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Today we recognise World Day for Safety & Health at Work, as well as, International Workers’ Memorial Day, as recognised by Safe Work Australia. It’s an important reminder to honour workers who have lost their lives, and to commit to preventing harm at work. Strong safe work practices here at SWP, including documented SWMS and […]

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ANZAC Day 2026

Today on ANZAC Day, we pause to remember the courage, service and sacrifice of those who came before us. Lest we forget.

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SWP // Around the Grounds

It’s been a fast-paced start to 2026 at Steve Watson & Partners, with our teams engaged across a diverse mix of projects, partnerships and industry initiatives nationwide. From major redevelopments to commercial fitouts, we’re proud to be contributing our expertise in certification, compliance and building safety across every space we touch. 🏙️ The GPT Group […]

ATHAR EID A Career That Came Full Circle Athar Eid’s journey with Steve Watson & Partners is one shaped by growth, family, and a strong sense of belonging, a career that has evolved alongside life, yet always felt connected to where it all began. First joining SWP as a university student while completing her Bachelor […]

Over the past five years, Michael has been a valued member of the SWP VIC office, consistently demonstrating dedication, drive and a strong commitment to growth, learning, and willingness to help and support his team. Thank you for your hard work, loyalty and all the laughs! We’re grateful to have you with us and look […]

Today we’re celebrating an incredible milestone – 5 years at Steve Watson & Partners (SWP) for Andrew Lee, our Senior Building Regulations Consultant. Andrew’s Contribution to SWP Over the past five years, Andrew has built a strong reputation for his technical expertise in the Building Code and as a trusted member of our ESM team. […]

The National Construction Code 2025 (NCC 2025) adoption date has been officially delayed in NSW and QLD until 1 May 2027. This decision, confirmed by the Association of Australian Certifiers (AAC), gives the construction industry more time to prepare for the upcoming changes. Why Has the NCC 2025 Delay Happened? The extension provides valuable time […]

TAO Accredited SWP: What This Means for Our Clients SWP is proud to announce that we are now a Technically Assured Organisation (TAO) under the Transport for NSW scheme. This accreditation demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality engineering and asset services. It also highlights our ability to meet the rigorous standards set by Transport for […]

International Women’s Day 2026 is a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women everywhere – especially the talented women at Steve Watson and Partners (SWP) and across the construction industry. Recognising Women in Construction Building certification and construction have traditionally been male-dominated fields. Today, that is changing thanks to the expertise, leadership, […]

The SWP Brisbane team proudly participated in the International Women’s Day Fun Run 2026, supporting the Mater Foundation for the third year in a row. This year’s International Women’s Day Fun Run was a fantastic opportunity for our team to come together, celebrate women, and raise funds for a great cause. Our International Women’s Day […]

SWP // A Message from Pep! 🚵‍♂️  I’m excited to announce that I’m taking part in Ride to Give 2026, FDC Construction & Fitout’s annual charity ride, to raise money for Boys to the Bush and BackTrack Youth Works. Ride to Give 2026 is a 500km challenge from Wagga to Tumbarumba, Lake Hume and back. […]

🔥 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have introduced updates to their service provisions, fees and charges following amendments to the Fire and Rescue NSW Regulation 2023, effective 1 February 2026. As part of these changes, #FRNSW now requires an application assessment fee of $1,000 to be paid upfront prior to the submission of the application. It […]