Built Holdings

What Built Holdings does

Built Holdings is a 100% Australian-owned, privately held construction contractor and property developer operating across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 1998 and led by Marco Rossi as Executive Chairman and Group CEO, the company employs approximately 1,500 core staff plus 20,000+ workers globally when subcontractors and site labour are included. It reported $3bn+ AUD in annual revenue with a $7.5bn+ secured pipeline, of which 65% is government work and 85% is repeat business, supported by 26 consecutive years of profit. The group's operations are organised around construction services (new build, refurbishment, fitout, multi-site rollouts), capital provision through Built Capital (developer arm with 23% average equity IRR on completed projects), and the recently formed Built Living offsite manufacturing joint venture with Wesfarmers.

The company's core technical offering is the DE+C (Digital Engineering + Construction) process, a digital-first delivery methodology combining 3D/4D modelling, point cloud scanning, digital twins, and VR prototyping, supported by the proprietary SimplySWMS safety documentation app (27 languages). Built has disclosed $100m of investment in AI-enabled digital product capability and holds 90+ Green Star, LEED, WELL, and NABERS certifications, with stated outcomes of 50% faster site start and 25% accelerated completion through the digital process. Customer segments concentrate in defence (DISP accredited, AUKUS positioning), commercial real estate ($2.8bn Parramatta Square, $1.8bn Chifley South, $1.4bn Atlassian Central), healthcare ($1.5bn+ of health projects, 1,000+ hospital beds delivered), and hotels/hospitality (Capella Sydney, multiple 5-star international brand fitouts in NZ).

Revenue is generated primarily through fixed-price construction contracts, Design & Construct agreements, and PPP/alliance model procurements with project values ranging from $50m to $1.8bn+. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with a partnering model: direct engagement with federal/state government agencies and large private developers, supported by Early Contractor Involvement agreements and 6 Australian state offices plus Auckland and London. The distribution model is reinforced by 65% government pipeline concentration and 85% repeat client relationships. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed, with contract durations typically multi-year. Board composition, drawn heavily from former Leighton Holdings and Lendlease senior executives, signals credibility required to win major tier-1 tenders.

Name

Built Holdings

Legal name

Built Holdings Pty Ltd

Website

https://built.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Built Holdings is a 100% Australian-owned digital-first construction contractor and developer delivering major construction, refurbishment, and fitout projects for government and enterprise clients across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Property development
• Fitout refurbishment
• Defence infrastructure
• Digital construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Core construction services for major projects across all sectors including commercial, health, defence, data centres, hospitality, and infrastructure. Revenue generated through fixed-price contracts, Design & Construct agreements, and PPP models.
2. Development (Built Capital): Strategic property development business combining capital with construction expertise. Partners capital with institutional investors and governments. Generates development returns through aligned interests and co-investment arrangements.
3. Fitout and Refurbishment: Specialized fitout and refurbishment services from individual projects to national rollouts. Local teams with global outlook, handling complex challenges of modern construction.
4. Multi-Site Services: National rollouts and multi-site construction work, interior fitouts, and refurbishments across Australia and globally for major clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Built Holdings is a national contractor and developer that delivers large-scale construction projects (commercial, defence, healthcare, hospitality, data centres, education, transport) plus refurbishment, fitout, and multi-site rollout services. Through Built Capital it also acts as a strategic property developer, combining its own capital with institutional and government co-investors to unlock complex projects, and via Built Living it offers offsite manufactured modular apartment components using Design for Manufacture and Assembly.

Product overview

Built Holdings is a 100% Australian-owned digital-first construction contractor and developer operating across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. The company offers integrated construction services (new construction, refurbishment, fitout, multi-site delivery) and property development through Built Capital. Core construction operations span commercial, defence, data centres, health, hospitality, entertainment, education, and other sectors. The digital-first approach is enabled through the DE+C (Digital Engineering + Construction) methodology and proprietary tools like SimplySWMS. In 2026, Built launched Built Living, a joint venture with Wesfarmers for offsite manufacturing of modular apartment components using DfMA. Projects include major developments such as Atlassian Central, Parramatta Square, Chifley South, and health infrastructure including Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Built Capital: Strategic integrated property development business that combines capital with construction expertise to unlock complex projects
• Digital Engineering + Construction (DE+C)
• SimplySWMS
• Built Living
• Built Worthy
• Green Standard

Products and services

• Construction Services
• Built Capital
• Built Living
• SimplySWMS

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% faster start on site through digital-first process
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, core and minor.

• Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)secondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 June 2026Partnership to support The Park - Australian Sports Commission's innovation hub connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world needs of Australian sport.
• WesfarmerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 202650:50 joint venture to establish Built Living, a new Australian offsite manufacturing business using Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) for modular apartment components. Western Australian launch at Neerabup Automation and Robotics Precinct with capacity for 2,000+ apartments per year. Aim to transform residential construction supply chain with 20% lower costs and 50% faster delivery than traditional construction.
• SacyrcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026Built-Sacyr partnership progressing to final stage for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Stadium. Combines Built's local expertise with Sacyr's global stadium expertise including Estadio da Luz in Portugal and Lima 2019 Pan American Games venues. $3bn Built annual revenue combined with $8bn Sacyr annual revenue.
• Obayashi CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with Obayashi Corporation for Atlassian Central project - Australia's flagship technology headquarters. 39-storey hybrid timber and steel building valued at $1.4bn.
• Department of DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDISP accredited member delivering defence infrastructure projects. Over 50 major defence projects completed by leadership team. Partners with Defence for capability providers including BAE Systems, Hanwha, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman. Building nuclear capability and partnering for AUKUS.
• Western Australian GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting Built Living through long-term land lease at Neerabup Automation and Robotics Precinct. Capacity to produce 2,000+ apartments per year with portion reserved for government-backed housing and social infrastructure.
• Adrian Fini / Fini Group / Human UrbansecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaking direct equity interest in Neerabup facility to support long-term pipeline certainty and delivery of Fini Group and Human Urban developments.
• Hanwha Defence AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) valued at $143m, completed 2.5 months ahead of schedule. Partnership bringing high technology vehicle manufacturing to Geelong region.
• Dale ConnorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppointed CEO of Built Living joint venture. Former Chief Operating Officer of Lendlease for 37 years, bringing extensive experience in large-scale residential and social infrastructure projects.
• BAE Systems / Lockheed Martin / Northrop GrummansecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDefence sector partners for various infrastructure projects across Australian Defence sector.
• Soldier OnsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Pledge Partner providing pathways for veterans and their families transitioning from Australian Defence Force to civilian life.
• Property Industry FoundationsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting PIF to make tangible differences to youth homelessness. Principal Sponsor of PIF Queensland Charity Regatta for 10 years.
• Australian Sports CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering through The Park innovation hub to support Australian sport innovation.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lendlease Group: Lendlease is one of Australia's largest diversified construction and property developers, directly competing with Built on major commercial towers, healthcare, defence, and large-scale urban renewal projects. Multiple Built executives (David Paterson, Andrew Lonsdale, Kurt Brissett) are Lendlease alumni, indicating direct talent and capability overlap.
• John Holland (CIMIC Group): John Holland is a leading Australian tier-1 contractor and a direct competitor across transport infrastructure, defence, health, and commercial building. Both Built and John Holland compete for major government tenders, including AUKUS-related defence infrastructure, making it one of Built's closest direct peers.
• Multiplex (Brookfield): Multiplex is a global tier-1 contractor owned by Brookfield, delivering major commercial towers, health, education, and residential high-rise projects across Australia. It is a direct competitor on Built's flagship commercial and fitout/refurbishment work, including Atlassian Central-class mega-developments.
• CPB Contractors (CIMIC Group): CPB Contractors is a major Australian infrastructure and building contractor under CIMIC, competing with Built on large-scale government infrastructure, defence, and transport projects. Both firms target similar mega-project pipeline opportunities and compete for direct engagement and panel positions with federal/state agencies.
• Watpac (BESIX): Watpac, owned by Belgian BESIX Group, is an Australian tier-1 contractor delivering commercial, health, defence, and sports infrastructure projects. It is a comparable mid-to-large Australian contractor competing for similar government and enterprise project pipelines, including stadium and major institutional work.
• ICON Construction: ICON Construction is a major Australian tier-1 commercial contractor delivering office towers, residential apartments, and major urban developments, recently expanding into health and education. It directly competes with Built on mid-to-large commercial and residential projects across Australia's east coast markets.

Emerging players

• Probuild (consequence of collapse): Probuild was historically a major Australian tier-2 contractor in commercial construction before its 2022 collapse and asset sales; its former market share in commercial towers, fitout, and refurbishment represents addressable opportunity for Built. While now restructured, Probuild's project portfolio and clients have been absorbed by competitors including Built.
• Hacer Group: Hacer Group is a growing Australian commercial construction contractor focused on commercial towers, fitout, and refurbishment across Sydney and Melbourne. As an emerging tier-2 challenger, it competes with Built on mid-sized commercial projects and fitout work, particularly in the same NSW and VIC geographies.
• Grocon: Grocon is an Australian private construction and development firm historically focused on major commercial towers and precincts. Though restructured, it remains an active competitor in commercial high-rise and large-scale urban development, with comparable capabilities to Built in adaptive reuse and heritage precinct delivery.

Regional players

• Roberts Pumphrey / Roberts Co. Roberts Pumphrey is an Australian construction and fitout specialist operating in commercial and hospitality sectors with comparable project scale to Built's fitout business. As a regional/specialist peer, it competes selectively with Built on premium hospitality fitouts and commercial interior projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BuiltGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/BuiltAustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/built-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/built_australia
• Xx.com/builtAU

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Built Holdings