Hickory

Name

Hickory

Legal name

Hickory Constructions Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://hickory.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components (IMADADAD), Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI)

Keywords

• Modular construction services
• Prefabricated building systems
• Construction contracting
• Property development services
• Data centre construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction contracting: Hickory acts as head contractor and builder on major construction projects across residential, commercial, hospitality, data centres, and adaptive reuse sectors. Revenue is generated through fixed-price construction contracts with developers, hotel operators, government bodies, and institutional investors.
2. Property development: Hickory develops its own property projects and co-invests with development partners, participating in project equity and development returns alongside construction revenue.
3. SYNC Bathroom Pods manufacturing: Hickory manufactures and supplies SYNC prefabricated bathroom pods to external clients on construction projects, diversifying revenue beyond self-performed contracts.
4. Façade manufacturing and installation: Hickory's in-house façade division designs, procures, manufactures and installs façade packages for external clients, including at the Pitt Street Station project for Oxford Properties/Foster & Partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hickory is a vertically integrated Australian construction and property company that acts as head contractor on large-scale building projects across residential, hotel, commercial, data centre, and adaptive reuse sectors. Its core differentiator is the patented Hickory Building Systems (HBS) prefabricated structural methodology and in-house SYNC bathroom pod manufacturing, enabling off-site fabrication combined with on-site assembly. The company also delivers specialist façade packages, property development, and adaptive reuse services through subsidiaries.

Product overview

Hickory is a vertically integrated property and construction company offering a portfolio of construction methodologies and specialist services. The core offerings include Hickory Building Systems (HBS) - a patented prefabricated construction system that accelerates high-rise delivery by up to 50%, and SYNC - offsite-manufactured bathroom pods, kitchens, and laundries. These are complemented by specialist divisions: H-Adapt for adaptive reuse projects, an in-house Facades team for end-to-end facade delivery, and Data Centres for hyperscale facility construction. The company operates across residential, commercial, hotel, student accommodation, and data centre sectors throughout Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• H-Adapt: Specialist delivery arm dedicated to reimagining existing spaces for the future, focusing on adaptive reuse and building revitalisation.
• SYNC
• Hickory Building Systems (HBS)
• Hickory Facades

