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2021 Winners 1. Tech Office Fitout - Winner Interior Fitouts 2. Ashfield Aquatic Centre - Winner Sporting Facilities, $10m - $50m 3. Nest, 1 Denison - Winner Interior Fitouts, Up to $3m 4. Macquarie University Central Courtyard Precinct a. Winner Tertiary Buildings, $200m+ and b. Best Use of Timber 5. Arnott’s Darug - Winner Industrial Buildings, $20m+ 6. Flagship Retail - Winner Restoration / Adaptive Re-use of an Historic Building 7. Chau Chak Wing Museum a. Winner Public Buildings, $10m – $60m and b. Best Use of Concrete
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elcome to the Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards for 2021.
These awards are very special, as it is one of only a few face-to-face gatherings of this size for the building industry in NSW at this time, and is a major step as we all move to a less restrictive environment. I would like to acknowledge the The Hon Anthony Roberts, Minister for Planning, and Minister for Homes, who attended this event, representing the Premier of NSW and Mr Matthew Press, Director, Construct NSW. Over the last year, the Association’s main focus has been keeping our industry open, viable, working safely and most importantly informed. These awards allow all of us to acknowledge the extraordinary ability and skill of our industry – which contributes to NSW’s built environment in the most important commercial and infrastructure sectors of our industry.
The industry as a whole should be very proud of its achievements during these challenging times. On behalf of the Master Builders Association of NSW, I congratulate you. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the judges who undertook inspections throughout New South Wales of projects with a combined value of over $6 billion, and over a period of seven months, while navigating the challenges of COVID. The judges freely donate their time and experience — to examine, evaluate, deliberate, and make very, very difficult decisions when considering all entries. I thank the sponsors who continue to support this great industry and the awards presentation. To an industry that employs more full-time people, engages the largest number of small businesses, and trains more apprentices than any other sector across the nation — Master Builders salutes you and your achievements. On behalf of the Master Builders Association of NSW, I congratulate Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd for the Shell House, Brookfield Place, Sydney project as the 2021 Outstanding Construction Award winner. I extend congratulations to all entrants and winners in this year’s awards. Thank You.
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Judges Kevin Cohen
Katie Hibbert
Kevin commenced his carpentry and joinery apprenticeship in 1972. He completed his trade qualifications and Clerk of Works. Kevin is a company director of a successful family business, CoWyn Building Contractors Pty Ltd. During that time working in the building industry, Kevin was involved as a site foreman, project manager and he coordinated apprenticeship training. Kevin has been involved in a number of varied projects which include churches, schools, industrial buildings and aged care complexes. He now acts as a judge for the Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards.
Senior Inspector with Harm Prevention and Compliance Programs, Construction Metro SafeWork NSW. Currently an Inspector, with 15 years of service and experience across construction — specialising in the electrical trade, heavy industry, and transport.
Peter Deane Peter has a Civil Engineering Honours Degree from UNSW and is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia. With 40 years’ experience in the construction industry in Australia and overseas, Peter’s input has ranged from the role of General Manager running state operations for major companies such as Lend Lease and Abigroup, to that of Project Director for major projects (acting for both owner/developer and contractors), and to the managing of Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) schemes and Alliances involving government and non-government partners. Projects and input have been geographically spread across Australia (including remote Northern Territory), the United Kingdom and Singapore, with significant projects including the first major modern designed shopping centre in Singapore (Centrepoint), the Galleria Morley Shopping Centre in Perth, and the Sydney Superdome (Qudos Bank Arena) and P1 Car Park for 2000 Sydney Olympics. Stephen Edwards Stephen completed a Civil Engineering Honours degree at UNSW in 1967. In 1968 he was called up for National Service and after graduating as a Second Lieutenant spent the remainder of his two years as an instructor at the School of Military Engineering, mostly teaching Demolitions and Mine Warfare. Following his discharge from the Army, Stephen completed a Master of Engineering Science Degree (Construction) and then headed to London where he worked for a large commercial builder. After gaining further project management experience back in Sydney, Stephen and his wife Jenny established Stephen Edwards Constructions Pty Ltd in 1980. This family company has grown to have 105 employees and an annual turnover of $110 million in 2021. ‘SEC’ specialises in government, commercial and aged care projects and is now largely run by two of Stephen’s sons. Stephen has been an active member of the MBA for 42 years.
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Katie began her career as an Apprentice Signal Electrician with RailCorp (now Sydney Trains) at 15 years old. Progressing through the ranks to Work Group Leader and then Team Leader, she remains the youngest woman (within Sydney Trains) to complete her trade as an Electrician, becoming fully qualified on her 19th birthday. Her personal drive for workplace safety comes from the tragic loss of a friend in a workplace accident in 2016. Moving to SafeWork NSW as an Inspector in 2019 has seen involvement in the development and roll out of projects such as Working At Heights, Scaff Safe, Solar Installations and recently Silica. Katie has a passion for protecting and promoting the health and safety of vulnerable workers such as apprentices and young workers in the Construction industry. Currently completing a law degree, her ultimate aim is to continue to advocate for better safety on worksites in the Construction industry with an education before enforcement approach. John Humphreys John was responsible for managing the design and construction of the Gore Hill Project for Lindsay Bennelong Development. John has a wealth of experience acquired throughout a career in property development spanning the residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and transportation sectors. John’s involvement on scores of major mixed-use developments with similar opportunities and constraints to the Gore Hill project enables him to provide valuable insight to the development team. Significant projects which John has influenced include the commercial office buildings at Sydney Airport Centre, and the $500 million City Quarter re-development of Camperdown Children’s Hospital. He was part of the CPG Developments team that designed and constructed the $350 million Kooindah Waters Residential Golf Resort and the Rushcutters Bay ADVANX residential development. Recent projects include the Masters Hardware Store at Northmead, the new Ronald McDonald House at Westmead, High Grove residential estate at Box Hill, NSW and the New Clarendon Homes Baboon enclosure at Zambie Wildlife Retreat. John has a Diploma in Quantity Surveying from UNSW. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
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Judges Richard McEwen
Patrick Murphy
Richard is a retired architect with extensive experience in the management, design, documentation and construction of architectural high-rise office buildings, commercial, industrial, residential, hotel, leisure and refurbishment projects. For 23 years Richard was a Director and later Managing Director of Travis McEwen Group/Architectus, a large Sydney-based architectural, urban design and interior architecture practice. He was responsible for all corporate compliance, financial accounts and management, human resource management, marketing and project implementation. After selling his shares in the Practice he joined Lipman Pty Ltd where, for 11 years, he was the Business Development Manager.
