Contractor Connector
Thursday, 17 September 2026 | Toowoomba | 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Join TSBE for our September Contractor Connector at Flaming Knights in Toowoomba on Thursday, 17 September, featuring guest speaker Jack Gardner, Development Group Manager of FKG Group.
Jack will share insights into FKG Group's current and future projects, industry trends, and opportunities across the region, providing valuable perspectives for businesses looking to position themselves for future work.
Connect with key stakeholders, strengthen relationships, and explore upcoming opportunities in a relaxed and informal setting. This is a great opportunity to engage with industry peers, expand your network, and gain firsthand industry insights.
Sponsored by Master Hire, this event series provides a valuable networking opportunity to uncover potential collaborations and hear from leading voices shaping the future of our region.

Jack Gardner is the Developments Group Manager at FKG Group and Managing Director of GFG Projects, bringing more than 15 years’ experience across property development and construction.
Development and construction are embedded in Jack’s DNA. As a third-generation member of the Gardner family, he has spent more than 15 years immersed in the FKG Group, holding a variety of roles across estimating, project management and leadership. This experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities at every stage of the development and construction process, enabling him to provide strategic direction, support project teams and drive successful outcomes for clients and the broader business.
Jack’s career has given him a perspective across the full development and construction lifecycle – from identifying opportunities and understanding feasibility, through to project delivery and business performance – and a strong understanding of what it takes to build successful projects and businesses in the regional construction and development sector.
Since establishing GFG Projects, Jack has led the business through a period of significant growth, while maintaining a strong focus on client relationships, quality, safety and disciplined project execution. His collaborative approach and understanding of the broader development and construction landscape underpin GFG Projects’ ability to deliver complex projects and strong outcomes for its clients.
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