CES (Construction & Civil)

What CES (Construction & Civil) does

CES Group Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian construction and civil engineering company established in Townsville, Queensland in 2009, operating through three integrated divisions: CES Group (parent), CES Civil, and CES Construction. The company delivers end-to-end civil and construction services across Queensland, with capabilities spanning early contractor involvement, design-and-construction delivery, civil works (subdivisions, earthworks, roadworks, stormwater drainage, water reticulation, sewer, electrical, landscaping), commercial building and fit-outs, industrial projects (including mining infrastructure such as concrete thickeners), education facilities, defence projects (guardhouses, barracks, training facilities), municipal infrastructure, and high-end residential developments. As of November 2025, the company reported 31 full-time employees and cumulative project values of $77M in civil work (201 projects) and $83M in construction work (139 projects).

CES serves a mixed customer base of Queensland state and local government, the Australian Defence Force, and private enterprise across telecommunications (Telstra), mining/resources (Sun Metal), transport/logistics (Aurizon), education (James Cook University, TAFE/QBuild, Cranbrook Childcare), and property development (Yumba Meta, Marshire Holdings, Explore Property Group). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales combined with competitive tendering for government and defence work, with CES operating as principal contractor managing subcontracted delivery. The business model is project-based revenue recognised over contract duration, with pricing negotiated per-project; no SaaS or recurring revenue streams exist. Third-party accredited certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015) and consecutive Master Builders Queensland Award wins (2023 Commercial Fitout, 2024 Commercial/Industrial Building up to $5M, 2025 finalist in $20M+ category) underpin a regional brand position. Technology is described as traditional construction services with no proprietary software platforms or AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

Name

CES (Construction & Civil)

Legal name

CES Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://c-e-s.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CES Group Pty Ltd is a privately owned Townsville-based construction and civil engineering firm delivering integrated civil works, commercial construction, industrial, defence, education, infrastructure and residential projects across Queensland for government and private enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction and Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Utility System Construction (2371), Land Subdivision (23721), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Civil construction services
• Commercial building construction
• Defence infrastructure construction
• Subdivision earthworks drainage
• Government infrastructure contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Townsville

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Civil Construction Projects: Project-based revenue from civil works including earthworks, subdivisions, roadworks, stormwater drainage, water reticulation, electrical, and landscaping for government and private clients.
2. Construction Projects: Project-based revenue from commercial, industrial, residential, education, defence, and infrastructure construction projects delivered as design-build or construction-only contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CES Group is a privately owned Australian construction and civil engineering firm that delivers civil works (earthworks, subdivisions, roadworks, stormwater drainage, water reticulation, electrical, sewer and landscaping) and building construction (commercial, industrial, residential, education, defence and infrastructure projects) across Queensland. Projects are delivered through early contractor involvement, design and construction, and construction-only contracts, with the firm acting as principal contractor and managing all subcontractor delivery. The company operates through three divisions, CES Group, CES Civil and CES Construction, which can deliver independently or as an integrated unit.