Patrick commenced in the Building Industry in 1969 and shortly after received his Certificate of Competency in Carpentry and Bachelor Applied Science (Building) from the Institute of Technology. A director of A W Edwards Pty Limited until he retired, he worked for the company for 43 years. He was the Project Manager for numerous major projects throughout Sydney including many fitouts encompassing the retail, banking, schools, shopping centres and scientific sectors.
John McKellar John commenced his construction career with Mainline Constructions in 1971. Since that time, he spent 42 years in varying rolls of site management, project management and senior management roles. After working for several major companies, he spent the most recent 25 years with A W Edwards Pty Limited as a Senior Project Manager and then the Companies Commercial Manager for the last 12 years up to retirement in 2013. Over this period, he has been responsible for many key projects including Sports facilities, hospitals, commercial developments, research facilities and university education facilities. John holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Building) from the UTS. Max Mosher Max is an energy consultant and has worked in the energy industry for more than 40 years. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in relation to solar and energy-efficient house design, including energy utilisation in the domestic sector and thermal performance assessments. Max has been a committee member on a Standards Australia Review Committee BD/058 titled “Materials for the Thermal Insulation of Buildings”. He has been on the judging panels for the Building Designers Association Annual Design Awards, the Master Builders Association Excellence in Housing and Construction Awards, the Master Builders Australia National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards, and the Local Government Association Environment Awards. Max is a founding member and former director of the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA).
David Solomon David has worked in the building and construction industry for more than 33 years. He is a “Fellow” and dual international ISQEM Safety Award winner 2015 & 2016, for his commitment and involvement in developing a positive safety culture in the building and construction industry. David was recently appointed to the board as an International Director of ISQEM. He developed the award-winning submission that saw MBA NSW receive the 2021 SafeWork NSW Association’s category. David is Standards Australia Chairman of Occupational Health and Safety Management Committee, Standards Australia International Head of Delegation, and the Convenor of ISO 45004 Working Group responsible for the development of a new international Standard for OH&S Performance Evaluation. David is a Certified Management Systems Specialist, and is Price Waterhouse Coopers External Advisory Board Chairman. He is also a Director on the board of the Crane Industry Council of Australia. David regularly reviews safety and technical documentation for State and National Government departments. David leads by example, driving safety awareness while never losing sight of the industry’s grass roots. Len Tully Len completed a Bachelor of Architecture in 1975 and has more than 35 years’ experience in the building and construction industry, working mainly on projects in aged care, schools, and churches. He has worked with several architectural firms in Sydney, including holding directorship positions. As part of his work, he managed designs through documentation to completed built projects. In 2012, he retired from his position as director of T+E Architects but remains involved with the judging of the Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards.
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OVERALL WINNER
OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Shell House, Brookfield Place, Sydney Brookfield Place comprises three buildings in the city of Sydney; Shell House — restoration, Beneficial House — restoration, 10 Carrington St — new multistorey office building. Shell House was originally designed by Spain & Cash; it is fully clad with terracotta tiles and includes a 400 tonne historic clock tower. The Shell House restoration involved the gutting of the multi-storey building (including demolition of all floors) whilst retaining the entire historic façade, and the rebuilding of the floors to the original 65.5m height whilst supporting the clock tower above. This involved the erection of a structural steel core in one of the light wells and a web of massive diagonal steel struts that progressively braced the façade as the floors were removed. Ultimately the reconstructed Shell House was joined to the multi-storey office building known as 10 Carrington St via a full height void, which also allowed for vertical movement between floors via supported stairs and allowed for bridges to span the void to connect office floors all in an open-plan design. The complexity of the sequential reconstruction to protect and support the façade and clock tower of Shell House, (noting that the building sits above Sydney’s underground rail line) cannot be underestimated. In addition, to achieve a very high standard of internal works (including integrated fit-out for the National Australia Bank), and then link this to the modern adjoining multistorey office building which was constructed simultaneously, is a real credit to Multiplex Constructions.
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1ST STAGE APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR CARPENTRY
CHRISTIAN CIPRI Stephen Edwards Constructions Pty Ltd
2ND STAGE APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR CARPENTRY
BRANDON WOOD Helm Pty Ltd
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Our company philosophy is built on long-term relationships and the success of our people, clients and projects. We believe a truly collaborative project journey and aligned partnership objectives deliver the best project outcomes, every time. Congratulations to the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct team on their award, and to everyone who contributed to this incredible precinct.
