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Perkins Builders are excited to be working with the Bunbury Basketball Association and the City of Bunbury on construction of the new Bunbury Community Courts.

The facility will feature six new full-sized courts for basketball and netball, including a show court with retractable seating, along with changerooms, a multipurpose room and modern facilities for players, officials, and the wider community. More than just a sporting facility, this will be a flexible community hub capable of hosting major regional events and a wide range of recreational activities throughout the year.

The project holds a special significance to our team, with two of our staff currently playing with the Slammers NBL1 Team. It’s a unique opportunity for them to be part of the team constructing the courts they will soon be playing on!

We look forward to sharing more updates as works progress.

To read the full media statement from the WA Goverment, you can do so here.

Last Friday night WA’s Building and Construction industry gathered for the Master Builders Western Australia (MBAWA)‘s Building Excellence Awards, a night to celebrate the very best our industry has to offer.

We’re delighted our Dalyellup Village Shopping Centre project was awarded Most Outstanding Commercial Project – South West. It’s testament to the hard work, dedication and expertise of our subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and of course our teams. Thank you and congratulations to each and every one of you for making this possible.

Thank you also goes to everyone involved in our Vasse Village by Bunbury Farmers Market project which was a finalist for the same award.

Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to Master Builders for a fantastic evening.

Our Foodbank WA Dalyellup project continues to progress well, with the tilt panels successfully erected and the structural steel installation completed. With roof edge protection now installed, roofing works have commenced, bringing the project another step closer to fully enclosed.

Once complete, the new, purpose-built Foodbank Dalyellup facility will strengthen support for those in need, bringing together food relief with wraparound services including mental health support through Youth Focus and financial counselling via the Financial Wellbeing Collective. The hub will provide a single, welcoming location where people can access immediate help and longer-term support close to home.

Perkins Builders were proud to support the Bunbury Sharks Football Club in their inaugural Strong Minds, Strong Mates Mental Health Round, hosting a special BBQ at our Head Office in Bunbury last week with special guests from the Bunbury Sharks and A Stitch in Time.  Kane Westbrook, President of the Bunbury Sharks presented Dan with the special jumper for the round and gave an introduction into the club and the importance of the Strong Minds, Strong Mates campaign.

Guest speaker, former Perth Wildcat and NBL1 Women’s Coach Brad Robbins gave an inspiring presentation sharing parts of his journey on the court and behind the scenes, highlighting the importance of recognising what’s going on internally before it turns into overwhelm. It was an honest and engaging with some important takeaways we hope everyone will utilise in their lives.

A Stitch in Time is going great work in the mental health space, so we’d like to encourage everyone to get involved with them if the chance arises.

Perkins Builders are pleased to be working with South West Aboriginal Medical Service and MCG Architects in the construction of the new SWAMS Health Hub in Bunbury.

The project represents a significant step in consolidating health services for the local indigenous community and is a project that all parties have been working towards over a long period of time.

After numerous months of bulk earthworks and in ground infrastructure, we are transitioning out of the ground with concrete core structures. Over the coming month concrete floor and suspended slabs will commence.

This development will set a new benchmark for AMS’s nationally and provide the local regional communities with significant facilities.

Stay tuned over the next 12 months as building takes shape.

The team at Perkins Builders are proud to be supporting Mesothelioma and Dust Diseases Australia (MADDA)  in their appeal and to raise awareness of the risks of asbestos and hazardous dust on WA worksites.

It’s a risk workers in the building and construction industry face every day and when you think about it, the statistics are scary. 4000 deaths a year, over 700 people diagnosed with mesothelioma – it’s too many.

The health of workers in the Building and Construction industry is paramount, so we’d like to encourage everyone to work safely and wear the PPE appropriate to the task. It’s these small steps that protect our health and wellbeing for now and the future.

To learn more or donate, please visit the MADDA website www.madda.org.au/donate

The Mutiplex Perkins Joint Venture Team were pleased to host Minister John Carey MLA on site recently. The Minister shared a great video of the progress on Facebook – check it out below.

Following the successful conversion of an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase and Early Works package, Perkins Builders has been awarded the Main Works Construction Contract for a new purpose-built student accommodation development in Crawley.

The project involves the delivery of a 9-storey, 181-room student accommodation facility adjacent to the University of Western Australia campus. Having been engaged early under an ECI model, our team has worked collaboratively with the Client and DMG Architecture to optimise buildability, cost planning, and program outcomes, positioning the project strongly as it transitions into the delivery phase of the Main Works.

The development will feature a range of amenities including a rooftop gym, sauna, and swimming pool, along with communal kitchens, dining areas, and shared social spaces designed to enhance the student living experience.

Perkins Builders are delighted to announce the promotion of Chelsea Burnham to the role of New Business Manager.

With over ten years’ experience in project delivery, Chelsea is an integral part of the team. This new role reflects her expertise, commitment, and outstanding achievements to date.

As New Business Manager, Chelsea will be responsible for building client relationships, procuring new opportunities, overseeing our bid submissions and working with the senior leadership team in driving the strategic growth of the company

We look forward to the innovation and energy she will bring as she supports both our Perth and South West teams.

Congratulations, Chelsea!

Photo: Chelsea Burnham with General Manager – South West, Derek Wilkes, Managing Director, Dan Perkins, and General Manager – Perth, Mike Harvey (L-R).