About Us

History

Founded in 1987 by Phil Mehrten, Probuild’s success is based on its outstanding people, performance, industry expertise and a focus on forging lifetime bonds with clients. Its culture of teamwork, strong but accessible leadership, and high standards have provided the foundation for one of Australia’s most successful companies.

Probuild has controlled its growth over the years, consolidating relationships with valued clients, while preserving its original people-focused culture. In fact, many key people have been with us for 20 years. Probuild is now a nationally diversified company with more than 300 employees.

Long-term relationships

The company has long-term relationships with clients such as the Gandel Group, Sussan Property Group, Cbus, Bendigo Bank, Colonial First State Global Asset Management, University of Melbourne and AMP. Chadstone Shopping Centre was one of Probuild’s earliest major projects, and we have been involved in 28 stages of development over 21 years at the centre.

Alliances

As part of our national development strategy, Probuild has a strategic alliance with Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Limited (WBHO), one of the largest construction and engineering contractors in southern Africa. This alliance laid the groundwork for Probuild’s national expansion, strengthened our financial capacity and led to the addition of specialised construction sectors, including civil contracting and infrastructure. Probuild’s investment in the Monaco Hickey Group also enhances our capabilities in the specialist area of health, pharmaceutical and cleanroom construction.

Expertise

Our areas of expertise encompass all facets of project delivery, construction planning and management. These include programming, project management, design management, estimating and cost planning, site supervision and contract administration.

Probuild featured in The Weekend Australian Financial Review 14/15 June 2008. Click here to download PDF.