Category: News
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SWP Sydney // 15 Year Milestone for Tim!
Congratulations to Tim Abovian, on reaching his 15 year milestone with Steve Watson & Partners. During his 15 years, Tim has been a driving force across both our Sydney and Melbourne offices. Even with a little break in the middle, he couldn’t stay away from us for long 😊 Tim’s impact goes far beyond projects and…
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SWP Melbourne Team at Football Victoria Leadership Event
SWP Melbourne team / / Celebrating Our Team in Action! Today we’re proud to have four of our SWP Melbourne team members, Adem Kose, Michael Puljak, Reis Aygun and George Varousiadis attend Football Victoria‘s event: Building High Performance Teams and Cultures. At SWP, we believe that great organisations are built on strong leadership, collaboration, and a commitment…
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SWP Throwback // CommBank Stadium
With all the Olympics talk heating up, we couldn’t resist a look back at one of the landmark projects we were proud to be part of – the delivery of CommBank Stadium in Parramatta back in 2019. Working alongside Lendlease, our team acted as Crown Certifier on this $300 million, 30,000 seat venue, with Anthony…
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SWP // Commercial Building Approvals on the Rise
Commercial building approvals across Australia surged by 15% in June 2025, reaching a total value of $7.23 billion, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. While residential approvals often dominate headlines, this upswing in commercial building approvals signals strong momentum in the non-residential sector. Projects including workplaces, education facilities, community hubs, and industrial developments are gaining traction…
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SWP // Working with Award Winners 🏆
SWP // Working with Award Winners 🏆 The Urban Developer Awards for Industry Excellence have just been announced. SWP is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our collaborators and clients. We extend our congratulations to all nominees and especially to the winners who took out first place across multiple categories. Notably, SWP is honoured to have…
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NCC 2022 Amendment 2 Now in Effect
As of 29 July 2025, NCC 2022 Amendment 2 has officially come into effect across all states and territories. This update brings the Code into alignment with recent changes to the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010, supporting improved accessibility outcomes in new buildings and renovations. A key part of this amendment is…
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SWP Celebrates National Lamington Day!
🍰 Happy National Lamington Day! This iconic Aussie treat was (allegedly) first whipped up in Queensland in the early 1900s by Lord Lamington’s chef, Armand Galland, when faced with surprise guests and limited ingredients. There are a few theories about how it all began, but one thing’s for sure: this “sweet solution under pressure” is…
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Welcome Ryan La to SWP Sydney
SWP Sydney // Introducing Ryan La Say hello to Ryan, who has recently joined our Sydney office as an Assistant Building Regulations Consultant! 👋 Ryan will be supporting our growing team across a range of projects, helping to ensure compliance and bring clarity to all things BCA. When he’s not diving into building codes, you’ll…
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SWP Brisbane Celebrates EOFY with Team Bonding
SWP Brisbane // EOFY 🎉 The SWP Brisbane crew wrapped up the financial year with a few well-earned nights out, mixing a bit of friendly competition with a lot of laughs.From batting cages at The Ballpark Portside, to darts and trivia, we kicked off EOFY in full swing. To top it off, we had an…
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SWP Reaches $469K in Charitable Giving by June 2025
At SWP, supporting the communities we live and work in has been part of our story since the very beginning. 💫 We’re proud to share that as of 30 June 2025, our total charitable donations have reached $469,000! This significant milestone was made only possible by the ongoing generosity of our people and the partnerships…