civil contractors federation sa

What civil contractors federation sa does

Civil Contractors Federation South Australia (CCF SA) is the peak industry and business association representing civil contractors in South Australia. It is a non-profit, private member-based organization operating as the SA branch of the national Civil Contractors Federation. Its membership base comprises more than 500 contractor and associate member companies that collectively employ over 25,000 South Australians, spanning sole traders through contractors with turnover above $100M AUD. CCF SA's primary function is industry representation and advocacy to federal, state, and local government on infrastructure procurement, skills, and contract fairness.

CCF SA operates an integrated portfolio of services centered on three wholly-owned operating entities: Civil Train SA (RTO 45621), which delivers accredited training, short courses, apprenticeships, and upskilling programs across South Australia and Western Australia; Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd (CACL), South Australia's dedicated civil construction Group Training Organisation employing 65 full-time apprentices; and the Centre of Excellence at Gepps Cross, opened in March 2026, which houses the largest civil construction simulation suite in the Southern Hemisphere and SA's only live works site. Supporting activities include the Earth Awards and Industry & Training Awards programs, industry committees (Women in Civil, Future in Civil, Retired Members Group), publications (contract forms, safety documentation, training materials), and member advisory services covering industrial relations, legal, environmental, and WHS matters.

Revenue is generated through turnover-tiered annual membership subscriptions ($650 to $9,400 AUD), training course fees, event ticket sales and sponsorships, and publications store sales. Members pay on a tax-deductible annual cadence with services bundled across advocacy, training, and events. The organization relocated headquarters to 698 Main North Road, Gepps Cross in August 2025 and is led by CEO Andrew Ockenden (appointed May 2025), operating within the broader $27.3B forward SA state infrastructure pipeline, including the $15.4B T2D Project.

Name

civil contractors federation sa

Legal name

Civil Contractors Federation South Australia (CCF SA)

Website

https://ccfsa.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Civil Contractors Federation SA is the peak non-profit industry association representing 500+ civil contractor and associate member companies in South Australia, delivering membership services, advocacy, accredited training (Civil Train SA), and apprenticeships (CACL) from its Centre of Excellence at Gepps Cross.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Gepps Cross

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees based on turnover tiers ranging from $650 for sole traders to $9,400 for contractors with turnover exceeding $100 million. Includes Contractor Membership, Associate Membership, Stakeholder Membership, and Business Partner categories.
2. Training Services: Civil Train SA provides accredited training, short courses, apprenticeship training and upskilling programs. Revenue generated through course fees for training delivered across South Australia and Western Australia.
3. Event Revenue: Annual events including Earth Awards gala dinner ($200 for members, $250 for non-members), President's Breakfast, Annual Golf Day, and Women in Civil events generate revenue through ticket sales and sponsorship.
4. Publications and Store: Online store selling site publications including CCF Minor Contract Agreement Books, history books, variation forms, plant inspection books, and training materials at various price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CCF SA is a member-based peak industry association that provides civil contractors in South Australia (and Western Australia) with industry representation and advocacy, accredited vocational training through its RTO division Civil Train SA, civil construction apprenticeship management via Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd, access to industry events and awards, and resources including the Centre of Excellence training facility. Membership is sold under tiered Contractor, Associate, Stakeholder, and Business Partner categories with pricing scaled to turnover.

Product overview

Civil Contractors Federation SA (CCF SA) is the peak industry and business association representing civil contractors in South Australia. The organisation operates as a unified association offering multiple interconnected services: membership and advocacy as its core function, combined with training services through Civil Train SA (RTO 45621), workforce development via Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd (GTO), and the Centre of Excellence training facility at Gepps Cross. Additional offerings include award programs (Earth Awards, Industry & Training Awards), industry committees (Women in Civil, Future in Civil), and a publications store featuring contract documentation, safety forms, and training materials. The portfolio spans industry representation, accredited training delivery, apprenticeship management, member benefits, and professional development resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Earth Awards: Annual celebration of infrastructure excellence recognizing exceptional civil construction projects in seven categories from under $2M to over $150M in value
• Industry & Training Awards
• Centre of Excellence
• Women in Civil
• Future in Civil
• Retired Members Group

