What Daracon Group does

Daracon Group is a family-owned civil construction business headquartered in Beresfield, New South Wales, Australia, founded in 1983 by David and Susan Mingay. The company operates as a collective of integrated businesses delivering civil construction services across both public and private sectors in New South Wales, with offices in Beresfield, Sydney (Auburn), Mount Thorley, and Gunnedah, and a workforce of over 880 team members.

The company's service portfolio spans twelve integrated capabilities: civil engineering, plant hire, bulk and heavy haulage, subdivision construction, concrete production, quarry operations, contract crushing, infrastructure services for mining, rail construction and maintenance, landscaping, site remediation, and poly welding. Underlying operations include one of Australia's largest privately-owned fleets of machinery and plant, with over 60 prime movers and 60+ dedicated contract crushing plants, as well as three licensed quarries (Ardglen, Martins Creek, Buttai) that supply materials into its own concrete and civil works operations. Operating subsidiaries include Daracon Contractors Pty Ltd (core civil construction), Daracrete (concrete), Daracon Landscaping, and Paramount, with joint venture activity through Arenco Daracon JV for bridge and civil works.

Daracon generates revenue through project-based tenders and contracts with government agencies (Transport for NSW, ARTC, NSW local councils, Newcastle Airport, RAAF Williamtown, Defence Housing Australia) and private property developers (Johnson Property Group, Rawson Communities, Landcom). The business operates a sales-led go-to-market motion with no public pricing disclosure, typical of the tender-driven civil construction sector. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The company pursues sustainability initiatives including a SmartCrete CRC partnership with the University of Newcastle to develop low-carbon concrete, and supports Indigenous engagement through a working capital loan to Yunaga Civil & Earth and participation in the NSW Government Infrastructure Trainee Program since 2021.

Name

Daracon Group

Legal name

Daracon Group

Website

https://daracon.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Daracon Group is a family-owned NSW civil construction company delivering integrated civil engineering, quarrying, concrete, contract crushing, and subdivision services to government agencies and private developers across New South Wales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Construction Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Mining (2131), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Rock Excavation, Blasting & Quarry-Assist Works (IMAFAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hauling, Spoil Management & Disposal (Muck Away) (IMAFAKAJ), Industrial Sand (Silica Sand for Foundry, Glass & Industrial Uses) (IMAKAHAK), Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Civil construction services
• Plant hire equipment
• Quarry operations
• Contract crushing services
• Infrastructure construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Wallsend

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Civil Construction Services: Provides integrated civil construction services including civil engineering, plant hire, transport, concrete, quarries, contract crushing, infrastructure services, rail, landscaping, site remediation, and poly welding to public and private sector clients

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Daracon Group is a family-owned civil construction company delivering integrated civil construction services across the public and private sectors in New South Wales, Australia. The company provides civil engineering, plant hire, bulk and heavy haulage, subdivision construction, concrete supply, quarry materials, contract crushing, infrastructure services for mining, rail construction and maintenance, landscaping, site remediation, and poly welding. It operates one of the largest privately-owned fleets of machinery and plant in Australia, supported by wholly-owned quarries and concrete production.

Product overview

Daracon Group is a civil construction company offering integrated services across the public and private sectors. The company operates multiple divisions including Civil Engineering, Plant Hire, Bulk and Heavy Haulage, Subdivision Construction, Concrete, Quarries, Contract Crushing, Infrastructure Services, Rail, Landscaping, Site Remediation, and Poly Welding. With over four decades of experience, the company provides end-to-end civil construction solutions supported by one of Australia's largest privately-owned plant fleets and quarry operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Daracon Landscaping: Landscape construction and soft landscaping services
• Arenco
• Daracon Pathways

