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CCF WA Media Release: Major government projects led the way across high value categories at the 2026 Western Australian Earth Awards, presented at a gala dinner hosted by the Civil Contractors Federation WA on Friday October 16.

This year, the WA Earth Awards featured 27 finalists, the largest ever. The finalists included civil infrastructure projects from across WA with winning projects from the Peel, South West and Pilbara regions, and metropolitan Perth.

In the Peel region, the Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication Project won the Earth Award for project value $75M-$150M. Georgiou’s innovative approach reduced community impacts for this essential bridge which locals use every day.

In WA’s South West, the Transforming Bunbury's Waterfront Stage 3 Breakwater Construction project won the $30M-$75M category. WA Limestone Contracting and Italia Stone Group successfully carried out a major operation requiring half a million tonnes of rock and complex planning.

In the Pilbara, the Cape Lambert CD1C project won the $10M-$30M Earth Award. Delta Group managed the complex challenge of decommissioning former mining infrastructure in an active port and rail environment.

In Perth’s south-east, projects supporting growth were honoured. The METRONET Byford Rail Extension project won the $150M-plus category. The MetCONNX Alliance (Public Transport Authority, Laing O’Rourke, Colliers & KBR) managed a complex project extending the Armadale rail line by eight kilometres to Byford.

The Eleventh Road Collection Sewer near Armadale won the $5M-$10M category. Rob Carr and JDSI Consulting Engineers navigated complex existing services to ensure new housing near Armadale was connected to wastewater.

In Perth’s south, the Wellard Road & Henley Boulevard Roundabout won the Earth Award for project value up to $2M. Tracc Civil found initiatives that reduced construction time, enabling them to work through school holidays and reducing disruption to a local school.

In Perth’s east, the ATCO Caversham Emergency Gas Pipeline won the $2M-$5M category. Contractor DM Civil offered a swift response to an issue that was vital to resolve for the community, ensuring locals had access to gas.

Nearer to Perth’s CBD, the Burswood Point Civil Works project won the Land Development Award. Tracc Civil implemented innovative solutions to manage the tough ground conditions near the Swan River whilst also managing significant stakeholder scrutiny.

The 2026 WA Earth Award project value category winners will go on to the National Earth Awards in Canberra next month, where these outstanding civil construction achievements will be showcased to the rest of the nation.

The Winners

Below is information of each winner from the Earth Awards.

Up to $2 million – Tracc Civil – Wellard Road & Henley Boulevard Roundabout (Client: City of Kwinana)

The City of Kwinana engaged Tracc Civil to convert an existing T-junction into a roundabout beside Peter Carnley Anglican Community School. The scope included earthworks, drainage, pavement widening, foam bitumen stabilisation, asphalt, kerbing, footpaths, street lighting, landscaping and reinstatement. The original tender identified a staged 16-week construction program, which Tracc Civil replaced with a five-week program over the school-holiday period. Tracc accelerated drainage works using two crews and resolved lighting delays using its Western Power-accredited electrical team. About 500m³ of existing pavement was reused. The roundabout opened fully lit and fully complete, with PC achieved without an extension of time.

$2 million to $5 million – DM Civil – ATCO Caversham Emergency Gas Pipeline (Client: ATCO)

When a major gas transmission pipeline was impacted by severe erosion, ATCO Gas contracted DM Civil to deliver an emergency solution. The design and construction process that would usually take months was completed in just 44 days, safeguarding gas supply for thousands of homes, businesses and critical public services. Working in a culturally and environmentally sensitive area, the team successfully installed a new pipeline beneath the brook using horizontal directional drilling. Through strong subcontractor partnerships, exceptional planning, and a dedicated project team, the project was delivered safely, with no incidents and in record time. The judges said the following about the work from DM Civil.

$5 million to $10 million – Rob Carr & JDSI Consulting Engineers – Eleventh Road Collection Sewer (Client: Rexington Pty Ltd)

The project’s primary goal was to install over a kilometre of new gravity sewer adjacent to a busy road with significant land development activities nearby. With multiple existing services, connecting to the existing sewer required complex shoring to incorporate two tie-in points and two access chambers. Multiple shoring methodologies were used including solder pile and timber rail shoring, shoring boxes and steel plates. Deep shafts were constructed as launch and receival shafts underneath overhead powerlines. Rob Carr operated in a very confined work corridor, maintaining two lanes of traffic, managing complex temporary works near multiple services, and interfacing with various landowners, local government, businesses and homeowners.

