Building. Better Together.

Our foundations

Driving change in the construction industry through collaboration and innovation.

Our history

Symal derives from the Latin word 'Simul', meaning together. From our first project over two decades ago to shaping the jobs of tomorrow, our best work is always done as a collective. We continually seek new ways to enhance our businesses and tackle industry challenges.

2001

Where it all started - entrepreneurship

With a shovel, a wheelbarrow, and a ute, our founder and Managing Director, Joe Bartolo, initiated the entrepreneurial journey by starting a landscaping business in the residential sector.

2003

Scaling up - new markets

Evolving from landscaping to concrete paving and structural concrete work for private clients and large residential builders, we strived for excellence from the beginning.

2005

Setting up structure - Conset

The business transitioned towards larger structural concrete projects in the building and construction sector, engineering advanced solutions that enabled bold ideas to take shape. 

2008

Modern foundations - Civilex

Rapid growth calls for expansion. We founded Civilex (now Symal), our leading self-performing infrastructure business that has delivered some of Australia's biggest civil projects.

2010

Innovative industry expertise - directors

We've always understood the power of collaboration. To bolster our strong trajectory of growth, we welcomed our Directors Ray Dando and Andrew Fairbairn as shareholders.

2014

Fueling success - advisory board

To propel our ambitious goals forward with good governance, we established an Advisory Board, laying a solid foundation for strategic advice to ensure our future success. 

2018

Keeping things moving - Grampians Excavations (now Unyte)

Recognising an exciting opportunity to become one of Australia's leading plant and equipment suppliers, we acquired Grampians Excavations to enhance our fleet management and bulk earthworks capability.

2019

Paving meaningful pathways - Wamarra

Our group has always been focused on creating a more inclusive and meaningful future for construction. Together with Hayden Heta, a proud Aboriginal man of the Wiradjuri Nation, we launched Wamarra.

2020

Building. Better. Together. - Symal Group

The official unification of our construction companies under the Symal Group aligned decades of experience, diverse skillsets and geographic advantages. Together, we bring ambitious visions to life.

2020

Bridging gaps - Bridge and Civil

We acquired Bridge and Civil, enhancing our reach in NSW and complex bridgeworks capabilities. Together, we bring decades of focused expertise to deliver critical infrastructure to communities. 

2021

Agile civil solutions - Symal Contractors

We launched Symal Contractors to provide dynamic construction solutions in the greater Victoria region. Returning to our roots, our broad team of specialists mobilise swiftly for unique community projects. 

2021

Focused on the future - Sycle

Recognising the need to protect our finite resources, Sycle was established to create a more circular industry. We’re remanufacturing construction waste to create sustainable solutions. 

2024

Breaking new ground - Unyte

We consolidated our expansive fleet and engineering expertise by merging Grampians Excavations and Symal Solutions. With a united footprint across Australia, we rapidly respond to emerging project needs.

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