Products and services

• Hickory Building Systems (HBS) Patented prefabricated construction methodology for high-rise buildings, integrating core, shear walls, fully fitted wet areas and façade into a unified off-site built structure. Reduces construction time by up to 50% versus traditional methods. Sold/licensed as a construction methodology on enterprise projects.
• SYNC Bathroom Pods Factory-manufactured modular bathroom pods pre-fitted with plumbing, lighting, joinery, and wall/floor coverings, delivered to site ready for installation. Manufactured at Hickory's Brooklyn factory and supplied to both internal Hickory projects and external construction clients.
• h-adapt (Adaptive Reuse) Specialist delivery arm dedicated to reimagining existing buildings for new uses, drawing on Hickory's in-house design, delivery, and project management capabilities.
• Hickory Facades End-to-end façade delivery from design through procurement, manufacturing, and installation, including curtain wall systems, sandstone fins, and complex curved DGU glazing panels. Delivered as both internal Hickory project packages and external client packages (e.g., Pitt Street Station for Oxford Properties/Foster & Partners).
• Data Centre Construction Specialist construction of hyperscale data centre facilities (36MW–72MW campuses) for major operators such as STACK Infrastructure, including design and delivery collaboration on mission-critical facilities.
• Property Development Hickory develops its own property projects and co-invests with development partners, participating in project equity and development returns alongside construction revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Construction time reduced by up to 50% compared to traditional concrete and column construction methods
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• HanavecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Hickory was appointed by Hanave to build the Randle St Hotel (The Hat Hotel) in Surry Hills, Sydney — a 124-key boutique hotel transforming the historic Henderson Hat Factory. Hanave is a privately owned project consultancy and management company acting as developer.
• Assemble CommunitiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Hickory was appointed as builder for Fitzroy Gasworks Parcel B — a 513-home build-to-rent development for Assemble Communities. The partnership is described as continuing Hickory's relationship with Assemble following prior projects. The Fitzroy Gasworks project is one of Melbourne's most significant urban regeneration projects.
• Development VictoriaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Hickory was appointed builder by Development Victoria for The Avenue, Coburg — a 275-apartment residential development delivered as a mix of build-to-rent and build-to-sell. Development Victoria is a government-owned development entity; this is a public-sector partnership.
• Build HomecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Hickory and Build Home partnered to launch an Advanced Facade Manufacturing Precinct in December 2025. The partnership combines Build Home's capabilities with Hickory's in-house façade expertise to deliver a dedicated advanced manufacturing facility for complex façade systems. This extends Hickory's vertically integrated façade capability beyond its existing operations.
• Icon OceaniaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Hickory was appointed builder for Hotel Florin, a $88M boutique hotel project at 433 Kent Street, Sydney CBD, developed by Icon Oceania. The project features heritage works, rooftop infinity pool, and signature restaurants.
• IglucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Iglu is the developer for Iglu Mascot 2 — Hickory's first Iglu project, a 13-storey, 305-room student accommodation building in Mascot, Sydney. Hickory is the builder using SYNC bathroom pods.
• GreystarflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Greystar is the developer of Haiku South Yarra — described as Australia's most premium build-to-rent project. Hickory is delivering the two-tower, 617-apartment development targeting 5-Star Green Star design and as-built certification.
• GurnerflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Gurner is the developer of Palladian — a three-tower build-to-rent development in Fitzroy North designed by Fender Katsalidis. Hickory is the builder on this flagship heritage-integrated residential project.
• Assemble (repeat client)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Hickory was announced as builder for Fitzroy Gasworks. The relationship with Assemble is described as an ongoing one: 'We feel very fortunate to continue our relationship with the outstanding team at Assemble.'
• WattletreecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Wattletree is the developer of South Yarra House — a 58-residence residential development with commercial/retail at lower levels. Hickory is the builder.
• LendleaseflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Lendlease is the developer of Regatta, Collins Wharf — a 317-apartment waterfront development on Collins Street, Docklands. Hickory delivered the project.
• SIDG (Sunnyland Investment Development Group)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024SIDG is the developer of Park Quarter — a mixed residential and commercial development on St Kilda Road featuring Australia's first Marriott Executive Serviced Apartments (216 keys).
• STACK InfrastructurecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Hickory and STACK Infrastructure partnered in June 2022 to enter the Australian data centre market. Hickory has subsequently delivered MEL01A (36MW) and MEL01B (36MW) and been contracted for MEL01C&D at Laverton. The partnership represents Hickory's core data centre delivery capability, with a 72MW campus being built in Melbourne's west. STACK is the client and Hickory is the builder; both parties collaborate on design and delivery of hyperscale data centre facilities.
• Salta PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Salta Properties is the developer of Nexus Corporate Building 2 — an 8,600m² commercial office building in Mulgrave with 5-star Green Star and 4.5-star NABERS rating. Hickory built Nexus 2 following successful delivery of Nexus Building 1.
• Time and PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Time and Place is a development partner on multiple Hickory projects including Bourke & Bowden (Alexandria) and The Queensbridge Building (Southbank).
• Time and Place (Bourke & Bowden)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Bourke & Bowden, Alexandria NSW — Time and Place partnered with Hickory and John Wardle Architects to transform an 8,089sqm site into a contemporary office precinct with 5.5-star NABERS and 6-star Green Star ratings.
• Forte & LFG (Caption by Hyatt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Forte and LFG are the developers of Caption by Hyatt Hotel at 13 Parker St, Haymarket, Sydney. Hickory delivered this 174-room boutique hotel featuring a 4.5–5m cantilever over an adjoining heritage building and light rail substation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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