$10 million to $30 million – Delta Group – Cape Lambert CD1C (Client: Rio Tinto Iron Ore)

Rio Tinto Iron Ore engaged Delta’s subsidiary CMA Contracting to deliver the permanent civil closure, remediation and rehabilitation of the former Car Dumper 1C facilities within the active Cape Lambert Port. Working beside live rail and port infrastructure, the team overcame complex engineering and construction challenges by permanently stabilising a 37m underground vault and 160m conveyor tunnel, enabling demolition, remediation and rehabilitation through an innovative construction sequence and continuous engineered backfilling under extreme Pilbara conditions. The project was delivered on schedule and under budget, with zero recordable injuries, no environmental incidents, and uninterrupted port and rail operations.

$30 million to $75 million – WA Limestone Contracting & Italia Stone Group Joint Venture – Transforming Bunbury's Waterfront Stage 3 Breakwater Construction (Client: WA Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure)

The pivotal third stage of the Transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront program delivered the marine infrastructure that closes off and protects the new Casuarina Boat Harbour, refurbished an ageing public groyne and stabilised the historic Leschenault Inlet ‘Plug’ training walls. Across three waterfront sites, the team coordinated dredging, reclamation and placement of half a million tonnes of rock while maintaining public access, harbour operations and environmental compliance. Around 450 heavy-truck quarry movements were eliminated by reusing 10,000t of existing armour rock. The JV’s multi-quarry just-in-time supply chain approach also reduced stockpile congestion while maintaining a 3,000t per day peak placement rate.

$75 million to $150 million – Georgiou – Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication Project (Client: Main Roads Western Australia)

The project comprised the design and construction of a new 383m long, 13.6m wide bridge together with associated roadworks, principal shared paths, marine structures, landscaping and community infrastructure. Constructed within the environmentally sensitive Peel-Harvey Estuary, the project required the delivery of a 15-segment incrementally launched bridge supported by seven reinforced concrete piers, five located within the estuary, while maintaining uninterrupted road and marine traffic. Construction occurred adjacent to residential communities, recreational areas and sensitive marine ecosystems, requiring careful staging, rigorous environmental management and close coordination with government agencies, Traditional Owners and the wider community. Through innovation, sustainability and stakeholder collaboration, it has created a lasting legacy for Mandurah.

Greater than $150 million – MetCONNX Alliance (Public Transport Authority, Laing O’Rourke, Colliers & KBR) – METRONET Byford Rail Extension Project (Client: Public Transport Authority)

This landmark project connects one of Australia’s fastest-growing communities to Perth through an eight kilometre rail extension, two new stations and the removal of nine level crossings. More than a rail project, it transformed mobility, safety and urban renewal by creating eight hectares of new public open space, stronger walking and cycling connections and vibrant station precincts. Delivering this complex program through live communities and alongside multiple concurrent projects required an integrated Alliance approach, a carefully planned rail shutdown, engineering innovation and extensive stakeholder collaboration. The project established new benchmarks in sustainable rail infrastructure, digital engineering and Design for Manufacture and Assembly, leaving a lasting legacy for passengers, communities and Western Australia’s transport industry.

Land Development Award –  Tracc Civil – Burswood Point Civil Works (Client: Golden Sedayu)

Golden Sedayu engaged Tracc Civil to deliver civil infrastructure across North Park, the Perth Racing carpark and West Park Boulevard at Burswood Point. The works included deep gravity sewer, trenchless racecourse crossings, services, drainage, earthworks, retaining walls, pavement, footpaths and foreshore works. Delivery required coordination around soft alluvium, high groundwater, acid sulphate soils, and contaminated fill, next to an operating racecourse beside the Swan River. Tracc Civil adjusted sequencing, expanded service crews and controlled extensive design changes and variations. The completed works supported staged land release, maintained racecourse operations and demonstrated capability in complex brownfield land development and deep services delivery conditions.

Further Information

Additional photos of the award presentations and winning projects are available by contacting marketing@ccfwa.com.au.

CCF WA Media Release: WA’s peak civil construction industry body says Western Australia has the capacity and capability to deliver both the Westport container port and defence upgrades at Henderson if the projects are coordinated to avoid demand conflicts.

