ECM

What ECM does

ECM, operating commercially as Genus Group, is an Australian specialist infrastructure services contractor founded in 1986 and headquartered in Perth. The company positions itself as a Tier 1 delivery partner across power networks and transmission, renewable energy (including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems such as the Reeves Plains BESS), rail infrastructure (including signaling systems and power distribution), resources and industrial operations, communications infrastructure, utilities and infrastructure services, and environmental and vegetation management.

The operating model is vertically integrated: engineering and design, EPC and turnkey delivery, construction, testing and commissioning, shutdowns and maintenance, and asset management are unified under a single delivery platform. Notable projects include the Western Renewables Link transmission project and the Reeves Plains BESS. Execution rights are underpinned by multi-jurisdiction electrical contractor licences covering Western Australia (EC9794), New South Wales (369389C, 278841C), Queensland (78263), South Australia (PGE 281339), and Tasmania (15609286).

Customers comprise leading Australian utilities, infrastructure developers, communications networks, and major mining companies. Headcount is reported at 501-1,000 employees. The business monetizes through project-based infrastructure contracts and lifecycle service work; no public pricing model, revenue, or backlog disclosure is present in the input data. Investor relations materials and ASX announcements are referenced on the corporate website, indicating public-market disclosure obligations, though listing details were not captured in the source set.

Name

ECM

Website

https://ecm.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ECM, operating as Genus Group, is an Australian Tier 1 infrastructure services contractor delivering end-to-end power, renewable energy (incl. BESS), rail, communications, resources, and utilities projects across five states. It serves utilities, infrastructure developers, telecommunications networks, and major mining companies via integrated EPC, maintenance, and asset management capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance Services

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Underground Distribution (Cable, Duct Bank & Vault) EPC (EUAEACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM), Process Plant & Materials Handling EPC (Crushing, Conveying, Stockpiles, Loadout) (IMAKAOAE)

Keywords

• Electrical infrastructure services
• Power network construction
• Renewable energy infrastructure
• Rail electrical contracting
• Industrial power solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Core offering

ECM (trading as Genus Group) is an integrated Australian electrical infrastructure services contractor that designs, builds, and maintains power networks and transmission systems, renewable energy and battery storage assets, rail electrical infrastructure, telecommunications networks, and power systems for mining and industrial clients. The company offers end-to-end project delivery combining engineering, EPC/turnkey execution, construction, testing and commissioning, shutdowns, maintenance, and asset management services across Australia.

Product overview

Genus Group operates as an integrated infrastructure services platform offering end-to-end solutions across the power, renewable energy, rail, communications, and resources sectors. The company's integrated model unifies engineering & design, EPC/turnkey delivery, construction, testing & commissioning, and asset management under one roof. Service offerings span power networks and transmission, renewable energy infrastructure (including BESS projects like Reeves Plains), rail infrastructure, resources and industrial operations, communications infrastructure, utilities services, and environmental management. The company serves as a Tier 1 contractor for utilities, infrastructure developers, communications networks, and major mining companies across Australia, delivering projects from greenfield developments to complex brownfield upgrades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Zinfra: Privately held Australian power and gas infrastructure services provider (backed by CKI). Closest head-to-head peer for ECM's power networks, transmission, and renewables EPC work.
• Ventia Services Group: ASX-listed infrastructure services provider operating across power, water, telecommunications, and transport in Australia and New Zealand. Comparable end markets, EPC/maintenance mix, and Tier 1 contractor positioning.
• Monadelphous Group: ASX-listed engineering, construction, and maintenance services provider to resources, energy, and infrastructure customers in Australia. Comparable in Resources & Industrial EPC plus shutdowns/maintenance work.
• Service Stream: ASX-listed provider of infrastructure services to Australian utilities, telecommunications, and transport networks. Closest direct comparable given overlapping end markets in power networks, comms, and rail with similar integrated service model.
• NRW Holdings: ASX-listed diversified contractor delivering civil, mining, and infrastructure services across Australia. Comparable in resources/infrastructure crossover work and shutdown/maintenance exposure.
• Decmil Group: ASX-listed infrastructure construction contractor serving renewables, resources, and government clients in Australia. Comparable mid-sized Tier 1/2 contractor bidding on renewables and rail work.

Broad incumbents

• CIMIC Group: ASX-listed global engineering, construction, and mining services group (owner of UGL and Sedgman). Competes with ECM on large-scale power, renewables, and rail infrastructure tenders.
• GenusPlus Group: ASX-listed parent/integrator of infrastructure services brands including ECM. Comparable scope of services, but operates at group level with additional electrical contracting and industrial services.
• John Holland: CIMIC-owned Australian infrastructure and rail construction contractor. Overlaps with ECM on rail infrastructure and broader utility-adjacent civil/EPC work, though at significantly larger scale.
• Downer EDI: Large ASX-listed Australian infrastructure services group with utilities, transport, and mining exposure. Substantially larger and broader portfolio; competes with ECM for the same Tier 1 utility and renewables packages.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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