Two generations of builders team with Isuzu

Complete Builders and Contractors is the result of lifelong learning, and a passion for quality building design and high-end customer service.

“Building houses is all I know. I have been on construction sites since I was five years old,” Tim said.

Tim works across Sydney and the Central West of New South Wales, constructing residential house frames.

“The job I do for my customers is extremely important and it's all I've ever done. I treat everything as if I'm building it for myself or someone I know, so I take a lot of pride in the craft.

“I was running the business after Dad recently retired, which led to reimagining the operation under the name, Complete Builders and Contractors.

“Those memories from my childhood, of spending time with Dad on-site and watching him building houses has sparked this lifelong passion of mine.”

Tim is up at 4.30am most mornings to head out to the job site of the day. Most days are 12-hour operations from dawn until dusk, which means Tim also spends a lot of time in the cabin of his Isuzu NPR 45-155 Tradepack.

Most days Tim can be found somewhere in the Blue Mountains or Penrith standing a new house frame, adding an extension on to an existing home, or beginning new outdoor projects.

“The business has two NPR Tradepacks, which are critical to the business because of the long days in the cabin and out on the road. The trucks are our lunchroom, the office – they’re extremely important for productivity.”

Tim says the N Series cabins are perfect for their needs, with additional occupant and storage space a key feature.

“These models can be driven on a standard car licence, which is great for the whole team, especially our apprentices when they are behind the wheel.

“The larger the load, the better they seem to go – it’s a powerful little truck!”

With the standard GVM rating of 4500kg and GCM of 9000kg, Tim’s Tradepack duo are extremely adaptable to a range of needs throughout a typical day, carrying tools, generators, materials and even site waste when the job calls for it.

Both trucks are fitted with Isuzu’s two-pedal, six-speed AMT and are reliably powered by Isuzu’s four-cylinder, 16-valve 4HK1-TCN engine outputting 114kW (155 horsepower) at 2600rpm and torque of 419Nm at 1600 to 2600rpm.

“Both units have generators and compressors mounted on the back. The generators supply power to the tools and equipment we use on site. Whether it be charging up equipment, power tools, or spotlights.

“I’ve also had toolboxes mounted on the back and there's still plenty of room to carry planks, ladders and timber packs.

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Tim says his reliable Tradepack duo is helping his business grow and handle his work load.

“Prior to purchasing the Isuzu trucks I had a ute and a trailer, but it was way too much of a hassle to use them effectively and I just couldn't carry enough weight,” he said.

“My dad had an NQR before I bought the NPR 45-155, so I guess you could say we have intergenerational Isuzu ownership,” Tim added.

“Isuzu is the only brand of truck we have ever owned; they really are a great truck!”

“I purchased my two NPR 45-155s from Gilbert and Roach at Huntingwood and the customer service was outstanding. We ordered the trucks and were booked to work out in Forbes, which is five hours from Sydney.

“We needed the trucks to carry some material from Sydney out there. They had the trucks ready, and we picked them up on the Friday to drive out there on the Saturday. The timing was perfect, down to the minute.”

“We've never, ever had a drama, or a breakdown and never had trouble getting parts, Isuzu and Gilbert and Roach are just super reliable.” Tim concluded.