19/08/20
King of the road
There’s more to our new NDD truck than meets the eye. Our new brand Symal represents our values of working together, so when it came to choosing artwork for the…
13/08/20
Welcome to our new Geelong office
It’s official! After many years working on jobs in Victoria’s south west region, we’re excited to announce we’ve opened a new office in Geelong, expanding our regional reach. With around…
28/07/20
Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road Stage 3 project works complete
Civilex (soon to be Symal) has completed the road improvement works along the Geelong Bacchus Marsh Road, as part of VicRoads Towards Zero initiative. The Civilex safety infrastructure works were…
22/07/20
Civilex Completes Contaminated Glass Project with the EPA
Civilex (soon to be Symal) has completed the clean-up and removal of stockpiled contaminated glass for EPA at Glass Recovery Services (GRS) in Coolaroo. The major clean up project took…
14/07/20
Polo Flat Precast Yard Project Commences for Snowy 2.0
The Civilex team based in NSW has kicked off project works at the Polo Flat Precast Yard in the southern township of Cooma as a part of the Snowy 2.0…
19/06/20
We’re Hiring!
As Civilex continues to grow, so does our need to expand our teams. We are currently recruiting for an Estimator, Project Administrator and Graduate Marketing Coordinator. Estimator We are seeking…
19/06/20
Civilex Gains Federal Accreditation
We’re excited to announce that Civilex is officially accredited by the Federal Safety Commissioner of Australia (FSC). We received the great news yesterday from the Attorney-General’s Department that Civilex has…
10/06/20
Collector Wind Farm Project Completion
The Civilex team has completed RATCH-Australia’s Collector Wind Farm project in NSW delivering high-quality infrastructure in a duration that has brought mutual project benefit. We’re proud of achieving the civil…
09/06/20
Civilex Awarded Chisholm Road Prison Project
Earlier this year, the Minister for Corrections Ben Carroll and Member for Lara John Eren turned the first sod at Chisholm Road site, located next to the existing Barwon Prison….
03/06/20
Recognising HSEQ
The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, subcontractors, and the communities in which we work are integral to the way we operate. Equally vital is environment and quality across…
01/06/20
Celebrating 5 Years Together
We are proud to recognise and celebrate the five-year milestone with 50 of our employees from across our construction group. For such a young group, we’re pleased to have so…
22/05/20
Recognising HSEQ
The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, subcontractors, and the communities in which we work are integral to the way we operate. Equally vital is environment and quality across…
19/05/20
We’re Hiring!
We have an exceptional opportunity to join our team as Civilex General Supervisor. We’re looking for an experienced General Supervisor delivering projects in excess of $15 million and confident leading…
07/05/20
We’re Hiring!
We have an exceptional project management opportunity! Join our progressive and innovative construction group as a Civilex Project Manager. We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager with a minimum of…
29/04/20
Ignite Graduate Program in Action at Melbourne Airport
Nathan recently joined Civilex as part of our 2020 Ignite Graduate Program. Based at Melbourne Airport on the Airport Drive road works project, he’s been on site experiencing the Ignite…
24/04/20
Project Dedicated COVID-19 Monitors
To help our workforce and contractors stay healthy, safe and support the continuity of construction operations, we have introduced COVID-19 Monitors on all our sites. Our Monitors belong to a…
17/04/20
Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road – Stage 3 Works Update
Civilex is proud to be part of improving road infrastructure for our community. As part of being awarded Stage 3, Civilex has three roundabouts to construct along Geelong Bacchus Marsh…
15/04/20
Recognising HSEQ
The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, subcontractors, and the communities in which we work are integral to the way we operate. Equally vital is environment and quality across…
26/03/20
We’re Open for Business
To our valued subcontractors, suppliers and consultants, On Sunday evening our Prime Minister Scott Morrison said – “2020 will be the toughest year of our lives!” I hate to say…
06/03/20
International Women’s Day 2020 #EachforEqual
This year our Civilex and Conset teams attended International Women’s Day events throughout the week leading up to International Women’s Day on Sunday 8 March. We are committed to seeing…
25/02/20
Rock Blasting at Collector Wind Farm
The Civilex team at Collector Wind Farm project in NSW has undertaken some interesting works recently. Civilex Senior Project Engineer Brendan Swaine has been at the forefront of rock blasting…
19/02/20
Welcome 2020 Graduates
It’s started! Yesterday we officially launched our 2020 Civilex Ignite Graduate Program at head office with our 2020 graduates. This year’s graduates were excited to receive their Ignite Graduate Booklets…
19/02/20
Announcement: Civilex General Manager Appointed
The Directors and CEO are proud to announce the promotion of Civilex Operations Manager Matthew Gurney to Civilex General Manager. Five years ago, Matt commenced with Civilex as Construction Manager…
06/02/20
Bush Fire Relief Work for the Community
The Land published this article on our volunteer bush fire relief work we undertook in Jingellic, NSW and surrounds last week. We are proud to have assisted our fire-affected communities…
04/02/20
Galvin Park Reserve Redevelopment Project
Civilex has completed the Galvin Park Reserve redevelopment for Wyndham City Council within a tight timeframe and in time for park maintenance to prepare for the upcoming footy season. We…
