A B O U T U S
CMS Built is a partnership between two lifelong friends, Conor Shepherd and Tom Whitelaw.
CMS Built was founded in 2014 when Conor and Tom realised their combined talents and experience (building and finance) would create a strong and successful collaborative partnership, that capitalised on each of their strengths. Since then, CMS Built has created many homes of exceptional quality in the Eastern Suburbs, Lower North Shore, the Northern Beaches, and the Inner West.
All CMS Built projects are closely managed by its directors, Conor and Tom. The CMS Built model relies on an in-house team of highly experienced carpenters and apprentices, with our senior staff taking a lead in the day-to-day coordination of all site activities, whilst remaining on the tools Our on-site resources are supported by a highly experienced contract administration team.
CMS Built’s attention to detail, commitment to best practice building methods, and ability to schedule projects, ensure that our projects are always delivered on time, and on budget, without compromising on quality. We work closely with our experienced team of consultants to provide accurate budgets, seamless construction programming, active cost tracking, and RFI management. Everyone has their place and knows their role in the build process at CMS Built. These relationships, combined with our use of the highly respected Procore construction management software and our rigorous competitive tendering process to our top-tier trades, guarantee that CMS Built achieves finishes of exceptional quality, at the best possible price, for our clients.
O U R T E A M
CONOR SHEPHERD
Conor’s passion for construction led him to start a residential apprenticeship fresh out of school. His mentor Rod Windrim was a successful builder with old-fashioned values – “Being a good builder is great but looking after clients is second to none”. Conor spent the next 13 years studying and learning the trade and eventually starting his own business. He is proud of the team he has trained and has instilled in them CMS Built’s values. Conor has built a reputation as an exceptional builder and has a very hands- on approach. He believes in transparency, attention to detail, efficiency, and innovation.
TOM WHITELAW
Tom has always had a passion for design and architecture so when the opportunity arose for him to combine his financial market skillsets with a successful builder, he jumped at the chance. Tom’s career began as an Equity Derivatives Proprietary Trader. For 12 years he traded for some of the most prominent equity institutions in the country. He is the numbers man for CMS and is responsible for quoting new projects, budget management, business development and making sure all projects finish on time and on budget. The partnership with Tom has seen CMS Built grow to new heights and the future looks bright.