Our Story.
Directors Will Lardner and Adam Kirkwood bring a combined 40+ years of experience in the construction industry across Queensland and New South Wales to LUME Building Group.
Will’s passion for design, detail and construction is matched by Adam’s deep expertise in electrical, supervising and building systems—together creating a team that values both form and function in every project.
With a wealth of knowledge behind them, Will and Adam founded LUME to build more than just structures—they’re here to build strong, transparent relationships where the client-builder connection is central to every success.
How LUME Began.
Director
Adam Kirkwood
Adam brings over two decades of experience in the construction industry with a diverse background that includes large-scale resort refurbishments, commercial builds, and electrical installations across domestic and commercial sites.
Adam has successfully run a thriving electrical company, APK Electrical since 2008 where he combines technical knowledge with a deep understanding of safety and quality assurance. His past roles have honed his leadership skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage high-pressure timelines while keeping team collaboration at the forefront.
As Co-Director of LUME Building Group, Adam works alongside Will to lead with integrity, safety, and precision. Known for his calm leadership and ability to communicate clearly with clients and teams, Adam’s presence helps shape LUME’s reputation for quality workmanship and trusted relationships.
We recognise the importance of a few things.
Open Communication - The builder/client relationship is a two-way street, and transparency is essential.
Craftsmanship - We are committed to delivering projects of the highest quality and organising our trades to reflect this standard.
Teamwork - It's only through working together collaboratively that a project exceeds expectations. We focus on the highest quality project management to ensure all trades work cohesively and effectively.
Building to the Vision - We believe in creating spaces that reflect the individuality and lifestyle of our clients.
Details - Construction is full of details, and if missed the process can get thrown out with costs and timelines. Details are a big deal here at LUME, and we base all our trades around this aspect.
Director
Will Lardner
Our team is co-led by Will Lardner, who has over 20 years of extensive experience in the construction industry, working a variety of roles from Estimator through to site supervisor and Project Manager. Will has worked for large scale construction and property development companies such as Sunland Group Limited, where he helped to oversee the completion of 100-200 luxury homes and apartments per year, and more recently for Quid Property Group, with projects such as the iconic Aleia Palm Beach and Maiha Tugun.
These projects range from waterfront homes to large scale townhouse developments, to multi-storey residential apartment projects. With such an array of builds and project management under his belt and armed with an open builders license, Will felt the pull to create LUME; for himself and his family.
Will is a masterful problem solver and brings a passion and acute attention to detail to all his projects.