Building projects

Constructing and refurbishing government buildings, fitting out office accommodation for government employees, and other works projects are project managed by the Department of Finance’s Building Management and Works business.

These include significant capital projects and special land projects managed by the Strategic Projects business.

The Department works with other government agencies to prepare robust and comprehensive plans and business cases for their buildings, office fitout, and works projects throughout the state. The Department contracts architects, other consultants and construction companies to construct, refurbish and fitout government buildings and works projects, such as hospitals, clinics, courthouses, schools, police stations, prisons, TAFEs and sports facilities.

The Department manages these projects, along with project teams including the client agency and contracted companies and consultants. The Department ensures quality standards and value-for-money work, delivering government buildings for the Western Australian community on time and on budget. The Department supports a strong and vibrant building and construction industry in Western Australia.

The Department is committed to a strong project management framework and developing clear business cases for each project. It identifies across-agency opportunities and promotes whole-of-government procurement ˗ including developing procurement strategies capital works.

Temporary buildings

Agencies needing temporary buildings are serviced by the Department of Finance’s building relocation services. Transport of temporary buildings statewide can be arranged, including connection to services (power, water, sewer) and building refurbishment.

Signage guidelines capital works

This guidelines will help ensure that signage is used consistently across all Western Australian State Government capital works projects, to achieve a uniform visual 'branding' or visual identity.

The Department of Finance structural details must be used in the construction of these signs. All signs must be approved before erection. Contact Gary Marcon on 6551 1808 or email gary.marcon@finance.wa.gov.au for information or artwork templates.

Open the Signage Guidelines Capital Works (PDF 1.4 MB).

Submission Form (PDF 168 kB): to be completed and submitted with all signage design requests and approval submissions.

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