Construction WA

Western Australian construction and resource sector news

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WorkSafe WA's falls-from-height transitional period ends 30 Sept 2026, followed by a six-month Statement of Regulatory Intent.

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Small jobs in WA: since 1 July 2026 the "exempt shed" definition is gone from the Building Services (Registration) Regs.

"Builder work" now starts at $50k for a Class 10a building, $20k otherwise.

Quoting in the $20–50k band? Check your classification.

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$100m+, 30 storeys, 174 units on Roe St next to Perth Arena — one of 21 build-to-rent projects, ~1,500 apartments across WA.

No procurement detail released. The read for builders and subbies: more competition for Perth trades through to 2029.

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ABS producer price indexes, June quarter: input to house construction up 2.1% for the quarter, 3.8% for the year. Perth up 2.0%.

Electrical equipment was the standout at +7.4% — the line to watch if you're pricing fitout. Next release 30 Oct.

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Stockland has cleared its planning hurdle for $47m of earthworks at its North Baldivis residential community in Perth's south, per Business News. Earthworks packages of that size move quickly once approved. #WAbuilding
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The AFP declined a formal request to investigate cross-border building industry and CFMEU corruption, leaving Victorian and Queensland police to run their own joint operation. The Fair Work Commission had warned of limited progress. #construction
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Insolvency firm Jirsch Sutherland warns the collapse of Sydney developer Bathla Group could set off a staggered chain reaction of subcontractor failures. If you fund labour and materials before payment, chase unpaid debts early. #construction
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Work is underway on a 30-storey build-to-rent tower on Roe Street in the Perth CBD - 174 apartments, 139 affordable and 35 social. ICON Construction is building it to an 8-star NatHERS average, due 2029. #WAbuilding
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The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge opens 1 November, three months early - but Rita Saffioti has confirmed the cost is now $596m, up from a $280m forecast in 2022 and $166m past the most recent $430m estimate. #WAbuilding
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WA civil infrastructure activity is forecast at about $173b from FY2027-FY2036, or $419b including mining and heavy industry. FY27 alone is tipped to grow 6% to $16.9b, with electricity the biggest slice at around $40b. #WAbuilding
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Police have raided CFMEU Queensland HQ and properties in Qld and Vic over alleged bribery of union officials. Labour hire director Kim Mellech was arrested and released without charge pending further investigation. #construction
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Summit Homes says 162 skilled workers in the Philippines are stuck waiting on visas, 72 of them for 8+ months, after about $6m spent on applications. With 2,000 builds on the books, it warns WA housing targets keep slipping. #WAbuilding
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WorkSafe WA has launched prosecutions against six companies over four fatal workplace incidents from July-August 2024, including one at a construction workplace. First court mentions began this month. #WorkSafeWA
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WA's transitional period for the falls-from-height construction regs ends 30 September - 18 days away. A six-month Statement of Regulatory Intent follows. Worth reviewing your SWMS and edge protection now. #WAbuilding
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Brick shortages run critically low in Western Australia

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@PindanAUS has won a contract from the State Government to build a new headquarters for the WA branch of the Returned & Services League located in St Georges Terrace #Perthbuilders #ContractsAwarded

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Check out this job on SEEK: https://t.co/HdDeh48NDD

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NRW in $1.2bn Forrestfield Link contract: #infrastructure https://t.co/jU9YR8jO0m