Products and services

• CCF SA Contractor Membership Annual membership for civil construction contractors delivering roads, bridges, dams, sewer/water/drainage, land development, and mining preparatory works across South Australia and Western Australia. Includes advocacy, IR/legal/WHS advisory, Integrated Management Systems and Certification support, publications promotion, events access, and committee engagement.
• Civil Train SA Training Services Accredited vocational training, short courses, apprenticeship training and upskilling programs delivered to individuals, employers and the broader civil industry across South Australia and Western Australia under RTO 45621. Delivered via classroom, simulation, and live worksite facilities.
• Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd (CACL) Group Training Organisation South Australia's dedicated civil construction Group Training Organisation, employing trainees and apprentices and placing them with industry host employers to facilitate completion of training contracts. Employs 65 full-time civil apprentices.
• Centre of Excellence (Gepps Cross Training Facility) State-of-the-art hands-on civil construction training facility supporting Civil Train SA and CACL program delivery, opened in March 2026.
• SA Earth Awards Annual celebration of infrastructure excellence recognising exceptional civil construction projects across seven value categories, with entry tickets priced at $200 members and $250 non-members (gala dinner).
• Industry & Training Awards Annual awards recognising outstanding achievements in industry training, workforce development, and lifetime contributions to the civil construction sector.
• CCF Minor Contract Agreement Book Book of 25 duplicate forms providing Minor Contract Conditions for Principal and Contractor relationships. Priced at $59.09 non-member / $47.27 member.
• SafeWork Method Statement Forms Book of 50 duplicate forms in required format for Safe Work Method Statements, designed for on-site use. Priced at $38.18 non-member / $30.00 member.
• Plant Hire Docket Book Hire docket book for companies hiring plant equipment. Priced at $34.55 non-member / $27.27 member.
• Women in Civil Committee Program Member-engagement committee supporting and celebrating women in the civil construction industry, encouraging broader participation and leadership pathways.
• Future in Civil Committee Program Committee of younger member-company representatives progressing strategies and initiatives to attract, support and encourage the next generation entering civil construction careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ member companies collectively employing 25,000+ South Australians

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026CCF SA partnered with CITB to deliver the T2D Women in Tunnelling Pre-employment Program, hosting training at the Centre of Excellence to create pathways into civil construction careers for women
• The Umbrella CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026Partnered with CCF SA and Civil Train SA to support the T2D Women in Tunnelling Pre-employment Program, contributing to workforce development initiatives
• T2D AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026T2D Alliance partnered with CCF SA to deliver the Women in Tunnelling Pre-employment Program providing direct employment pathways on the River Torrens to Darlington Project
• Civil Train SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCF SA's registered training division (RTO 45621) providing accredited training, short-courses, apprenticeship training and upskilling programs across South Australia and Western Australia
• Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd (CACL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Australia's dedicated civil construction Group Training Organisation (GTO) employing trainees and apprentices in the civil construction sector
• Government BodiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCF SA works with Federal, State and Local Government bodies, departments, agencies, statutory authorities and RTOs for infrastructure delivery and workforce development
• South Australian Department for Infrastructure and TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for infrastructure project delivery, training coordination, and policy development in South Australia

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Civil Contractors Federation (National): The federal peak body for civil contractors in Australia and CCF SA's parent organisation. Provides national advocacy, policy representation, and overarching coordination across state branches including CCF SA.
• Australian Constructors Association: National peak body representing Australia's major construction contractors across civil, building, and infrastructure delivery. Comparable as a higher-tier industry association advocating for large contractors, but with broader scope than CCF SA's SA civil focus.

Others

• Construction Industry Training Board (CITB): South Australian industry skills and training body that funds and coordinates training for the construction industry. A formal partner of CCF SA on programs like the T2D Women in Tunnelling initiative, with overlapping training-policy influence but a different funding and remit model.

Regional players

• Civil Contractors Federation NSW: New South Wales branch of the national Civil Contractors Federation, providing membership, training, and advocacy for civil contractors in NSW. Operates the same integrated model as CCF SA but in a different state market.
• Civil Contractors Federation Victoria: Sister state branch of the national Civil Contractors Federation representing civil contractors in Victoria. Operates the same membership-plus-training-plus-advocacy model as CCF SA, but serves Victorian contractors rather than competing in SA.
• Civil Contractors Federation Western Australia: Western Australian branch of the national Civil Contractors Federation, offering the same membership, advocacy, and training services for WA civil contractors. A natural regional peer given CCF SA's own training delivery footprint in WA.

Direct peers

• Master Builders Association of South Australia: The broader South Australian construction industry association representing builders and trade contractors. It is the most direct local competitor to CCF SA for member dues, advocacy voice, and training delivery in SA, although its scope spans commercial building rather than civil infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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