What Kerman Contracting does

Kerman Contracting Pty Ltd is a Western Australia-based industrial multi-discipline design and construction contractor founded in 1981 by Brian Kerman, headquartered in Applecross. The company delivers integrated design and construction services across three core areas: bulk storage and materials handling facilities (buildings, silos, conveyors, hoppers, bins, reclaimers, and loaders for minerals, grain, fertiliser, and iron ore); non-process and industrial infrastructure (workshops, wash-down facilities, fuel/lube storage, warehouses, factories, accommodation); and structural, mechanical, and piping (SMP) erection for process plants in iron ore, gold, mineral sands, lithium, grain, and waste recovery. Engineering design spans civil/structural, mechanical/pipework, electrical and instrumentation, hydraulics, architectural, and general arrangement disciplines, and projects are delivered through traditional, construct-only, design-and-construct, and EPC/Managing Contractor arrangements with values ranging from approximately A$5M to over A$150M.

The company serves enterprise customers in mining and resources (BHP, Rio Tinto Iron Ore, Sino Iron, OZ Minerals, Albemarle Lithium, Roy Hill, Talison Lithium, Mineral Resources), agriculture (CBH Group, Quattro Ports), transport/port infrastructure, and waste management (Blue Phoenix, BioVision 2020), and operates across Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia. The firm holds ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001 certifications (Bureau Veritas, August 2022) and Federal Safety Accreditation (OFSC, February 2023). In May 2024 the founder transitioned out of the Chairman role and a new executive team was installed; in October 2024 Kerman was acquired by Monadelphous Group as a standalone, wholly owned subsidiary, retaining its brand, management, and customer relationships while gaining access to a larger balance sheet and adjacent service lines.

Revenue is project-based, earned through fixed-price and EPC contract structures with no public disclosure of pricing, recurring revenue, or financial figures. Kerman runs a direct enterprise sales model, securing work through formal tenders and preferred-contractor relationships with Tier 1 Australian resource and agriculture clients, supported by a workforce of 51-100 employees and an integrated engineering and hands-on management team cited as a key differentiator.

Name

Kerman Contracting

Legal name

Kerman Contracting Pty Ltd

Website

https://kerman.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kerman Contracting is a Western Australian industrial design and construction contractor delivering bulk storage, materials handling, SMP erection, and non-process infrastructure for mining, agriculture, transport, and waste management clients across Australia, with projects valued A$5M-A$153M.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Construction Services

NAICS

Specialty Trade Contractors (238)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Process Plant General Contracting (IMAFAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial/Process Piping & Mechanical Contracting (IMAFALAG)

Keywords

• Industrial construction services
• Bulk storage facilities
• Materials handling systems
• SMP erection services
• Processing plant design

Headquarters

HQ city

Applecross

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracting: Project-based revenue from design and construction services including traditional delivery, construct only, design and construct, and engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) or Managing Contractor arrangements.
2. SMP Erection Services: Structural, mechanical, and piping (SMP) erection services for process plants including mineral separation, concentrators, grain handling, and waste recovery facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kerman Contracting is an industrial multi-discipline design and construction contractor that delivers processing plants, bulk storage facilities, and materials handling systems. The company provides structural, mechanical, piping (SMP) erection and integrated engineering services to clients in the mining, agriculture, and transport/port sectors across Western Australia.