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RESTORATION / ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING UP TO $5,000,000
G & C WALLER BUILDERS PTY LTD Cottage Medical on Pulman, Berry The building at 1 Pulman Street was built in the 1860s to serve as Berry’s first store. Later on it was used as Berry’s first hospital. The building is in a commanding position at the northern entry to Berry but by 2019, it had become very dilapidated. G & C Waller Builders were engaged to undertake a complete restoration of the old house to facilitate its new life as a local medical practice ‘Cottage Medical’. The work involved initial asbestos removal and the replacement of worn timber structural members and flooring, new linings, window replacement and a new roof. The building has been completely rewired, the plumbing and stormwater have been renewed and modern AC and CCTV systems have been added. The judges were very impressed with the quality of the work and the sensitive manner in which the heritage features of the building have been retained. The clients were very proud to show the MBA around their new medical facility.
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RESTORATION / ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING $5,000,001 - $10,000,000
BELMADAR PTY LTD Dawn Fraser Baths Redevelopment, Balmain The Council baths on the Western side of the Balmain peninsular were originally built in 1882. They are the oldest remaining example of an enclosed tidal pool in Sydney Harbour and are named in honour of the most famous member of the Balmain Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club, Olympic Champion Dawn Fraser. Belmadar won the contract to rectify the somewhat dilapidated timber baths including the raising of the concourse level by 1.25 metres to allow for rising sea levels. Site access down a steep, narrow emergency road was a major difficulty during the project but despite this, Belmadar have produced a sensitive reconstruction of the historic pavilions and boardwalk. As a final touch the flood lights were lifted into place by a helicopter. A worthy category winner!
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RESTORATION / ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING $10,000,001 - $50,000,000
FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD Retail Flagship, Sydney The new Retail Flagship (store) was originally built in 1916 as a printing office for The Daily Telegraph newspaper. Later it was occupied by the Bank of New South Wales and then by Cornelius Furs. The client required the site be modernised to meet their exacting standards as a luxury goods retailer. The work involved the demolition of the lower ground floor and extensive modification of the mezzanine floor to create two ‘double height’ spaces. These are connected by a meandering marble and ash timber bespoke staircase which was fashioned using steam treatment by boat builders. The heritage fabric and windows of the building have been carefully restored and the finished store radiates a wonderful ambience.
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RESTORATION / ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING $50,000,001 - $200,000,000
RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Wharf 4/5, Dawes Point This 100-year-old heritage timber structure has for some time been the home of Sydney Theatre Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Gondwanna Choirs, Sydney Dance Company, The Song Company, and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. The project involved the demolition of the former internal structures and the delivery of new stateof-the-art facilities for the artistic tenants. The works included major structural alterations and fire engineering upgrades to meet the current BCA standards. In particular, many of the aging turpentine piles and supporting timbers had to be replaced and in total over 1000 tonnes of new structural steel members were incorporated into the building. Externally the building retains its heritage appearance but internally the various arts bodies now have wonderful venues in which to perform. An excellent result from the team at Richard Crookes Constructions.
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MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD
RESTORATION / ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING $200,000,001 & OVER
Shell House, Brookfield Place, Sydney This project involved the gutting of the multi-storey Shell House building, demolishing all floors, retaining the entire historic façade, and rebuilding floors to equate to the original 65.5m height. During this process the 400 tonne heritage clock tower was supported. The high quality office building included a fully integrated fit out for the National Australia Bank. Shell House formed part of a complex known as Brookfield Place, with Beneficial House and 10 Carrington St. Shell House was connected to 10 Carrington St by a spectacular full height void, which also provided for the vertical movement of office staff between floors via suspended stairs and bridges to span the void to connect office floors, all in an open plan design.
Shell House Suspending a 400 tonne clock tower mid-air, and retaining and restoring one of the tallest heritage facades in the world. Breathing new life into the historic Shell House was a challenge we relished. We are immensely proud of what we achieved, and for winning the ‘Restoration / Adaptive Re-use’ award and overall ‘2021 Outstanding Construction Award’ at the MBA NSW Excellence in Construction Awards.
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ADAPTIVE RE-USE UP TO $5,000,000
LIFESTYLE BUILDING & DESIGN PTY LTD Boardroom, Caringbah
The Boardroom project involved the conversion of an old timber supply factory/warehouse into a state-ofthe-art ‘man cave’ as described by the builder. This builder worked very closely with the owner throughout the design and construction stages producing a very different facility, comprising such spaces as an artist workshop, metal fabrication and welding workshop, two internal garages, plus a caretakers/owners’ facility on the first level, incorporating a home cinema, bar, kitchen, art studio pool and table tennis areas. The finishes were well thought out to suit the client’s wishes and the standard of construction was very high considering the original state of the old building.
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ADAPTIVE RE-USE $5,000,001 & OVER
BUILT Substation No.164, Sydney Substation 164 is a new 7867sqm boutique office tower that incorporates the restoration and refurbishment of the heritage-listed Shelley Warehouse and the adjoining former electrical substation, together with a new 7-level sculptural glass extension. The project involved complex construction works which included the full restoration, refurbishment and consolidation of the two existing heritage buildings, basement excavation and full building underpinning temporary works. It also included construction of a new cantilevered curved glass extension structure above the heritage buildings requiring significant planning, engineering and innovative construction methodologies. Substation 164 (the entire commercial complex) is a very fine example of converting two historic industrial buildings into one modern, state-ofthe-art, commercial complex without losing any heritage value. A very well thought out, coordinated and well constructed project.
