About Us

JM Building Development is a Gold Coast based family owned and operated business.

The McGuane Family are committed to an honest, simple and clear vision. To provide our clients with the quality they deserve and value they can trust. Joel is an experienced Carpenter, Project Manager and Operations Manager, bringing with him years of both Domestic and Commercial building experience.

We specialise in new construction, extensions, renovations, insurance repairs, insurance reports and maintenance repairs. We are versatile, multi-skilled and always welcome a challenge. We choose to limit the number of projects running at one time, to ensure personalised service, attention to detail and delivery of a high-end project. We always aim to complete our projects on time. 

Our People

JM Building Development understands that we are only as good as our people! Our employees and preferred suppliers bring a shared passion for our values, enthusiasm for their work, and strive to deliver a high standard of communication and craftmanship. We hope that from your initial contact the JM Building Development team, you will experience Professional and Superior Customer Service.

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Our Services

JM Building Development operates a comprehensive building service covering all aspects of Residential and Commercial construction. Our services include managing mandatory documentation required for both Council and Body Corporate approvals; to the provision of Architectural designs and Engineering requirements. 

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Our partners

Master Builders
Harbour Side Management
Gold Coast Building Approvals
Blue Water Building Designs
NGS Engineering

What do our clients say?

As the Managers of a large unit complex at Hope Island, consisting of 185 units spread over nine individual 3-storey buildings, we regularly require the services of a reliable builder and associated trades people. We have been using JM Building Development for the past 2 years and we have always been extremely satisfied with their customer service. They provide honest advice and always look at the best solutions to provide value for money. It can be a challenge to get things done well on time and with careful consideration of the surrounds. However, JM Building Development understand the necessity to tick all of these boxes. They are prompt, diligent, fair priced and experts in their field and I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone that could match their professionalism, quality and timely service. We can highly recommend Joel McGuane and his JM Building Development team.Paul Smerdon | Director, Harbour Side Management

We have been using JM Building Development for in excess of 12 months and have been completely satisfied with the outcome of all tasks undertaken. We sought Joel’s assistance on a major water leak, which over two years others had not resolved. Joel methodically worked to determine the cause and resolved the problem. Since then Joel has undertaken a number of minor renovations for us. We have no hesitation in recommending JM Building Development and intend continuing our relationship with the company. Peter & Jenny Leeson | Sanctuary Cove Clients

We have used JM Building Development several times now for shop re-fits and de-fits to our premises which are situated in a major shopping centre. Our most recent complete shop re-fit by Joel McGuane and his team of tradies was completed in November 2016. We found this daunting process to be much easier due to the fact that Joel and his team are easy to deal with, prompt, reliable and very good at what they do. The works were completed in a timely manner and to specification. We couldn’t be happier with the jobs that JM Building Development have completed for us and we would highly recommend them.  Narelle Simson | Aussie Barber, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre

I would like to thank the amazing team at JM Building Development for their work on the incredible transformation of our home. Their approach to our dream renovation & professionalism was outstanding. I would be honoured to refer my family, friends and clients to JM Building Development in the future. Thank you so much Joel, Bree & your amazing team!Pam Wardle | Sanctuary Cove Homes

Since moving into The Cove about 2 1/2 years ago we have used joel and his team to do two major alterations on our property and several small jobs and on each occasion we have been completely satisfied with their standard of work. So we highly recommend JM Building Development.John Lewty & Karen McLems

We were on a very tight schedule. Joel and his team made sure our deadlines were met ahead of schedule and the office couldn’t look better.Brad | Next G Software Solutions

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