Durack Civil has a over 40 years experience & local value for government, mining & resource sector infrastructure projects in regional Queensland. Contact us now. Civil contractors are responsible for overseeing construction projects. Their main role is to determine the construction plans for buildings, roads, and infrastructure. These professionals can help the public and private sectors collaborate on a project to get it approved. They also provide technical advice to help clients choose the best material for their projects. Most civil contractors divide their projects into stages. This helps them escalate the progress of construction projects. Since each stage has its own specific schedule and pattern, there are different civil construction projects. The first stage is conception. This is the stage of a project that starts with the project owner. It involves determining the ideal location, specifications, and standards for the project. The conception phase can take from a couple of days to several months.