Probuild

Probuild was founded in 1987 by Phil Mehtren.[1] In 2000 it was purchased by Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon.[2] An attempt to sell the business to the China Communications Construction Company in 2021 was blocked by the Government of Australia on national security grounds.[3][4] In February 2022, it was placed in voluntary administration by Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon with Deloitte appointed administrator.[5][6][7]

Roberts & Co took over five projects in Melbourne, while the Western Australian business was sold to SRG Global.[8][9] Hutchinson Builders took over the 443 Queen Street, Brisbane project.[10]

Notable projects completed by Probuild included:

• Aurora Melbourne Central[11]
• Greenland Centre, Sydney[12][13]
• Marina Tower Melbourne[14]
• Netball Central, Sydney[15]
• Victoria One[16]

At the time of its cessation, Probuild was involved in the construction of West Side Place and 443 Queen Street, Brisbane.[17][18][19]