Laughton joined Focus Building Company in January 2015 as a Project Manager / Contract Administrator, bringing broad experience across retail, education and medical projects. He began his career with Perth Building Company in 2007 while studying at Curtin University, gaining valuable site experience before graduating in 2009 and progressing into contract administration and project management roles.

Over the years, Laughton has developed strong capability in value engineering, subcontract management, cost control, design management and project estimation. His experience includes key projects such as Lakelands Shopping Centre, where he was Contract Administrator on the $50 million development, and multiple stages of Mother Teresa Catholic College, which contributed to award-winning outcomes recognised in the MBA Excellence in Construction Awards.

Laughton is known for his organised, practical and solutions-focused approach, as well as his ability to build strong client relationships through clear and timely communication. His reputation for delivering projects on time, within budget and to a high standard makes him a trusted leader across the Focus team, particularly on complex education and retail projects.