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“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

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    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 20 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

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    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 20 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

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    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

Join Our Team

Please reach out to Justin Carnie (027 544 4154) or Murray Hurley (027 228 5879) with interest.