17/12/19
We’re Hiring
We have an exceptional leadership opportunity! Join our progressive and innovative construction group as Group Estimating Manager reporting to the Group CEO. You’ll have an Executive Leadership seat responsible for…
12/12/19
Recognising HSEQ at Civilex
The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, subcontractors and the communities in which we work are integral to the way we operate. Equally vital is environment and quality across…
02/12/19
Collector Wind Farm First Turbine Footing Pour
The team at Collector Wind Farm in Goulburn NSW completed its first turbine footing concrete pour recently. Commencing at 5.30am and finishing at 2.30pm, the concrete pour involved 14 concreters,…
19/11/19
International Men’s Day 2019
Did you know today is International Men’s Day? The 19th of November has been celebrated annually for the past two decades – a day where we shine a spotlight on…
28/10/19
Partnership with DeakinTALENT Creating NextGen Value
Civilex appreciates the significant value in forming and building key relationships and partnerships within the construction industry. Included in these are the strategic relationships we have cultivated with universities. Since…
17/10/19
Graduates Visit William Adams CAT
On Monday afternoon, our Ignite graduates had the opportunity of visiting William Adams CAT in Clayton. They were shown a range of caterpillar plant as well as the chance to…
11/10/19
Acknowledging HSEQ at Civilex
The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, subcontractors and the communities in which we work are integral to the way we operate. Equally vital is environment and quality across…
08/10/19
Be a Safety Champion
National Safe Work Month Throughout the month of October our construction group – Civilex, Conset and Grampians Excavations – is participating in National Safe Work Month. Our participation in the…
07/10/19
Giving Generously to Fight Cancer Foundation
Our group’s participation in its fourth Footy Colours Day was an extraordinary result – we doubled our 2019 fundraising target of $25,000 to reach a final total of $51,375.60 for…
30/09/19
Preparation Works at Collector Wind Farm
Together with RJE Smarter Engineering, Civilex was awarded the Collector Wind Farm balance of plant contract by global sustainable energy solutions provider Vestas in May. The Civilex RJE Global Consortium…
18/09/19
Big Hearts at The Big Umbrella
Civilex and its group of entities have embedded giving back to our community in its 2019 Social Calendar. This year, our calendar has been planned for much more than welcome…
12/09/19
11/09/19
Nick’s Cause: Supporting Kids with Cancer
Civilex and its group of business entities – Conset, Grampians Excavations and Incore Developments – came together to raise funds for the Fight Cancer Foundation’s Footy Colours Day. Fight Cancer…
05/09/19
Claudia Sparks Her Interest in Construction
Claudia Lagudi finished high school recently and completed our Spark Workplace Experience Program at Civilex. We caught up with Claudia as she completed our Spark Workplace Experience Program and asked…
03/09/19
Civilex Works on Toorak Road Level Crossing Removal Project
Civilex, contracted to Laing O’Rourke, is performing construction early works at Toorak Road for the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP). An alliance of Laing O’Rourke, Jacobs and Metro Trains Melbourne…
30/08/19
Footy Colours Day – 1 week to go!
Our Group – Civilex, Conset, Grampians Excavations and Incore – is participating in its 4th Footy Colours Day for the Fight Cancer Foundation. Fight Cancer Foundation’s Footy Colours Day is…
26/08/19
Our CFO – Not Your Average Chief
Joining the construction group Civilex, Conset and Grampians Excavations alongside Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Nicholas Murdoch is recently appointed Nabeel Sadaka, the group’s first Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As our…
23/08/19
We’re Hiring an Executive Assistant
We’re Hiring! Civilex is looking for a star Executive Assistant supporting our Group Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Commercial Manager with a range of high-quality professional administrative support…
23/08/19
Our CEO – Not Your Average Chief
Nabeel Sadaka, recently appointed as Civilex, Conset and Grampians Excavations first Chief Executive Officer (CEO), joins the construction group alongside Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Nicholas Murdoch. As our ‘chiefs’ both…
23/08/19
Footy Colours Day – 2 weeks to go!
Our Group – Civilex, Conset, Grampians Excavations and Incore – is participating in its 4th Footy Colours Day for the Fight Cancer Foundation. Fight Cancer Foundation’s Footy Colours Day is…
22/08/19
Civilex Finalist in Business Excellence Awards
We are proud to announce that Civilex has been selected as a finalist in the 2019 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards in the Trades and Construction category. Cr Jonathon Marsden…
21/08/19
We’re Hiring!
Join our team! Civilex is looking for an experienced, self-motivated and team-oriented Surveyor and Survey Manager. If you’re wanting to work for a dynamic civil construction company on a diverse…
20/08/19
Minister Visits New Roundabout
It was a thumbs up from Lara MP John Eren who visited the completed roundabout in Lara to mark the end of roundabout works at the Geelong-Bacchus Marsh and Elcho…
16/08/19
Women in Construction on FIRE
RMIT hosted the Females in RMIT Engineering (FIRE) event and invited Civilex Construction Manager Jen Robertson to participate as a guest panellist along with other panel speakers Sarah MacNish, Project…
15/08/19
Footy Colours Day 2019
It’s on again and in 2019 it’s bigger and better! Our Group – Civilex, Conset, Grampians Excavations and Incore – is participating in its 4th Footy Colours Day for the…
12/08/19
We’re Hiring!
