Family Owned Business
Morton Bros. Contracting provides quality building and electrical contracting services to clients in Alice Springs and in remote locations throughout Central Australia. We are licensed electricians and highly-capable builders/carpenters offering a wide range of services in all aspects of building, electrical works, and refrigeration. Whether you have a home renovation project or need to repair a faulty electrical system, our professional tradies can do it for you. Our family-owned business has been catering to residential, commercial, and industrial customers since 2012. You can rest assured that we carry out reliable and high-quality work that conforms to local and national standards. For quality workmanship and great value for money, call us today.
We’ve been in the construction business for over a decade. We work hard and we don’t cut corners – this is why we’re trusted in the territory.
Our Key Industries
We pride ourselves on being a construction company that is able to meet the needs of all types of clients, which means we have expertise in many different industries and fields.
Defence
Morton Bros Contracting deliver secure, compliant, and high-quality infrastructure solutions for Defence projects within Australia, these include site upgrades, electrical/building works, and critical facility support. We understand the sensitivity and strategic importance of Defence environments and operate with the highest levels of discretion, reliability, and adherence to security protocols.
Residential
Morton Bros Contracting delivers reliable, high-quality construction and electrical services across the residential sector, supporting projects from initial planning through to final handover. Our team is experienced in managing renovations, extensions, and essential service upgrades, with a strong focus on compliance, safety, and workmanship.
Commercial
Morton Bros Contracting delivers construction, electrical, and infrastructure solutions to the commercial sector, supporting everything from office fit-outs to large-scale developments. Our team prioritises efficiency, safety, and minimal disruption to ensure project delivery is delivered on time to the highest of quality.
Industrial
Morton Bros Contracting provides purposeful and scalable solutions for the industrial sector, specialising in critical infrastructure, plant upgrades, high-voltage (HV) electrical installations, and essential service works. Our team understands the demands of high-risk, high output environments and delivers projects with precision, safety, and minimal downtime.
Power & Utilities
Morton Bros Contracting delivers end-to-end electrical and civil capability for utility services, covering everything from new infrastructure installation to ongoing maintenance and system upgrades. Our integrated approach brings together skilled trades, modern equipment, and a strong safety and compliance focus to keep essential utility networks reliable and operational.
Over a decade in the business
Morton Bros Contracting began as a small electrical and carpentry business in 2012. Since commencing operations,, MBC has developed the vital skills and experience across a range of different fields, allowing them to grow into the well-known established company it is today.
Our Directors, Matt Morton & Brett Morton, were both born and bred in Alice Springs and have continued to live here so far throughout their lives. They each completed their apprenticeships locally and then went on to successfully start their own company, Morton Bros Contracting.
Matt is a fully licensed Electrician/Electrical Contractor with extensive experience in the electrical industry. Brett, having equally worked in the construction industry for many years, holds his Certificate IV in Building & Construction with his Builders licence to follow. Both Directors are highly committed, driven and have decades of combined experience in the industry.
Today, Morton Bros. Contracting take on much bigger roles and responsibilities, in projects ranging from smaller domestic jobs such as kitchen upgrades and house extensions to larger scale contracts for its Government organisations.
Our objective is to provide our clients with complete satisfaction and assurance that their project will be completed to the highest standard and quality. Our emphasis on clear communication and follow-through procedures ensures that client’s objectives are top priority in the planning and execution of all our processes.
Both Directors have a strong passion about giving back to the local community. Morton Bros Contracting is heavily involved with sponsoring local sporting teams, Charitable organisations and going above and beyond to do things for the local community in kind.
Our Journey
Matt is a fully licensed electrician electrical contractor.
Matt is a fully licensed electricianelectrical contractor.
Brett started work in the construction industry.
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Matt and Brett start Morton Bros with a combined experience of over 30 years in the industry.
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Projects Grow
With a larger team and more experience, Morton Bros start to take on the larger projects.
Back to the Comminity
After building a successful business, Morton Bros are able to provide back to the community through sponsorships and donations.
Awards & achievements
May 2026
Finalist, Chief Minister's Excellence in the Defence Industry 2026 – Small Business
Being named a finalist in the 2026 Chief Minister's Excellence in the Defence Industry Award – Small Business category is a reflection of MBC's continued growth and consistency within the defence sector. This year's awards saw a large number of entrants, each bringing exceptional stories of achievement, innovation, and dedication to the defence industry, making the calibre of competition higher than ever.
To be recognised as a finalist among such a strong and accomplished field is a significant achievement in its own right, and one that MBC takes great pride in. It reflects the ongoing commitment to excellence, quality, and reliability that our clients and industry peers continue to recognise and reinforces our dedication to supporting the defence industry across the Northern Territory for years to come.
August 2025
Winner, NT Export and Business Excellence Awards – Regional Award for Excellence in Business (Medium to Large)
December 2024
NT Wide Awards – Winner, Excellence in Business – "Defence Industry Supply" Award
MBC's success in the NT Excellence in Business Awards – Defence Industry Supply category came as the result of a two-stage achievement. Having first been named the Regional Award winner in this category, MBC then went on to compete against the winning entrants from every region across the Northern Territory, with a field made up of the very best businesses the state had to offer in this space.
Coming out on top at the NT-wide level, against such strong and accomplished competition, is a testament to the depth of MBC's expertise and reliability in supporting the defence sector. Our ability to consistently meet the demands of defence industry supply speaks to the standard we hold ourselves to on every project. To go from regional winner to taking out the state-wide achievement in the same year reflects the calibre and consistency MBC brings to the defence industry as a whole.
September 2024
Regional Winner
(both categories)
2.Excellence in Defence Supply
Winning both categories in the same year highlights the breadth of MBC's capability, from overall business strength to specialised defence industry service. It's a reflection of a well-rounded team performing at a high level across the board.
May 2024
Winner, Chief Minister's Excellence in the Defence Industry 2024 – Small Business
Being presented this award by the Chief Minister recognised MBC's growing impact and reliability within the NT defence industry as a small business. It affirmed that our focused, hands-on approach delivers real results for our defence partners.
July 2015
Finalist, Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Award – "Exceeding Expectations"
As MBC Built its foundations, we earned this recognition through a genuine, team-wide commitment to going above and beyond for every client. Our consistent focus on responsiveness and care set us apart from the start.