Toolkit

Capacity Building

Empowering South Australian regional businesses to scale and compete through enhanced systems, workforce capability, and readiness for major opportunities.

Overview

Capacity building is the process of strengthening a business’s skills, systems, and resources so it can compete for, win, and deliver larger or more complex contracts. 

In the context of South Australia’s $30+ billion major project pipeline, it means ensuring regional businesses are ready to take on increased demand by improving workforce capability, operational systems, compliance, and financial readiness. It involves targeted actions such as investing in skilled staff, adopting digital tools, upgrading policies and procedures, building partnerships or joint ventures, and engaging in industry training and mentoring. By developing these areas, businesses can position themselves as reliable, competitive suppliers who meet the safety, quality, and reporting expectations of major projects, while also creating a stronger foundation for long-term growth