We’re looking for a Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, and Project Engineer who can lead, manage and coordinate our exciting new infrastructure projects. Sound like you? Apply now via links…
09/08/19
Joshua charges up his career
Swinburne is one of our long-term valued industry partners. Over the past five years, our partnership has created future-ready learners and long-term employability for undergraduate students undertaking the Civilex Charge…
09/08/19
We’re Hiring!
We’re looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join our growing and diverse construction and property development group. Sound like you? Apply here now. Go back for more news
05/08/19
Toll Project Post Tension Slab Works Poured
Civilex started upgrade works for Toll’s shipping terminal at Webb Dock in March and has reached a milestone with the completion of stage 1. The upgrade, which is on track…
15/07/19
We’re Hiring!
We’re looking for experienced Grader and Excavation Plant Operators to join our site team. Sound like you? Apply here now. Go back for more news
02/07/19
Matt Successfully Ignites his Career
Matt Martin started with Civilex in May 2017 as an undergraduate with little more than textbook knowledge of the civil construction industry. He applied for the Ignite Graduate Program, a…
19/06/19
Bridge beam lift works on Western Roads Upgrade
The $1.8 billion Western Roads Upgrade public-private partnership comprises priority road upgrades and more than 260 kilometres of road rehabilitation and maintenance across Melbourne’s west for 23 years. Civilex is…
14/06/19
Civilex-Conset New Yard Facility
It’s been an exciting year of progress for the Civilex – Conset assets team having recently moved to their largest facility yet to accommodate the growing list of assets and…
04/06/19
Feeding the Hungry at Sunshine Salvos
Civilex has embedded giving back to our community in our 2019 calendar. This year, our Social Calendar has been planned for much more than just welcome breakfasts and meetings! At…
30/05/19
Civilex Expands Interstate
Together with RJE Smarter Engineering, Civilex has been awarded the Collector Wind Farm balance of plant contract by global sustainable energy solutions provider Vestas. The Civilex RJE Global Consortium will…
20/05/19
Civilex Safety 7 Journey & Launch
Earlier in the year, Civilex officially launched Safety 7 to our entire workforce. Below is the journey of our Safety 7 program – from idea to launch including a peek…
13/05/19
Mossfiel Reserve Turns Green
A $7.2 million revamp of Mossfiel Reserve Redevelopment has been underway since the end of last year. Civilex has been contracted to Wyndham City Council to deliver the integrated sports…
09/05/19
Melbourne-Lancefield Road Project Complete
Civilex, contracted to VicRoads, has completed the 9km section of road improvement works – 3km south and 6km north of Romsey – which was identified as one of Victoria’s most…
07/05/19
National Road Safety Week 2019
This week is National Road Safety Week (NRSW) 6-12 May, an initiative created by the SARAH (Safer Australian Roads and Highways) Group and supported by Commonwealth, State and Local Governments,…
03/05/19
Acknowledging Safety at Civilex
The health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, subcontractors and the communities in which we work are integral to the way we operate. It’s a core value of the Civilex…
15/04/19
Civilex Wins Terminal Upgrade Project for Toll
Late last year Civilex secured a large project tender win for the upgrade of Toll Shipping’s terminal at Webb Dock, Melbourne. The works commenced in early March and represent one…
04/04/19
We’re Hiring!
We’re Hiring! We’re looking to employ an experienced paralegal – at least 5 years working as a paralegal – to join our Commercial team on a part-time basis of 15-20…
04/04/19
Civilex’s Food Drive for Foodbank
On Tuesday 19 March Civilex set itself a corporate social responsibility goal: to purchase enough food products in one week to make 50 hampers for Foodbank to distribute to hungry…
03/04/19
We’re Hiring!
We’re hiring! Civilex is looking for HSEQ coordinators and senior HSEQ coordinators to join our team. We’re looking for people with a passion for safety, team-oriented mentality, an educational approach…
03/04/19
Global Day of the Engineer
Today across the world is Global Day of the Engineer #globalengineer where we recognise and celebrate the profession and the people who have chosen to pursue a career in engineering….
29/03/19
CEO Appointment
Civilex is proud to announce the appointment of our Chief Executive Officer Nabeel Sadaka. Please read more on our official Civilex Appoints CEO News Release. Civilex welcomes Nabeel Sadaka and…
08/03/19
International Women’s Day 2019
Happy International Women’s Day 2019! International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call…
05/03/19
Holly Leads the Way
Civilex prides itself on recruiting high-calibre talent across its business. Whether you’re starting out or have industry experience, we know every employee possesses their own unique set of skills and…
01/03/19
Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road – Works Update Stage 1
Civilex’s road improvement works along Geelong Bacchus Marsh Road are really taking shape now with the construction of a new roundabout at Elcho Road. Site Engineer Jake Rapp has been…
25/02/19
We’re Hiring!
