“Our greatest asset and key to our success is our people, we believe that each of us need a sense of dignity, pride and satisfaction in what we do. Because satisfying our clients depends on the united efforts of many, we are most effective when we work together collaboratively, respecting one another’s contribution and importance”

— Justin Carnie

Meet the Team

  • Justin Carnie

    Managing Director

    Justin’s growing record of success is based on a commitment to excellence, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship quality on-site and meticulous attention to every detail.

    Justin is an award winning, trade-qualified builder and business operator, with extensive experience in the building industry throughout New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Justin has developed his team to ensure that everyone works to meet our clients’ varied requirements and expectations. Innovation and flexibility backed with experience and integrity are the cornerstones of Justin’s work ethos. Justin is the president of the Central Otago Master Builders Association.

    For over 15 years, Justin has remained as involved as he was on the very first day. Justin is responsible for CDL’s strategic direction, high level financial management and oversees all aspects of CDL Building’s operation including every home built by his company.

    Email: justin@cdlbuilding.co.nz

  • Murray Hurley

    Construction Manager

    Murray is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, and to specification. A trade qualified builder, Murray has a practical, ‘hands-on’ approach to building, which has been developed over many years in the industry. With over 15 years working alongside Justin, Murray’s alignment in business and leadership, along with his commitment to excellence, receive continued praise from our suppliers, consultants and clients.

    He brings solid experience and a high level of workmanship and project management to his role as Construction Manager. Murray shares Justin’s meticulous attention to detail and desire to provide an exceptional final product to our clients.

    Murray ensures our project managers, site-foreman and sub-contractor teams receive effective support by providing attentive project management, communication and planning.

    Email: murray@cdlbuilding.co.nz

  • Sean Bergman

    Commercial Manager

    Sean is a qualified Quantity Surveyor with vast experience in the construction industry in New Zealand and overseas. He has worked on a variety of high value projects, maintaining his skillset to the highest level.

    As a procurement professional, Sean is responsible for delivering high quality procurement solutions and the best possible financial outputs for clients. His knowledge of quantity surveying and estimating practices within the residential and commercial market ensures that he can effectively manage the commercial aspects of our current projects.

    Sean is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of take-off and tender processes, providing advice on project feasibility and potential alternative solutions, as well as overseeing all forms of cost control and financial reporting.

    Email: sean.bergman@cdlbuilding.co.nz

  • David Hill

    Finance & Administration Manager

    David is an experienced Financial Manager with broad expertise and experience in the construction, timber and mining industries.

    David is a Chartered Accountant by profession and has held senior corporate positions within both New Zealand and overseas. With financial management experience extending over more than 30 years, David has also successfully operated his own sawmilling business and held senior governance roles.

    Along with taking overall responsibility for the financial management of the company David, also enjoys a strategic view of CDL Building and provides valuable input on CDL’s future direction.

    Email: david@cdlbuilding.co.nz

  • Andrew Rasch

    General Manager

    Andrew brings over 27 years of industry experience with him as CDL Building’s General Manager. He has fulfilled most senior roles in the construction process including GM manufacturing operations, for one of New Zealand’s leading development construction companies.

    Andrew has proven success in sustainable improvement practices underpinned and organized with a disciplined attention to detail in his processes.

    Andrew prides himself with the ability to encourage and motivate people to hold themselves and others accountable ensures a compelling vision for excellence. His approach highlights structured guidance and mentoring for the team along with ensuring operational deliverables.

    Email: andrew@cdlbuilding.co.nz