Our Philosophy


Delivering unmatched excellence in architectural construction is the foundation of CDL Building.

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.

At CDL Building we work to achieve unmatched excellence, with dedicated intent and intelligent execution to build architectural homes beyond trend.
— Justin Carnie - Managing Director

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. The exceptional level of craftsmanship and attention to detail can be seen across our portfolio of both residential and commercial projects, which are a showcase of quality and innovation.

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.