Addressing recent media reports, Civil Contractors Federation WA Chief Executive Officer Andy Graham said deferring Westport would be a missed opportunity to realise efficiencies from delivering the two programs concurrently over the next decade.

“Like all major civil infrastructure projects, Westport and Henderson will involve multiple components and workforces – earthworks, utilities, concreting, piling, roads, rail and others,” Mr Graham said.

“The trick will be staging the projects to avoid delivery of the same component at the same time.

“Obviously, it wouldn’t make sense for, say, major concreting works on the programs to clash. But those scheduling issues can be addressed through collaboration – and that’s the sort of collaboration we are already involved in through joint State/Federal working groups.”

Mr Graham said the State couldn’t afford to risk the deferral of Westport given the uncertain timeframe for future Defence works.

“As Federal Defence Minister Richard Marles reminded us last week, his government has at this stage only committed to constructing a shipbuilding and submarine sustainment facility over the next 5 or more years. If the broader Henderson consolidation goes ahead, those works could take 10-15 years or even longer.

“With the State Government aiming to have Westport operational by the late 2030s, delivering the programs concurrently over that timeframe won’t stretch capacity or capability but will provide steady, secure work for Western Australian businesses and workers.”

Mr Graham said concerns from the housing sector that proceeding with Westport could risk the delivery of much-needed housing were misguided.

“As a recent Build Skills Australia report showed, the housing and civil sectors don’t compete for the same workers,” he said. “The data shows that housing construction and civil construction can happily coexist – as was demonstrated in 2024/25 when housing completions in WA peaked while the METRONET rail program was also at its peak of construction.”

“I’m sure home builders would be more worried about their workers being lured to the resources sector than by civil contractors.”

The WA Earth Awards, proudly presented by MacroVan, is the Western Australian civil construction industry’s annual celebration of infrastructure project excellence –.

With a record of 27 projects submitted to this year's Earth Awards, we're happy to announce the finalists. The projects nominated are:

• APEX Utilities – Secret Harbour High-Voltage Power Feeder Project
• WA Limestone Contracting – Mandurah Town Beach Seawall
• Tracc Civil – Wellard Road & Henley Boulevard Roundabout
• Tracc Civil – Greenwich Parade, Neerabup, Western Power High-Voltage Reinforcement
• Haul Group – Ngooninup Slope Reprofiling
• DM Civil – ATCO Caversham Emergency Gas Pipeline
• BOS Civil – Ogilvie Road Streetscape Upgrade Landscaping & Civil Works
• Saltire and Water Corporation – BTPS Above Ground Pipework
• Fortec – Bridge 3014 Nangetty-Walkway Road Bridge Project
• Rob Carr & JDSI Consulting Engineers – Eleventh Road Collection Sewer
• Tracc Civil – Mundijong Road Realignment
• Tracc Civil – Vista Private Estate Stage 6A and 6B Civil Works
• Advanteering Civil Engineers – Great Northern Highway & Rutland Road Roundabout
• BOS Civil – Brockway Playing Fields - Stage 1
• Delta Group – Cape Lambert CD1C
• Georgiou Group – Talbot Road to Scott Street DN1400 Trunk Main and PRV Upgrade
• Tracc Civil – Burswood Point Civil Works
• Roadline Contracting – Broome NBY - Health and Wellbeing Campus
• RJV – 1909 - Civil Infrastructure and Landscaping Works, Subiaco East
• SRG Global – HIO MBR Section 4
• WA Limestone Contracting and Italia Stone Group JV – Transforming Bunbury's Waterfront Stage 3 Breakwater Construction
• Fulton Hogan – P0010 National Airfield Works RAAF Base Pearce
• Georgiou Group – Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication Project
• BMD – Hope Downs 2 Tunnels Installation Contract
• MetCONNX Alliance – METRONET Byford Rail Extension Project
• TAMS – Kimberley Marine Support Base Floating Wharf
• McConnell Dowell Constructions – Mardie Salt and Potash Project

Join us to celebrate the winners and finalists at a gala dinner event on Friday, October 16 at Crown Perth's Grand Ballroom. There will be fine dining, networking, and entertainment from Perth band Atomic.

Don't miss our biggest-ever Earth Awards – book your table now!

