Our News

We’re happy and proud to share what’s happening at BY Group. Here you’ll find stories about the sustainable Indigenous economic benefits we’re bringing to the communities where we work. Read our latest news, blog posts, and articles about Indigenous community engagement.

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29 January 2025

BY Our People - Michael Allison

Safety is at the heart of everything we do at BY Group, and Michael "Mick" Allison plays a key role in making that happen. As our Safety and Compliance...

13 December 2024

The Future of Indigenous Participation in the Construction Industry

First Nations people make diverse and invaluable contributions across Australia's workforce, excelling as leaders in many sectors. However, significant...

15 November 2024

BY Our People - Kayla Muir

Each employee  at BY Group contributes uniquely to our mission of fostering meaningful community connections and delivering impactful projects.In this edition...

13 August 2024

BY Our People - Liam Frank

There are many moving parts to BY Group as an organisation, and our dedicated team members are at the heart of everything we do and achieve.In this edition of ...

19 June 2024

The Role of Indigenous Cultural Ceremonies in Construction

To celebrate, honour and preserve their cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples perform cultural ceremonies, involving traditional practices and rituals.

These...

27 February 2024

Growing Indigenous Construction Talent: Summer's Journey 4 Years On

At BY Group, we're dedicated to bridging the employment gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Our focus? Empowering Indigenous communities...

13 February 2024

Empowering Indigenous Economies with Supply Nation

Businesses in Australia play a pivotal role in fostering reconciliation by actively engaging with Indigenous businesses - mainly by partnering and sourcing...

20 December 2023

Indigenous Engagement in Construction: Metrics that Matter

In the construction industry, Indigenous engagement isn't just a buzzword; it's an ethical imperative and a strategic advantage. The construction industry's...

10 October 2023

BY Our People - George Kandylas

BY Group welcomes new Operations Manager George Kandylas to the team. George brings a wealth of experience when it comes to strategy development, marketing,...

28 September 2023

Growing Indigenous Construction Talent: James' Journey 5 Years On

BY Group is committed to helping meet the national goal of closing the gap in employment between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. That’s why we...

23 June 2023

Closing the gap is personal; it's about doing things

The National Agreement on Closing the Gap was developed to move towards an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are empowered through...

17 May 2023

How to deliver on your RAP performance by using an Indigenous Construction Company

By adopting the RAP your organisation wants to build trust and understanding, support Indigenous economic participation, demonstrate social responsibility, and...

01 February 2022

Social Procurement in the Construction Industry

What's social procurement? Why does it matter? What's the value of social procurement? Learn how socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable...

01 December 2021

New Project Win Announcements

To finish off 2021 with a series of new Defence project wins is extremely rewarding for the efforts of our hard working team members.

02 October 2021

BY Group's Jarrad Maynard Featured in Clontarf Newsletter

We are pleased to partner with Clontarf to provide employment opportunities for young Aboriginal Australians.

15 September 2021

How to engage an Indigenous construction contractor

Indigenous people make up roughly 3% of the population of Australia, and yet, despite this, they only represent as owners of roughly 0.06% of Australia’s...

18 March 2021

Using an Indigenous Building & Construction Company to Help Close the Gap

As an Indigenous-owned building and construction company, BY Group offers a unique opportunity to partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people...

06 January 2021

How to help Close the Gap through building and construction

As Australians, we are starting to see the impact of our government’s shared commitment to achieving equality in health and life expectancy for Aboriginal and...

14 December 2020

Growing Indigenous Construction Talent

As an Indigenous-owned and managed national contracting business, Indigenous engagement is not something we do it is who we are.

07 January 2020

BY Group staff member receives inaugural NSW Aboriginal Land Council Educational Scholarship

We would like to formally Congratulate one of our Junior Staff members Allynta Sutherland for being one of two people across the entire state chosen to receive...

26 March 2019

Newly refurbished building 153 at HMAS Creswell officially open for operations

On Friday 15th March HMAS Creswell building 153 was officially opened by Captain Warren Bairstow to a contingent of 50 invited guests including...