{{distinguish|Macmahon Holdings}} {{Use Australian English|date=January 2017}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2017}} {{Infobox company |name = McMahon Services |logo = McMahon Services logo.svg |type = Private company |industry = Construction<br>Demolition |founded = 1959 |founders = Glen McMahon |defunct = |hq_location_city = Adelaide |hq_location_country = Australia |area_served = |key_people = |services = |owner = Andrew McMahon<br>David McMahon |num_employees = 700 |num_employees_year = 2019 |subsid = Asurco Contracting |website = {{URL|https://www.mcmservices.com.au/}}}}
'''McMahon Services''' is an Australian construction and demolition company. Founded in 1959, it is based in Adelaide.
==History== McMahon Services was founded in Adelaide in 1959 by Glen McMahon as a demolition company. In 1990, sons Andrew and David took over the management and the company diversified into construction.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221112012612/https://www.trailermag.com.au/mcmahon-services/ McMahon Services] ''Trailer Magazine'' 3 October 2019</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250221162214/https://mcmservices.com.au/about/history/ Our History] McMahon Services</ref> It is contracted by governments and private industry for construction and demolition projects in most states of Australia.
McMahon Services is one of 12 Class A asbestos removal licence holders (licensed to remove friable asbestos or asbestos-contaminated dust)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.asbestos.sa.gov.au/trade_licensed.html |title=Asbestos Removal |publisher=Government of South Australia |accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref> in South Australia<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.safework.sa.gov.au/uploaded_files/GL210%20Register%20of%20Class%20A%20-%20Asbestos%20Removal%20Licence%20Holders.pdf |title=GL210: Register of Class A - Asbestos Removal Licence Holders |id=GL210 |date=8 December 2016 |publisher=Safework SA, Government of South Australia |accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref> and claims to be Australia's largest asbestos services provider.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mcmservices.com.au/services/asbestos-services/ |title=Asbestos Services |date=15 November 2012 |publisher=McMahon Services |accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref>
In September 2020, McMahon purchased Asurco Contracting.<ref>McMahon buys Asurco to preserve SA construction sector ''Adelaide Advertiser'' 30 September 2020</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210312113946/https://www.insideconstruction.com.au/section/industry-news/mcmahon-services-acquires-asurco-contracting/ McMahon Services acquires Asurco Contracting] ''Inside Construction'' 12 October 2020</ref>
== Legal issues ==
In 2004, the Federal Court of Australia imposed penalties totalling more than A$535,000 on McMahon Services, SA Demolition & Salvage, D&V Services and several company representatives following proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over collusive tendering practices.<ref name="ACCCMcmahonServices">{{cite web |title=Mcmahon Services and other demolition and asbestos removal companies required to pay penalties of more than $500000 for price fixing |url=https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/mcmahon-services-and-other-demolition-and-asbestos-removal-companies-required-to-pay-penalties-of-more-than-500000-for-price-fixing |website=Australian Competition and Consumer Commission |date=2004-11-04 |access-date=2026-05-20}}</ref> The case concerned a Defence Department demolition and asbestos-removal contract at the Salisbury site in South Australia, valued at approximately A$2.4 million. McMahon Services was fined A$300,000, while its operations demolition manager, Phillip Bubner, was fined A$35,000.<ref name="ACCCMcmahonServices"/>
==Notable projects== [[File:Bye bye adelaide.JPG|thumb|''HMAS Adelaide'' being scuttled off Avoca Beach in April 2011]] *Birkenhead Bridge deck replacement<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20241009021645/https://mcmservices.com.au/projects/birkenhead-bridge-deck-replacement/ Birkenhead Bridge Deck Replacement] McMahon Services</ref> *''HMAS Adelaide'' scuttling<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100322215539/https://www.smh.com.au/environment/the-ship-that-wont-go-quietly-20100319-qmah.html The ship that won't go quietly] ''Sydney Morning Herald'' 20 March 2010</ref> *''HMAS Success'' scrapping<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20241009021640/https://mcmservices.com.au/projects/ex-hmas-success-dismantling-disposal/ Ex HMAS Success Dismantling and Disposal] McMahon Services</ref> *Kwinana Power Station demolition<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20241009021839/https://mcmservices.com.au/projects/kwinana-power-station/ Kwinana Power Station Demolition and Rehabilitation Project] McMahon Services</ref> *Murray River road bridge, Murray Bridge refurbishment<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20241009021802/https://mcmservices.com.au/projects/old-murray-bridge-refurbishment/ Old Murray Bridge Refurbishment] McMahon Services</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250419121439/https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/news/archive?a=699071 Major works for Birkenhead Bridge] ''Department for Infrastructure & Transport'' 30 July 2020</ref> *Northern Connector *Northern Power Station demolition<ref>[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-09/northern-power-station-port-augusta-boilers-demolished/9134360 Coal dust managed as power station demolition work continues] ''ABC News'' 9 November 2017</ref> *Royal Adelaide Hospital demolition<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240223234426/https://renewalsa.sa.gov.au/news/preferred-contractor-selected-for-stage-1-demolition-of-old-royal-adelaide-hospital Preferred contractor selected for Stage 1 demolition of Royal Adelaide Hospital] Renewal SA 6 September 2017</ref> *Whyalla Airport terminal upgrade<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20241009021635/https://mcmservices.com.au/projects/whyalla-airport-terminal-upgrade/ Whyalla Airport Terminal Upgrade] McMahon Services</ref>
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Category:Companies based in Adelaide Category:Construction and civil engineering companies established in 1959 Category:Construction and civil engineering companies of Australia Category:1959 establishments in Australia
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