Join our team! Civilex is looking for an experienced Estimator with around 5 years’ experience to work on a large number of diverse tenders within a growing, professional estimating team….
22/02/19
We’re Hiring!
Join our team! Civilex is looking for a passionate, team-oriented Data Entry Administrator with a flair for accurate and efficient data entry and natural ability to build key relationships. Flexible…
19/02/19
Welcome 2019 Ignite Graduates
Last week we officially welcomed the 2019 Ignite Graduates to the Civilex family with induction and overview of the 2019 managers and structured units within the Ignite Graduate Program workbook…
11/02/19
Working Around the Clock on the Western Roads Upgrade
The Victorian State Government has invested $1.8 billion to upgrade roads across the western suburbs. The Western Roads Upgrade comprises high-priority road upgrades and more than 260 kilometres of road…
21/12/18
A Dynamic Civilex Project Team
At Civilex, we pride ourselves on recruiting and developing the best people to work on some of Victoria’s diverse infrastructure projects. And this has certainly been the case with the…
19/12/18
Delivering Xmas Cheer, Civilex Style
Throughout December, the Civilex BBQ truck has been delivering Construction Site Xmas cheer at both the Civilex and Conset project sites. 2017 purchased and custom-built Chevrolet truck has been designed…
07/12/18
We’re Hiring!
Join our team! Civilex is looking for a passionate, team-oriented Health Safety Environment Quality (HSEQ) Coordinator and Senior Coordinator with an educational approach to and experience in health safety in…
06/12/18
Civilex-Conset Annual Golf Day
Winners are grinners! The annual Civilex-Conset Golf Day held on Monday was a great social day out for our staff with plenty of fun – how could it not be…
04/12/18
Supporting White Ribbon
Coinciding with our monthly Welcome Lunch for new employees, the Civilex and Conset teams came together last Wednesday in support of White Ribbon with guest speaker and White Ribbon Ambassador…
29/11/18
Turbine Foundations Project – 31st Pour
Civilex’s major works package has commenced after securing the successful tender of the Murra Warra Wind Farm, located in a prime wind farm location in the state’s western district. The…
22/11/18
Welcome 2019 Graduates – Your Program. Your Pace. Your Future.
Our Management Team thoroughly enjoyed meeting the newest and freshest members of the Civilex team – our 2019 Graduates. Directors and Senior Managers officially welcomed our Graduates to the Civilex…
14/11/18
Civilex’s Ideal Facilities for Optimal Culture
Good workplace cultures are in abundance, but amazing ones take time to build and deliberate effort to unravel. There’s a myriad of ways company culture can be created, one being…
09/11/18
A Dynamic Civilex Project – Part 1
It’s Trivia Friday and we have a special Who Am I? I am 26 metres long by 3.5 metres wide and I weigh two tonnes. I bring information to life…
07/11/18
We’re Hiring!
Join our team! Civilex is looking for experienced, self-motivated and team-oriented Senior Surveyors and Surveyors. If you’re wanting to work for a dynamic civil construction company on a diverse variety…
01/11/18
It’s Movember!
Our construction group – Civilex, Conset, and Grampians Excavations – is participating in its third Movember fundraiser. And this year we’re raising $5,000 for the Movember Foundation. We’re growing a…
31/10/18
We’re Hiring!
Join our team! Civilex is looking for Leading Hands to fill these shoes. If you’re wanting to work for a dynamic civil construction company on a diverse variety of projects…
30/10/18
Western Roads Upgrade – Civilex Works Commence
The $1.8 billion Western Roads Upgrade is underway. The project comprises eight high-priority road upgrades with a comprehensive 20-year rehabilitation and maintenance program covering more than 260 kilometres of road…
29/10/18
NAWIC Victoria Awards For Excellence
Civilex attended the NAWIC (The National Association of Women in Construction) Victorian Chapter 2018 Awards for Excellence at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park. The night showcased the achievements and industry…
24/10/18
Civilex Checks in at Avalon Airport
Civilex has been awarded a contract with Avalon Airport to upgrade the existing carpark which will see approximately 500 extra car parking spaces created. This upgrade coincides with Avalon Airport…
17/10/18
A Top Performer
A toddler playing contentedly in his backyard sandpit pushes his Tonka trucks around in the soft sand. He’s only three years old, but he can easily differentiate the truck names…
12/10/18
Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road – Stage 1 Works Commence
The Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan was greeted by Director, Safe System Road Infrastructure Program Regional Roads Victoria Bryan Sherritt and TAC Lead Director Road Safety Samantha…
09/10/18
Where Aspiration Meets Inspiration…A Career in Construction
Our construction group – Civilex and Conset – is participating in the Melbourne West Jobs Fair on Tuesday 9 October 2018 at the Sunshine Convention Centre. The Australian Government is…
04/10/18
Melbourne Jet Base #tbt
It’s #ThrowBackThursday and we’re going back to 2016 when Civilex won the contract to Hutchinson Builders for the Melbourne Aviation Precinct Melbourne Jet Base. The first in Melbourne, the Private…
27/09/18
Building Safer Roads: Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road
Civilex has been awarded safety improvement works on a 20km-stretch of the Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road, running from Heales Road to Little River Ripley Road. Forming part of the Victorian government’s…
25/09/18
Dynamic Duo – What Makes A Great Team?
