About HEW Projects

Your Local Team of Home Builders & Renovators

Designing and Building Custom Luxury Homes in Gold Coast

With over 15 years of experience, HEW Projects delivers a personalised, seamless experience in custom home design and construction. We specialise in building luxury homes that reflect our clients’ unique visions and lifestyles. Every home we create is designed to be a masterpiece, built with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.

We believe in creating homes that stand the test of time, incorporating sustainable practices and ethical design principles into every project. Our collaborative approach ensures that your dream home is built with care, precision, and no compromises—delivering a home that you’ll be proud to own for years to come.

At HEW Projects, client satisfaction is our top priority. From the first consultation to the final handover, we guide you through every step of the process, offering peace of mind during and after the project. We listen to your needs, address your concerns, and ensure that the final result is exactly what you envisioned.

Meet Our Team

With over 15 years of industry experience, our team consists of seasoned professionals and skilled subcontractors who are dedicated to excellence in every project. We maintain the highest standards in luxury home construction, ensuring each home is built to last with quality and innovation at the forefront.

Michael "Wale" Makinde

Michael "Wale" Makinde

Director

15+ years experience

"I love project handovers — it’s beautiful to see the smiles on our customers’ faces when their vision becomes a reality."

  • Building design
  • Custom homes
  • Renovations
  • Commercial projects
  • Client communication
  • Project delivery

Enjoys playing and watching soccer, travelling, and spending time with family.

Billy Ward

Billy Ward

Project Manager / Sales Manager

15+ years experience

"It’s rewarding to help customers achieve their vision and bring their aspirations to life."

  • Project management
  • Client communication
  • Helping customers visualize design outcomes
  • Custom home planning
  • Renovation coordination

Loves working closely with homeowners to help shape their dream projects.

Nick Honetana

Nick Honetana

Site Supervisor

15+ years experience

"I enjoy ensuring every job is completed to a high standard and helping projects run smoothly while resolving issues as they arise."

  • House raising and build under
  • New homes
  • Custom homes
  • Whole house renovations
  • Commercial construction
  • Civil construction
  • Client, contractor and supplier liaison

Enjoys spending time with family, fishing, camping, kayaking, and playing rugby league and touch rugby.

Austrine Feb R. Tan

Austrine Feb R. Tan

Bookkeeper

6 years experience

"I enjoy keeping finances organised and helping the company make informed business decisions."

  • Financial record management
  • Progress billing monitoring
  • Reconciliation
  • Payroll processing
  • Expense accuracy and reporting

Loves cooking meals for her family and making memories together.

Leslie Capilitan

Leslie Capilitan

Executive Assistant / Operations Manager

10 years experience

"I enjoy keeping everything running smoothly so the team can focus on delivering great results for our clients."

  • Operational workflow management
  • Project coordination
  • Administrative systems and process oversight
  • Internal communication and client support
  • Documentation and procedure development

Enjoys spending time with family, especially her children.

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