Peak building bodies have called for WA’s ambiguous building law to be tightened as customers turn to strangers on social media to figure out their rights amid the mass confusion.
Kim Macdonald
Black mould, sewerage flow-back, balconies that turn into pools in the rain. The list of defects at Perth apartments prompts calls for 10-year repair guarantees
SGH is heading towards $1 billion of annual net profit. To reach this remarkable milestone, the conglomerate has bet big on Australia’s growing economy and its need for more infrastructure and housing.
Adrian Rauso
A $50 million multi-storey carpark has been proposed as a ‘back-up’ solution to a looming parking squeeze at the Murdoch health precinct.
Michael Palmer
The Elizabeth Hotel and Residences — the latest jewel in the crown at Elizabeth Quay — should have been opening about now. But the boss recently resigned, putting another spanner in the works.
John Flint
Housing Minister John Carey says he can see the light at the end of the tunnel after a difficult number of years for building developers, as he marked the beginning of construction on a 110-apartment project.
Oliver Lane
The wellness retreat and day spa won approval in 2023.
Harriet Flinn
Perth - we’re the problem... it’s us. The national inflation rate is heavily influenced by Perth’s construction inflation, which exceeds the national average
Denmark carpentry apprentice Meriel Farr nailed three apprenticeship awards from Master Builders WA at a ceremony in Perth last month.
Claire Middleton
The former boss of building company Modco Residential has been fined $10,000 almost two years after the business went under.
Matt Mckenzie
WA’s civil construction industry has sounded the alarm over a looming two-year gap in State Government road projects, calling for some to be brought forward to hang on to critical workers.
Jessica Page
The City of Joondalup is about to begin work on a $10.7 million redevelopment of Burns Beach foreshore, which will include the construction of a two-storey cafe with panoramic ocean views.
Liam Murphy
The linchpin of Boral’s transformation from ‘good to great’ is transitioning to a new role at parent company SGH.
More than a decade since the masterplan was first approved, stage three of the St Ives Carine Retirement Village is preparing to break ground.
A second attempt to rescue the business behind luxury builder Zorzi has been pulled, leaving the famous Perth brand at risk of liquidation.
Hundreds of WA homeowners, who say they are the forgotten victims of the Iplex pipes debacle, are still waiting on authorities to conclude an investigation that spans two years.
A steep fall in demand for apartments depressed the total number of houses approved in April, with industry warning the numbers will need to pick up to meet targets.
Danielle Le Messurier
The architect company responsible for the original Yagan Square design has been awarded a $3.27 million contract to design a new council building for the City of Subiaco.
WA’s Environmental Protection Authority has given the green light to the Saraceni resort at Gnarabup, subject to strict conditions.
Warren Hately
Huge fuel tanks for the US military in the Top End could be smashed by a big cyclone, potentially endangering local communities and the environment.
Lloyd Jones
Double beds, shared EVs, and pop-up events - a proposed student tower in the city will be one of the most modern Perth has ever seen
WA stuck short for years amid ongoing labour constraints
With skyrocketing prices, labour shortages, and years-long construction delays, alternatives like prefabricated homes, modular designs, hemp construction, and even 3D-printed houses are gaining attention.
Sarah Steger
The future of a well-known Perth luxury builder hangs in the balance after a last minute proposal to buy the company out of administration.
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