WHO WE ARE
Sunbuild has come a long way since Neil and Desley Sunners started the business back in 1994. A proud family run business over the last 30 years, Sunbuild has taken on increasingly ambitious and successful constructions transforming Darwin’s skyline.
From those early, exciting first years, Sunbuild has become one of the great success stories in local construction, gaining a reputation as an innovator in the Territory with well over 265 projects under their belt.

Sunbuild’s 40 major Master Builder Association, Territory Construction Association and Excellence in Building and Construction Awards are a testament to the business’ unrelenting commitment to providing only the highest quality results. Among the company’s many honours is The President’s Award for the flagship project, Evolution on Gardner: Darwin’s finest address and the George Brown Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre.
During three busy decades Sunbuild has constructed over 265 projects, from $1 million to $88 million in value. Earning its reputation for excellence in commercial, residential, high-rise and industrial warehouse constructions, Sunbuild continues to go from strength to strength.
With Sunbuild, clients know they’re guaranteed end-to-end coverage of all facets of construction, from vision to delivery. We have the ability to review client design drawings and then re-design them to a complete, more practical solution which gives the client a coordinated building as well as saving them money. An example is the Paspaley Pearl office building. We made the project commercially viable by saving $12M on an $88M project.
Sunbuild is proud to continue its impressive partnerships across all sectors including key private, corporate, education and Government clients. A consistent record of repeat business reinforces our reputation as the Northern Territory’s premier builder.
Our commitment to remaining at the cutting edge of global construction techniques drives our team to innovate, attracting high-profile contracts and ensuring the best in productivity. Not only are our construction practices leading the industry; Sunbuild has also invested in a major construction plant and equipment, ensuring cost and operational efficiencies for our clients.
Our motto—‘build with pride’—influences every aspect of our operations and is the reason Sunbuild tops the list of Darwin construction companies.
Vision Statement
Sunbuild is committed to being a construction contractor known externally for quality, integrity, diversity and resourcefulness. We focus on profitability and employee satisfaction.
Mission Statement
To deliver high-quality, cost-effective projects on schedule by employing and supporting motivated, flexible and focused teams. We value the importance of our relationships and remain fair and true with all employees, clients, suppliers, sub-contractors and partners. Our clients count on our dependability, drive and integrity. We take great pride in our accomplishments, repeat business and build on them every day.
CORE BUSINESS VALUES
Local and Privately Owned
We know the Northern Territory. With a 30-year history in the region, we’ve proudly developed Sunbuild into a business that not only boasts a unique understanding of the terrain, government and Territorians, but also provides major growth opportunities for local people and businesses. We are a product of our community and will never stop supporting it.
Consultative
Sunbuild is a company that listens. Consultation is the key value that underpins our success and sets us apart from our competition. We pride ourselves on an ability to completely understand the needs of our clients. It’s your vision and Sunbuild is here to guide you through every process from start to finish.
Diverse and Knowledgeable
With a track record of diverse constructions of all sizes, Sunbuild applies its impeccable quality and services to every project regardless of budget. Our qualifications, knowledge and expertise provide holistic solutions across a vast range of construction services. Technologically advanced, ethical and experienced practices guarantee your project is high quality, sustainable and safe.
Efficient and Reliable
There’s only one way a company can boast such a high client retention rate: delivering all projects on brief, on budget and on time. Sunbuild has invested in local people and businesses, and our reward has been consistent excellence from contractors, suppliers and staff. Professionalism, quality and consistency are the foundations of our reputation as the finest of Darwin construction companies.
Innovative
Sunbuild is the efficiency expert in the field, with a track record of groundbreaking constructions that have pushed boundaries and majorly contributed to the development of the industry. Constantly innovating and streamlining our techniques, we work closely with trusted partners to deliver cost and operational efficiencies without compromising quality. From our own tried and tested systems to new global construction techniques, Sunbuild provides world-class solutions.
Committed to training and growing our people
We’re only as good as our people, and Sunbuild makes sure employees are given every opportunity to excel. By training and investing in every role, from apprentices to our leading Project Managers, we’re not only continuing our reputation for quality constructions, but also proudly investing in the growth of the industry.
BEST PRACTICES
Our certifications, safety initiatives and involvement in the community
CERTIFICATIONS
At Sunbuild, we hold the following licences and registration:
- NT Builder’s Licencing Certificate
- CAL Registration
- Federal Safety Commission WHS Certificate
- AS/NZS 4801:2001 Certification
- Asbestos Removal Licence

SAFETY
Sunbuild is now a leader in the field of construction but we haven’t lost sight of our humble beginnings. Our success is built on the excellent team we’ve employed and the careers we’ve developed. We care for and protect each other. Valuing your staff means a constant commitment to the management of workplace health safety and the environment.
Through constant consultation, we involve our staff in the analysis of risks and determine the best solutions. Sunbuild is 100% focused on growing a sustainable and profitable business for our customers, local community and the environment.Sunbuild is accredited in accordance with the Office of the Federal Safety Commission OH & S accreditation scheme.

Sunbuild is committed to ensuring an injury free environment for all our employees and subcontractors. Our management systems have been documented, implemented and independently certified, meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 4801:2001. View our AS/NZS 4801 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
At Sunbuild we place a high priority on developing a management system that meets all AS/NZS 4801 requirements, FSC certification and relevant legislation.
The above documentation results in a safe working environment with a culture of strong health and safety procedures across all our sites.
COMMUNITY
Sunbuild is entrenched in the local community and passionately supports the following local and national charities, events and causes.
- Humpty Dumpty Foundation
- Top End Gran Fondo
- Waratah Netball Club
- Movember
- Northern Territory Police Department
- Southern Districts Cricket Club
- Scouts
- Mates In Construction
- AUFS Chief Minister’s Cup
- Cancer Council NT Relay for Life
