Who we are

For more than 20 years we have been constructing spaces that require agility, innovation and precision.

The Prime Group has delivered construction excellence across Sydney’s diverse property market for more than 43 years. As opportunities for Prime Constructions grew, so did the need for a more specialised capability – one built to explore and act on opportunities beyond the scope of standard operations. Prime Projects NSW was established 20 years ago to meet exactly that need.

Prime Projects now thrive where projects demand the most: complex builds that call for genuine agility, innovation and precision. It’s what we are built for. Focused on small to medium commercial, industrial, educational and community projects generally in the $10 million to $50 million range, we bring dedicated expertise to multi-level storage facilities and complex refurbishments, with particular strength in design and construction initiatives – often involving the adaptive reuse of previously developed sites.

Grounded in integrity, reliability and consistent performance, we are the partner clients turn to when certainty and quality are not negotiable. We don’t just construct spaces – we build possibilities, bringing together deep industry expertise and hands-on leadership to deliver outcomes on time, on budget and always to the highest standards.

Collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do, keeping even the most complex projects moving forward with clarity and confidence. Together, Prime Constructions and Prime Projects operate as a unified, complementary force – ensuring the Prime Group can confidently say yes to more opportunities, more clients and more possibilities.

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Our clients

Highest-quality outcomes, long lasting relationships and repeat projects are the foundations on which our business continues to grow into the future.

Our people

For over 20 years, Prime Projects has built success on the strength of its people. Our culture of integrity, excellence and teamwork drives every project. We proudly celebrate our dedicated team – whose expertise, commitment and collaboration deliver outstanding results.

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Dan Swinnerton
Managing Director

Daniel is Managing Director of Prime Projects, with more than 21 years of construction expertise and a reputation for agility, innovation and precision. He leads a people-first business built on lasting client relationships, sustainable practices and consistently exceptional project outcomes across diverse sectors.

Phil de Gail
Executive Chairman

Phil is the Executive Chairman and co-founder of the Prime Group encompassing Prime Constructions and Prime Projects. Phil brings over 40 years of hands-on industry experience and strong leadership, collaborating with clients and designers to deliver innovative, practical and cost-effective project solutions.

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John Drake
Director

John is a Director at Prime Projects, overseeing estimating and preconstruction. With over 40 years in construction, he combines technical expertise, strategic insight and client-focused leadership to deliver competitive, high-quality projects while guiding and developing Prime’s next generation of construction professionals.

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Paul Christopher
Director

Paul joined Prime in 1988 and is a Director at Prime Projects. With over 37 years’ industry experience he leads projects with a collaborative, solutions- focused approach, overseeing all aspects of construction while upholding his philosophy: build it once, build it well.

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Chris Flint
Group CFO

Chris is our Group CFO, joining the Prime Group in 1988. Chris brings over 37 years’ financial management and strategic planning experience. His leadership and deep understanding of Prime’s operations ensure strong financial performance and sustained company growth.

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Mick Swinnerton
Construction Director

Mick is Construction Director at Prime Projects, leading all construction delivery and operations across all our business sectors. With nearly 21 years of construction experience and a hands-on leadership style, Mick drives every project with precision, accountability and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

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Paul Decker
Estimating Manager

Paul is Prime Projects’ Estimating Manager, bringing over 30 years of construction expertise and a reputation for being thorough, insightful and dependable. Paul leads the estimating team with precision and commercial acumen, ensuring every tender is comprehensively scoped and competitively positioned.

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Anthony Buscombe
Senior Project Manager

Anthony is a Senior Project Manager at Prime Projects with more than 21 years of construction experience across residential, industrial, commercial, health and education sectors. Known for his calm, no-nonsense approach, Anthony consistently delivers complex projects ahead of programme, under budget and to an exceptional standard.

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Michael Glitsos
Senior Project Manager

Michael is a Senior Project Manager at Prime Projects with over 12 years of construction experience. Known for calm leadership, critical path delivery and a solutions-focused mindset, Michael consistently drives complex projects to completion on programme, on budget and to the highest standards.

Our awards

Our commitment to excellence has been recognised by clients, industry leaders and professional organisations. We are honoured to have received prestigious awards that highlight our exceptional work.

2024

Excellence in Construction – Adaptive Reuse $20m & Over
Southend Lane, Alexandria

2015

Excellence in Construction – Adaptive Reuse of an Historic Building $5-$10m
National Arts School Building 11, Darlinghurst

2013

Excellence in Construction – Private Schools up to $5m
Broughton House The Kings School, North Parramatta