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How will the state’s construction industry navigate the growing pains prompted by a surge in building activity?

A series of property developments promise to reshape the city, but what else is needed to revive the CBD?

Multiplex Constructions, Crothers Construction and Facade Management Australia were among the winners at Master Builders-Bankwest Excellence in Construction Awards.

The first stage of the $800 million Karrinyup Shopping Centre redevelopment has reached completion, with the remaining upgrade works on track to finish this year.

The federal government has abandoned plans to build WA’s 1,000 bed quarantine facility at Jandakot, announcing last night the facility would instead be built in Bullsbrook.

Western Australia’s Fleetwood has been subcontracted for work on a new 1,000-bed quarantine facility in Melbourne.

The construction of Bullsbrook's 1,000-bed quarantine facility has officially begun today, just one month after the federal government abandoned plans to build it at Jandakot.

Perth-based property developer Hesperia has announced multi-national hotel giant Marriott will join its new $200 million Murdoch health precinct, delivering 150 guest rooms.

Perth-based Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has secured its largest contract to date, for work on Sydney’s new $5.3 billion international airport.

Engineering and construction company Duratec has secured work on Sydney’s new $5.3 billion international airport through a subcontract with Multiplex Constructions.

Fleetwood has won a $36 million subcontract from Multiplex Constructions to help build a quarantine hub in Brisbane.

Wangara-based Duratec has secured a $110 million contract to build a refuelling centre at the Australian air force base at Tindal, in the Northern Territory.

The CFMMEU has been fined $18,000 after an official contravened right-of-entry laws at the NextDC data centre project in Perth.

The businesses that dominate the unlisted landscape are very different from 20 years ago.

Multiplex heir Andrew Roberts’ construction company Roberts Co is set to expand its operations after offering to take over most of the Victorian-based assets of its embattled rival Probuild.

The state and federal governments have poured an extra $150 million into the $1.7 billion Perth City Deal to safeguard its projects as costs spike, with Multiplex to build the new ECU CBD campus.

Apartment sales in Perth seem to remain strong as developer Blackburne boasts only three vacant penthouses out of its 236 apartments at its One Subiaco development.

WA building companies are learning from the collapse of competitors over the past 12 months.

Murdoch University has officially named its Building 360 development.

Leading developer Nathan Blackburne has painted a more positive picture than many of his peers, saying build costs are expected to decrease and labour availability will improve next year.

A platform suspended about seven-storeys high has reportedly tilted two floors, causing the construction site at One Subiaco to be closed off.

In a rare interview, global chief executive John Flecker outlines his growth plans and virtual approach to running the construction giant.

Three years after being named WA’s Innovator of the Year, crane technology company Roborigger is getting commercial traction.

Sydney-based steakhouse 6HEAD has committed to a 10-year lease at Brookfield Properties' One the Esplanade development, being the first hospitality tenant to sign up.

Multiplex has awarded a $120 million façades and structures contract to SRG Global for work on the Edith Cowan University city campus project, which broke ground earlier this month.

Multiplex has been appointed lead contractor for the Royal Australian Air Force's proposed $224 million redevelopment project in the Kimberley.

The $450 million project reached a milestone today, amid criticisms from the state opposition that it is lagging.

A hazmat general warning was issued for a section of the Perth CBD after emergency services identified a gas leak from a large pipe fracture at the ECU campus construction site.

Commercial builders are paying close attention to the jobs they take on, given the volatile nature of the construction environment.

Data centre developer GreenSquareDC is looking at building its own renewable energy farm in the Wheatbelt as it presses on with its Belmont project, naming Multiplex as preferred contractor.

Industry experts are calling for an overhaul of construction contracting to attract more builders, as rumours of more tier one builders entering the market gain momentum.

SRG Global will add another Elizabeth Quay project to its portfolio after being awarded a $25 million contract for work on Multiplex's Nine The Esplanade project.

Contractor Multiplex has secured the tender for the long-delayed Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment, with work to begin two years after the initial completion date.

One of Perth’s largest family offices is marking 30 years in the business.

Multiplex has won a $165 million contract to deliver the second stage of the St John of God Subiaco Hospital major expansion project to modernise and upgrade the ageing campus.

A joint venture between Multiplex Constructions and Perkins Builders has been contracted for main works of the Bunbury Regional Hospital's redevelopment project.

Commercial construction companies are discerning about the projects they take on, as the pipeline of work in WA looks strong.

ASX-listed SRG Global has acquired $225 million worth of contracts across Australia with existing clients.

Roberts Co and Webuild have been named as the preferred contractors for the $1.8 billion Women’s and Babies’ Hospital.

ANALYSIS: The tier one builder’s Victorian arm went into administration on Friday, leading to questions over the company’s ability to take on projects in Perth.