Tickets

The 2026 Women in Civil Awards were presented on Thursday, 16 July 2026, by Haley Thompson along with CCF WA President Leon Fogliani and event sponsors CRE Insurance, Construction Training Fund, Geoquest and SWIP.

The 2026 winners are...

Women in Civil Industry Leader Award — Jasmine Kadic, Benang

Jasmine guided Benang through significant growth and structural transformation in 2025, delivering strong business results while championing diversity and inclusion through mentorship, boards, advisory roles and speaking opportunities.

Women in Civil Emerging Leader Award — Kjerstin Samura, DT Infrastructure

Kjerstin brings a relationship-driven approach to commercial delivery on the Burrup Seawater Supply Scheme, effectively managing claims, variations, and forecasting while also mentoring and supporting junior staff members.

Women in Civil Trainee/Apprentice Award — Cristie Donovan, Austral Construction

Cristie brings resilience and determination to her Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision, strengthening frontline leadership through benchmark pre-starts and building a legacy for Indigenous Australians, women and non-traditional entrants.

Women in Civil Corporate Leader Award — PCH Civil

PCH embeds inclusion through Respect@Work training and awareness initiatives, leadership development, mentoring and flexible work, supporting women into site-based, corporate and leadership roles while fostering equitable opportunities, inclusive culture and pathways for career progression across all areas of the business.

The Women in Civil Awards recognise exceptional women for their leadership and commitment to excellence within the WA civil construction industry. This year, we are pleased to announce a record 35 nominees across the four Women in Civil Awards categories.

The nominees for 2026 are...

Emerging Leader

• Tracey Daly, APEX Utilities
• Harriet Wilson, Holcim
• Meredith Davis, Holcim
• Talisha Cook, Holcim
• Angelica Sumanga, MGC Civil
• Tess Lewin, Cape Dunstans
• Rinchen Dema, MGC Civil
• Kjerstin Samura, DT Infrastructure
• Valentina Trivino, Austral Construction
• Kristin Lim, Direction Workforce Solutions
• Sarah O'Reilly, Austral Construction
• Lisa Hooper, Alkimos Pipeline Alliance
• Louise Van Aswegen, Georgiou
• Karina Kent, ERTECH
• Karla Heart, BMD
• Katherine Sturges, Georgiou
• Koh-Shin Chua, Georgiou

Industry Leader

• Vicki Murphy, MGC Civil
• Mairead Breen, FSC Civils
• Britt O'Dwyer, Altus Traffic
• Justine Scott, DT Infrastructure
• Alex Brown, Georgiou
• Meda Sicoe, Georgiou
• Vicki Wilson, Western Power
• Jasmine Kadic, Benang

Trainee/Apprentice

• Hayley Smith, APEX Utilities
• Cristie Donovan, Austral Construction
• Claire Gohery, Austral Construction
• Maddison Foster, Georgiou

Corporate Leader

• APEX Utilities
• FSC Civils
• Georgiou
• PCH Civil

Congratulations to all the nominees, and thank you to everyone who nominated.

The winners will be presented at the 2026 Women in Civil Lunch on Thursday, 16 July.

Tickets are on sale until 5:30pm Wednesday, 8 July.

The Civil Contractors Federation National (CCF) says the 2026–27 Federal Budget will leave many civil contractors disappointed, with little direct support for businesses already under pressure from escalating fuel and material costs.

CCF National CEO Nicholas Proud said while the Budget contained welcome measures around productivity, housing enabling infrastructure and reducing red tape, it failed to adequately respond to the immediate pressures facing contractors delivering projects across Australia.

“There are positive elements in this Budget, particularly around productivity reform and housing enabling infrastructure,” Mr Proud said.

“However, many contractors across the country will be disappointed there was very little direct support for businesses currently dealing with skyrocketing fuel costs, escalating material prices and growing pressure on fixed-price contracts.”

Mr Proud said CCF welcomed the Government’s additional $2 billion investment in housing enabling infrastructure and continued commitment to the national infrastructure pipeline, saying it reflected growing recognition that housing delivery depends on civil construction.

“You cannot build homes without roads, water, sewerage and enabling infrastructure,” he said.

“This investment is an important acknowledgment that housing delivery starts with civil infrastructure.”

“However, much of this funding will take significant time to flow through planning and approvals processes before work reaches contractors on the ground, and for many businesses currently under pressure that delay may simply be too long.”

