Katie McDonald

EMCO Building has cemented a strong position in the local education market, with a current pipeline of projects valued at about $100 million.

Belmont-based labour hire and construction services business The Go2 People has been awarded a contract for the supply and installation of residential homes at the Meadowbrooke Lifestyle Estate in the South West town of Boyanup.

Local builder 101 Residential has amended its standard home building contract in response to the consumer watchdog’s concerns that it contained unfair terms and made false or misleading representations.

Planning Minister Rita Saffioti has taken the unusual step of publicly criticising the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, saying she was disappointed in aspects of its handling of the $450 million twin-tower proposal and was looking to improve its transparency and accountability.

The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority has rejected a $450 million proposal for two towers near Scarborough beach with the developer behind the project, 3 Oceans Property, saying the decision was a missed opportunity to show courage and vision.

ASX-listed property developer Finbar Group plans to proceed with its third apartment development at The Springs Rivervale, which will be brought to market in early 2018.

A vintage cash register, sepia-stained photos and assorted drapes of corn and chilli line the walls of the city’s newest venue, Market Grounds, a pub that seeks to reflect its roots as occupant of the site where Perth’s early marketplace was established in the 1850s.

Angelo Del Borrello’s property group Acure Asset Management has announced BP Australia as the new operator for its four regional roadhouse properties in WA, six months after the previous operator Outback Travel Centres was placed into administration.

Listed property developer Mirvac Group has introduced a scheme to make apartments at its Latitude Leighton Beach development more affordable for first home buyers.