Business View Oceania - July 2025

“There’s one we just completed, built into a steep cliff,” Minkus says.“It rises over multiple levels and is cut into the edge of the cliff. It’s quite a piece—one of our standouts.” These homes are more than structures; they’re dream homes, or as Minkus puts it,“nice big trophy homes,” reflecting the aspirations of the families who live in them. GENERATIONS UNITED BY CRAFT At its core, Mink Building Group is a family business in the most literal and enduring sense.What began as a partnership between brothers Daniel and Brendan Minkus has evolved into a multi-generational endeavor founded on shared values, mutual respect, and commitment to excellence. The brothers are now actively mentoring the next generation, as younger family members begin to take on meaningful roles within the company. Whether shadowing experienced team members, assisting with on-site decisions, or contributing to day-to-day operations, these newcomers are gaining firsthand experience that will prepare them to carry the business forward. “Our younger siblings are coming into the business and working alongside us,” Minkus shares. “They’re looking over projects, developing their skills, and hopefully they’ll want to stick around. Maybe even our kids one day. We want this to last more than one generation.” LEADERSHIP THAT STAYS ON SITE For clients, working with Mink Building Group means direct access to leadership and a genuine partnership in bringing their vision to life. Minkus personally oversees nearly every project, a level of involvement that clients might not expect but sincerely appreciate. “Probably the biggest thing clients value is how involved I am,” Minkus says.“Sometimes people think you’ll just sign a job and disappear, but that’s not how we work. I’m involved from start to finish, and I know what’s going on across nearly every job we do.” That level of oversight fosters trust, which is 30 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 07

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