Examples
Capability statement examples by trade
What each trade should lead with, plus example wording you can adapt. Swap the bracketed parts for your own details.
Four trades.
One clear structure.
Example wording
[Business name] delivers [services] for [client types] across [region].
Electrical contracting
Licences & capability
01
Electrical contractor
Lead with
- Electrical contractor licence and state registrations
- Commercial, industrial or data work you specialise in
- Testing, tagging and compliance systems
Example overview
[Business name] is a [city]-based electrical contractor delivering commercial fit-outs, switchboard upgrades and maintenance for [client types] across [region].
Example case study
Fit-out for [client type], [suburb]. Full electrical and data for a [size] office, delivered over [timeframe] while the tenant stayed open.
Commercial plumbing
Services & response
02
Plumbing business
Lead with
- Plumbing licence classes held
- Commercial, strata or civil plumbing experience
- Response times for maintenance contracts
Example overview
[Business name] provides commercial plumbing, drainage and maintenance for [client types] in [region], with [licence classes] held in-house.
Example case study
Hydraulic upgrade for [client type], [suburb]. Replaced [scope] across [number] levels with no loss of water supply to residents.
Commercial construction
Project delivery
03
Builder
Lead with
- Builder licence and any prequalification
- Project value range you deliver
- Quality and WHS systems
Example overview
[Business name] is a licensed builder delivering [project types] from [value range] for [client types] across [region].
Example case study
Refurbishment for [client type], [suburb]. [Scope] delivered in [timeframe] as head contractor managing [number] trades.
Civil and earthworks
Plant & experience
04
Earthworks and civil
Lead with
- Plant and equipment you own
- Civil and site preparation experience
- Safety record and site systems
Example overview
[Business name] provides earthworks, site preparation and drainage for [client types] across [region], running our own fleet of [machine types].
Example case study
Site preparation for [client type], [suburb]. Bulk earthworks and drainage for a [size] site, handed over [outcome].
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