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Industry, govt at odds over 'costly' licensing laws

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Construction industry groups have called on the state government to scrap new laws forcing thousands of excavator operators to obtain costly new qualifications.

Homebuilding flat, civil construction on rise

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Fresh forecasts have pushed any recovery in Western Australia's embattled home building sector out another year, while concerns have been raised about the capacity of the state's building sector to cope with a predicted increase in activity in civil and engineering construction.

WA construction work on the rise

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A new report shows construction work in Western Australia has increased for the first time in five years, while warning that local industry must future-proof itself from capacity and capability risks.

Infrastructure advisory group backed

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Thirteen peak industry groups in Western Australia have backed the establishment of an infrastructure advisory group, in a move designed to give the business sector a unified voice and more weight in policy setting.

Business sector plans infrastructure council

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Business groups in WA are taking the lead on forming a peak infrastructure council after state government failure to support the concept.

Feast and famine the lifestyle in contracting - SPECIAL REPORT

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The $54.1 million contract for the pedestrian bridge near Perth Stadium is a colourful highlight in an uncertain market. Click through to see more on our Infrastructure feature.

Trades must work to woo women

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Construction is booming across Perth and regional centres, with high-rise developments, new houses and roads contributing to the sector's growth; but don't expect to see more women working on site

New CCA chief

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The Construction Contractors Association of WA has appointed Berkelium Consulting director Chris Fitzhardinge as chief executive officer, following the retirement of seven-year veteran John Phillip