boundaries and deliver refined, high-quality spaces built to stand the test of time.
Instinctive integrity is at the heart of everything we do. Honesty, transparency, and trust aren't just values. They define how we operate. We protect our clients' interests as fiercely as we protect our reputation.
320+
Projects delivered
50+
Years combined experience
5
Sectors across WA
Nº1
National fit-out, IFA 2025
01 · The Story
Three years.
Zero shortcuts.
From first make-safe to national award. Every step earned, none skipped.
2024
Hospitality breakout
Beaconsfield Wine Bar, Cloth in Brick and Lola's. Venues that trade on atmosphere trust Gorilla with their fit-outs.
2025
Formalised. Recognised.
Company structure formalised, Master Builders WA membership, and Franki wins the national IFA award for Best Retail Interior Fit-Out.
2026
Infrastructure scale
The $1.4M Bentley Substation upgrade and a $700K residential book. The same control, now at every scale.
02 · How We Operate
Built to RISE.
01
Reliability
We do what we say we are going to do, every time.
Our word is our foundation. Programmes are commitments, not estimates. 320+ insurance clients called us because showing up on time was non-negotiable.
02
Integrity
We lead from the front, every site, every day.
Directors on the tools and on site. We price honestly, report honestly, and never bury a problem in fine print.
03
Strength
We do what's right, not what's easy or cheap.
When the right detail costs more, we say so and build it right. Heritage fabric, structural steel, or a client's trust. We don't cut into any of them.
04
Execute
We deliver, with clarity, precision, and accountability.
QA inspections, ITPs, defect control, and documented handover on every job. Execution is a system, not a promise.
Gorilla Built.
Lasting relationships, like the strongest troops in nature
03 · Who We Are
Led from the front.
01
Joshua Vassallo
CEO & Founder
An accomplished construction professional with over 20 years of expertise spanning residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects throughout Australia. Recognised for exceptional craftsmanship, technical excellence, and a steadfast commitment to safety, Joshua consistently delivers outstanding results, earning a reputation for reliability, innovation, and superior client satisfaction.
20+
Years in construction
4
Sectors mastered
IFA 2025
National winner
Registered Building Practitioner (WA) · Direct line: 0455 210 001
02
Jordan Mannah
Head of Site Management
20 years of site management as both operator and owner. Expertly manages trades and services to the Gorilla standard.
03
Clarissa Burgos
Accounts & Financial Control
Qualified accounting professional. Xero Advisor and QuickBooks ProAdvisor certified. Oversees financial control, payroll, and reporting.
04
Jeremiah Bear
Contracts Administration & Cost Control
Manages subcontractor packages, claims, variations, cost tracking, and contract administration.
05
Mitchell Penman-Allen
Director of Business Development
10 years founding businesses. Raised $16M+ USD and built a $150M USD company. Connects Gorilla to aligned clients and partners.
04 · Distinctions of Excellence
Recognised.
Certified. Trusted.
The best industry certifications and a national award on the shelf.
Association
Master Builders WA
Member: Western Australia
Association
Interior Fit-Out Association
Member: national fit-out industry body
Safety
HazardCo
Our safety platform: WorkSafe WA compliant on every site
Award
IFA Awards 2025
National Winner: Best Retail Interior Fit-Out · Franki
Licence BC105651
Registered builder, WA
Registered builder, WA
Fully insured
Contract works · liability · PI · workers comp
Contract works · liability · PI · workers comp
Buildertrend
Live programme & cost visibility for clients
Live programme & cost visibility for clients
QA & ITP
Inspection sheets & test plans
Inspection sheets & test plans