What makes a great team? Communication? Having a common goal? Everyone contributing? Mutual support? Diversity? Strong leadership? Being organised? And what about keeping things fun? Probably all of these things…and…
20/09/18
Caulfield Grammar School #tbt
It’s #ThrowBackThursday and Civilex is revisiting the 2016 works completed for Caulfield Grammar School. The project included the redevelopment of the school’s road and carpark network – 25,000m2 – while…
18/09/18
Acknowledging Safety at Civilex
The health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, subcontractors and the communities in which we work are integral to the way we operate. It’s a core value of the Civilex…
17/09/18
Supporting Grassroots Junior Soccer
Civilex supports many local sporting clubs in Melbourne’s west, and one of the longest relationships we are honoured to be part of is the Altona City Soccer Club. Aside from…
14/09/18
Thank you for Showing Your True Colours
Happy Friday Everyone! It’s a week since the Civilex team came together for Footy Colours Day 2018 – 3 sites, 3 BBQs and it’s our 3rd year of participation! So…
10/09/18
Roads Australia Industry Luncheon with Duncan Elliott
Civilex members attended Roads Australia Industry networking luncheon last Thursday 6 September at Metropolis, Southbank with special guest speaker Duncan Elliott, CEO North East Link Authority (NELA). Duncan shared the…
07/09/18
We’re Hiring!
Join our team! Civilex is seeking to fill multiple Surveyor roles. If you want to work for a dynamic civil construction company based at our new Spotswood head office then…
06/09/18
Show Your True Colours
It’s Footy Colours Day on Friday 7 September and our construction team is participating in its 3rd year running with an ambitious target – raising $20k – for kids living…
05/09/18
Civilex Adds to its Excavation Plant
Civilex has increased its plant through the purchase of four new excavators from Komatsu Australia. The recent additions now bring our overall numbers of heavy plant to 110. The new lineup……
03/09/18
Civilex Wins Major Works at Murra Warra Wind Farm
Civilex awarded major works on the Murra Wurra Wind Farm. Civilex will complete the previously published early works stage 1 package and will now stay on in the regional north-western…
31/08/18
We’re Hiring in the Wimmera Region!
Recently the Civilex business acquired a majority shareholding of Stawell-based Grampians Excavations. Now we are looking for great people to fill a variety of full-time roles and work in our…
31/08/18
Civilex Running all the way with #teambulldog
Our construction group Civilex-Conset-Grampians is joining Team Bulldog in the Melbourne Marathon this year to fundraise for and support our community partner the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation. We invite all…
30/08/18
Wellbeing is Our Focus
Feelings of wellbeing are fundamental to the overall health of an individual, enabling them to successfully overcome difficulties and achieve what they want out of life. Past experiences, attitudes, and…
29/08/18
Supporting Women in Engineering
When you were a child do you remember being asked: So, what do you want to do when you grow up? It’s a question commonly posed and often receives a…
23/08/18
Construction Law Conference…Best Enjoyed in 2030
The 7th Society of Construction Law Annual National Conference was appropriately called Best Enjoyed in 2030…The Future of the Construction Professions only for the fact that the August conference was…
22/08/18
We’re Hiring!
Join our team! Civilex is seeking to fill two roles – Senior Estimator and Estimator. If you want to work for a dynamic civil construction company based at our new…
16/08/18
Bayswater Grade Separation #tbt
#ThrowbackThursday We’re stepping back to 2016 with Civilex’s heavy bulk earthworks project in Bayswater where Civilex deployed 50 pieces of earthmoving equipment with over 75 personnel that worked around the…
09/08/18
Show Your True Colours with Civilex
Civilex is participating in its third Footy Colours Day event on Friday 7 September. In 2016 we raised $550 but blew that completely out of the water in 2017 with…
03/08/18
Happy Jeans For Genes Day
Happy 25th anniversary to Jeans For Genes. Jeans For Genes is a major fundraising campaign for Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI). Over the past 25 years, Jeans For Genes has…
31/07/18
Acknowledging Safety at Civilex
The health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, subcontractors and the communities in which we work are integral to the way we operate. It’s a core value of the Civilex…
27/07/18
What ‘Christmas in July’ has to do with Culture
What is it that makes a company a great place to work? On the surface a lot of us tend to focus on the brand value of an organisation, closely…
26/07/18
Join Our Team
We’re hiring! Civilex is seeking to fill the role of Training and Compliance Coordinator. If you want to work in a dynamic civil construction team based at our new Spotswood…
25/07/18
Our New Line Up
2018 may be half over, but with some exciting announcements to share at Civilex it feels like just the beginning. We are delighted to announce a new era for our…
23/07/18
Murra Warra Wind Farm: Project Launchpad
Leading Melbourne-based civil contractor Civilex is currently working in the regional north-western Victorian township of Murra Warra creating the launchpad for one of the highest performing wind farms in the…
