Company History
A W Edwards was founded in 1921. The business grew in a controlled and profitable manner throughout the 1920s and 1930s, undertaking a wide range of commercial and residential projects. It also undertook several defence projects leading up to and during the Second World War. The company was incorporated in 1940.
After the Second World War the company prospered with the growth in the Australian economy and undertook several landmark projects in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Example landmark projects included:
The 1990s saw continued stable growth culminating in the construction of several notable Olympic projects including the memorable Bondi beach volleyball stadium.
In the year 2000 A W Edwards absorbed the fitout contracting portion of Rintoul Pty Limited to form the highly successful A W Edwards Fitout Division. This division continues to operate successfully and grow with the delivery of a wide range of office, hotel and other fitout projects.
Left to Right: Austin, Stanley, Malcolm and Bruce Edwards
Austin Edwards founded our construction business in 1921. After nearly forty successful years his son, Stanley Edwards, took over as Managing Director in 1960 and continued to build the company and its fine reputation. Stanley retired in 1994 and his sons, Bruce and Malcolm Edwards now direct the organisation and continue to grow the company, based on the values established by the founders. The Edwards family still owns 100% of the company.