However, Mr Proud said it was disappointing the Budget failed to include meaningful targeted investment in the civil construction workforce and training pathways needed to deliver the projects governments continue to announce.

“The Government clearly recognises the role civil construction plays in housing and infrastructure delivery, but it is disappointing we did not see significant targeted investment in the skills and workforce needed to actually deliver those projects,” he said.

“Civil construction is already facing major workforce shortages across plant operators, civil trades and site-based roles, yet there were no substantial new measures directed at addressing those gaps.”

Mr Proud said CCF did welcome the Budget’s focus on reducing regulatory burden and improving productivity.

“Contractors are spending increasing amounts of time and money dealing with duplication, compliance and administrative requirements,” he said.

“Any practical measures that improve productivity and reduce unnecessary costs are steps in the right direction.”

The Civil Contractors Federation National has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of an additional $2 billion investment in housing enabling infrastructure, describing the measure as a critical recognition that housing supply cannot be delivered without investment in civil construction.

The funding, announced ahead of Tuesday’s Federal Budget, will support enabling infrastructure including roads, water, sewerage and power connections required to unlock new housing developments across Australia.

CCF National CEO Nicholas Proud said the announcement reflected the reality that civil infrastructure is the foundation of every new housing project.

“You cannot spend a dollar on housing until you spend a dollar on civil infrastructure,” Mr Proud said.

“Before a single home is built, civil contractors are delivering the roads, sewerage, drainage, water and power infrastructure that makes new communities possible.”

“For too long the national housing discussion has focused on houses alone, without enough recognition of the enabling infrastructure required to unlock supply.”

Mr Proud said the allocation of funding to local governments and regional Australia was particularly important given the growing infrastructure pressures facing councils and utilities providers.

“Many regional communities have projects ready to go but simply do not have the financial capacity to deliver the enabling infrastructure needed to support growth,” he said.

“This funding recognises that housing affordability and infrastructure delivery go hand in hand.”

Mr Proud said attention must now turn to ensuring the civil construction sector has the capacity and policy settings needed to deliver the increased pipeline of work.

“The industry is already managing record levels of demand alongside rising fuel and material costs, workforce shortages and significant pressure on existing infrastructure programs,” he said.

“If governments want to accelerate housing delivery, we also need to focus on workforce development, procurement reform and building long-term industry capacity.”

“Civil infrastructure is not an optional extra in the housing conversation. It is the starting point.”

For further information: Rowan Carter, Director of Policy and Advocacy, 0407 896 862

Western Australian civil contractors caught between fixed price contracts and major costs increases on state and local government infrastructure projects are seeking urgent relief.

Civil Contractors Federation WA CEO Andy Graham said a recent survey of local civil contractors showed more than 90% were on fixed price contracts, which forced them to bear the brunt of recent diesel and construction materials cost increases.

“Many of those contractors are working for government, which is our industry’s biggest client,” Mr Graham said. “We’re asking government to step in to assist where its contract terms have left contractors exposed to this unprecedented escalation.

“Our survey suggests civil construction costs have typically increased by 10 to 15 per cent since the start of this crisis. With average profit margins in our industry around 5 or 6 per cent, it’s clear that contractors are hurting and can’t continue without help.

“Concerningly, around 60% of survey respondents said that without some sort of relief, they’ll be forced to stand down staff and subcontractors in the near future.”

Mr Graham welcomed recent diesel price reductions while noting a significant contributor had been fuel excise cuts which did not benefit operators of excavators, loaders and other off-road mobile plant.

“It’s certainly a relief to see diesel trending down, but the reality is it’s still around two-thirds higher than before this crisis,” he said. “And direct diesel costs are just one problem for civil contractors. Pretty much everything else has gone up too, including sand and other quarry products, bitumen and asphalt, PVC and HDPE pipe, concrete, waste disposal – the list goes on and on.

"As our recent report demonstrated, civil construction is more exposed to diesel-related price shocks than any other sector."

Mr Graham said local companies delivering government projects on fixed price contracts were now preparing April payment claims that wouldn't cover their costs for the month.

“Most have already taken a hit in March, and April will be worse,” he said. “The question is, how many can keep holding out without help? We would rather not find out, and have urged the State Government to act now so that contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on its projects can breathe easier.

“We understand local government authorities are waiting on guidance from the State Government before they can consider assistance.

