Our History

JAXON has a proud history of building excellence in Western Australia for 60 years. Since our inception in 1958, we have seen the continued development of our business and brand, along with the growth of our service capabilities. Over our 60 years of operation, we have worked with a number of high profile clients, developed a variety of commercial, residential and refurbishment projects and have even recovered sites devastated by natural disasters.

2018

JAXON celebrates 60th Birthday.

2016

JAXON Property formed.

2013

JAXON rebrands, complete with logo change.

2011

JAXON demerges from DORIC.

2008

JAXON celebrates 50th birthday.

2005

JAXON acquired by Doric and formed the residential arm of the Doric Group. JAXON focused on the large scale multi-residential market and Doric dealt with the Commercial and Engineering market.

1980

JAXON rebuilt Goldworthy and Shay Gap Mine sites following destruction caused by severe cyclones. In just five week, JAXON was able to successfully get the mines back into operation. JAXON continued to work with BHP to construct and restore housing and commercial buildings at the Newman town site and in Port Hedland.

1977

JAXON delivers one of WA's most iconic projects, The Art Gallery of WA.

1974

WA owned and operated.

1970

British conglomerate bought shares in the company.

1968

JAXON established its office in Port Hedland. This year also saw JAXON involved in construction work for BHP and Goldsworthy Iron, including commercial buildings and infrastructure for the complete town sites of Newman and Port Hedland.

1966

JAXON formed a Joint Venture with Watson Construction and won a contract for a further 84 houses in Exmouth. The 84 houses were completed in a record 24 weeks.

1965

Won RAAF Base tender to build 30 residential properties in Exmouth for staff working on the RAAF base.

1963

Started tendering on commercial work. One of JAXON’s first projects as a commercial tender was for housing and all commercial buildings at BHP’s Koolyanobbing mine site.

This year also saw JAXON strengthen its position in group housing construction, building about 8 to 10 houses on a weekly basis in the metro area.

1959

JAXON Managing Director Tom Matyear appoints new Management Team as JAXON commences tendering on commercial works.

1958

JAXON's founder, Jack Kailis formed JAXON Construction Pty Ltd.