The Epiroc advantage

For construction companies, rock breakers are an essential tool. They don’t just break the ground, but can also make or break the business’ reputation in delivering successful projects.

John-Paul Caligiuri of Califam Constructions values full well the importance of having quality attachments in the arsenal.

The Operations Manager said Califam Constructions has been and continues to be a long-standing market leader in the construction of hydraulic infrastructure across greater Melbourne.

"Our pivotal areas of expertise are sewerage reticulation and trunk outfall works, while also successfully delivering drainage and water supply projects," he said.

"We have been consistently delivering the highest quality assets to our clients for over 40 years. As an accredited contractor with the Melbourne Retail Water Agencies, Califam has extensive experience working as both principal contractor and as a subcontractor across a variety of projects differing in size, scope, ground conditions and materials."

Califam is a family business, founded in 1974 by Michael Caligiuri. He began operating locally and built a reputation as one of the major contractors delivering sewer and water reticulation works, earthmoving and plant hire across Melbourne.

Over the next two decades the company grew and diversified and in 1999, Michael's sons Anthony and Joseph joined the team, followed by his other three sons John-Paul in 2003, Andrew in 2004 and Luke in 2006.

"The company has grown and thrived within the industry as Melbourne's growth boundary has expanded. With extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in sewerage infrastructure, Califam's services continue to be in high demand in the booming land development sector," John-Paul said.

For the tasks at hand, Califam makes sure to use the best equipment available. The main part of the fleet comprises excavators ranging in the 35t-90t range.

"These are predominately Kobelco and Hitachi machines," he said.