"CCF WA also urges private sector clients to help their contractors to navigate this crisis, and we've been pleased to hear that many are stepping up to do so."

CCF WA is pleased to announce a record 135 nominations in the 2026 WA Civil Construction Industry & Training Awards. The nominations come from 31 companies across WA's civil construction industry; once again making these Awards the industry's biggest night of the year. Congratulations to all confirmed nominees.

And the nominees are...

TRAINING AWARDS

Aboriginal Apprentice/Trainee of the Year:

• Lewis Henry - Melchor 
• Ben Maslin - A&B Building
• Brendon Walley - RC Construction
• Deborah Williams - Georgiou Group

Apprentice of the Year (General)

• Teariki Framhein - Melchor
• Ramadhan Guriman - Castleross Construction
• Ben Maslin - A&B Building
• Brendon Walley - RC Construction

Civil Apprentice of the Year

• Callum Chance - APEX Utilities
• Mortaza Huseini - APEX Utilities
• Kane McClure - APEX Utilities
• Indie Oakley - Georgiou Group
• Kaienua Pera - Melchor
• Lachlan Sharpe - APEX Utilities
• Hayley Smith - APEX Utilities
• Brett Tedman - APEX Utilities

Certificate II Civil Trainee of the Year

• Austin Haslam - Motivation Foundation/Georgiou Strabag
• Larissa Macgregor - Motivation Foundation/Georgiou Strabag
• Zayne May - Motivation Foundation/ERTECH
• Joshua Morris - Motivation Foundation/ERTECH

Certificate II Trainee of the Year (General)

• Jermain Hansen - Carey Group Training Organisation
• Jacob Steffanoni - Structerre Consulting Engineers
• Shaun Stokell - Structerre Consulting Engineers

Certificate IV Civil Trainee of the Year

• Nicholas Dolin - Georgiou Group
• Adam Sheavyn - APEX Utilities
• Todd Sheavyn - APEX Utilities

Certificate IV Trainee of the Year (General)

• Shane Atkinson - Structerre Consulting Engineers
• Anthony Blazeski - Structerre Consulting Engineers
• Brett Tedman - APEX Utilities

Training Professional of the Year

• Victor Cavallaro - HRTA

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Administration Professional of the Year

• Tara Burke - Calroc
• Elyse Burrell - Alkimos Pipeline Alliance
• Tracey Daly - APEX Utilities
• Kiara Daly - Busselton Civil
• Keelie Elliot-Shircore - Ertech
• Deimante Kaulakyte - O'Brien Civil
• Allyana Lopez - Saltire Infrastructure
• Saoirse Maguire - PCH Civil
• Amy McGrigor - SRG Global
• Mladenka Orelj - FSC Civils
• Sinead Scott - BMD
• Ebony Tindall - Structerre Consulting
• Mika Weygoood - Celotti Workforce
• Rubee Wilson - Tracc Civil

Bid Professional of the Year

• Lisa Carmichael - BOS Civil
• Tracey Daly - APEX Utilities
• Adam Dring - O'Brien Civil
• Nayelly Garcia - CPB Contractors
• Paul Hidding - Tracc Civil
• Iain Lawrence - BMD
• Andy Lyon - DT Infrastructure
• Kelly Maughan - AsssA
• Roxanne Picado - Celotti Workforce
• Kirsten Seinor - PCH Civil
• Michael Sloan - Saltire Infrastructure

Civil Tradesperson of the Year

• Niall Bourke - O'Brien Civil
• Jose Dos Santos - Melchor
• Manuel Dos Santos - Melchor
• Matt Humpski - Melchor
• Abbey-Lee Johnson - APEX Utilities
• Aodhan Keane - O'Brien Civil
• Sean Walsh - Tracc Civil

Communications/Engagement Professional of the Year

• Joey Bal - CPB Contractors
• Chelsea De-Vries - AsssA
• Michael Dolton - BMD
• Alison Lennon - Georgiou Group
• Candis Smartt - Georgiou Group

Engineer of the Year

• Adeel Ahmad - Georgiou Group
• Naveed Atbein - Georgiou Group
• Jared Bodger - Ertech
• Brendan Carroll - DM Civil
• Luke Chadwick - CATS Construction
• Ben Desmier - PCH Civil
• Lorrany Ferreira - Melchor
• Jatila Manage - Calroc
• Jason McAleer - CATS Construction
• Ciara McCrystal - O'Brien Civil
• Wai Myo - Melchor
• Rajkumar (Raj) Parmar - FSC Civils
• Jeevan Paudel - Tracc Civil
• Andrew Reynalds - BMD

