News Articles for Chris Palandri

Barriers to innovation and an ageing workforce are impeding productivity in the building sector, with a staggering plummet in the volume of homes built per hour worked.

WA's commercial building sector has experienced a shake-up in the past 12 months.

This year's state property awards recognised the Multiplex WA regional director for his three decades of service as a commercial property developer in Perth.

Commercial construction companies are discerning about the projects they take on, as the pipeline of work in WA looks strong.

Commercial builders are paying close attention to the jobs they take on, given the volatile nature of the construction environment.

Multiplex has been appointed lead contractor for the Royal Australian Air Force's proposed $224 million redevelopment project in the Kimberley.

In a rare interview, global chief executive John Flecker outlines his growth plans and virtual approach to running the construction giant.

WA building companies are learning from the collapse of competitors over the past 12 months.

Apartment sales in Perth seem to remain strong as developer Blackburne boasts only three vacant penthouses out of its 236 apartments at its One Subiaco development.

A series of property developments promise to reshape the city, but what else is needed to revive the CBD?

How will the state's construction industry navigate the growing pains prompted by a surge in building activity?

The lack of a unified development overview plan for the city was flagged at a Property Council event today as one key issue hindering Perth's evolution.

Blackburne has appointed Multiplex as the builder for its $350 million western suburbs apartment project, The Grove Residences.

Finding Scitech a new home is top of the list for new chair Chris Palandri.

Multiplex boss Chris Palandri will be chair of Scitech, following Tony Joyner's announcement he would step down after serving in the role for eight years.

Blackburne has appointed Multiplex to build its One Subiaco development on the former Pavilion Markets site, with 80 per cent of apartments already sold.

Concerns are mounting over the future pipeline of projects as construction companies adapt to social distancing requirements and continue building.

This year's Most Influential feature has been narrowed down to the 50 people in WA making the biggest impact in business and politics.

Brookfield has celebrated the start of building work at Chevron's new $360 million headquarters at Elizabeth Quay by unveiling an investment partner in the landmark project.

WA's newest cultural drawcard is set to showcase the state's unique heritage on a world stage.

Western Australia's new museum will be free of charge for 18 months after its November 2020 opening, with the state government expecting up to 800,000 people to experience the $430 million facility over that time.

Construction has started on a new aged care centre at LandCorp's Claremont on the Park redevelopment, with Oryx Communities today breaking ground on The Queenslea project.

Multiplex has commenced construction of the 604-bed Bay Village accommodation facility for Woodside Petroleum's fly-in, fly-out workers in Karratha.

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

Security of payments has been a hot topic of debate in WA construction, as the state government considers options to protect subcontractors.

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: A return to its original branding is indicative of construction veteran Multiplex's standing in the WA marketplace and solid client relationships. This article is part of a special series to mark Business News' 25-year anniversary.

SPECIAL REPORT: Confidence is growing among WA's construction companies, with Business News research identifying at least $4 billion worth of major private and public projects starting to take shape and more investment planned. Click through for our list of key building projects under way.

Woodside Petroleum is hoping to win state government backing for a new 700-bed fly-in, fly-out camp at Karratha, after selecting a consortium led by Multiplex and Compass Group to build, own and operate the facility.

WA's biggest construction contractor, Multiplex, has extended its scope of works at AAIG's Capital Square, having been appointed to deliver fit-out works at the office development, which will becom

Nicole Lockwood appointed chair of MNG

Construction of Western Australia's new museum will commence early next year after the state government unveiled the winning design prepared by architects OMA and HASSELL, in tandem wi

SPECIAL REPORT: WA's big construction companies are going through a transition phase, following the end of a major building boom.

Property Council of Australia's long-serving Western Australian executive director Joe Lenzo has announced he will retire next March, with the search for a successor to begin immediately.

Perth's tallest hotel, Crown Towers, is on track to be completed by December next year, with Crown Resorts chief executive Barry Felstead staking the claim it will be the best resort in Australia w

Sport is taking over business in Perth as the AFL finals loom, with the ‘Go Freo' sign on Woodside Plaza rivalled by a ‘Go Eagles' sign on BHP Billiton's home at Brookfield Place, while the mining giant also committed to a new investment at the under-construction Perth Stadium.

Brookfield Multiplex has completed the non-processing infrastructure facility at Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill iron ore mine in the Pilbara, marking the finish of a $270 million workbook at the project.

Construction of the $360 million St John of God Midland Public Hospital has been completed on time and on budget, with Brookfield Multiplex handing the keys to the state government and the hospital operator today.

Brookfield Multiplex has strengthened its position as the state's largest construction company after being named prefered contractor for the $207 million Karratha Health Campus, adding to six major projects it currently has underway worth about $2.6 billion.

Developers are turning to innovative building methods to help address the costs of constructing hotels.

The commercial construction sector is emerging as a bright spot amid all the doom and gloom in WA. Click through to see the special report, with details of Perth's biggest construction jobs.