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Safety is at the core of every Perkins Group project, not only for our staff and our subcontractors but for their loved ones and the communities in which they live and work.

This year, for our company calendars we’ve done something a little different to reflect our safety culture; we asked the children, nieces, nephews of the Perkins’ Group employees to draw what Safety, Health and Environment meant to them and we turned their drawings into our calendar.

From COVID-19 safety, to wearing the correct PPE and following safety practices, utilising crosswalks, correct disposal of waste and even Dogman rescuing Petey the Cat’s victim, the drawings depict just how important HSE is, not only on site, but in our everyday life.

Through the eyes of children, the world looks a bit different, but the message is still the same. Nothing you do today is more important than you going home tonight.

2021 | Taking a moment to look back at the year that was, we’re proud of the achievements and milestones reached throughout some uncertain and interesting times.

Over $120M in projects delivered, over 15 projects commenced, five awards won including two very prestigious safety awards, celebrations for 10, 15 20 and a 25 years of service milestones, four farewelled into retirement and many more welcomed to the business!

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our clients, sub-contractors, suppliers and our teams for their support, efforts and dedication for the year.

Our staff will be taking a well deserved rest as our offices close from COB today, and re-open on Thursday 6^th January.

From all the team at Perkins Builders, we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

DUNSBOROUGH CELEBRATES AS WORK GETS UNDERWAY AT ICONIC SITE

Community groups gathered with the City of Busselton and other key stakeholders to celebrate the break-ground of 61 Dunn Bay Road on Friday 10th December.

City of Busselton Mayor, Grant Henley joined site owners Peter & George Atzemis and hospitality operator, Miles Hull, alongside representatives from the Dunsborough Progress Association to applaud the commencement of construction for the project located on the corner of Dunn Bay & Cape Naturaliste Road in Dunsborough’s town centre.

Unanimously approved by the City of Busselton Council in May this year, the development has been well-received by the local community with Perkins Builders appointed last month for the $18million project.

Designed by highly-acclaimed WA architects FINESPUN, the new destination will comprise microbrewery, coffee roastery, kitchen and relaxed dining and will blend indoor and outdoor spaces including a substantial green-scaped alfresco – all catering for the local Dunsborough community and tourism market.

The project will also assist with a current shortfall of accommodation in Dunsborough town centre, delivering 18 private and low-lying cabins that will sit amongst the already established vegetation on site, providing unique and experience-led stays.

“We are thrilled to see a development taking the right approach in fitting in with the town’s village character,” said DPA President Jacquie Happ.

City of Busselton Mayor, Grant Henley was also thrilled to see works get underway. “We look forward to seeing this exciting addition to Dunsborough’s town centre come to fruition.”

Site owners Peter & George Atzemis said they were determined to create an authentic South-West experience in the centre of town and having local & reputable builders Perkins begin work in achieving this vision was a significant milestone.

“Our family has had a long association with Dunsborough and we were intent on creating a destination that embraces the local culture and allows visitors and locals alike to experience an ‘escape’ while still in walking distance of the town centre and amenity,” said Peter. “We appreciate how special the site is, acting as an entrance statement to the town centre, and as such understood the importance of a character conducive to the native, South-West feel.

“Many aspects of 61 Dunn Bay Road exist individually throughout the region – microbrewery, coffee roastery and boutique accommodation – but are not accessible without transportation between venues. We have looked to overcome this by instead offering all of these attractive components in a central, town centre location.

The food, beverage and accommodation will be operated by hospitality heavyweight, Miles Hull, of Little Creatures, Alex Hotel and Quarter Acre fame. Hull said the new precinct would feed a desire for an active day and evening precinct within the town centre.

“Our intent is to create a place that enhances the town’s options for morning, noon and night food, beverage and accommodation options. Ultimately, we want to increase vibrancy and visitation within the town centre by delivering a precinct with a distinct ‘down-south’ vibe – somewhere you can visit straight from the beach, walk or cycle to – to enjoy a quality hospitality experience be it
coffee, lunch, dinner or a late evening drink,” he said.

