Over the last 40 years, Kerman Contracting Pty Ltd has experienced strong controlled growth completing $2.4 billion of work to the satisfaction of numerous clients in various industry sectors. This growth has been carefully managed using a hands on approach for all projects.
Kerman Contracting has joined the Monadelphous Group as a stand-alone, wholly owned subsidiary, uniting four decades of family‑owned success with Monadelphous’ scale, stability, and expertise. The leadership emphasises growth, diversification, and strengthened client relationships while preserving the company’s legacy, values, and commitment to its people, clients, and subcontractors.
Kerman Contracting was awarded a $170 million contract by Rio Tinto for the design and construction of non-process infrastructure at the Hope Downs 2 mine.
Brian Kerman, his family and the Kerman team celebrate the 40th anniversary of Kerman Contracting.
Another Lithium project successfully completed - Talison Lithium Storage Facility at Bunbury Port.
Kerman enters Lithium/Rare Earth mining sector. Several projects for clients such as Talison Lithium, Tianqi and Albemarle follow.
With the anticipated downturn in the WA mining sector, Kerman appointed a Business Development Director to explore other construction markets and develop a business strategy with a diversified market sector approach.
Kerman’s annual turnover for the Financial Year 2014/15 increased significantly as further mining services contracts were undertaken in the North West of WA in a competitive and difficult market however during this period, Kerman also successfully constructed a large grain export facility in Port Kembla, NSW.
Kerman received its biggest construction contract in the company’s history at CITIC Pacific Mining’s Sino Iron project for the SMP and Electrical Works on AG Mills Lines 3 to 6 ($153M).
Award of three $100M projects with a turnover of $232M for the Financial Year 2011/12.
Kerman Contracting acquires 2M Constructs providing additional industry experience, construction personnel and a $94.5 million rail camp project for the Roy Hill mine development.
Kerman received the Bulk Handling Facility of the Year 2006 (Resources and Infrastructure) and the Environmental Project of the Year Awards for their D&C work over 11 years for Esperance Port Authority. Between 1995 and 2006 Kerman had designed and constructed four iron ore export facilities for Esperance Port.
Kerman designed and constructed their new head office building in Applecross. The building was awarded two Royal Australian Institute of Architects (WA Division) awards in 2003 for Commercial Building Design and the Commercial Building Interior.
Kerman received the Special Commendation CY O’Connor Award for Engineering Excellence (2000 Western Australian Industry & Export Award) for its work on the Esperance Port Iron Ore export facility.
The Kerman business moved from a Family Trust Structure to a Company Structure at which time Chris Kerman was appointed Managing Director of Kerman Contracting and the founder of the company Brian Kerman was appointed to the role of Non-Executive Chairman.
Acquisition and establishment of the Kerman Depot in Kwinana, WA.
Kerman awarded its biggest contract to date being the construction of a storage and handling facility at Esperance Port for $11 million.
Kerman received the Chemical Project of the Year Award for the Sodium Cyanide Plant project in Kwinana for AGR.
The first big structural project, a water slide in Kalamunda, and the first company ute.
After 30 years in the heavy engineering and construction industry, Brian Kerman founded Kerman Contracting Pty Ltd (Kerman) in July 1981.
Kerman provides fully integrated design and construction expertise. Our capability is defined by several key areas, with delivery by traditional means, construct only, design and construct and engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) or Managing Contractor.