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On August 12th, Perkins Builders were privileged to host The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia and Department of Fire and Emergency Services representatives at the construction site of the new Bushfire Centre of Excellence in Pinjarra. The visit was a great opportunity to see progress and the behind the scenes work that goes into the final product.

The new centre will be the first of its kind in WA and Australia. It’s been designed as a learning hub that’s accessible to all bushfire management stakeholders and will provide high-level training for WA’s bush firefighters and other emergency service personnel.

Images courtesy of DFES.

The BP Truck Stop artwork at Muchea was the result of a strong collaboration between Harvis (Developer), BP and Rampage (Client) and Perkins Builders wanting to recognise the traditional owners of the land and to commemorate the cultural significance of the site.

UDLA in partnership with Beverley Port-Louis and Diane Joyce-Yappo were engaged by Perkins Builders to facilitate an Aboriginal led design process for an interpretive artwork reflecting the cultural significance of the Muchea area to Yuat Nyoongar people and all people of the Nyoongar nation. Nyoongar artist Kylie Graham facilitated a workshop session with Aboriginal girls from the Tree of Life program to produce a series of drawings developed through conversations with and guidance from Nyoongar elders and leaders May McGuire, Peter Phillips, Barry McGuire, June Headland and Suzanne Yappo.

The artwork is made of three curved steel panels which embodies an interpretive theme that reflects the birthing site, Wargyl and Water, Flora and Fauna, the cultural significance of the surrounding area with a locally sourced rammed-earth base providing a natural feel as well as representing the understanding of an ochre pit that was known to the area through the wavy red gravel and limestone finish.

Perkins Builders are extremely proud to have been awarded another project in the beautiful South West; the Donnybrook Central Heritage Project.

This project will connect the public spaces on both sides of Donnybrook’s iconic railway station precinct and the Apple Fun Park, creating an asset that will provide a range of benefits to the local economy and tourism industry. The focal point of the project is the restoration and adaption of the heritage listed Goods Shed, which will provide an interactive showcase of the regions rich history.

“Perkins is extremely pleased to be involved in this important community project which not only recognises and preserves the cultural heritage of Donnybrook, but also provides business and employment opportunities for the region”

For more information please see the full media release below or the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup website.

[Photo courtesy of the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup]

Perkins Builders are proud to announce our success at the 2020 Master Builders Association of Western Australia South West Building Excellence Awards; our projects won four awards and one a finalist for Best Regional Project (Commercial).

Thank you to all our staff, our valued subcontractors and suppliers for their hard work and dedication; for enabling such a high level of quality to be achieved time and time again.

Congratulations to our apprentice Brody Robinson for his outstanding achievement in being awarded Best Regional Apprentice, Best Carpentry Apprentice and Best Direct Indentured Apprentice. Brody is in the fourth year of his apprenticeship with Perkins; this is a fantastic outcome and is testament to Brody’s hard work and dedication. Perkins is extremely proud to have assisted in this achievement, from all of the team, congratulations Brody and well done!

Perkins are also extremely pleased to have been awarded the Employer Trainer of the Year Award. This award recognises not just the well-established apprentice program but also the numerous traineeships being undertaken by our staff, the in-house discipline specific training sessions, the Leadership Training including the MBA’s Building Leadership Simulation Course, external skill development courses and general awareness training including Mates in Construction and Cultural Awareness sessions. This is a significant and comprehensive program which has been acknowledged and rewarded by the MBA with this award.

This week we celebrated a very special milestone for our Administration Officer, Jaydeen –  her 20 Year Anniversary of working for Perkins Builders.

Jaydeen is a much loved and respected member of our Head Office team where she has worked in a number of administration roles over the years, playing a significant role in progressing the business to where it is today. Her hard work, dedication and attention to detail are invaluable.

From all of us at Perkins, congratulations Jaydeen!

Within the construction industry, the wider community and our nation as a whole, we are facing unprecedented and uncertain times amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. Perkins Builders are committed to ensuring the health and safety of each and every person on our sites and at our offices.

We have developed and implemented a range of initiatives to work consistently with the safety, social distancing, hygiene measures that have been rolled out around the country. One initiative we are extremely proud of in the installation of Social Distancing signs at every Perkins site (including our Eduwest joint venture sites with Badge Construction).

Built by our talented Bunbury fabrication team, these signs clearly display, to scale, social distancing requirements. We are extremely proud of our staff for championing these new initiatives; and to all our valued clients, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants for their understanding and cooperation as we all adapt to this new way of business.