20/07/18
Flexing Our Community Muscle in the West
From the outset, Civilex’s core business has always been in the civil construction space. Our company name alone gives that much away. But what may not be so evident from…
19/07/18
Improving Cyclist Safety
The health and economic benefits of cycling are well known and ditching the car to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle and to be kinder to the environment has been…
18/07/18
Line Up With Us
We’re lining up to help support Jeans For Genes a not for profit organisation with an important cause. In Australia, 1 in 20 kids faces a birth defect or genetic…
11/07/18
An Undergraduate Journey: Where Civil Engineering Theory Meets Reality
In an era where converting years of academic theory into real life skills is priceless, the part an undergraduate placement plays in respect to the millennial student’s university journey is…
10/07/18
Giving Back: Becoming Adapters with Western Bulldogs Community Foundation
A previous post this year reported that Civilex had joined the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation (WBCF) – a partnership we are extremely proud of. The WBCF is a committed and…
05/07/18
Plant Life at Civilex
As a leading Melbourne-based civil contractor, Civilex invests heavily in its plant. The obvious plant being the usual large, yellow machines used at our various civil project site locations. But…
04/07/18
Civilex Acquires Grampians Excavations
Melbourne-based Civilex acquires Stawell-based Grampians Excavations. The recent acquisition provides opportunities for both businesses to work within the civil construction industry together in both Melbourne and regional Victoria. https://civilexvic.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Grampians-Aquisition.mp4 As…
27/06/18
Civilex Recognises its Longest Serving Members
The era of employment for life is now something of the past but is the loyalty to one company over the long term well and truly over just yet? Well,…
26/06/18
International Women in Engineering Day
23 June 2018. A day that sees women from Saudi Arabia granted the right to drive a car in their country for the very first time. It’s also a day…
20/06/18
Oh What A Feeling Toyota!
After 54 years of continuous operation and the production of more than 3.4 million cars, last year Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) shut down its Australian manufacturing plant in Altona. Since…
19/06/18
Join Our Team
We’re hiring! Civilex is seeking to fill three roles – Senior Estimator, Estimator and Project Nominated Authority (Works Inspector). If you want to work in a dynamic civil construction team…
18/06/18
RAAF Base Project Complete
Civilex was engaged by Laing O’Rourke in September 2016 to deliver the major contract for the construction of the Air5428 Pilot Training System Facilities Project. Working within a fully secured…
14/06/18
Estimating Comes To Life
The Civilex Estimating team took some time away from their desks at Head Office last Friday to inspect progress made at Civilex’s portion of the Level Crossing Removal Authority project….
14/06/18
Civilex Joins The Willy Lit Fest Family
Civilex is delighted to sponsor the Williamstown Literary Festival on its special 15-year milestone. As a business located in Melbourne’s west, we are committed to supporting programs that promote and…
06/06/18
Australia’s Best Infrastructure Project
Victoria’s $670M Ravenhall Prison Project was recently named Australia’s Best Infrastructure Project at the Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s National Infrastructure Awards. These awards are convened by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia each year…
05/06/18
Civil Infrastructure Journey at Melbourne Airport
Next time you’re waiting to catch a plane or farewell a friend take a moment to appreciate the infrastructure improvements and ongoing works currently shaping Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport. Civilex is…
01/06/18
Civilex Graduates: Diversity is the Key
Will commenced with Civilex as an undergraduate and progressed into the Graduate Program in January 2018. Since then, he’s been on location in the surfside township of Lorne gaining exposure…
01/06/18
Civilex Increases Fleet
Civilex has recently increased its fleet with the purchase of four new multipurpose trucks. The new acquisitions, add to the already Civilex owned 105 items of plant, include two new…
29/05/18
Civilex Graduates Tour William Adams CAT
Civilex Engineering Graduates recently visited the impressive William Adams CAT (Caterpillar) Centre in Clayton with Civilex Construction Manager Jen Robertson and enjoyed a tour of the facility where plant is…
24/05/18
Contributing to the transformation of Melbourne’s Rail Network
The $10.9B Metro Tunnel Project is one of the largest public infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Australia. The project will build a new tunnel beneath the city centre, freeing up…
23/05/18
Networking with Roads Australia
Civilex attended Roads Australia’s Industry Luncheon on Friday 18 May and caught up with luncheon guest speaker Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas who has recently handed down the 2018/19 State budget….
