We love what we do
We’re a diverse team united by a shared goal: to design and build exceptional properties. More than just a job; it’s been our passion since 1976.
Humble beginnings.
Future certainty.
In 2018, the two businesses merged, creating a single company with
a unified purpose: delivering seamless end-to-end solutions for industrial construction.
Dedicated Akura people
120
Projects completed to date
600
Regional facility (sqm)
6500
We’re a people business, first and foremost, building long-term relationships by living our values.
Actions speak louder than words
Our relationships are built on a foundation of honesty and reliability. We’re people who deliver on our promises, do what we say we’ll do, and are true to our word.
Building intelligence
We build with cutting-edge design and manufacturing processes. Our in-house capabilities and construction software give us control over cost and quality. Our people challenge the status quo to ensure we continually evolve.
Simply more
We want to create long-term relationships through strategic design and delivery excellence. We always look to find opportunities to deliver real value through quality, time or cost efficiencies, even when you don’t ask.
Enduring quality
For generations, we’ve built quality industrial spaces where people thrive and businesses grow. We’re as proud of the enduring relationships we’ve built as we are of the legacy we’re creating.
From humble beginnings to leading industrial specialists, our timeline highlights key moments that shaped our journey.
1976
John Wallace established Wallacia Homes in Central West NSW — just John, his truck and an idea.
1992
John shifted his focus to industrial design and construction under the name Wallandra Building.
2009
In-house manufacturing of steel and precast systems began, improving efficiency and quality control.
2015
Akura was founded — a turnkey design and construction firm led by second-generation director Troy Wallace.
2018
Akura and Wallandra merged. The business relocated to a 6,500 sqm facility in Kelso, NSW.
2020
Akura expanded beyond its regional roots, opening a Sydney office to meet demand along the East Coast.
2021
The business continued to grow, supporting agriculture and other industrial construction.
2026
Team Akura is 120+ strong. We continue to build a strong project pipeline worth hundreds of millions across the eastern states of Australia.
No project or deadline will ever be more important than keeping our people and contractors safe. Our in-house safety resources are designed to protect everyone’s physical and mental well-being.
Protecting the Environment
We continually explore new ways to reduce energy use and waste.
Today, we use only 55% of the energy we generate through solar power at our Kelso site.
- 45% of energy goes back into the grid
- 90% of excavation material is reused
- 100% of waste steel and blast material is recycled
- 100% of waste concrete is fully recycled
Local at Heart
We hire and work with local people, sharing our expertise while training the next generation of tradespeople, builders, engineers and project managers. By manufacturing locally, we create meaningful jobs, strengthen communities and fuel regional economies. We’re building more than projects; we’re building opportunities.
