For more than three decades, McCarthy Homes has been a proud family-owned builder in South East Queensland, known for its focus on quality, service, and long-term relationships. Led by brothers Declan and Nick O’Sullivan, the second-generation builders have grown the business from custom single dwellings into a dual-division company, delivering both bespoke knockdown rebuilds and multi-residential townhome projects across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast.
As McCarthy Homes expanded into the market, the company sought suppliers who could match their values of reliability, communication, and commitment to innovation. That search led them to Wesbeam.
A Partnership Built on Communication and Reliability
Since becoming a Wesbeam customer, McCarthy Homes has seen firsthand the difference a responsive and engaged partner can make. Declan credits the Queensland Wesbeam team, including Dee Atkinson and Ben Weckert, along with technical experts like Alex Mainey from the Design Centre, for building a relationship based on genuine communication and care.
“With Wesbeam, you always know who to call,” Declan says. “The support from their team, technical and personal is unmatched. Whether it’s discussing upcoming projects, catching up over a meal, or getting hands-on support, they make it personal. That’s what sets them apart.”
Reliability is another cornerstone of the relationship. McCarthy Homes prides itself on keeping projects on schedule and trades productive, something only possible when product supply and engineering are consistent.
“When Wesbeam says they’ll do something, they do it,” Declan explains. “There’s no ifs or buts. Deliveries arrive on time, designs work as intended, and if there’s ever a challenge, it’s communicated well in advance.”
Technical Support That Adds Real Value
McCarthy Homes has also found value in Wesbeam’s Design Centre, where engineering expertise is accessible, quick, and collaborative. For Declan, being able to call directly and speak to the designer responsible for a project is “second to none.”
Wesbeam’s engineers have gone beyond their own product scope when needed, even providing advice on related steel connection details to ensure structural efficiency. “That willingness to help, even when it’s not strictly their product, is rare in this industry,” Declan says.
Innovation and Efficiency on Site
For McCarthy Homes, innovation isn’t just a buzzword, it’s essential. Declan praises Wesbeam’s ongoing investment in research and product development.
“Wesbeam is probably the best in the industry when it comes to innovation,” he says. “They’re constantly looking for ways to make building faster, easier, and better. That mindset really aligns with ours.”
Through initiatives like pre-cut service holes in joists and engineered floor systems designed to minimise steel use, Wesbeam’s products help McCarthy Homes save time and reduce costs on site without compromising quality.
A Relationship Built on Partnership
Underpinning the success of the partnership is a formal supply agreement, which gives McCarthy Homes certainty in stock allocation and ongoing technical and financial support. But for Declan, the real strength lies in shared values.
“The people at Wesbeam are genuinely good people,” he says. “Nothing is ever too hard. There’s always a resolution. That aligns perfectly with how we do business.”
As McCarthy Homes continues to lead and grow in Queensland, they value partners like Wesbeam who share their vision, to build better, smarter, and with integrity.
“We’re not trying to be the biggest builder,” Declan concludes. “We just want to deliver great homes for our clients, on time and on budget. Partnering with Wesbeam helps us do exactly that.”
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