HB GROUP AUSTRALIA
Originating as a civil works company, HB was established in 1960 by Mick and Theo Halkitis. For over thirty years HB undertook a vast array of civil works projects, encompassing bulk and specialised earthworks, drainage and stormwater works, kerb installations, landscaping and protection, bridgeworks and dam construction throughout the Northern Territory and the Kimberley region.
In the ensuing fifty years, HB has expanded to now incorporate HB Concrete (Winnellie and Yarrawonga), HB Quarry (Arnhem Highway and Pinelands), HB Blocks and Pavers, HB Transport and HB Workshop. By internalising the production process HB is able to control costs and deliver specified quality products to customers.
HB Group has achieved quality assurance for its quarry, concrete and blocks divisions. This ensures quality expectations are delivered and meet customer’s specifications. Also proving HB’s commitment to growth, and meeting modern construction industry expectations.
HB’s continual quest for the best solution, combined with ethical business conduct and active reinvestment into the local community, transmits a consistent identity of an energetic, innovative company with a healthy working culture and a strong sense of social responsibility. This sustained credibility assures us that HB will continue to deliver at an optimum level whatever future road they make.
HB GROUP OF COMPANIES
HB GROUP DIRECTORS
Mihail Halkitis (OAM)
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
01/01/1930 - 18/08/2019
In 1960 Mihail and his brother Theo founded Halkitis Brothers (HB) as a civil construction company.
The major projects they have completed are endless from establishing headworks for five of Darwin’s Northern suburbs to ten years of laying highway in Kakadu National Park.
John Halkitis
DIRECTOR
Commencing with HB in 1978 as a Trade Assistant John, Mihail’s eldest son, gained a diverse understanding of the business. From laying pipes and operating excavation machinery to working in remote areas and administering contracts. This knowledge and experience has enabled him to make a significant contribution to civil works in the NT.
Nick Halkitis
DIRECTOR
With an Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering and 4 years experience as a trainee Technical Officer, Nick commenced with HB in 1986 as a Surveyor’s Assistant. Always involved in projects with a ‘hands on’ approach, Nick maintains these characteristics in his management role today.
HB GROUP TIMELINE
