News Articles for Calibre

Andrew Forrest-led Fortescue has sued several contractors, including Calibre and Acciona, over claims of defects along its Pilbara infrastructure.

Engineering company Egis is chasing further acquisitions in Australia to extend its rapid growth.

The engineering consultant, acquired by WSP last year, is moving into QV1 from St Martins Centre, as its owners prepare to redevelop the asset.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the growth of WSP in Western Australia following its recent deal for Calibre Group's mining and infrastructure business.

Engineering giant WSP expects the green energy transition will boost opportunities in the mining sector.

Three businesses formed in Perth have been given a new lease of life after being acquired by global players.

Jordan Murray speaks to cadet journalist Liv Declerck about her recent interview with Expression Australia boss Rebecca Adam.

Canadian engineering giant WSP Global will more than double the size of its WA operation to 1,300 people after agreeing to buy most of Calibre Group's business.

Zenith Insurance Services, Dardanup Butchering Co, Austral Pool Solutions, Omni Dental and Forpark Australia were among numerous private WA companies to change hands late last year.

Limitless WA: Autonomous trains and trucks in the resources industry have brought benefits to Western Australia beyond productivity.

Engineering and construction firm Calibre Group is offering former employees $10,000 in company shares as an incentive to rejoin the business as labour shortages bite.

The Public Transport Authority of WA has awarded Metronet rail contracts to Calibre, RJV and CFC Group-owned Cape.

A joint venture between diversified engineering consultancy Calibre Group and indigenous company Tocomwall has been contracted by the state government to develop a monitoring program for the Aboriginal rock art on Murujuga (Burrup Peninsula).

A $579 million expansion of Rio Tinto's West Angelas iron ore mine has been recommended for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority today.

South African firm DRA has expanded its Australian presence with the purchase of G&S Engineering Services from diversified infrastructure company Calibre Group.

Business school headsThe University of Notre Dame Australia and Curtin University have appointed new heads of their respective business schools.

Private companies Wilson Parking and Calibre Group have posted solid results for the 2016 financial year, with one returning to the black and the other nearly doubling its profit.

Former Calibre Group boss Rodney Baxter has been named chairman of mineral sands miner MZI Resources, following Malcolm Randall's retirement from the role today.

Joe Lenzo has been appointed as a business advisor at Calibre Consulting.Mr Lenzo was previously the executive director of the Property Council of Australia WA Division for 15 years.

Past winners of the Business News Rising Stars growth companies awards have continued to make news, particularly those with private backing.

Andrew Rowe has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Perth Energy.

Yan Lui has resigned from his positions of chief executive officer and Trinidad general manager at Range Resources. Mr Liu will remain on the board of director as a non-executive director.

The chairman of engineering contractor Calibre Group told shareholders that he would step down after the company completed its delisting from the ASX, despite being up for re-election at a general meeting today.

Whether or not the Wellard IPO is successful, it demonstrates there is more to WA than just resources.

Engineering contractor Calibre Group has announced a radical restructuring that includes a partial buyout of minority shareholders, delisting from the ASX, and the purchase of Sydney-based company Diona for $45 million.

The last day of the profit reporting season delivered a few surprises for Western Australia-based mining services companies, with NRW Holdings incurring a bigger-than-expected loss, VDM Group shrinking at a rapid rate, Swick Mining Services showing some promise, and Resource Development Group staying in the black.

The latest round of annual reports has revealed some highly unusual movements in chief executive remuneration, including at Monadelphous Group and Mineral Resources.

GR Engineering has reported strong growth in revenue and earnings, eclipsing a clutch of engineering and construction contractors to report their annual results today.

Leonard Math has been re-appointed as a non-executive director as a casual vacancy at Kangaroo Resources Limited.

Cost cutting can only take a business so far, and with tough times set to continue for mining services contractors, innovation and diversification have a big role to play. Click through to see more on our Mining Services feature.

Corporate and financial communication firms, Citadel PR and Magnus Investor Relations, have entered into an agreement to combine their businesses to form a significant independent national player.

Engineering firm Calibre Group has flagged an $185 million to $190 million impairment as a result of a downturn in its business outlook and forecast trading conditions, as well as the cost of property leases.

Fledging Perth technology company APE Mobile has struck deals with some of the largest civil engineering contractors and secured Perth business leader Giles Everist to join its board.

Fortescue Metals Group has ended a tough week for the iron ore sector by halving its projected capital expenditure for the 2015 financial year to $US650 million, in response to the continued weakening of the iron ore price.

Engineering firm Calibre Group has forecast a gloomier than expected outlook for its business due partly to depressed iron ore and coal prices.

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.

Engineering firm Calibre Group has reported a net profit after tax of $24.4 million for the year ended June 30 2014.

Perth-based Ark Maintenance has been acquired by Calibre Group subsidiary G&S Engineering Services for $3.3 million.

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