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ACTU makes it tough for casuals

The labour movement in Australia continues to advocate policies that are, at best, paternalistic and out of touch with the modern workplace.

Means test a flawed way to ascertain need

WA’s two-speed economy means the Schoolkids Bonus won’t play out well here.

Labor failing to sell its message

Federal Labor is still waiting for any budget bounce, while the party in WA has its hands full preparing to take on the Barnett government.

Optimistic spin on the commodities cycle

Three major businesses with significant exposure to commodities are singing from the same song sheet on demand and growth.

Defence minister fails to fire on funding

The federal budget has further eroded Labor’s commitment to the nation’s military capability.

Not too late to be an early adopter online

Mobile devices are changing the way businesses need to think about online connections.

Take ownership of your product, service

IT’S Saturday night around 6pm; early dinner for Jessica, Gabrielle, and me.

Roadmap can improve profit and cash flow

BEFORE the end of financial year is a great time to understand how well your business has performed this past year and what are your targets for next year.

Soft private market putting construction margins under pressure

Construction companies need to be nimble to cope with the tight and rapidly changing market.

Prison contract boosts DORIC workbook

CONSTRUCTION company DORIC is poised to secure one of its largest-ever contracts, and has also made the short-list for two other major building projects – the Old Treasury Building office tower and the Busselton Health Campus.

Williams’ bittersweet memories of iconic QVI play

WHEN Bob Williams gazes across the Perth city skyline to the CBD’s western-most high-rise building, he is clearly still enthralled by the structure that marks the high and low point of his construction career.

High demand, resources strength and lack of supply converge on tight office sector

AS the construction of newly named Brookfield Place Perth comes to a close, largely ending a busy five-year build in the city, the sector is awaiting the next wave of activity.

Wish list fulfilled in the latest Troy story

ON New Year’s Eve 2008, as others contemplated their resolutions for the year ahead, Troy Resources managing director Paul Benson dared to let his imagination wander.

Local players step up to the main game

Precision engineering firm Pressure Dynamics and contractor Decmil illustrate the very different ways local businesses can tap into big resource projects.

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Water works for BlueScope

PERTH-BASED BlueScope Water, the water tank manufacturing division of BlueScope Steel, which recently was restructured to bring the Pioneer and Highline brands under its umbrella, claims to be benefiting from the strong demand provided by the state’s resources sector.

Prison contract boosts DORIC workbook

Kresta CEO steps down

A YEAR after seeing off an aggressive takeover bid by Perth businessman Ian Trahar, blinds and curtains maker Kresta Holdings is again in turmoil amid retail market difficulties and the resignation of its latest CEO, Andrew Tracey.

Williams’ bittersweet memories of iconic QVI play

Balance meets its match in Advent

Perth-based law firm Balance Legal is to merge with an east coast counterpart in a bid to grow the market for secondment-based law work.

Wish list fulfilled in the latest Troy story

ON New Year’s Eve 2008, as others contemplated their resolutions for the year ahead, Troy Resources managing director Paul Benson dared to let his imagination wander.

Local players step up to the main game

Precision engineering firm Pressure Dynamics and contractor Decmil illustrate the very different ways local businesses can tap into big resource projects.

More doctors needed: report

CURTIN University says a report on Australia’s future demand for health workers reinforces its plan to open Western Australia’s third medical school.

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Special Report: Construction outlook

Health projects are keeping builders busy but most other sectors are soft.

Property

Social housing finally gets off the ground

Cripplingly high house prices, a bulging waiting list, evolving community needs and changes in public policy have been the driving forces behind a number of social housing projects in inner-city Perth that are finally getting off the ground in 2012 after years of work from community organisations

Home loan approvals best since late 2009

THE number of loans approved for established dwellings has reached its highest level since 2009, while increased financing for new homes could be a sign of things to come in residential construction.

Demand for brokers up

THE wide variety of home loan options is a major factor behind the growth in market share of mortgage brokers and aggregators.

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Construction Companies

Rank	Name	Senior executive and title	Total staff in WA	Current WA major projects
1	BGC Construction	Mr Len Buckeridge Executive Chairman	3102	Northbridge Police Complex ($57.8m), Perth Arena ($536m), Pathwest Pathology Centre, QE II ($54m), Comprehensive Cancer Centre, QE II ($54m)
2	John Holland	Mr Adam Harry General Manager Western Region	1438	New Children's Hospital ($1.2b), Albany Health Campus ($170m), Joondalup Health Campus ($270m), Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre Northam ($125m)
3	Pindan	Mr George Allingame Managing Director	380	Indigenous public housing ($165m), LEAP 2 defence housing ($83.6m), Karratha Leisure Complex ($58.3m), Governor Stirling High School ($50.6m), Butler High School ($40.2m), Kalgoorlie Health Campus ($19.8m), Northern Link Construction Camp ($16.5m), Karratha Senior High School ($41m)
4	Brookfield Multiplex	Mr Chris Palandri Regional Managing Director	300	Fiona Stanley Hospital and State Rehabilitation Centre ($2bn), City Square/Brookfield Place Perth ($760m), QEII Central Energy Plant ($198.4m)
5	DORIC	Mr Peter Iancov Chief Executive Officer	300	Hope Downs 4 Accommodation Village ($92m), WA Institute of Medical Research QEII facility ($73m), South Hedland Recreation Centre ($26m), Wickham Recreation Centre ($16m), Warrandu Village, Jimblebar hub admin
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Real Estate - Commercial

Rank	Company name	Senior executive and title	Staff in WA a) commercial fee earning b) total	Core services
1	Jones Lang LaSalle	Mr John Williams Managing Director	a) 35 b) 192	Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services firm specialising in real estate services.
2	CBRE	Mr Peter Agostino Senior Managing Director	a) WND b) 165	CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing, corporate services, property, facilities and project management.
3	Colliers International	Mr Imran Mohiuddin State Chief Executive	a) 70 b) NFP	Our expertise stretches across all property types such as residential, office, industrial, retail, rural, hotels and leisure, vineyards, healthcare and retirement living, extractive industries and more.
4	Realmark	Mr Pasquale Cianfagna Director	a) 22 b) 140	Sales, leasing, property management, strata services, advocacy.
5	Knight Frank	Mr John Corbett Managing Director	NFP	Transaction services, consultancy services, corporate real estate, investment property management, facilities management, retail management and leasing, research, valuations services.
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ACTU makes it tough for casuals

Means test a flawed way to ascertain need

Labor failing to sell its message

Optimistic spin on the commodities cycle

Defence minister fails to fire on funding

Not too late to be an early adopter online

Take ownership of your product, service

Roadmap can improve profit and cash flow

Soft private market putting construction margins under pressure

Prison contract boosts DORIC workbook

Williams’ bittersweet memories of iconic QVI play

High demand, resources strength and lack of supply converge on tight office sector

Wish list fulfilled in the latest Troy story

Local players step up to the main game

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Water works for BlueScope

Prison contract boosts DORIC workbook

Kresta CEO steps down

Williams’ bittersweet memories of iconic QVI play

Balance meets its match in Advent

Wish list fulfilled in the latest Troy story

Local players step up to the main game

More doctors needed: report

Feature

Special Report: Construction outlook

Property

Social housing finally gets off the ground

Home loan approvals best since late 2009

Demand for brokers up

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