Plant Operator of the Year

• Paul Byl - Tracc Civil
• Eoin Corcoran - O'Brien Civil
• Thomas McCool - PCH Civil
• Lachlan Sharpe - APEX Utilities

Project Manager of the Year

• Dinuka Corera - Tracc Civil
• Brian Donohoe - Georgiou Group
• Mark Faulkner - CPB Contractors
• Kate James - DT Infrastructure
• Fiona Lethbridge - Georgiou Group
• Sandra McCagh - Busselton Civil
• Muhammad Musaab - FSC Civils
• Campbell Saunders - BOS Civil
• Michael Smith - CPB Contractors
• Declan Wims - BMD

Safety Professional of the Year

• Gary De-Vries - AsssA
• Jordan Fabia - BMD
• Michael Farmer - SRG Global
• Andrew Grant - CPB Contractors
• Ronan Hartin - Calroc
• Georgia Hoetzel - Melchor
• Kate Jensen - Busselton Civil
• Robert Orelj - FSC Civils
• Usama Qurban - AsssA

Site Supervisor of the Year

• Ian Byrne - BOS Civil
• Ben Day - Georgiou Group
• Shane Doherty - Calroc
• Pio (Brendan) Duffy - FSC Civils
• Liam Hansberry - O'Brien Civil
• Daniel Howarth - Saltire Infrastructure
• Stewart Kay - BMR Piping & Civil
• Ryan McLardy - DM Civil
• Patrick McLaughlin - Castleross Construction
• Libby O'Brien - BMD
• Tarson Parkyn - Tracc Civil
• George Porter - Castleross Construction
• Russel Scheffer - APEX Utilities
• Adam Sheavyn - APEX Utilities
• Todd Sheavyn - APEX Utilities
• Gordon Snell - O'Brien Civil
• Shane Walsh - Melchor
• Andy Watson - BOS Civil
• Dean Whitehead - DT Infrastructure

CORPORATE AWARDS

Aboriginal Engagement Award

• Georgiou Group

Supplier of the Year

• Abaxa
• Acu-Tech Piping Systems
• Celotti Workforce
• Coffey Testing
• HRTA
• Mayday Rental
• TDDA Australia

Training Employer of the Year

• APEX Utilities
• Coffey Testing
• Georgiou Group
• Structerre Consulting Engineers
• Tracc Civil

WA’s peak civil construction industry body has urged local government authorities to support contractors hit hard by recent diesel-related cost escalation.

Civil Contractors Federation WA Chief Executive Officer Andy Graham said most contractors delivering local government road projects and other civil works were now losing money on those projects, and businesses and jobs were under threat.

Mr Graham said the civil sector was reeling from unprecedented cost escalation of diesel fuel and materials – including sand, aggregates, bitumen, pipe, and concrete. A new report by leading economist Saul Eslake (click here to view) underlines the civil construction sector’s dependence on diesel and its unusually high exposure to related price shocks.

“Costs on civil infrastructure projects have jumped by up to 15%, which is enough to wipe out margins,” Mr Graham said.

“Most local government infrastructure projects are delivered under fixed price contracts with no rise and fall mechanism designed to share escalation impacts.

“This means that contractors have to wear cost increases. Usually, this is manageable, but these recent increases are unprecedented. Businesses and jobs are at risk, and civil contractors will need help to pull through.”

Mr Graham said CCF WA members were reporting that many local governments were responding positively and willing to consider ways to provide support, such as approving variations to existing contracts.

“However, we have also heard that some LGAs are sticking to the letter of contracts and refusing to discuss temporary relief for contractors and their supply chains,” he said.

“CCF WA urges all LGAs to work with their civil contractors and suppliers and support them through this crisis.”

“We are happy to advise local governments on effective measures to achieve this.”

The Eslake report notes that the civil construction sector’s vulnerability to collisions between rapid, unforeseen cost increases and fixed-price contracts is evident in the sharp increase in the number of contractors entering administration following the dramatic rise in input costs driven by post-Covid supply chain disruptions. Cost escalation over the past month has been even more dramatic and potentially more damaging.