ABOUT
Our Story
The foundations of TO THE MIL were shaped long before the company itself existed.
I grew up on building sites in Ireland, working alongside my father, a master stonemason. From an early age, I learned to respect materials, understand the weight of craft, and recognise that quality comes from patience, accuracy and care — not speed.
That grounding led me to carpentry, and later to London, where I completed my apprenticeship under master builder Nick Holt. Working on finely crafted homes for clients such as Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh exposed me to a level of workmanship, discipline and expectation that stayed with me.
At 26, I moved to Australia to further develop my craft. One of my first projects was a house for architect Peter Stutchbury — an introduction to Australian hardwoods, precision joinery and a deeper relationship between structure, material and landscape.
I later worked closely with Richard Leplastrier, an experience that proved formative. Through this work, I developed a stronger understanding of material behaviour, architectural intent and the integrity required to carry design thinking through construction without compromise.
These experiences shaped the way we approach building today.
TO THE MIL was established to bring this craft-led, architect-focused mindset into residential construction. Over the years, that approach has grown into a team culture built around technical understanding, care and long-standing working relationships.
The people we work with — from construction management and site leadership to the specialist trades on site — understand the standard we are working to. Many of those relationships have been built over years and across many projects.
That continuity matters. It means knowledge is carried forward, expectations are shared, and each project benefits from a team that knows how to work together with precision and care.
Liam Flood
Founder & Director
Our Team
Behind every TO THE MIL project is a team with a deep understanding of how detailed construction comes together on site.
Our strength is not only in construction management, but in the range of experience our people bring to the work. Across the team, there are backgrounds in carpentry, joinery, stonemasonry, site management, high-end residential building, complex commercial construction and specialist trades. Many grew up around craft or came into building through family trades, where skill was learned by watching, doing and respecting the material.
That foundation matters. It gives the team a practical understanding of how things are made — how materials behave, how details meet, how sequencing affects quality, and how small decisions on site can influence the finished result.
Several members of our team have also worked across different countries, project types and construction environments. That broader experience brings perspective. It means problems are approached with technical judgement, not guesswork, and that each project benefits from people who have seen different ways of building, coordinating and resolving complex work.
This experience is especially important on architect-designed homes, where the work is often highly detailed and rarely repetitive. These projects require clear thinking, careful coordination and strong site leadership. They rely on people who can understand the drawings, anticipate what needs to happen next, manage specialist trades properly and keep the build moving without losing sight of the design intent.
We also value continuity. Many of the site leaders and trades we work with have been part of TO THE MIL projects for years. They understand the standard expected, the way we communicate, and the level of care required at each stage of the build.
It is this mix — craft knowledge, technical skill, broad site experience and long-standing relationships — that gives our team its strength. Together, we bring a steady, practical and considered approach to the work, helping deliver projects with consistency, quality and care.
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Liam Flood
Founder & Director
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Josh Logan
Construction Manager
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Dimitri Renaud
Site Manager
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Guy Giuffre
Site Manager
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Sam Fleeting
Site Manager
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Anthony Wehbe
Site Manager
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Liam Dunoon
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Built through experience
TO THE MIL builds architect-designed homes where the detail matters.
Our experience has been shaped across many years of delivering carefully considered residential projects in Sydney — projects where the architecture is specific, the construction is complex, and the quality of the finished home depends on the decisions made long before the surface is seen.
These projects are rarely straightforward. They require planning, patience and a team that can think through the build before issues appear on site.
Our role is to protect the intent of the design while making sure the work can be delivered properly, practically and to a high standard.
Each project adds to the way we work — how we assess complexity, plan sequencing, coordinate trades, resolve detail and carry the standard through every stage of the build.
We are best suited to projects where the architecture has been carefully considered, and where the client, architect and builder share a clear expectation of quality.
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Architectural homes rely on details being understood, resolved and carried through properly. We work closely with architects, consultants and clients to make sure the original intent is respected from structure through to finish.
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Complex residential construction requires clear sequencing, strong documentation and careful coordination. We take the time to understand the build before work begins on site, so issues can be identified early and decisions are made with the final result in mind.
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Set-outs, junctions, tolerances, material behaviour and finishes are not treated as afterthoughts. They are part of the build from the beginning, because good construction is shaped by the work that happens before the finished surface is seen.
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Many of our site leaders and specialist trades have worked with us across multiple projects. That continuity creates a stronger site culture, clearer expectations and a more consistent standard of work.
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Good construction depends on clear communication between clients, architects, consultants and trades. We keep communication direct, practical and useful, so everyone understands where the project stands and what needs to be resolved next.
Working with us
We work with architects and clients who value thoughtful design, careful construction and a well-managed process.
Because our work is detailed and hands-on, we take on projects where there is strong alignment between the design ambition, the construction requirements and the standard expected.
For new projects, enquiries can be made through our team.