Who We Are
Our Story
SH Build has proudly served the Northern Territory since 2002. From our beginnings as a sole trading business, Scott Hammet Building & Carpentry, we’ve grown into a large Commercial, Civil & Remote construction company running multiple sites within the Territory. With the experience and capability to deliver projects of all sizes, from local community works to large-scale commercial and civil projects. We operate across three headquarters, Humpty Doo (Darwin) and Gove (Nhulunbuy) and our remote logistics team. The combination of local knowledge, skilled teams and a commitment to quality with a strong focus on safety ensures us the ability to build successful infrastructure.
Scott Hammet, Director of SHBuild, began the company’s journey in Alice Springs, constructing demountables across remote communities throughout Central Australia and the wider Territory.
Over time, that work established a strong presence across the Northern Territory, building projects in both remote and urban environments across Northern Australia and beyond.
This foundation in remote construction has shaped the business into what it is today, expanding into civil and commercial sectors. More than building capability, it developed a deep understanding of the landscape and a respect for the people, culture and traditions of the regions we work in.
These principles continue to guide how every project is approached.
Early Growth and Remote Community Focus
In our early years, we focused on residential and commercial builds around Greater Darwin. As we built our reputation for quality workmanship and reliable delivery, we started taking on more complex projects in remote communities. We know what it takes to operate in challenging locations: logistics, cultural understanding, and genuine community engagement.
Expanding into Government Contracts and Private Education entities
Our excellent track record in remote community delivery includes schools, health facilities, and essential infrastructure across the Northern Territory. Each project has strengthened our capability to meet the unique demands of each Territory community.
Building Specialist Capabilities
Our concrete batching plant, fully equipped logistics fleet and twin engine plane sets us apart meaning we mobilise anywhere. From building disaster recovery systems to delivering space projects, we have the experience and resources to take on diverse and challenging construction works.
Operations
Our team of Territory based staff includes a dedicated remote operations crew. We operate from regional offices in Humpty Doo and Nhulunbuy (Gove) each housing large-scale machinery yards.
Our Workforce and Community Commitment
Our committed core team has been with us for over 15 years. We look after our primary assets – our people. We’ve built a large-scale team with a focus on quality and safety, supported by a reliable group of subcontractors.
We don’t just operate in communities we’re part of them. We draw our workforce from the communities we work in, including a strong team of Indigenous staff. We invest heavily in upskilling our crews to meet quality and safety requirements and keep pace with changing legislation and safety standards.
Our People
Darwin Head Office
- (08) 8988 4410
- admin@shbuild.com.au
- PO Box 2045, Humpty Doo, NT 0836
Scott Hammet is the Director and Founder of SHBUILD, with three decades of experience in construction. Qualified in carpentry, building and civil construction, he established his own business at just 21. He has built a reputation for practical leadership, high standards and quality work across remote and regional projects.
Scott Hammet
Ben has been on the SH Build team for over 15 years and is an integral part of the company's growth. Ben is our lead Project Manager with unfaltering organisational, safety and quality standards. He is dedicated to supporting and motivating workers onsite, and a huge asset to the SH Build team.
Ben Thompson
Our Office Manager Jasmine has over 20 years in construction and skillfully manages all aspects of the Company. Jasmine is highly qualified, experienced, client focused and ensures staff are supported to get the job done.
Jasmine Smith
Chloe brings over 20 years experience in the media industry as a photographer meaning each job is captured professionally. Her skills from operating her own business are invaluable in the operations team.
Chloe Grace
Nathan is a qualified builder with years of experience under his tool belt. He manages our major projects and is all about teamwork, quality and professionalism. Nathan's knowledge of the building game is unparallel his exemplary Project Management skills make him the man for the job!
Nathan Brewster
Cassie gets our projects moving and delivered on time, She manages logistics and has oversight of everything onsite. Cassie has a long history with SHBUILD and we couldn't do what we do without her.
