2024’s Department of Finance Supplier Performance Awards recognised construction contractors on non-residential Western Australian government projects
Outstanding building suppliers and contractors have been recognised at the 2024 Department of Finance Supplier Performance Awards.
Now in its seventh year, the awards celebrate outstanding performance by construction contractors on non-residential Western Australian government projects.
This year’s ceremony was held at Perth’s His Majesty’s Theatre, showcasing the reinstated heritage balconies and building refurbishment completed in 2023 and delivered by finance and construction company Built.
The project was also a finalist in the Western Australian Heritage Awards, recognising its significant contribution to preserving Western Australia’s architectural heritage.
The Award winners were:
Best Contractor: Kimberley Green Construction
Kimberley Green Constructions was recognised for its outstanding performance on the HVAC and associated upgrades at the Looma and Dampier Peninsula Multi-Functional Police Facilities and the North Regional TAFE Kununurra Health and Hospitality Training Centre.
Best Regional Contractor: Colab Construction
Colab Construction has been recognised at the awards in consecutive years winning the Best Aboriginal Contractor Award in 2023 and this year winning the Best Regional Contractor Award.
Best Aboriginal Contractor: GBSC Yurra
GBSC Yurra was commended for its collaboration with stakeholders and focus on Aboriginal training and employment
Best Consultant: iredale pedersen hook architects
Iredale pedersen hook architects was recognised for its innovative modular solutions and maximising the involvement of local and Aboriginal businesses.
Best Project: Perth Zoo Café and Function Centre – Crothers Construction, Christou Design Group, and Rider Levett Bucknall
The $17.7 million Perth Zoo Café and Function Centre features three dine-in and takeaway outlets, as well as a coffee and wine bar. Head contractor Crothers Construction, consultant Christou Design Group and cost manager Rider Levett Bucknall were recognised for their collaboration and professionalism in achieving excellent project outcomes. The project managers from the Department of Finance and Perth Zoo were also recognised for their performance.
The best cost manager award went to Ralph Beattie Bosworth.
“All the 2024 Supplier Performance Award winners have demonstrated their commitment to industry leading standards and innovation having delivered outstanding outcomes on government projects,” WA finance minister Sue Ellery says.
“I congratulate them all for their exemplary work over the past two years on projects that provide the Western Australian community with new health, police, fire and emergency services and cultural facilities.”
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