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REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION UP TO $5,000,000
PATTERSON BUILDING GROUP PTY LTD Haberfield Library, Renovation and Extension This project involved the partial demolition of an existing section of the building whilst retaining the original Haberfield School of Arts heritage section. The alterations included the ground and first floor library and Community Centre. Remedial works included replacement of the roof, rectification works to existing timber windows, increased structural support, and retention of existing Library timber flooring requiring specialist treatment. Internal finishes were diverse and, in many cases, had to be incorporated to match existing works. The works on the northern boundary were on the adjacent school boundary requiring careful management of these works together with appropriate protection of the school. Externally, the original heritage façade was remediated through the application of mineral silicate paint whilst the original School of Arts balcony awning was reinstated by replication of the original design, including copper gutters and downpipes, lead flashing and cedar shingles.
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REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $5,000,001 - $10,000,000
CALIDA PROJECTS Robin Hood Hotel — Stage 2, Waverley With significant excavation, underpinning and structural works within the basement, the lower space was transformed to a fully functional kitchen, storage and amenities for the public. The ground floor underwent refurbishment, while maintaining the look and feel of the existing hotel. Existing apartments on level 1 were incorporated into a new dining, bar area and kitchen as well as an outdoor bistro. Access for the lower basement works was difficult due to excavation, with temporary propping and underpinning all completed with limited head room as an overriding constraint on progress. The works were completed in a relatively short time frame considering the complexities, with the quality of finishes being of a high standard.
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REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $10,000,001 - $50,000,000
KANE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Australian Museum, Project Discover, Darlinghurst The Australian Museum is the oldest natural history museum in Australia, established in 1827 and first opened in 1857. It has undergone numerous renovations and extensions over the years. The project was full of complexities from materials handling constraints, working within a live museum environment, vibration and noise constraints, heritage conservation requirements. The scope included Basement, Lower & Ground Floors and Lewis Wing demolitions, restoration of heritage features, strengthening of existing structures, new escalators and fit-outs. For Upper Levels, there were new stairs, strip outs and new amenities, new café and education space, glazed façade. Critical to the works was the development of an interim fire safety plan which allowed the museum to function. The sequencing of the work was critical to ensure safety within the occupied building while maintaining structural stability. Materials handling systems had to be implemented and tightly controlled in order to avoid delays. The work was completed within the time constraints set at the beginning of the project.
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BUILDCORP INTERIORS
REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $50,000,001 - $100,000,000
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REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $100,000,001 & OVER
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A new ground floor lobby with a full height penetration from ground to L12 skylight and a new glass atrium for natural light throughout has opened up the floors to a modern new office space, which included a rooftop terrace garden. This work included a new interconnecting staircase which has become a key feature. These works were constructed while the ground floor tenancies remained operational. Works included structural demolition and building strengthening, new level 11 slab construction, typical open plan office floors with reconfigured amenities, new lift controls, striking external façade and heritage sandstone refurbishment, a full upgrade of base building services and systems and new end of trip facilities.
388 George Street, Sydney This project involved the refurbishment of the existing property into “A” Grade commercial office space that included a revitalised entrance and building identity. The irregular shapes in this building lent itself to the use of approximately 250 tonnes of structural steel and bondek slabs, providing the flexibility required to achieve the design intent. A further bespoke element was the installation of a 385sqm glazed canopy which spans diagonally between the two street frontages. The canopy comprises of curved and bent trafficable glass, supported by 50 tonnes of exposed steelwork. The project was diverse in nature comprising many aspects of refurbishment and extension works all completed in the heart of the CBD.
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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — NEW UP TO $10,000,000
WHITCON PTY LTD Huntlee Tavern, Branxton The new tavern cleverly captures contemporary interior trends that are well blended with tones of the traditional country style pub. The tavern features recycled bricks and hardwood throughout, a state-of-the-art audio visual system, premium food and beverage facilities catering for 750 people and exceeds acoustic and energy efficiency requirements to create a highly unique and timeless Hunter Valley venue. Congratulations to the WHITCON team in delivering this outstanding project.
388 George Street An iconic 1970s tower transformed into a premium mixed-use development in the heart of Sydney. We’re proud to have delivered 388 George Street and win best Refurbishment/Renovation/ Extension at the MBA NSW Excellence in Construction Awards.
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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — NEW $10,000,001 & OVER
ADCO CONSTRUCTIONS Wenty Leagues Club, Wentworthville The design and construct project was the largest and concluding stage in the club’s staged master plan. The staging strategy successfully enabled the club to continue trading without disrupting members and guests. The stunning extension features, premium casual dining areas, and entertainment precinct with a variety of food outlets, main bar, expansive children’s play area, indoor seating, and outdoor dining areas all supported by one commercial kitchen. The project also includes a new 248 space basement and suspended car park and a grand foyer entry incorporating a unique water feature. The ADCO team’s careful planning, coordination and construction has been the contributing factor in successfully delivering this milestone project and honours the Wenty Leagues Club master plan.
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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT UP TO $3,000,000
GIRVAN GROUP AND DEXUS Gateway Business Lounge, Sydney The GIRVAN GROUP were engaged in a design and construction project for refurbishment works on the main building entrance, lobby, and car park. The main entrance design features local granite, sandstone, and timber. The lobby features sculptured lighting installation with clusters of glass pendants hanging from a double height ceiling, the open plan entrance café, concierge desk and lift access. The café and lounge were tastefully completed to an exceptional standard highlighting the hanging chain mesh screens, curved coffer ceilings, bespoke joinery, custom carpet, and feature planting. The GIRVAN GROUP effectively delivered this quality project. MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NSW EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2021
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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT $3,000,001 - $5,000,000
Cucina Porto, The Star Italian Restaurant Construction, Pyrmont The FUGEN team were engaged by The STAR to construct a new Italian Restaurant and were responsible for bringing the design brief and initial project vision to reality, combining old world charm with modern Italian sophistication. The cold shell project included a new kitchen and bar, pizza oven and cool room, main bar, glazed façade, and entry as well as services modifications and new lighting. The interior features elegant shades of pastel pink, bottle green and maroon and are layered with arts and ceramics to create a warm and inviting space. The bespoke high-end joinery fit-out compliments the mixture of floor coverings throughout. The overall impression is one of quality and is an exceptional facility for the STAR complex.