15/05/18
Acknowledging Safety at Civilex
The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, subcontractors and the communities in which we work are integral to the way we operate. It’s a core value of the Civilex…
11/05/18
Civilex Partners with Western Bulldogs Community Foundation
The Western Bulldogs may be most known as an Aussie Rules football team, but beyond the field, membership numbers and gate receipts there is a committed and engaged community services…
06/05/18
Shining Our Light – Working and Walking for Road Safety
Civilex Improves Road Safety Civilex continues its civil construction work on improving road infrastructure on one of Victoria’s most dangerous rural roads – an 11km stretch of the Melbourne-Lancefield Road…
30/04/18
Civilex Supports National Road Safety Week
We’re supporting road safety and you can too! This week (30 April – 6 May) is Road Safety Week and Civilex is supporting two campaigns and I hope you too…
27/04/18
Civilex Turns 10 – A Decade of Growth
The office was a-buzz as party elves prepared to celebrate Civilex Victoria’s 10th birthday. Giant helium balloons and hanging party lights and pinatas, a Civilex-themed photo booth and retro popcorn…
26/04/18
Grand Opening Party event
“Oh What a Night!” Civilex Victoria hosted its head office Grand Opening Party on Thursday 12 April with special guest Mayor Altair in attendance, along with numerous industry guests, staff…
26/04/18
Team Effort at Surf Coast Trek 2018
With a map, mobile, drink bottle, lunch and snacks packed, our five intrepid Civilex employees delved into one of Victoria’s most beautiful and remote parts to raise funds for worthy…
19/04/18
Civilex wins HMAS Cerberus Naval Training Base Upgrade – Early Works
Civilex is pleased to announce they have been successful in their tender to deliver the Early Works package for the HMAS Cerberus Upgrade at Cribb Point. Civilex will be engaged…
16/04/18
We’re Across Social Media
It’s now easier than ever to keep up-to-date with Civilex news, developments and projects across our social media platforms. We have now included the platforms of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest to…
13/04/18
Civilex Graduate Development Program, applications close 15 April
The Civilex Graduate Development Program is a unique and flexible 2-year industry program. Designed for Graduates to be exposed to a diverse range of unique opportunities while working with one…
04/04/18
Global Day Of The Engineer
Today, 4 April 2018, we’re celebrating Global Day of the Engineer. A day to acknowledge and celebrate our 50 Civil Engineers! We spoke with one of our up and coming…
26/03/18
18/03/18
Supporting Local Soccer at Grassroots
Civilex continues to be a proud sponsor of the Altona City Soccer Club for some time now, and this team of young soccer players basked in a weekend of fun…
09/03/18
Graduate Expo Month
March is the month to unleash the Civilex Graduate Program Our Graduate Development Program is a unique industry graduate program as it allows our graduates to steer their learning at…
09/03/18
Komatsu Shakes It Up with SmartConstruction
A special thank you to Komatsu President Mr Tetsuji (Ted) Ohashi for visiting Civilex’s new headquarters in Spotswood with Director Andrew Fairbairn on Friday 9 March and providing Civilex with…
03/03/18
Values Launch Event
Staff recently enjoyed a company lunch and Values Launch at Civilex’s new Head Office in Spotswood. Over 200 employees attended the launch on Friday 2 March, with Civilex Business Development Manager…
21/02/18
Civilex Allen Reservoir Dam Milestones achieved, visit by NEW Civilex BBQ Truck
Civilex always work hard to exceed client expectations, and after recently achieving two major project milestones the Allen Reservoir Project Team are certainly testament to this. Milestones achieved were: 1)…
31/01/18
RAAF Base East Sale, Pilot Training Facility nearing completion
Civilex is proud of their involvement in the East Sale RAAF Base Pilot Training Facility project. This benchmark project in the Greater Gippsland region was both dynamic and challenging, and…
20/12/17
Civilex kicks off 2018 with Osars.
Work to commence mid January on OSAR Western Package Project. Civilex will commence Early Works mid January on Package 01 : Palmers and Dunning Roads. A Feature Survey, Service Identification…
19/12/17
OUTSTANDING TEAM PERFORMANCE 2017
In 2017, Civilex put in one of the most outstanding team performances seen for FOOTY COLOURS DAY. A second-year participant, Civilex raised our fundraising total from $550 in 2016 to…
15/11/17
OSAR Western package, Netflow Consortium preferred supplier, Civilex is a key player
Barbara Cortese, the star of recent press conference with Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Industry & Employment Ben Carroll and Minister for Roads & Road Safety Luke Donnellan. Barbara shared…
14/11/17
Civilex construction of final stages of MAP Jet Base
Civilex have commenced construction of the final stages of the aircraft apron pavements at the futuristic MAP Jet Base with concrete pavements continuing to be placed this month. There is…
02/11/17
Civilex awarded Berwick & Strathmore Railway Station Carpark Upgrade Projects
Civilex is proud to have secured the contract to significantly expand the capacity of both Railway station carparks. The projects will involve constructing new sealed commuter parking spaces that will…
01/11/17
Your moustache makes a difference
Trucker, regent, connoisseur or wisp – no matter the shape or style of your Mo this Movember, your face can inspire donations, conversations and real change. Men are facing a…
24/10/17
Civilex awarded Altona Toyota Product Knowledge Centre Project
Civilex had been awarded the Toyota Product Knowledge Centre Project. Which includes the construction of the PKC driving course, feature roads as well as all civil, excavation, drainage works, landscaping…
10/10/17
Civilex awarded Melbourne Airport Lane Allocation project
A project to design & construct digital lane allocation screens with variable message signs. It’s a significant project for Melbourne Airport, to assist with the management of vehicles arriving to…
05/10/17
Civilex awarded the Allen Reservoir Dam Safety Upgrade for Barwon Water
Barwon Water is Victoria’s largest regional urban water corporation providing world class water, recycled water and sewerage services. This major water infrastructure project marks a significant step for Civilex in…
03/08/17
Civilex Pakenham HCMT Project Bulk Earthworks phase approaching completion.
