News Articles for Now Living

The state government has appointed seven building companies to deliver construction and refurbishment projects under its WA Recovery Plan.

Former BGC Australia Residential boss Kelvin Ryan is bringing a distinct Western Australian flavour to his role as managing director of Victorian homebuilder Simonds Group, signing prominent Perth property executive Kate O'Hara to head the company's marketing operations.

BGC Australia is one of the state's largest and most diverse business groups, with revenue last financial year in excess of $2 billion from its building, construction, property, contracting, trucking and manufacturing operations.

A disconnect between urban infill ambitions in WA and the sector's ability to deliver is hindering the development of medium-density projects.

SPECIAL REPORT: One local builder is aiming to help redefine the concept of living spaces as part of a flagship project in Perth.

Some of the state's biggest home builders have joined a government panel to deliver design and construction work on the $560 million Social Housing Investment Package.