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Arada Group CEO Ahmed Alkhoshaibi.

Arada will use builder Roberts Co to expand into Australian housing

The Dubai-headquartered developer will use its new Australian arm to help realise a planned pipeline of 5000 homes.

April

It’s not clear when construction on Amazon’s four-level warehouse in Melbourne’s Craigieburn will resume after halting in March.

Investa eyes June to restart stalled Roberts Co housing project

Following the collapse of building contractor Roberts in Victoria, some clients want the Rich List former owner to help restart their projects.

Roberts CEO Emma Shipley.

Roberts will expand into residential builds: CEO Emma Shipley

The latest shake-up in Australian construction adds a new player to the building pool, but does little to reduce risks of the sector with razor-thin margins.

Andrew Roberts.

Roberts Co NSW to be acquired by UAE builder Arada

Owner Andrew Roberts, whose family started Multiplex, is likely to end a long association with construction when the deal is completed.

May 2024

Tim Gurner.

Gurner-Roberts merger plan sinks

A lack of “chemistry” between the two Rich List business leaders also hindered a merger of their development and construction businesses.

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