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Damien Clancy, Cynthia Lu & Yusuf Khan at the Modco Residential VIP Launch in 2021.

Administration and liquidationPremiumFormer Modco boss hit by fine after 2023 collapse

The former boss of building company Modco Residential has been fined $10,000 almost two years after the business went under.

Matt Mckenzie

State Budget forecasts show Main Roads will spend about a billion dollars a year from 2027 — a drop in real terms from prior spending.

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Fears WA jobs are in limbo as road projects linger

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

An artist’s impression of the $5.2 million two-storey cafe/restaurant at sunset.

WA NewsCommentsDetailed plans unveiled for Burns Beach foreshore revamp

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

Boral chief executive Vik Bansal

ConstructionPremiumCEO transition at Boral for next phase of growth

The linchpin of Boral’s transformation from ‘good to great’ is transitioning to a new role at parent company SGH.

Adrian Rauso

Construction on the final stage of the retirement village development is expected to start in January.

Commercial PropertyCommentsFive-storey retirement village to rise in Perth’s north

More than a decade since the masterplan was first approved, stage three of the St Ives Carine Retirement Village is preparing to break ground.

Liam Murphy

Mercedes Group traded as Zorzi Builders and the headquarters was in Osborne Park.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumSecond rescue blow for famed Perth luxury builder

A second attempt to rescue the business behind luxury builder Zorzi has been pulled, leaving the famous Perth brand at risk of liquidation.

Matt Mckenzie

Sarah and Chris Lyne with their son Nate and dog Rogar.

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‘Ignored’ families left in limbo over leaky pipes

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.

John Flint

Oxford Economics Australia lead economist Maree Kilroy said the fallback in apartments was not a shock.

ConstructionCommentsApartment approvals slide threatens housing targets

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 City of Subiaco has picked a builder for its new civic centre.

ConstructionPremiumContract for Yagan Square architect to design Subi precinct

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.

Harriet Flinn

An artist's impression of the proposed Gnarabup resort.

coastal concernsCommentsPremiumContentious five-star resort for SW wins EPA nod

WA’s Environmental Protection Authority has given the green light to the Saraceni resort at Gnarabup, subject to strict conditions.

Warren Hately

Fuel tanks for the US military on Darwin Harbour are not built to withstand category three cyclones. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

ConstructionUS fuel tanks in Top End not built for severe cyclones

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

New 21-storey student tower proposed for King's Square.

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumTrendy St Kilda inspires $230m student tower in Perth

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

Kim Macdonald

The sector is forecast to deliver 20,000 detached homes and 10,000 apartments by 2030.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumWA’s housing shortage crisis to run to 2030, HIA warns

WA stuck short for years amid ongoing labour constraints

Kim Macdonald

Contec Australia uses at 3D printer in WA.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumCould 3D-printed homes solve Australia’s housing crisis?

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

Zorzi headquarters. in Osborne Park.

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Mystery buyer makes 11th-hour bid for collapsed Zorzi

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.

Matt Mckenzie

One Oval has been announced as the name for the UEM Sunrise development in Subiaco

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumFirst details emerge of Subiaco Oval’s triple towers plan

The triple towers set for Subiaco has revealed its new name as developer UEM Sunrise opens registrations of interest for its hundreds of apartments.

Kim Macdonald

Perth businessman Andrew Buckeridge, the son of late construction billionaire Len Buckeridge, has died. 

BusinessCommentsPremiumAndrew Buckeridge dies as Len sales job rolls on

Perth businessman Andrew Buckeridge, the son of late construction billionaire Len Buckeridge, has died. 

Neale Prior

Inspired Homes customers met with WA Premier Roger Cook at Dumas House in West Perth earlier this year. Pictured is group spokesperson David Daff (black jeans and dark blue shirt) with other group members at Dumas House

Administration and liquidationPremiumTroubled builder Inspired sent to liquidation

Creditors have knocked back a proposal to revive troubled builder Inspired Property Group, instead sending the company to liquidation.

Matt Mckenzie

A seven-storey short-term co-living apartment building is being considered for North Fremantle.

ConstructionCommentsTemporary co-living apartments planned for southern suburb

Fremantle property developers are on a mission to deliver Perth’s first short-term co-living apartment building for people transitioning from one stage of life to the next.

Caitlin Vinci

Locus Development Group plans to build an additional 10 townhouses to bring the total of Monument East homes to 91.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumPlans for $38m townhouse precinct expands ahead of build

If the approval is granted, the additional homes could hit the market in August or September this year. 

Caitlin Vinci

The future of Mercedes hangs in the balance after a last-ditch bid to buy the company from administration earlier this month delayed a final decision on the builder’s future.

Administration and liquidationPremiumZorzi fight over unpaid sale debt

Three companies linked to the former owners of Zorzi Builders have lodged a $3.4 million legal action linked to their deal to exit the construction empire in 2019.

Matt Mckenzie

Pictured at Optus Stadium are Premier Roger Cook and Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti who were speaking on plans to develop the Burswood Precinct.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCook backs $1.8 billion promise amid turmoil

A global construction company which has never built an Australian hospital has been backed by the Cook Government to deliver WA’s planned maternity hospital alone after the collapse of its local partner

Dylan Caporn

An artists render of the Women’s and Babies Hospital, originally planned for QEII

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Turmoil for new maternity hospital as builder goes bust

WA’s planned Women’s and Babies Hospital has been thrown into disarray by the spectacular collapse of the builder handpicked by the State Government to deliver the politically sensitive project.

Dylan Caporn and Ben Harvey

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre is set to be transformed through a new proposal for the waterfront site. Supplied

ConstructionPremiumArea in Perth CBD could see up to seven redeveloped sites

The draft scheme has been published for public consultation with submissions being considered by the Western Australian Planning Commission. 

Sophie Gannon