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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT $3,000,001 - $5,000,000
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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT $5,000,001 - $10,000,000
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The project involved the demolition and structural extension of the existing building, overhauling the façade, the installation of a new DDA compliant lift, construction of a new sea wall, stabilisation of the rock face below the building and a full internal fit out of a food preparation kitchen, bar, cool room, function space and supporting amenities. The iconic surf club founded in 1907 suffered major structural damage during a 2016 storm. The Xenia Constructions team in collaboration with stakeholders ensured the refurbishment met the client’s needs and functionality, aesthetics and high-end quality finishes.
Astor Hotel Refurbishment, Albury The reimagined Palm Springs style Astor Hotel in Albury has enticed new patronage to this newly refurbished modern hospitality venue. Works were staged, keeping the hotel’s critical areas fully operational. Being on the NSW/Victoria border, sourcing of contractors, suppliers and materials in a timely manner was a challenge. The covered all weather courtyard is a feature of the refurbishment. This included significant challenges with structure. This project is an excellent example of communication and collaboration with the client and the consultant team. MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NSW EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2021
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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT $10,000,001 - $15,000,000
SHAPE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD The Hyatt Regency Refresh Project, Sydney The refresh project encompasses the refurbishment of 649 standard rooms, 13 suites, 15 corridors and lift lobbies. The rooms include new carpet, tiling, joinery, loose furniture, lighting, blinds, and wall finishes throughout. All works on the iconic hotel were conducted during live operations meaning the hotel could continue to function with minimal disruption to staff and guests. This refurbishment transformed a dated rundown hotel into a warm, welcoming 5-star facility. High level involvement and communication between Shape, their contractors and consultants ensured this complex refurbishment was completed to the highest standard.
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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT $15,000,001 - $20,000,000
ROHRIG NSW Forest Hotel, Frenchs Forest Rohrig transformed a popular Northern Beaches tavern into the newly branded Forest Hotel. The tavern works included a sports bar, kitchen and bistro, gaming bars, open air gaming area, function space, children’s play area, external beer garden and a full external face lift. The architectural features include a sculpt form wall, multiple feature ceilings and curved ply dry bars. Each space has a unique look and feel.
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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT $20,000,001 & OVER
NEW ENGLAND CONSTRUCTIONS The Builders Club, Wollongong This large-scale refurbishment involved most of the club. With an update to modern internal finish, the project involved the management from early contractor involvement in design, approval and construction for the internal refurbishments and car parks to accommodate members and guests. The new external extension includes a portecochere covered awning, foyer entry, lifts, toilet amenities, alfresco gaming inclusive of landscape. Internal changes include bistro, dining, bar areas and cool room upgrades, new sports bar, concierge desk, bottle shop and amenities. From inception to completion the Builders Club is a testament to collaborative partnerships between contractor, design team and client. Quality of finish and unique design elements developed through an innovative approach was driven by New England Constructions passion in delivering this outstanding project. Photographer: Xander Productions
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WINNER
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS UP TO $50,000,000
INFINITY CONSTRUCTIONS GROUP Judith Neilson’s Institute for Journalism and Ideas, Chippendale
Photographer: Ben Guthrie — The Guthrie Project
The new headquarters is a unique project, thoughtfully designed and constructed to promote quality storytelling around the world. Structurally the project presented multiple challenges. Custom formwork was developed to achieve the many Class-1 off-form finishes. The spatial restrictions required careful planning to ensure the desired quality for exposed structural elements was achieved. The project presented significant challenges such as Heritage Conservation, contaminated ground conditions, environmental constraints, neighbouring properties, authority dealings, plus heavy use of bronze in the façade features and interiors. An outstanding finish has been achieved throughout this unique and bespoke project.
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COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $50,000,001 - $300,000,000
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3 Parramatta Square, Sydney Parramatta Square is one of the largest urban renewal projects in Australia. As part of the larger precinct work it was bounded on all sides by adjacent construction activity making the site very constricted. In addition to this, the excavation of the 4-storey deep car park translated to there being extremely limited access to the site for construction. One of the solutions to the space constraints was to pre-assemble the feature stairs and crane them in fully clad. The builder fast tracked the prototype/visual mock-up of the façade to ensure early approval. This allowed the manufacture of the systems early in the project, ensuring the façade was available to be installed on site as soon as the floors were available.
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MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $300,000,001 & OVER
Brookfield Place, Sydney The development provides a world class office tower, restoration of two heritage buildings and the major upgrade of Wynyard Station’s George Street entrance, public concourse and grand transit hall. 10 Carrington Street forms the project’s centrepiece, with 58,000sqm of PCA premium grade office space over 27 levels. The refurbishment of Shell House and 285 George Street has meant that both heritage properties have been returned to their original use as office buildings. In line with the ‘pedestrianisation’ of George Street, the entrance to Wynyard Station from George Street has been completely redeveloped for Sydney’s commuters who use this station every day.
Brookfield Place Sydney The transformation of Sydney’s busiest rail precinct into a thriving mixed-used community anchored by a world class commercial tower. We’re proud to have delivered Brookfield Place Sydney and win best Commercial Building at the MBA NSW Excellence in Construction Awards.