Works progressing well on the High Capacity Metro Trains Project.
27/07/17
Civilex and The Gordon TAFE : Civil Construction Awareness Day 2017
Major civil contractor Civilex Victoria partnered with The Gordon TAFE who specialise in providing training in the civil and construction industries to bring awareness and insight to 50 local school…
27/07/17
Mount Gellibrand Windfarm Progress Update
The Mount Gellibrand Windfarm is situated 20km west of Winchelsea at the foot of the historic Mt Gellibrand. WCJV’s scope at the project includes 44 132 MW wind turbine generator…
27/04/17
Students at Newport Gardens Primary School plant 100 trees to celebrate Earth Day
The event was an initiative of Civilex Victoria who, together with Kings Landscaping, donated 100 Illawarra Flame Trees to the school and spent the morning teaching students how to plant,…
13/04/17
Civilex partners with WBHO Infrastructure to deliver the Mount Gellibrand Wind Farm
Civilex Victoria is proud to be a part of this exciting new project to develop our country’s natural energy sources. The Mt Gellibrand windfarm is located within the Colac Otway…
17/03/17
Civilex Wins Civil Works at the High Capacity Metro Train Maintenance Facility
On 21 November 2016, the Victorian Government entered into a Public Private Partnership to deliver the High Capacity Metro Trains Project. Under this model, the consortium will be responsible for…
15/03/17
Civilex to Redevelop the Biomedical Science Building at Monash University
Civilex Victoria has secured the Biomedical Learning & Teaching Building (BLTB) Early Works Package at Monash University, Clayton. The package is part of the overall BLTB project which aims to…
15/03/17
Civilex Leading the Way in Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project
Civilex are one of the first companies to have secured a contract on the Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel Project. Starting at La Trobe Street on one of Melbourne’s busiest thoroughfares…
15/03/17
Civilex Showing Force at the BRW Triathlon
Congratulations to all staff that participated in the recent BRW Corporate Triathlon. 27 Civilex staff participated in the event with amazing results. It was great to see so many dedicated…
05/12/16
Welcome To Our New Civilex Staff
We are delighted to welcome 23 new staff members to the Civilex business. We are excited about this record month of employment and believe this exceptional growth is a testament…
03/11/16
Sod Turn at Aylesbury Drive Altona. New Civilex Office Development
Today marks a special day for Civilex as we commence stage 1 works at Aylesbury Drive, Altona. This will be the location for the new Civilex office development. The works…
17/09/16
RAAF Base East Sale, Contract Secured
Civilex Victoria is proud to have secured the $25M contract with Laing O’Rourke for the civil component of works at the RAAF Base in Sale. The works include provision of…
29/08/16
Melbourne Airport Jet Base, Contract Secured
Civilex are pleased to have just now secured a substantial project with a new client, Hutchinsons Builders. We are looking forward to commencing works on this project, which encompasses construction…
28/08/16
Contract Secured for Junction Oval
Civilex are delighted to have once again secured a contract with Cockrams, building on our rewarding relationship. The project consists of the construction of a brand new Oval and Car…
03/08/16
Company Turnover
Civilex celebrated a record year within the company in terms of growth and turnover, whilst maintaining a strong profit margin. With staff numbers growing from 60 to 100, we are…
04/07/16
McKimmies Road Shutdown
Civilex are thrilled with the outcome achieved in the McKimmies Road shutdown over the weekend. The complete road rehabilitation occurred between 6:30pm Friday night and 3:30am Monday morning. Civilex have…
01/06/16
Caulfield Grammar Contract Secured
Civilex are delighted to have recently secured a large project with a new client, Caulfield Grammar. We are excited about this project which encompasses two new maintenance facility buildings, creating…
29/04/16
Civilex Eighth Birthday Celebrations
The champagne was flowing when Civilex recently celebrated their 8th birthday. In just eight short years, Civilex have grown into a market leader with an annual turnover of $60M plus,…
23/06/16
New Employees
Civilex are happy to announce four new members to the Civilex Team. Due to rapid growth in our company, we have recently added a new Estimator and Project Manager to…
28/04/16
Eureka Stadium
In conjunction with Pitchcraft, Civilex recently undertook the redevelopment of Eureka Stadium Ovals located in Ballarat, which come 2017, will be used in AFL matches. The revitalised facility boasts over…
24/02/16
Soccer Match – Deakin University
Civilex recently achieved practical completion at the sports oval precinct for Deakin University. Civilex was awarded the head contract to construct a high profile sporting precinct that would cater for…
19/10/15
Conset and Civilex support for the inaugural Bully Zero Australian Foundation
As part of our commitment to the local community, Conset and Civilex management and staff attended the inaugural Bully Zero Australia Foundation Charity Ball. This foundation aims to promote zero…
19/10/15
New office development Conset and Civilex
With the rapid expansion of Conset and Civilex, a new facility is being planned to house the head office and yard. We have recently purchased land in Altona and building…
19/10/15
Civilex announces Melbourne Knights Football Sponsorship
Civilex is pleased to announce our sponsorship of the Melbourne Knights Football. As part of the National Premier League, the Club is well regarded in the sporting community. Joe Bartolo,…