Product overview

Kerman Contracting is a Western Australian construction company offering integrated design and construction services as a unified service portfolio rather than a modular software platform. The core offerings consist of three main service areas: (1) Bulk Storage and Materials Handling Facilities covering design and construction of storage buildings, silos, conveyors and materials handling systems; (2) Non-Process and Industrial Infrastructure encompassing workshops, wash-down facilities, fuel systems, warehouses, factories, and accommodation; and (3) SMP (Structural, Mechanical, Piping) Erection for process plants including mineral processing facilities. These services are supported by comprehensive Engineering Design Services for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines, as well as Construction Services and Project Management Systems covering HSE, quality assurance, scheduling, procurement and cost control. The company delivers projects through multiple contract models including traditional means, construct only, design and construct, EPC, and Managing Contractor arrangements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Processing Plant Design and Construction Multi-discipline design and construction of processing plants for mining and resources clients across Western Australia.
• Bulk Storage Facility Construction Design and construction of bulk storage facilities for industrial and resource sector clients.
• Materials Handling Systems Engineering, fabrication, and installation of materials handling systems including conveyors and associated infrastructure.
• SMP Erection Services Structural, mechanical, and piping (SMP) erection services for industrial and resource sector projects.
• Multi-discipline Engineering and Design Integrated engineering and design services covering structural, mechanical, and process disciplines for industrial projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully designed and constructed over 1,100,000 tonnes of grain storage capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Monadelphous GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Kerman Contracting has joined the Monadelphous Group as a standalone, wholly owned subsidiary. The move combines Kerman's four-decade family heritage and strong client relationships with Monadelphous' scale, stability, and expertise. Kerman continues to operate independently while benefiting from Monadelphous' balance sheet strength and long-standing reputation. The partnership opens doors to new industries and broadens service offerings while preserving Kerman's legacy and values. The two companies share aligned values, Western Australian heritage, and history of collaboration through the Mondium joint venture.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DRA Global: Engineering and project delivery firm specializing in mineral processing and mining infrastructure design, EPCM, and operations support. Overlaps with Kerman on engineering design and process plant delivery for iron ore, gold, lithium, and base metals projects in WA and globally.
• Decmil Group: ASX-listed engineering and construction firm delivering non-process infrastructure, accommodation villages, and SMP works for mining and resources clients. Kerman's West Musgrave Living Hub ($100M) and Roy Hill Rail Camps ($94.5M) directly compete with Decmil's accommodation and remote-infrastructure pipeline.
• MACA: Australian mining and civil contractor (now part of Thiess/Acciona) delivering bulk earthworks, materials handling, and non-process infrastructure for mining clients across WA and broader Australia. Comparable in customer set (BHP, Fortescue, mineral sands clients) and WA-Pilbara focus.
• Sedgman: Engineering and construction contractor (subsidiary of CIMIC) focused on mineral processing plants, bulk materials handling, and process plant design/delivery. Directly comparable to Kerman's SMP Erection of Process Plants and minerals processing infrastructure offering.
• NRW Holdings: ASX-listed diversified contractor with civil construction, mining services, and SMP/concrete expertise supporting Pilbara iron ore and battery minerals projects. Closest direct competitor to Kerman for SMP erection of process plants, bulk storage facilities, and non-process infrastructure in WA.
• Civmec: ASX-listed engineering and construction services provider with fabrication, SMP, and shipbuilding capabilities in WA. Direct competitor in SMP erection, structural steel fabrication, and process plant construction for Pilbara and lithium customers; comparable in scale and delivery models.

Broad incumbents

• Monadelphous Group: ASX-listed engineering and construction group focused on resources, energy, and infrastructure across Australia. Kerman is now a wholly-owned subsidiary, so Monadelphous is the parent but also the closest direct comparable given overlapping customer base (BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue), EPC delivery model, and Western Australian footprint.
• Clough (Webuild): Australian EPC contractor (now part of Webuild Group) specializing in LNG, mining, and infrastructure projects. Competitor for larger EPC/Managing Contractor packages in resources; relevant comp for Kerman's design-and-construct delivery model on process and bulk storage facilities.
• CPB Contractors: Subsidiary of CIMIC Group delivering major infrastructure projects including transport, resources, and energy. Competes with Kerman indirectly on larger EPC packages for mining majors; relevant for understanding the competitive set on tenders involving BHP, Rio Tinto, and government-funded work.
• Downer EDI: Large ASX-listed contractor delivering engineering, construction, mining, and transport infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. Overlaps with Kerman in non-process infrastructure, SMP erection, and bulk materials handling for mining and rail customers; competes for similar BHP/Rio Tinto frameworks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KermanContracting

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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