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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS UP TO $5,000,000
FARINDON CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Castle Hill BMW This project involved taking an empty, rather tired looking warehouse and turning it into a satellite sales centre and high-tech workshop for BMW. During the course of the seven month construction period the existing mezzanine slab was demolished and replaced and virtually the whole of the main warehouse slab was renewed, and appropriate services were provided to carry out the maintenance and servicing of cars. A car lift, extensive glazing and high-class finishes were added to the front showroom area so as to best present the new cars. As prestige car makers, BMW demand that their sales and maintenance facilities meet the highest standards. Farindon Constructions have met these requirements and have completely transformed the whole building. The finished outlet is very impressive indeed. Well done Farindon.
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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS $5,000,001 - $10,000,000
SHAPE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Toyota Eastern Region Training School, Moorebank Toyota finished up a previous lease and needed to move into their new training facility at Moorebank in 13 weeks; a very tight time frame. The key challenges of Shape’s contract hence became time, resources and design coordination. The project involved the fitting out of an existing warehouse into a new office space for the Toyota Training Team, which included five training rooms equipped with AV for presentations and a fume exhaust system which allowed for the operation of vehicles within those rooms. In addition, there is a large, secured workshop where trainees can work on cars which have not yet been released to the market and there is fleet parking for up to 39 cars. Well done to Shape Australia.
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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS $10,000,001 - $20,000,000
MAINBRACE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Greenacre Processing Plant In 2018 Mainbrace completed a large cold storage warehouse for ‘Real Dairy’ at Greenacre. That project went well and in 2020 they were awarded a new 12 month contract to build an adjacent 4500sqm refrigerated food processing facility incorporating a two-level office and amenities area along with a lower ground plant area and associated external works and landscaping. The completed building certainly looks impressive and inside it provides a comfortable work environment and meets the highest hygiene standards for food production and handling. An excellent effort by Mainbrace.
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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS $20,000,001 & OVER
FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD Arnotts Darug, Huntingwood This warehouse, a climate controlled 35m high and 5,000sqm structure was built over an eight-staged construction process to coordinate with the existing operations of this major biscuit making plant for Arnotts. The contractor worked very closely with the owner/biscuit maker and also with Linfox, the Distributions Manager and contractor. All work was completed to very tight tolerances to accommodate the 30m plus high storage racks and the fully computerised stacking forklifts. The resulting building is striking and highly visible from the M4 motorway, and internally it presents as very well constructed and ideally suited to the complex, modern racking installed and the fully computerised distribution systems. MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NSW EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2021
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BUILDCORP CONTRACTING
TERTIARY BUILDINGS UP TO $50,000,000
Macquarie University Ainsworth Building, Macquarie Park
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LAING O’ROURKE AUSTRALIA CONSTRUCTION
TERTIARY BUILDINGS $50,000,001 - $130,000,000
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The Ainsworth Building is Macquarie University’s new faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. There are 11 learning spaces and a 200-seat lecture theatre. The four-storey building is constructed with prefabricated, cross laminated timber and Glulam structure wrapped in a high-performance, large scale, double-glazed curtain wall. Timber structural elements are exposed, internal layouts are column free and there has been extensive use of natural materials. Fire Engineering was a significant requirement for compliance. Works were adjacent to the busy Macquarie University Hospital. Existing roads, traffic flows and services infrastructure were also significant challenges during the construction.
Engineering and Technology Precinct (ETP — Stage 1), Darlington The University of Sydney’s Engineering and Technology Precinct (Stage 1 of the University revitalisation program) comprises new works and refurbishment of existing spaces to provide 17,000sqm of space for state-of-the-art Electrical Engineering. The works require the existing and new to be connected. The existing building remained in use during these works. Green star rating was a high priority. The design responded to the university’s Wingara Mura-Bunga Barrabugu design principles. A “constellation of spaces” and many indigenous art works were incorporated into the design and construction.
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LAING O’ROURKE AUSTRALIA CONSTRUCTION
TERTIARY BUILDINGS $130,000,001 - $200,000,000
Susan Wakil Health Building, The University of Sydney, Camperdown
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FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD
TERTIARY BUILDINGS $200,000,001 & OVER
This building is adjacent to Charles Perkins Centre and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is eight levels of accommodation with learning areas, nursing clinical simulation laboratories and multi-use treatment and rehabilitation rooms. There is a 350-seat tiered lecture theatre. Specialist medical imaging suites are also included. Flood mitigation was part of the construction works. The building has allowance for future extensions where a de-constructable façade was installed. Existing services, fire separation and a platinum building rating added to the complexity of the construction. This is a world class research and education facility that places health disciplines at the forefront of innovation and learning policy.
Macquarie University Central Courtyard Precinct, North Ryde The Macquarie University Central Courtyard Precinct is a central hub for students and staff within the University. Works included the major redevelopment and landscaping of Mars Creek, including an amphitheatre. The Central Courtyard was redeveloped and landscaped. The existing Lincoln Building was fully refurbished. A new learning and teaching building including a new Graduation Hall and Function Centre and a new build of two towers for 342 students including amenities and breakout function and ancillary spaces was part of the build. Works for this major project over a significant area were undertaken in a live university campus. Safety, noise and construction traffic movements were all major considerations. MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NSW EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2021
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS UP TO $10,000,000
REITSMA CONSTRUCTIONS Our Lady Queen of Peace Stage 1 — Primary, Greystanes This project includes classrooms and a library for 360 students. The building is of high quality. Works included construction within a school of 1100 students with minimal access for construction and storage. In addition to this, the construction included extensive staging to accommodate school activities and presented the builders with a challenging building methodology.
