GBSC Yurra

What GBSC Yurra does

Yurra Pty Ltd (formerly GBSC Yurra) is a majority Yindjibarndi-owned construction and maintenance services company headquartered in Karratha in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, founded in 2016 and operating with approximately 28 employees. The company delivers civil and rail construction and maintenance, industrial services, building construction and maintenance, licensed plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning and refrigeration, landscape construction, and facilities management, serving enterprise mining clients (including Rio Tinto) and Pilbara local government authorities (City of Karratha, Town of Port Hedland). Yurra holds building, electrical, and plumbing contractor licenses and is certified to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001, with Supply Nation and IBIR verification supporting Indigenous procurement mandates.

The business operates as a group structure comprising the core Yurra Pty Ltd entity, a wholly-owned building services subsidiary (Yurra Building), the Indigenous-led technology arm Beyond (an MSP, SaaS hub and systems consultancy), and two joint ventures: Ngardimu with Sims Metal for scrap metal recycling and Hawkeye Pilbara with Hawkeye Services for surveying, engineering and project management. Ownership sits with the Yindjibarndi people through holding entity Yindjibarndi Wealth Pty Ltd. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts and ongoing facilities management engagements, with services primarily delivered across the Pilbara and extended throughout Western Australia. The company has publicly signaled intent to raise external capital via a Preliminary Investor Outreach process.

Name

GBSC Yurra

Legal name

Yurra Pty Ltd

Website

https://gbscyurra.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yurra is a majority Yindjibarndi-owned construction and maintenance services provider in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, delivering civil, building, rail, facilities, and surveying services to mining and government clients, alongside a tech subsidiary (Beyond) and JVs with Sims Metal and Hawkeye Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Hauling, Spoil Management & Disposal (Muck Away) (IMAFAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Scrap Management & On-site Services (Plant Scrap, Roll-off, Managed Programs) (EUAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Civil construction services
• Building maintenance contracting
• Facilities management services
• Indigenous-owned contracting
• Landscape construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Karratha, WA

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Civil and Rail Construction Services: Project-based revenue from civil construction, rail construction, and maintenance services delivered throughout Western Australia, with primary focus on the Pilbara region.
2. Building Construction and Maintenance: Licensed building, plumbing and electrical contractor services including building construction, maintenance, electrical, air-conditioning and refrigeration, and plumbing services.
3. Facilities Management: Ongoing facilities maintenance services delivered to commercial and industrial clients.
4. Surveying and Project Management: Consultancy services through Hawkeye Pilbara joint venture for surveying, engineering, and project management supporting infrastructure and development projects.
5. Scrap Metal Recycling: Joint venture Ngardimu with Sims Metal providing scrap metal recycling services to public, commercial and industrial businesses in Pilbara region.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Yurra is a majority Yindjibarndi-owned Aboriginal business delivering civil and rail construction and maintenance, building construction and maintenance, facilities management, landscape construction, industrial services, surveying, project management, and scrap metal recycling services. Based in Karratha in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, the company combines traditional knowledge with industry experience to deliver infrastructure, building, and maintenance projects for mining, government, and commercial/industrial clients.