Completion is scheduled for Summer 2022.

Place Development also confirmed negotiations were underway with a handful of iconic brands for the remaining retail tenancy, with an announcement expected early 2022.

L-R: Joe D’Alessandro of Place Development, Patrick Miller of FINESPUN Architecture, Grant Henley City of Busselton Mayor, Peter Atzemis, George Atzemis & Jack Stewart Land Developers/Land Owners, Miles Hull the Venue & Accommodation Operator and Brent Rowe of Perkins Builders.

About 61 Dunn Bay Road
Owner: GPA Pty Ltd
Development Management: Place Development Australia
Architecture: FINESPUN Architecture
Food, beverage & accommodation operator: Dark Horse Hospitality
Construction: Perkins Builders

On Friday 29th October, year 10 and 11 students from the Newton Moore Clontarf Foundation Academy visited Perkins’ Anderson Neurological and Development Services project in Bunbury. The students were given a tour of the project by Site Managers where they got to see the excavation and beginning of the pools Commercial Aquatics Australia are installing, learn about the dewatering process, see structural steel installation, and envision the completed building. Following the site tour, members of the Perkins team spoke to the students about the pathways into the construction industry and opportunities available; hopefully we have some future construction workers in our midst!

Perkins Builders is very pleased to announce that we have committed to be the major sponsor of the South West Slammers for 2021. The Slammers is the premier basketball club in the southwest and represents the region in the State Basketball League in both the male and female divisions. Perkins Builders has been providing employment in the region since 1965 and is now well respected as a major player in the broader WA construction industry making this partnership the perfect match.

The South West Slammers is recognised as providing a strong pathway for youth to develop their skills. Dan Perkins, Perkins Builders Managing Director, says “Perkins has been endeavouring to provide opportunities  in the construction industry for individuals  and businesses to follow their dreams and to realise their potential. We believe this partnership with the South West Slammers will enable both organisations to work together to increase those opportunities and to achieve those goals.”

This week is NAIDOC Week for 2020. NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This year’s theme for the week is “Always Was, Always Will Be”. Always Was, Always Will Be recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.

In support of NAIDOC Week, the Perkins Group of Companies will be celebrating in a number of ways in line with COVID-19 restrictions; we are encouraging all our staff and contractors to get involved and learn more during this important week in the calendar.

The Perkins Indigenous Engagement Plan recognises our achievements so far and outlining future goals towards Closing the Gap to Indigenous disadvantage can be viewed here.

Recently, Perkins Builders were pleased to host two year 12 students from the Newton Moore Clontarf Academy on a tour of one of our construction sites in Donnybrook. The students were shown around by our Site Manager Jayden, who started his career with Perkins as an apprentice carpenter (and is almost celebrating his 20 years of service with us!).

It was a really exciting experience for the boys, with Jayden giving them a fantastic insight into the full range of employment opportunities available within the construction industry and the potential careers we have on offer at Perkins, starting with Apprenticeships in Carpentry and Joinery.

This term, Perkins Builders have welcomed local high school student Jack for work experience at our Bunbury Senior High School Cafeteria site. Partnered with a senior Site Manager and working along site Perkins 4th Year Apprentice Mitchell (pictured), Jack is gaining invaluable experience and insight into the construction industry and the career opportunities available.

Talk about work experience with a view!

Perkins Builders were delighted to be able to participate in a Basketball Carnival for Year 7-8 Clontarf Academy students from across the State on Friday 7th August. Between their games, the students had an opportunity to talk to representatives from Perkins to learn a little bit about what we do and the construction industry. They were also treated to a close up look at the recently completed UWA E-Zone Building through the use of Virtual Reality goggles and timelapse video.  During the lunch time break, there was a shooting competition which our HSE Officer Luke displayed some great basketball skills.