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The new build-to-rent project. Photo: Tetris Capital

Government 11 Aug 2025

Highgate build-to-rent project begins

Construction of the four-storey build-to-rent apartment project in Highgate will replace the notorious Stirling Towers complex.

Health 11 Apr 2024

Contractor confirmed for Bunbury Regional Hospital

A joint venture between Multiplex Constructions and Perkins Builders has been contracted for main works of the Bunbury Regional Hospital's redevelopment project.

Tourism 19 Aug 2022

Perkins to build Busselton Jetty village

The team behind the Busselton Jetty expansion has chosen South West company Perkins as the preferred builder for the $26 million project.

Government 19 Nov 2021

Perkins preferred for $58m Ellenbrook Leisure Centre build

The City of Swan's tender review committee is standing by its decision to list Perkins as the preferred tenderer for Ellenbrook's $58 million Leisure Centre, despite a call for it to be revoked.

Property 03 Nov 2021

Construction begins on $34.5m aged care facility

The construction of Catholic Homes' $34.5 million aged care facility in Belmont has begun today, after Perkins Builders was awarded the contract to build the new 96-bed development.

Property 28 Oct 2021

Perkins to build $18m Dunsborough precinct, microbrewery

Bunbury-based Perkins Builders has been appointed to spearhead the construction of an $18 million holiday accommodation precinct and microbrewery in Dunsborough.

Contracts 05 May 2021

Perkins to build $60m Piara Waters school

Perkins Builders will begin construction on the new Piara Waters high school, which will open to students in 2023.

Contracts 05 Mar 2020

$9m in building and maintenance contracts awarded

WorkZone, Kleenit, Perkins Builders and LD Total have won three state government maintenance and building contracts.

News 30 Jan 2020

Perkins wins $18m bushfire centre contract

Construction has commenced on the Bushfire Centre of Excellence based at Nambeelup near Mandurah, with Perkins Builders contracted to deliver the site's $18 million build.

Property 24 Jan 2020

Perkins wins airport, lithium plant works

Perkins Builders has unveiled a pair of significant contract wins, with the Bunbury-headquartered construction group to deliver new aerobridges for Perth Airport's international terminal and non-process infrastructure for Albemarle Corporation's $1 billion Kemerton lithium processing plant.

Contracts 07 Oct 2019

Perkins starts $15m Western Power construction

Perkins Builders has continued its streak of contract wins, after it was awarded the main construction works for a $15 million Western Power depot in Pinjarra.

Contracts 03 Oct 2019

Perkins wins $99m in contracts

Perkins Builders has won a $61.7 million contract to develop a new courthouse and police complex in Armadale, as well as the $37.5 million construction contract for Capecare Dunsborough.

Special Reports 02 Jul 2019

Indigenous business thrives on opportunity

Local Aboriginal leaders hope WA can match the success of the federal government's indigenous procurement policy.

Special Reports 06 May 2019

Contractors position for market rebound

WA's commercial construction bosses remain cautiously optimistic, even as the industry reels from the longest and largest contraction of activity ever recorded.

Anniversary - 25 Years 21 Nov 2018

Message from Perkins MD Dan Perkins

Diversity is a word that typifies the progression of the Perkins Group throughout its 53 year history.

Contracts 05 Nov 2018

Construction contractors on a roll

Four of the largest construction contractors in WA - unlisted companies Pindan, Georgiou Group, Doric/Jaxon and Perkins Builders - have achieved strong earnings and anticipate better conditions ahead.

Agribusiness 08 Oct 2018

Bannister Downs opens $20m facility

Sue and Mat Daubney's Bannister Downs Dairy officially opened its $20 million-plus robotic milking operation and tourism centre at the weekend, with the pair cutting a special ribbon with major investor Gina Rinehart.

Contracts 03 Oct 2018

Perkins begins $24m prison upgrade

Perkins Builders has been awarded an early works contract as part of the state government's $23.7 million upgrade to the Bunbry Regional Prison.

Property 23 Jul 2018

Optus Stadium tops industry awards

Optus Stadium's awards winning streak continued over the weekend when it was acknowledged in different categories at two events held in Perth.

Contracts 01 Jun 2018

Perkins wins $25m SW school contract

Bunbury-based Perkins Builders has secured a $24.9 million state government contract for extension works at Margaret River High School.

Contracts 05 Jan 2018

Pindan, Perkins win state contracts

Belmont-based Pindan has been awarded an $18 million state government building contract in Carnarvon, while Bunbury-based Perkins Builders has received an $8 million government contract.

Contracts 11 Jan 2017

Construction contracts December 15 to January 11, 2017

BGC Construction received a $16.7 million contract for new primary school at Rapids Landing in Margaret River.

Contracts 07 Nov 2016

Construction contracts and tenders October 20 to November 3, 2016

Cockram Construction has been awarded a $23.5 million contract for the redevelopment of the Onslow Health Service.

Contracts 02 Nov 2016

Builders win $37m in contracts

Local builders Cockram Construction, Universial Constructions, Perkins Builders and Crothers Construction have shared in $37.3 million worth of state government contracts.

Deals 10 Oct 2016

AMP buys $232m Kalgoorlie prison

AMP Capital has bought the newly built Eastern Goldfields regional prison, joining the likes of Catholic Super, Australian Super and Aberdeen Asset Management as private owners of public infrastructure assets in Western Australia. Click through to see the BNiQ listing of public assets in private hands.