The private German investor behind last year's purchase of Perth-based RUC Mining Contractors from Murray & Roberts has revealed an unusual multi-million dollar gain on the deal.
Engineering and construction contractor McConnell Dowell, including its subsidiary Built Environs, is aiming to list on the ASX as part of a restructuring by its South African parent.
Major works have begun to shunt Midland's ageing rail terminus up the track to a new train station in a move the state government hopes will fulfil a longstanding ambition for transit-oriented residential and commercial development.
The extent of the cost increase on the Midland Station project has been revealed, with the project value having almost doubled from $165 million to $315 million.
Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals is set to proceed with its $1.2 billion Mardie project after overcoming opposition from Santos and Chevron, which were concerned about risks to WA's gas supply.
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.
A consortium that includes Perth business Georgiou Group is first in line to build a $165 million train station at Midland, while the company also won a $115 million NSW road contract.
Six preferred bidders have been announced for three Metronet projects, including consortiums led by Downer EDI and Laing O'Rourke for the $481 million Byford rail extension.
Perth-based contractor Decmil has won its sixth major contract for the year after securing two packages of works for Adani Mining's Carmichael coal mine and rail project in Queensland.
Local contractor Pindan has won the tender for construction of the new $70.7 million marine control tower in Port Hedland, which is one of four major projects worth nearly $800 million at the port.
Engineering firm Civmec has won about $50 million worth of contracts for work on the east coast, following its recent acquisition of NSW-based Forgacs Engineering.
Perth technology entrepreneur Kashif Saleem has begun a seed capital raising for his award-winning Track'em business ahead of a planned ASX listing by the end of the year.
A $176 million construction contract for the $1.12 billion NorthLink WA project has been awarded to John Holland, with work set to begin on the major Tonkin Highway upgrade mid-year.
Construction company John Holland has been selected as the preferred proponent for stage 1 of the NorthLink WA roads project, which has an overall budget of $1.12 billion.
Four companies have been shortlisted to come up with proposals for the Tonkin Highway upgrade, which forms part of the $1.12 billion NorthLink WA project.
One month after the state government named an Asciano-led consortium as preferred proponent for a major port expansion at Esperance, it has emerged that one of the key consortium members has withdrawn.
Two major events last week highlighted the private sector's desire to deliver new port infrastructure, and it's a trend the Barnett government could take even further.
SPECIAL REPORT: International contractor Kentz and local companies Monadelphous and NRW Holdings were the big winners among civil and engineering construction contractors over the past 12 months, research by Business News has found.
Macmahon Holdings has returned to profitability but warned that tough conditions for companies servicing the mining industry are unlikely to pass anytime soon.
Wangara-based Ranger Drilling has been awarded its largest ever contract in the form of an $18 million grade control drilling contract at Hancock Prospecting's $10 billion Roy Hill project.
Mindax says it is a step closer towards developing its Mt Forrest iron ore project on the back of a binding joint venture agreement worth up to $52 million with Hong Kong-based investment company Perpetual Mining Holding.
Two private consortia have been short-listed to tender for the design, finance, construction and operation of a new multi-user iron ore facility (MUIOF) at Esperance Port.
THE acquisition of Perth Building Company by South Australian-based building and engineering firm Built Environs will provide PBC with the resources needed to diversify its operations and expand into the lucrative field of resources and engineering constr
Adelaide-based Built Environs, a subsidiary of international engineering and construction group McConnell Dowell, has expanded its Western Australian presence by acquiring Perth Building Company (PBC).
