“From the very start to the moment the money landed in our business account, Sefa were a pleasure to deal with. A professional dedicated team that went above and beyond communicating our contractual obligations.
Kardan Construction’s success in securing Sefa’s facilities presents a renewed focus on targeting new clientele and work opportunities that were a mere pipe dream prior to engaging with Sefa.”
Kardan Construction is a Perth based licensed construction company with a particular commitment to providing real and diverse opportunities for First Nations people. Kardan has completed projects all over Western Australia, including rural towns and remote communities. Projects range from on-call commercial maintenance through to state-wide government contracts.
Kardan Construction is committed to creating long lasting relationships with clients, implementing sustainable construction practices, supporting diversity and providing equal opportunities for all. They support over 55s, Indigenous people, women and people with disabilities or other personal challenges in their roles working in the construction industry, with over 60% of their staff from these cohorts.
Our WA partner Impact Seed had been working with Kardan through 2020 to support their strong growth trajectory by developing their capacity to take on impact investment. With Impact Seed by our side after making the introduction, we collaborated with Kardan to understand their ethos and organisational vision, and in four months delivered a finance package tailored to Kardan's needs.
Multiple facilities catered to Kardan's different requirements. The working capital facility addressed immediate liquidity needs, with additional capacity available to be unlocked in the medium term. A longer duration term loan enabled investment in strategic expansion. Together they reflected a phased approach to Sefa accompanying Kardan on its growth journey. The facilities made use of the Federal Government SME Scheme, and included a contribution from Rise, a WA non-profit.
As well as providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal people, Kardan Construction provides ongoing support, mentorship and training for their employees and apprentices.
They also support:
• Over 55s in the construction industry with Outcare
• People living with a disability through their work with Goodwill Engineering
• Local community groups such as Art Vs. Depression
• Loop Upcycling by repurposing construction materials and uniforms.
