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A series of big mergers and acquisitions has reshaped the ranking of environmental consulting firms in WA, with WSP and GHD topping the sector.

The state government has revealed big cost increases on three Metronet rail projects while also announcing consortiums led by Acciona and Laing O'Rourke as preferred contractors.

Administrators from EY have been appointed to various Pindan Group companies from 5pm this afternoon.

UK-based contractor Laing O'Rourke has won two infrastructure projects collectively worth more than $600 million – a major upgrade to Great Eastern Highway and replacement of the Fremantle traffic bridge.

A consortium including Spanish-owned ACCIONA has been named the preferred proponent to complete major works on Western Australia's largest transport infrastructure project.

Buying BGC was the most significant acquisition in a series by NRW Holdings, which was intended to extend its position in the market.

Spanish engineering giant ACCIONA is continuing to challenge CPB Contractors' dominance of the Western Australian infrastructure market, with the two groups heading competing consortia for the Bunbury Outer Ring Road.

An unusual partnership between the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation and the state government has underpinned the planned construction of a pedestrian bridge in Nedlands for an estimated $6.3 mi

Main Roads Western Australia has awarded a $200 million panel contract to eight engineering businesses, with US-based KBR the only new addition from the previous contract.

Fremantle's port has room to grow container trade, possibly for three decades, according to a new report by the state government's Westport taskforce, but freight infrastructure improvements are needed in the short term at Fremantle, Bunbury and Kwinana.

The state government has contracted Deloitte and AECOM to undertake studies on shipping volumes and traffic flows that will be pivotal to its Westport outer harbour project.

CPB Contractors has added to its portfolio of Main Roads projects after being selected as preferred contractor for a $50 million upgrade of the Wanneroo Road and Joondalup Drive intersection.

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Companies from the US may dominate foreign investment in Australia, but businesses from both sides of the relationship still need to be reminded about the opportunities.

The state government has awarded three new roads projects to the contractors that had been working on the Roe 8 development, while also confirming the net cost of abandoning the latter project will be about $45 million.

Premier Mark McGowan has officially marked the beginning of the reversal process for the $440 million Roe 8 highway extension project, with a renegotiation process between Main Roads and the project's proponents set to begin.

The Roe 8 road project will be cancelled if the Labor Party wins the upcoming state election, opposition leader Mark McGowan said today, even though the government has already signed a contract for construction, with $236 million of funding to be re-allocated to three alternative roads.

Environmental advocates have lost the latest High Court application to stop the extension of Roe Highway through Beeliar Wetlands.

Work will start on the controversial $540 million Roe 8 highway extension project before the next state election, with a consortium led by CIMIC Group to be awarded a contract for the project in the coming days.

Construction contractor Laing O'Rourke and engineering firm AECOM have won a $25 million contract to upgrade the East Perth train station, which is expected to take on larger crowds when the new Perth Stadium opens next year.

The state government plans to cancel a new environmental review of the controversial Roe 8 highway extension project after winning a legal appeal today, but it remains unclear when contracts for the project will be awarded.

The state government has named a consortium led by Leighton Contractors as the preferred proponent for construction of the $500 million Roe 8 highway project, which is the first leg of the contentious Perth Freight Link.

The slowdown in mining project work has resulted in a 26 per cent fall in the number of environmental professionals employed at the state's biggest consulting firms over the past year.

Contractors pursuing new infrastructure projects are continuing to diversify across industry sectors and geographies in response to continued weakness in mining-related work.

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The state government has invited three consortia to develop proposals for the $1.6 billion Perth Freight Link project, including the potential construction of a tunnel.

Construction contractors Laing O'Rourke and AECOM have been selected to build the train station and associated railway infrastructure at the new Perth Stadium, in a deal worth $100 million.

The state government has released artist's impressions of the $100 million, six-platform train station for the new Perth Stadium.

The $1 billion Gateway WA roads project is now 60 per cent finished, six months ahead of schedule, with final completion now projected by mid-2016.

There are not many mining projects on the cards for WA, but there are still opportunities in the sector for engineers and contractors.

Rail infrastructure company Aurizon is positive but cautious about the West Pilbara iron ore project, with chairman John Prescott saying today that, on balance, he expects the development to proceed.

Work has begun work on upgrades to the Roe Highway-Berkshire Road interchange in Forrestfield, under a deal worth $46.2 million.

Three major builders have been shortlisted to construct the $100 million train station for the new Perth Stadium on the Burswood Peninsula, part of the state government's $300 million transport pla

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The City of Perth says Premier Colin Barnett is yet to meet with the council to discuss light rail route options, with key stakeholders in the CBD split on the best option for the proposed project.

A joint venture between Parsons Brinckerhoff and AECOM will partner with the Department of Transport to develop a business case for the $1.9 billion Metro Area Express light rail proposal.

The $1 billion Gateway WA roads project is set to proceed to major delivery, with finalisation of the project price, scope of works and construction methodology.