At CDL Building, performance and philosophy are one and the same, defined by craftsmanship, driven by excellence

Modern house with large glass window, landscaped garden with various plants, bushes, and rocks, mountains in the background with snow-capped peaks and a lake in between.

Our Philosophy

Leading with an attitude of excellence while honouring trade traditions, has ensured that CDL Building has established themselves as the leaders in luxury residential builds and bespoke commercial construction within the building industry in Wanaka and beyond. This has enabled us to fulfill the needs and tastes of our discerning clients, and to maintain our position as Wanaka’s premier luxury construction company.

Homes built by CDL Building are properties of enduring value that showcase innovation, unsurpassed quality and architectural excellence that go beyond trend. Our commercial projects set the benchmark for bespoke commercial construction in our region.

When an unsurpassed level of craftsmanship and commitment is expected, CDL Building is the only choice.

Our Performance

When an unsurpassed level of craftsmanship and commitment is expected, the level of performance delivered by CDL is unmatched. This is underpinned by experience and a long standing history within the building industry in Wanaka. Our commitment to excellence is driven through experience. We inject value into the projects we complete.

Innovation is improvement that unlocks new value. This innovative approach is unique to CDL Building and enables us to be flexible and united in approach. Working with the best is an expectation from every level and is passed down to project completion. Our clients and project partners can be certain that the end product is one of high performance, increased value and unmatched quality. Every time.

"CDL built a house for us in the Cardrona Valley in 2024. We have as architects, built many houses, for both clients and ourselves over a forty year period . It was a pleasure to work with CDL . They were professional , communicated well , nothing was too much trouble, and the standard of construction outstanding. We recommend them highly to anyone contemplating building ."

Lindy and Colin Leuschke
"CDL proved to be everything we could have wanted in a building contractor: right on budget, punctual, highly responsive, always easy to deal with and, most importantly, completely trustworthy. From start to finish, the CDL team were our team, providing a seamless service and full interface with subcontractors, suppliers, the developer and council. Nothing gives a client more confidence in a builder than to see the builder holding other parties to account on the client’s behalf. Likewise, communication is key, and here again the CDL guys knock it out of the park, with their warm and faultlessly professional approach. We could not be happier with the end product: a sharp, modern build, precisely finished and exactly to spec. We thoroughly recommend CDL and would have no hesitation using them again ourselves."

Joanna and Barney Cumberland, Auckland
"I recently purchased a house and land package at Mt Cardrona Station and CDL was the designated building company. The whole build proceeded on schedule and was efficient, well organised and completed to a very high standard. Working with Jo and Murray was a pleasure. Nothing was too much trouble and they really went above and beyond to accomodate my individual touches and variations. I was worried about living a long way from the build and only checking in infrequently but they did a great job of keeping me in the picture and I found myself relying heavily on them. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jo, Murray and CDL to anyone contemplating a building project"

Vicki Morganti
"We would definitely collaborate with CDL again in the future. Their willingness and effective communication in ensuring that our needs were met have made our collaboration a truly positive experience, especially considering our location in Australia. We are exceptionally pleased with the build quality and finish. They were always proactive in suggesting and implementing ideas when we faced challenges, and they were incredibly quick to identify and address any potential issues before they escalated."

Lou Kendall