Product overview

CES Group operates through three distinct business divisions—CES Group (parent), CES Civil, and CES Construction—offering comprehensive civil and construction solutions across Queensland. The company provides integrated services spanning early contractor involvement, design and construction delivery, civil works (subdivisions, earthworks, roadworks, drainage), commercial building and fit-outs, industrial projects, education facilities, defence projects, infrastructure works, and residential developments. Projects are delivered independently or as an integrated unit, with total project control from inception to completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CES Civil Civil construction and infrastructure services covering subdivision development, earthworks, roadworks, stormwater drainage, water reticulation, electrical, landscaping, and sewer infrastructure for government and private clients across Queensland.
• CES Construction Commercial, industrial and residential building construction and fit-out services, including design and construction delivery for office buildings, warehouses, childcare centres and defence facilities.
• Early Contractor Involvement Pre-construction engagement service that provides collaborative planning, constructability reviews and value engineering prior to construction commencement.
• Commercial Build and Fit-outs Construction and renovation of commercial buildings including warehouses, office spaces, retail facilities and service stations with complete fit-out services for private enterprise clients.
• Civil Works Projects Civil infrastructure projects including subdivisions, road construction, drainage, water and sewer infrastructure, and bulk earthworks delivered for government and private clients across Queensland.
• Industrial Construction Industrial construction including concrete thickeners, processing facilities and heavy industrial infrastructure for mining and manufacturing operations in North Queensland.
• Defence Construction Construction services for the Department of Defence and Australian Defence Force including guardhouses, barracks facilities, training facilities and security infrastructure delivered by security-cleared personnel.
• Education Facility Construction Construction of educational facilities including TAFE buildings, childcare centres and early learning centres for government and private education providers across Queensland.
• Public Infrastructure Construction Public infrastructure works including pedestrian links, shared pathways, drainage systems and municipal infrastructure delivered for local councils across Queensland.
• Residential Construction Prestigious executive-style residential developments in North Queensland, leveraging the firm's civil and construction expertise for high-end residential builds.
• Subcontractor Management Services Principal contractor service providing full responsibility for subcontractor performance including scope definition, compliance monitoring, and quality, safety and environmental documentation management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple Master Builders Queensland Awards including 2023 Commercial Fitout up to $5M winner and 2024 Commercial/Industrial Building up to $5M winner
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• James Cook University & Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CES is a sponsor of the JCU Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS) and facilitates cadet engineer's pathway to employment in 2025. JCU engineering education places students directly into industry environments through Work-Integrated Learning, professional practice placements, and scholarship-linked internships.
• Gardens Swimming ClubminorOthers · 1 January 2025Platinum level sponsor for 2025-2026 season. CES supports swimmers participating in MS Super Splash event raising funds for multiple sclerosis awareness.
• Men's Shed TownsvilleminorOthers · 1 January 2025Community Supporter for 2025-2026 season. Men's Sheds provide a safe, supportive, friendly and inclusive space for members to work on projects while advancing health and wellbeing.
• U12 Girls Basketball Lightning Representative TeamminorOthers · 1 January 2025Proud supporter for 2025 representative season.
• Ignatius Park CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CES is an Industry Placement Employer developing students' employability skills through structured work placements. College empowers students aiming for trade careers through VET curriculum and meaningful industry partnerships.
• Coral Sea Outrigger Canoe ClubminorOthersMoana Sponsor 2024 - supporting local community sporting organisation.
• Lifeline QueenslandminorOthersCES Group and contractors participated in the Lifeline Walk for World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2025, raising over $6,826.70 for crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Georgiou Group:
• Aurizon (client reference): Listed as a CES customer (regional depot civil upgrades at Merinda, Moranbah and Blackwater). Not a peer but a relevant buyer relationship — Australia's largest rail freight operator and a recurring regional infrastructure client for civil contractors in Queensland.

Direct peers

• Roberts Pizzarotti: Brisbane-headquartered private builder delivering commercial, industrial, education, and residential projects across Queensland and NSW. Directly comparable in size, regional Queensland orientation, and end-market mix to CES's construction division.
• Hutchinson Builders: One of Australia's largest private construction companies with strong Queensland presence across commercial, residential, education, defence, and civil works. Comparable delivery model (private, principal contractor, design-build) and overlapping customer base with CES in QBuild, council, and education tenders.
• BMD Group: Privately owned Australian contractor delivering civil infrastructure, urban development, and subdivisions across Queensland. Comparable to CES Civil in subdivisions, roadworks, and water/sewer infrastructure delivery for local councils and developers.
• Shadforth Civil: Queensland-headquartered civil contractor delivering subdivisions, bulk earthworks, roadworks, and stormwater — directly overlapping with CES Civil's earthworks, drainage, and subdivision scope.
• McNab Constructions: Queensland-headquartered general contractor delivering civil, commercial, and residential projects across the state. Closest direct peer to CES — comparable size, regional Queensland footprint, integrated civil + construction delivery, and similar end-market mix (government, developers, education, industrial).

Broad incumbents

• Watpac: Australian construction and civil contractor (now part of BESIX Group) with strong Queensland presence across commercial, education, defence, and civil infrastructure. Directly overlaps with CES in delivery scope and tender pool, though at significantly larger scale.
• John Holland: One of Australia's largest infrastructure and building contractors (owned by CCCC International). Competes with CES for the same Queensland government, council, and defence tenders, but operates at materially larger scale and broader geography.

Regional players

• FK Gardner & Sons: Privately owned Queensland-based construction and civil contractor with similar end-market exposure (government, commercial, education, defence). Comparable scale and regional Queensland operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CESGroupQld
• Instagraminstagram.com/cesgroupqld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ces-civil-construction

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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