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS $10,000,001 - $15,000,000
COWYN BUILDING GROUP Good Samaritan Catholic College — Mackillop Centre, Hinchinbrook This work included 23 general learning areas in a new building and a first floor extension to an existing building. Building over an existing building and extensive services requiring relocation and upgrading contributed to this complex build. Flood affected land was managed in the design and construction of the works. Significant design modifications to structural design realised savings in time and costs. These GLAs provide a modern and spacious asset for the College.
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ROHRIG NSW
PRIVATE SCHOOLS $15,000,001 - $20,000,000
William Clarke College – STEAM Building, Kellyville
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REITSMA CONSTRUCTIONS
PRIVATE SCHOOLS $20,000,001 - $40,000,000
This building is part of William Clarke College’s program to provide state-of-the-art space for science, engineering, visual arts and technology. It provides 45 learning spaces, staff hubs and an amphitheatre. The construction included concrete formwork and an external façade materials from the UK with supplier design and installation requirements. Works required meticulous planning, transparent communication and persistence. Extensive use of Building Information Modelling Software was used to ensure seamless installation of the unique product. The building fit-out includes operable walls, glass balustrades, feature ceilings, joinery, engineered timber flooring to a suspended amphitheatre concrete structure.
Central Coast Grammar School, Junior School — Buildings 1 and 2, Erina Heights This project consisted of a new K-6 junior school within the existing school campus. There are three buildings. One three-storey classroom block, one two-storey classroom block, a grandstand and significant landscaping. Works consisted of several different construction materials and methodologies. The design includes several complex roof junctions and finishes. Y-shaped concrete precast columns are a feature of the design.
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS $40,000,001 & OVER
KANE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Wenona School, The Athenaeum, North Sydney The Athenaeum is a new multi-level building for Wenona School which seamlessly ties into the existing school. It incorporates state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering and mathematics areas, laboratories and food technology kitchens. There is a 25m pool, a learn-to-swim pool and a gym. Roof skylights have been effectively used to provide natural light to the below-ground pool. Portal frames span 20m over the pool. A cantilevered stair and steel Hager’s were used to minimise intermediate floor thickness. This facility is a valued addition to the Wenona Campus.
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS UP TO $10,000,000
AURIFY CONSTRUCTIONS Wattamolla Visitor Precinct Amenities Upgrade, Royal National Park Wattamolla Visitor Precinct Amenities Upgrade was for a new amenities facility. The building was designed and constructed as an architectural feature within the park, having a minimal impact on the surrounding environment. The building is constructed from precast concrete panels, with a rough sawn Oregon timber impression to the external faces. A large structural steel roof sits above the panels, allowing for the amenities to take advantage of natural lighting and for the treescape to be seen between the two features. The male and female amenities are linked with custommade tallow wood timber screens, and a bespoke concrete basin framed by a concrete portal. Aurify Constructions developed the construction methodology with a focus on establishing a sequence of works facilitating the execution of critical path activities in a safe manner, complying with legislative requirements, the BCA, Australian Standards and client quality expectations. Photographer: Justin Alexander
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FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD
PUBLIC BUILDINGS $10,000,001 - $60,000,000
The Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney, Camperdown The five-storey museum was created to consolidate the University’s Macleay, Nicholson, and University Art Gallery collections. A key feature of the building is the striking concrete box structure which cantilevers 14m to the south, overlooking the city skyline. The ‘Box’ is a complete in-situ construction methodology that was limited in terms of pour breaks, deflection, and propping during construction to ensure the quality was achieved with limited cracking and deformation. The podium is, in fact, an array of concrete elements that were precast off site, with the structure then built over it. This timeless construction project will endure for generations to come. It was a clear winner in this category.
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS $60,000,001 & OVER
JOHN HOLLAND PTY LTD Clarence Correctional Centre, Lavadia Clarence Correctional Centre involved the installation of approximately 5000 precast concrete panels and over 600 prefabricated cells, comprising multiple configurations of single, double, triple and quadruple cells, weighing up to 80 tonnes each. The Lift & Shift team developed an end-to-end solution to transport and safely complete all installation ahead of the programmed schedule. The team used drone aerial mapping to plan delivery routes and survey road grades for the movement of the 72-wheeled self-propelled trailers, which were carefully selected because of their manoeuvrability and terrain capability while limiting the need for temporary ground stability works. The sheer scale of this project is daunting, but the judges found that the materials and detailing were kept consistent throughout giving the project a clear, well defined quality of construction. In addition, the services and security systems are state of the art. This is a well-deserved winner of its category.
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CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY
QUALITY MANAGEMENT & CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Notts Avenue Safety and Streetscape Upgrade, Bondi Beach Bondi Beach is world famous, likewise ‘Icebergs’ at the southern end of the beach is very well known, with an iconic location which serves as the start of the Bondi to Coogee Coastal walk. Notts Avenue sits behind Icebergs and Waverly Council identified it as a priority area for an upgrade for pedestrian and vehicular access (to Icebergs and the adjacent apartment blocks). Safety for the many thousands of walkers who use the area was the main consideration so the project Traffic Management Plan was strict and extensive. Quality Management and Constructions have achieved these objectives and the Council is very pleased with the outcome. Bored piers were placed, and then concrete cantilever beams were poured to widen the area generally along the cliff face. After pouring the base slabs the concourse was topped with pavers and bollards and lighting and a viewing platform were added. All this was completed on a ‘live site’ with a continual stream of walkers and joggers passing by.
