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This month marks 5 years since Mathew Kanaan rejoined Steve Watson & Partners. While we’re celebrating his current 5 year milestone, Mat’s connection with SWP actually began much earlier as a university student, where he learnt the fundamentals of the profession and built the foundations for what has become a successful career.If we exclude the […]

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SWP // NAIDOC Week

This NAIDOC Week, Steve Watson & Partners proudly celebrates the rich history, cultures and enduring contributions of Australia’s First Nations peoples. As we acknowledge this year’s theme, “50 Years of Deadly,” we recognise the strength, resilience and leadership of First Nations peoples, and honour the generations of Elders, communities and advocates whose contributions continue to […]

Today we’re celebrating a fantastic milestone – 15 years with SWP for Adem Kose, Director and valued member of our Senior Leadership Team. Over the years, Adem has brought passion, leadership and determination to everything he does. Whether it’s supporting his team, growing the business or tackling challenges head-on, he approaches it with the same […]

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SWP // Giving Back Together

One of the things we’re most proud of at SWP is the way our people rally behind causes that matter. Throughout this financial year, we’ve supported an incredible range of charities, community organisations, research foundations and fundraising initiatives, contributing more than $30k to causes that are making a real difference in people’s lives. These donations […]

As recent founding members, several members of the Steve Watson and Partners VIC team attended the Network For Good – Property Events networking event last week at The Hall at Quarterhouse. A big thank you to the Network For Good team for hosting a fantastic evening focused on building meaningful connections while supporting an incredibly […]

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SWP // Around the Grounds

Momentum continues across the country at Steve Watson & Partners, with our teams contributing to projects spanning education, residential development and commercial workplaces. It’s rewarding to see projects progressing through key milestones, industry recognition and successful completion, each reflecting the collaboration, technical expertise and commitment of the wider project teams involved. 🏆 Hilltops Young High […]

On the weekend, the SWP Brisbane team laced up their well-worn walking shoes to take part in the Walk to Defeat MND Brisbane 2026, raising awareness and funds for MND Queensland. With the walk winding along the Brisbane River from New Farm Park, it was great to see our team joined by family members, little […]

As #Sydney lights up once again for Vivid Sydney, it’s incredible to see so many of the city’s iconic buildings and landmarks transformed through light, colour and creativity. Steve Watson & Partners are proud to have played a role in the built environment behind a number of the destinations helping shape this year’s festival experience […]

The 2026-27 Federal Budget may mark a significant turning point for Australia’s building compliance industry, with the Federal Government announcing plans to provide free access to Australian Standards referenced in legislation. For Building Certifiers and Building Surveyors, access to Australian Standards is not optional – it underpins everyday compliance assessment, performance solution review, inspection processes […]

At Vernon (1A Constitution Avenue), we’re seeing how innovation in sustainable construction is continuing to reshape commercial development across Australia. This landmark project by Capital Property Group demonstrates a strong shift toward smarter, lower-carbon building solutions, incorporating a hybrid Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) structure as part of its design approach. […]

Following our recent recognition as a Technically Assured Organisation (TAO) under the Transport for NSW framework, we’re pleased to highlight projects that bring this capability to life. In New South Wales, SWP has contributed to key city-shaping infrastructure, including Hunter Street Metro Station and Victoria Cross Metro Station in Sydney. Delivered under the leadership of […]