Product overview

Yurra is a multi-service construction and maintenance company operating as a platform of distinct brands. The core entity, Yurra Pty Ltd, provides civil and rail construction, industrial services, landscape construction, and facilities management throughout Western Australia. Yurra Building (formerly GBSC Yurra Pty Ltd, now 100% owned by Yurra Group) extends the portfolio with licensed building, plumbing, and electrical services. The company also operates joint ventures including Ngardimu for scrap metal recycling and Hawkeye Pilbara for surveying and engineering consultancy. Beyond serves as the Indigenous-led technology arm, driving digital transformation and SaaS solutions. These entities operate collectively under the Yurra Group umbrella, with the parent company being majority-owned by Yindjibarndi people.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yurra Pty Ltd - Civil and Rail Construction and Maintenance Majority Yindjibarndi-owned entity providing civil and rail construction and maintenance, industrial services, landscape construction, and facilities management throughout Western Australia with primary focus on the Pilbara region. Targeted at mining companies, government, and commercial/industrial clients.
• Yurra Building - Building Construction and Maintenance Licensed Building, Plumbing and Electrical contractor providing building construction and maintenance, electrical, air-conditioning and refrigeration, and plumbing services. Previously known as GBSC Yurra Pty Ltd. Targeted at commercial, industrial, and government clients.
• Ngardimu Scrap Metal Recycling Joint venture with Sims Metal providing high-quality scrap metal recycling services to public, commercial and industrial businesses in the Pilbara region. Ngardimu means 'again and again' in Yindjibarndi.
• Hawkeye Pilbara - Surveying and Project Management Consultancy Joint venture between Hawkeye Services and Yurra delivering expert consultancy in surveying, engineering, and project management to support infrastructure and development projects across the Pilbara region.
• Beyond - Indigenous-led Technology Services Indigenous-led Managed Service Provider (MSP), SaaS hub, and systems consultancy built to launch Indigenous people into white/grey-collar roles through real-world digital capability. Provides software development, governance frameworks, tools, platforms, and leadership pathways enabling Nation entities to scale and innovate.

Named customers3 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sims MetalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNgardimu Pty Ltd is a joint venture owned by Yurra Pty Ltd and Sims Metal, providing high-quality scrap metal recycling services to the public, commercial and industrial businesses in the Pilbara region. Ngardimu is the Yindjibarndi for 'again and again'.
• Hawkeye ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHawkeye Pilbara is a pioneering joint venture between Hawkeye Services and Yurra, delivering expert consultancy in surveying, engineering, and project management. This strategic partnership brings together deep regional knowledge and technical excellence to support infrastructure and development projects.
• BeyondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeyond is the engine room driving Yurra's transition from trades to tech. It's an Indigenous-led MSP, SaaS hub, and systems consultancy built to launch Indigenous people into white/grey-collar roles through real-world digital capability. From software dev to governance frameworks, Beyond delivers the tools, platforms, and leadership pathways that enable Nation entities to scale, innovate.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CPB Contractors: Tier-1 Australian construction contractor (CIMIC Group) with civil infrastructure, building, and services capability. Overlaps with Yurra on civil construction and government infrastructure, but at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• Clough: Engineering and construction contractor for the Australian resources sector (now part of Webuild). Overlaps with Yurra on Pilbara industrial and infrastructure delivery but operates at substantially larger scale and broader geography.
• Downer EDI: ASX-listed diversified infrastructure services group with established Indigenous joint venture history (e.g., Waanyi Downer JV). Comparable to Yurra on infrastructure services, Indigenous partnership models, and Pilbara presence.

Direct peers

• Macmahon Holdings: ASX-listed mining services contractor with significant Pilbara surface mining and infrastructure work. Comparable to Yurra on Pilbara delivery to major miners and on civil/infrastructure adjacent to mine sites.
• Monadelphous Group: ASX-listed engineering and maintenance services provider to the Australian resources sector. Comparable to Yurra on industrial services, maintenance, and Pilbara-focused delivery to mining majors.
• NRW Holdings: ASX-listed civil contractor with deep Pilbara exposure across mining infrastructure, bulk earthworks, and rail. Most direct comparable to Yurra on civil construction scope and Pilbara customer base, though substantially larger and non-Indigenous.
• BGC (Australia): Privately-held WA-based construction materials and contracting group operating in the Pilbara. Comparable to Yurra on building construction, civil works, and Pilbara regional delivery, though broader and non-Indigenous.
• Sims Metal: Global scrap metal recycling leader and Yurra's JV partner in Ngardimu. Direct peer on the scrap metal recycling revenue line, with industry scale, processing capability, and customer reach that Yurra accesses via the JV.
• SRG Global: ASX-listed specialist infrastructure services group with exposure to civil, mining, and energy infrastructure in WA. Comparable to Yurra on specialist civil/maintenance delivery to Pilbara resource and government clients.

Emerging players

• Barpa Construction Services: Australian Indigenous construction joint venture (CIMIC-owned with Indigenous partners) delivering building and civil work, including in remote regions. Comparable to Yurra on Indigenous-owned construction model and remote/regional delivery, though with tier-1 backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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