Sunbuild Business

IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

He was named Territory Apprentice of the Year in 2019 and went on to win the national title at the Australian Training Awards in Brisbane. “I was stoked,” he says. “It’s not often you get to win two awards in one year." Rory, who works for Darwin born-and bred construction company Sunbuild, was proud to be Australian Apprentice of the...

City of Darwin Infrastructure

DARWIN GIVEN A GREEN GATEWAY

Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis, who has long been a strong advocate of the project, says he is delighted the tree planting is underway. “This beautification project will deliver real benefits to the Darwin community, providing greening, cooling, colour and vibrancy,” he says. “Daly Street beautification will become a real statement and create a...

Jaytex Construction Business

BUILDING TOGETHER

The firm is renowned for using NT subcontractors and buying local whenever possible. It also has an Indigenous Engagement Plan, which offers employment and training opportunities for Indigenous people. Jaytex supports a string of good causes – from football clubs to schools, from children’s charities to festivals. The company’s list of...

Department of Trade Business and Innovation Business

BUILDING THE TERABIT TERRITORY

It is seen as a once-in-a-generation infrastructure upgrade that will bring new investment, new industries and new jobs to the Territory. The aim is to turn the Stuart Highway into an information super-highway and turn the NT into a knowledge industry hub for the whole region. The Territory Government’s Local Jobs Fund will invest $7.9 million...

Sunbuild Business

SUNBUILD CELEBRATES

A head-spinning amount has happened since Neil Sunners surprised partner Jim Eadie just before Christmas in 1994 by saying: “Let’s go into business together.” The firm has since completed 270 projects – ranging in value from $1 million to $88 million – and won 23 major Master Builders awards. It has earned an enviable reputation for...

Defence Housing Australia Infrastructure

FAMILY LIVING

It’s called multi-generational living and Breezes Muirhead, the attractive residential estate in Darwin’s northern suburbs, has plots of land that are perfect for the task. Home to over 1000 families, Breezes Muirhead only has 50 average-size blocks and 20 super-size blocks still available for sale. The 4,000sqm lots in the Norte Haven...

Paul McGrath's Construction Infrastructure

EXCELLENT WORK AT A FAIR PRICE

The company is broadly recognised for its professionalism and understanding of the changing environment in the Territory, which impacts on new buildings and renovations. The director of the company, Paul McGrath, has worked as a builder with his own construction company in Darwin for more than 20 years. In recognition of its success and...

Ostojic Business

TOMO FINISHES THE JOB

It was obviously pleasing to gain more work – recognition that the family-owned service and contracting company performs to the highest standards – but there was also a lot of sentiment involved. Ostojic Group sealed their first section of Litchfield Park Road 30 years ago and will have sealed the majority of the road when the last 12...

WTD Constructions Business

SPECIALISTS IN REMOTE WORK

His company, WTD Constructions, works exclusively in the bush, across building and refurbishing remote community housing but also on remote commercial projects. That has given WTD a great insight into some of the challenges facing Aboriginal Territorians. Peter and his team are always willing to give keen workers a chance. “Working in...

Ingkerreke Commercial Business

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The construction contractor, project manager and steel fabricator has a simple but powerful motto: Together we are stronger. “This isn’t just about getting someone a job, although that’s how it starts,” says chief executive Callum Mathison. “It goes far beyond that. The people working for us have a big, positive effect on their...

Arthur Hamilton Business

ARTHUR LAUGHS AT LARRIKIN PAST

He was working as a carpenter on Dunk Island in Queensland when he got into an argument with the foreman. “I decked him. I couldn’t help myself – he deserved it.” Arthur was sacked and sent back to the mainland.  “A mate suggested I drive to Darwin to look for work. I said, ‘Where  the hell’s Darwin?’ He told me,...

Department of Trade, Business and Innovation Business

CREATING JOBS

Applications for the $89 million Local Jobs Fund are open for NT businesses to get projects investment-ready, undertake detailed feasibility studies, leverage private sector finance and investment, and reach financial close. The co-investment fund is aimed at creating more local jobs and accelerating major and significant projects in the...