By DEBBIE XINOS

If there is one thing about John McArthur that stands out, it is that he is a quiet achiever. In fact, the driving force behind JD & TA McArthur Constructions prefers to let his work do all the talking.

And while keeping a low profile may seem a risky business tactic in a world where advertising is seemingly the key to success, it has certainly paid off for Mr McArthur.

After all, what better form of advertising could a builder hope for than word of mouth? And if the reputation of McArthur Constructions is anything to go by, it is obvious Mr McArthur is right up there with the best.

Mr McArthur also specialises in commercial and industrial building, extensions, renovations and property maintenance.

For the past eight years, McArthur Constructions has been responsible for the maintenance of Orpheus Island's five-star resort and has completed projects in Mount Isa and Papua New Guinea.

It is only now - 11 years after starting his own building company - that Mr McArthur has built a display home.

Mr McArthur does not view the display home as a tool to promote his business. Rather, it was an opportunity to try something new.

Mr McArthur said the display home gave clients the opportunity to see his work first-hand, instead of just on paper.