How to incubate a successful Indigenous owned construction company: the story of Barpa and key lessons shared
This University of Technology Sydney case study follows how Indigenous builder Barpa grew from a $50,000 first job with backing from construction company Icon. It shares the key lessons for buyers who want to help Indigenous businesses scale up.
Pushing the boundaries of Aboriginal social procurement on the Rozelle Interchange Project
On Sydney's Rozelle Interchange, the John Holland CPB Contractors joint venture required every commercial tender to include an Aboriginal subcontractor. This University of Technology Sydney best-practice case study looks at how the project approached its 1.5% Aboriginal spend commitment under the NSW Aboriginal Participation in Construction policy.
Hardy Fencing: safe solutions for remote communities
Indigenous-owned Alice Springs business Hardy Fencing built a snake-proof fence at the Kaltukatjara (Docker River) aged care facility, working for prime contractor Intract Australia. The project shows how subcontracting to local Indigenous businesses can deliver practical results for remote communities.
Kany Bidi and Laing O'Rourke: one clear path for traffic management and Indigenous employment
Former AFL player Michael Johnson's traffic management business Kany Bidi has grown alongside Laing O'Rourke across six major projects in Perth, with contracts now worth $14.5 million. The business averages 65% or more Aboriginal employment and delivered over 40,000 hours of traffic management on the Swan River Crossings Project.
A pathway to opportunity (North East Link)
Spark, the consortium building the North East Link tunnels, is connecting Aboriginal jobseekers and businesses with work on one of Victoria's largest road projects. The story shows how a major contractor can open pathways into construction careers and supply chains for First Nations people.
The Business Case for Social Procurement
Social Procurement: The Business Case is a 12 page booklet which demonstrates why procurement is an effective and efficient means of achieving social, environmental and local economic objectives.
SPA - Insights into Social Procurement: From Policy to Practice
This publication provides insights on effective approaches to developing and implementing social procurement strategies. It also provides provides five case studies that highlight how social procurement can assist delivering social and local economic development objectives.