FOUR women working on the same commercial building project in the city have joined forces to launch Western Australia's first association dedicated to women working in construction.
TWO real estate agency acquisitions in recent weeks could be a sign of increased activity in the sector, as business looks to rationalise their operations and gain economies of scale during the down cycle.
MORE than 750 people filled the front steps of Parliament House last month to witness one of Western Australia's most successful young mining entrepreneurs recognised in the WA Business News 40under40 Awards.
THE long-awaited opening of the new Bishops See office building at 235 St Georges Terrace could set the tone for the move towards greener, more sustainable office buildings in Perth.
NEW research by the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA suggests the federal government's first home owner grant (FHOG) needs to remain in place for 18 months in order to effectively stimulate the market for the long term.
Air services provider National Jet is embarking on a complete rebranding and name change amid the renegotiation of $90 million in aviation contracts with Western Australian mining companies.
Sales activity in the Perth CBD commercial market is gathering pace, as some real estate investment trusts look to sell assets and private investors scour for bargains.
FOUR Western Australian tourism businesses were winners at the Qantas National Tourism Awards, with industry stalwart Laurie O'Meara also recognised for his individual contribution.
CHANGING market conditions have fuelled a trend towards strata property in the commercial sector, as owners respond by offering floors for sale as strata-titled stock to entice a growing number of financially constrained potential buyers.
FROM a sailing career that began at age 16 on the STS Leeuwin to becoming the first female and youngest ever offshore installation manager of an oil-producing facility, Suzannah Vaughan (pictured right) packed a lot into life.
THE slowdown in new project and construction activity is starting to flow through to engineering and consulting firms, with GHD shedding at least 60 staff from its Perth office.
