Probuild was an Australian construction company that traded from 1987 until 2022.

History

Probuild was founded in 1987 by Phil Mehtren. In 2000 it was purchased by Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon. An attempt to sell the business to the China Communications Construction Company in 2021 was blocked by the

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grounds. In February 2022, it was placed in voluntary administration by Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon with

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appointed administrator. Roberts & Co took over five projects in

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, while the

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business was sold to SRG Global.

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took over the 443 Queen Street, Brisbane project.

Notable projects

Notable projects completed by Probuild included: *

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* Greenland Centre, Sydney * Marina Tower Melbourne * Netball Central, Sydney *

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At the time of its cessation, Probuild was involved in the construction of

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and 443 Queen Street, Brisbane.Probuild collapse puts major Brisbane CBD development at 443 Queen Street construction, workers in limbo
''ABC News'' 24 February 2022

References

{{Reflist Companies based in Melbourne Construction and civil engineering companies established in 1987 Construction and civil engineering companies of Australia 1987 establishments in Australia 2022 establishments in Australia