Products and services

• Civil Engineering Advancing civil engineering through construction technique, technology and sustainability; core service encompassing road infrastructure, bridges, and major civil construction projects for government and private sector clients.
• Plant Hire Offering one of the largest privately-owned fleets of modern machinery and plant solutions in Australia for hire to construction and infrastructure projects.
• Bulk and Heavy Haulage Transport services through a fleet of over 60 prime movers, low loaders, jinkers, B-doubles, truck and dogs, and service trucks for civil construction and material delivery.
• Subdivision Construction Expert subdivision construction shaping vibrant communities through delivery of residential subdivisions and related civil infrastructure for property developers.
• Concrete Technology and sustainability entwined to produce state-of-the-art concrete solutions, operated through subsidiary Daracrete, for civil construction and infrastructure projects.
• Quarries Supply and delivery of high-quality material and products from owned quarries for use in general civil, rail, and marine construction.
• Contract Crushing Material processing through a fleet of over 60+ dedicated contract crushing plant with skilled operators, supervisors, and maintenance fitter networks, including stemming and mobile crushing for mining and civil construction clients.
• Infrastructure Services One-stop service solution for stemming, mobile crushing, and civil construction needs for mining operations, delivered by skilled operators across NSW.
• Rail Cutting-edge track and infrastructure construction and maintenance for efficient transportation networks, delivered for rail authorities and contractors.
• Landscaping Comprehensive commercial landscaping services through subsidiary Daracon Landscaping, shaping urban environments and public open spaces for generations.
• Site Remediation Expertise to address even the most stringent environmental constraints through site remediation services for civil construction and infrastructure projects.
• Poly Welding Laying and maintaining durable poly connections for large-scale projects including new and emergency works across industrial and commercial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 880 team members employed across NSW operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• NSW Government Infrastructure Trainee ProgramcoreOthers · 1 January 2021Since 2021, Daracon has welcomed 10 Infrastructure Trainees through the NSW Government Infrastructure Trainee Program, with five transitioning to full-time employment. The two-year program offers school-leavers hands-on experience with rotations across contractor, government, and consultant organisations.
• SmartCrete CRCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership with SmartCrete CRC to investigate increased utilisation of recoverable resources such as coal combustion products (CCPs) in concrete production. Daracon serves as Industry Lead in developing eco-friendly concrete using industrial by-products.
• University of NewcastlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with University of Newcastle through SmartCrete CRC project to develop new concrete offerings that reduce production costs and carbon emissions, conserve resources, and achieve net zero by 2050.
• Yunaga Civil & EarthstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaracon provided working capital loan and industry support to Indigenous-owned civil and earthmoving company Yunaga Civil & Earth (YCE). YCE provides employment opportunities for Indigenous people in mining and construction sectors.
• Variety NSWminorOthers25+ years of support for Variety NSW Bash, including sponsorship and participation with Car 10

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BMD Group: Privately-owned Australian civil contractor operating across urban development, transport infrastructure, and resources. Comparable as a family-influenced, mid-to-large private civil contractor with integrated plant and materials capabilities competing for similar NSW/QLD government work.
• Fulton Hogan: Australia and New Zealand-based civil contractor with major presence in roads, infrastructure, and quarries/aggregates. Closely comparable business model combining civil construction with owned quarry operations and recurring government infrastructure work.
• Seymour Whyte: Australian mid-tier civil contractor (now part of VINCI) focused on roads, bridges, rail, and urban infrastructure across NSW/QLD. Comparable in scale, customer base (state road authorities and developers), and integrated civil delivery model.
• Roberts Pizzarotti: Privately-owned Australian civil contractor delivering roads, bridges, subdivisions, and infrastructure in NSW/QLD. Comparable as a mid-sized private contractor pursuing similar Transport for NSW, council, and developer projects.

Emerging players

• Boral Limited: Australia's largest integrated construction materials supplier with quarries, concrete, asphalt, and cement. Comparable in the quarry, concrete, and materials supply segments of Daracon's vertically integrated offering.
• Holcim Australia: Global construction materials group with significant Australian aggregates, concrete, and cement operations. Comparable in the quarry and concrete supply chain components that complement Daracon's downstream civil work.

Broad incumbents

• CPB Contractors: Tier-1 Australian civil contractor (CIMIC Group) delivering motorways, rail, and major infrastructure. Competes for mega-project packages from Transport for NSW and other agencies that Daracon also targets.
• Downer EDI: ASX-listed large Australian contractor with transport infrastructure, utilities, and facilities services. Competes for the same NSW road, rail, and council tenders at larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• John Holland: Major Australian civil contractor with rail, road, water, and building capabilities. Competes for large NSW transport, rail, and government infrastructure projects at scale beyond Daracon's typical package size.

Others

• Coates Hire: Australia's largest equipment hire company. Comparable as a plant hire and machinery rental provider, intersecting with Daracon's plant hire service line where contractors can choose owned fleet vs. rental alternatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/daracon-group

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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