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Three engineering alliances have been shortlisted for a $47 million 'smart freeways' project that will use technology to convert the emergency lane on part of Kwinana Freeway into a full-time traffic lane.

Renewables, railways, and a pick-up in the resources sector are providing work for local environmental services businesses, which have become increasingly optimistic after taking a hit amid the slowdown in mining construction projects.

An engineering alliance comprising BMD Constructions, CIMIC Group's Ventia and Arup has secured a $47 million contract for the ‘smart freeways’ project on the Kwinana Freeway.

The state government has attracted just two bidders, both headed by Spanish-owned companies, for its signature Metronet rail projects, despite altering its contracting strategy to boost market interest.

Main Roads Western Australia has awarded a $200 million panel contract to eight engineering businesses, with US-based KBR the only new addition from the previous contract.

Twelve big companies have pledged to lift their indigenous procurement to 3 per cent of their annual spend, seeking to match targets the federal and state governments have already set for their own agencies.

Perth-based Veris has sold its advisory service arm Elton Consulting to global engineering group WSP for $13 million, in a bid to retire debt and strengthen the company's cash position.

UK-based contractor Laing O’Rourke has won two infrastructure projects collectively worth more than $600 million – a major upgrade to Great Eastern Highway and replacement of the Fremantle traffic bridge.

Three consortia led by CPB Contractors, NRW Holdings and BMD Constructions have been shortlisted to complete further upgrades to Mitchell Freeway.

The state government has shortlisted two consortia, led by local companies Decmil Group and Civmec, for the contract to build a $50 million bridge across the Swan River.

A consortium including Perth-based Clough has secured work on the $255 million Stephenson Avenue extension, as part of stage two of the project.

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.

Belmont-based NRW Holdings has announced a number of new contracts, including for work on the state government’s $140 million smart freeways project.

The $165 million Stephenson Avenue extension project to shave minutes off workers' daily commute has entered its final phase.

The state and federal governments have stumped up an extra $50 million to keep the Swan River Bridge project alive after the cost doubled.

Defence industry commitments have continued apace this week, with the federal government pledging $244 million to overhaul RAAF Base Curtin ahead of next week's budget announcement.

Design work for the Westport project is moving ahead, although it is unclear when the $4 billion-plus development will be needed as container traffic stalls.

A series of big mergers and acquisitions has reshaped the ranking of environmental consulting firms in WA, with WSP and GHD topping the sector.

A pedestrian and cyclist bridge over Perth’s Causeway is on track to be finished within two years after an assessment panel’s approval of the $100 million proposal.

A joint federal and state government event to mark the beginning of a Perth City Deal project has been overshadowed by complaints from Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas.

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.

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

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

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.

Two groups of contractors have been shortlisted for the first stage of the state government's $1 billion road upgrade project to extend Tonkin Highway and upgrade Thomas Road.

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

WSP has been appointed to carry out marine geotechnical work at the site of the state government’s Westport development in Cockburn Sound, under a $22 million contract.