Cassie Gleeson
Born and raised in Tennant Creek Justin brings a wealth of financial knowledge and over 40 years of experience to the team.
Justin Sinclair
Annie is your first port of call when engaging with SH Build. She been with the company for over 12 years and is the friendly voice on the other side of the phone. She is responsive and reliable, and quite simply makes everyone's day brighter.
Annie Zanhow
MJ has a background in civil engineering she brings a depth of experience to the SHBUILD team.
Mary Joy Comamo
Ned is our Darwin based site supervisor who knows the Territory like the back of his hand. Years of experience across Top End projects means he's seen it all and handled most of it. Easy to work with, hard to rattle, cool under pressure and quality driven. Genuinely one of the good ones and the kind of bloke every job site needs.
Ned Syme
Nhulunbuy (Gove) - Regional Office
- 0484 244 221
- admin@shbuild.com.au
- 7 Miller Cl, Nhulunbuy NT 0880
Ash is our Regional Supervisor in Nhulunbuy and is an important link in our operations. He oversees maintenance, remote building and civil works. He is the go-to for staff and clients in the Gove region.
Ash Poole
Mikayla has a background in civil construction and speaks the same language as our clients, She ensures our equipment is in top condition and staff are meeting strict safety standards.
Mikayla Glover
Kate keeps SHBUILD’s maintenance moving. She coordinates jobs, people and logistics without the noise. From work orders to subcontractors, she makes it happen. Clients, tenants and crews all go through her. Fast responses, clear direction, no chasing. She knows the contracts, systems and what needs doing. If something’s getting done properly, Kate’s behind it.
Kate Young
We all call him Bully, only his mum calls him Nathan. He’s the muscle behind the Supervising Carpenter. Drills, moves, builds whatever it takes. No fuss just gets it done.
Nathan Bulner
Remote Operations
Cam is our remote Site Supervisor ensures smooth operations onsite. He pulls everything together and gets the best out of our team, so projects are delivered to a high standard within scope.
Cameron Reid
Will is a born problem solver tackling issues before they become problems. As our Site Supervisor he is the first to arrive and last to leave, ensuring a tight operation.
Will Andrews
Sustainability & Environment
Committed to reusing materials and reducing waste, we salvaged the bricks from the old Bathurst Island hospital demolition and turned them into something the community could use. Here’s Len, a local Indigenous worker, building a BBQ for the community of Wurrumiyanga. Small build, bigger meaning.
We are sustainable.
Waste segregation, reuse of materials, responsible disposal, structured planning to minimise site disturbance, local suppliers and contractors, efficient logistics and water management — this is how we build.
Our Values
What Drives Us
Safety
Everyone goes home safe. Our mobile app keeps pre-starts, toolbox talks, hazard reporting, and team communication efficient and up to date across every site. Third-party health and safety experts review our plans, provide ongoing training and certifications for our team, and track compliance.
Professionalism
We apply the same level of professionalism to every project — whether it’s maintenance or a multi-million dollar job. This means clear communication, accurate documentation, consistent standards, and reliability.
Community
We prioritise local suppliers and subcontractors. We engage with community leaders and elders to understand cultural protocols and expectations. Our projects create training pathways and employment opportunities for future generations.
SHBUILD prides itself on being part of the communities we work in. We provide sponsorships and donations to local sporting and fishing clubs, schools, churches, community groups and cultural events.
Quality
Quality is a core principle of SHBUILD in workmanship, cost control, safety, communication, and project delivery.We build infrastructure to last generations in the harsh conditions of the Top End. Quality isn’t just checked at the end, it’s embedded in every stage of our work from day one.
Commitment
We priotise problem solving to keep projects moving regardless of challenges including weather and logistics. We build trust by consistently delivering projects to the high standard expected by our clients.
Integrity
We do what we say we will. Quality workmanship and reliable delivery have built our reputation, with zero callbacks over 25 years.