Architect And Builder Magazine

Record number of participants in the red dot award

20 January was the last day of the regular registration period for the red dot award: product design 2012, but it will still be possible to register during the latecomers’ phase which runs until 8 February 2012. That is the last chance to attain what is probably the world’s most sought-after seal of quality for design, the red dot. Never in the history of the red dot design award have there been more entries by this cut-off date than this year.

Major players set to land on Perth Waterfront

The State Government has shortlisted three major industry players for the construction of the Perth Waterfront inlet and public spaces.

Construction starts on new children’s hospital

Premier Colin Barnett and Health Minister Kim Hames have officially broken ground on the construction site of Western Australia’s $1.2billion new children’s hospital on the grounds of Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre site, Nedlands.

Builders hopeful of better times in 2012

Builders are hopeful of an upturn in sales in 2012 although immediate activity is likely to remain in the doldrums according to the December 2012 Master Builders/RSM Bird Cameron Survey of Building Conditions.

Planning Review for city’s west

The Council has supported an amendment to its City Planning Scheme to facilitate a high density, mixed use development on land north of the City West train station.

Settlement reached on Perth Arena

The State Government has now reached agreement with BGC Construction on settlement of major contractual claims related to the design of the Perth Arena.