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SPORTING FACILITIES UP TO $10,000,000
HINES CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Corowa Aquatic Centre This Centre is a valuable addition to Corowa and the surrounding community. Works comprise a 50m external pool, a 25m internal training pool and an attached splash pool with associated change facilities. There are two plant rooms, a club room, administration space and shade cloth covers and landscaping. Buildings and the external areas are well detailed and required specialist construction techniques, particularly with the pool and plant room construction and fit-out. Natural ventilation, that is automatically activated, of internal pool spaces and, heating of concourse areas make this a state of the art development. Adjacent construction contracts of building and civil works by separate contractors at the same time required access and construction adjustments that were well managed. Local trades were used for a majority of the project.
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SPORTING FACILITIES $10,000,001 - $50,000,000
FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD Ashfield Aquatic Centre The project involved the complete redevelopment of the site and the delivery of a state-of-the-art new facility for the Inner West community. The works comprised the demolition of the existing facility and construction of a new outdoor 50m pool, water polo pool and leisure pool as well as the retention of an existing indoor 25m pool, and the construction of a new spa, sauna and steam room. A 900sqm gym facility is also part of the redevelopment together with various front-of-house facilities. The project had a number of intricate aspects that required a high level of skill and understanding to resolve. These included the contamination of the site, the retention of existing structures and moveable floor installation during COVID-19. The existing 60-year-old facility has been completely redeveloped within a tight time frame and budget. The overall project has been completed to a high standard and worthy of this award.
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2021 MBA Excellent in Construction Awards in the $3m to $5m Fitout Category for the Monash IVF Flagship consult / day hospital facility.
Delivering over 350 projects with quality outcomes for the past 16 years.
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SPORTING FACILITIES $50,000,001 & OVER
CPB CONTRACTORS Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Zetland The facility comprises a 50m heated outdoor pool, a 25m indoor pool with movable floor, a hydrotherapy pool and a water playground facility. The pool hall has the longest free spanning mass glulam timber beams in Australia being 36m in length. The facility also includes a full health fitness centre, outdoor training gym, a FIFA certified multi-purpose synthetic sports playing field, crèche and café. The facility holds a 5 Star Green Star rating for Design. The Indoor pool area incorporates a mechanical open balance system of ventilation that eliminates condensation and odour to the internal areas. The site was discovered to be heavily contaminated with asbestos, hydrocarbons and lead, resulting in a redesign of the foundation system. BIM modelling was utilized to review design to ensure the complexities of the detail design were resolved in advance of the construction phase. Photographer: Peter Bennetts and Kyle Ford
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INTERIOR FITOUTS UP TO $3,000,000
FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD Nest — 1 Denison, North Sydney FDC has created a luxurious, high-end holistic wellness centre over 600sqm which includes the wellness studio, building management offices and further sub tenancies. The features are the curved archways and ceilings, sprung floor and enhanced acoustic treatment, boardroom, use of various flooring materials, custom seating and the general ambiance with bespoke joinery, quality detailing and finishes. The works were undertaken in a compressed timeframe. Fire egress was complicated to resolve due to distances to egress points but was overcome with an innovative solution. The workmanship is of a high standard with FDC utilising its expertise in planning and delivering a project that exceeded client expectation. MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NSW EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2021
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INTERIOR FITOUTS $3,000,001 - $5,000,000
SENSE PROJECTS PTY LTD Monash IVF Sydney This flagship clinic in the Sydney CBD comprised over a 1200sqm footprint, a patient waiting and reception area, pathology collection, ultrasound, embryology and andrology laboratories and collection, day surgery, recovery and sterilisation space along with administrative, storage and staff break out. The challenge was to take a Class 5 commercial office building built in 1988, and adapt it to a world class clinic. The planning was carried out over 11 months where Sense Projects used its expertise to hone and refine the details and negotiate with all the parties involved in the approvals process. The identification of existing services, incorporating the new services, establishing access and runs for the services was very complicated in such a building. The finishes were executed by Sense Projects to a high standard, demonstrating a high level of skill in a difficult working environment. It is a credit to the Sense Projects team for the detailed and thorough planning leading into a well-executed project.
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INTERIOR FITOUTS $5,000,001 - $8,000,000
XENIA CONSTRUCTIONS (NSW) PTY LTD NEXTDC S2 Data Centre Front of House Office Fitout, Macquarie Park Xenia Constructions were engaged to fit-out the front of house, basement, lobby, and Level 1 at NEXTDC’s Data Centre. The fit-out comprised new offices, meeting rooms, concierge, security office, toilet and amenities, board rooms, security booths and breakout areas. Carried out within a restricted timeframe, the detailed planning and co-ordination were critical to the successful completion. Xenia Constructions used its expertise throughout the project to minimise delays, redesign to minimise penetrations, redesigned utilising alternative lightweight materials and reconfigure amenities layouts. The floor and wall finishes and the integration of services which are required for a fit-out of this type have all achieved the desired result. The details and attention to those detailed finishes is commendable and impressive.
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INTERIOR FITOUTS $8,000,001 - $15,000,000
MPA CONSTRUCTION GROUP PTY LTD Global Luxury Brand, North Sydney This flagship global luxury brand store reflects exactly that luxury appearance achieved through detailed planning and execution. Constructed over two floors this fit-out incorporates two internal staircases, a feature plaster mould (in a wave wall), reception area, training and meeting facilities, workstations, café and breakout space. The background of the above is a black and white palette. Detailed survey and planning were required to overcome inherent slab undulations over the entire floor plate, providing a suitable substrate for the quality marble floor and the engineered oak timber flooring. The works were well executed to a very high standard. A level of skill and co-ordination has been demonstrated to achieve the final result.
Photographer: Anson Smart Photography
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INTERIOR FITOUTS $15,000,001 - $20,000,000
GRAPHITE PROJECTS PTY LTD
Photographer: Tony Ridley
City of Newcastle Offices The Newcastle offices were over six levels of 7000sqm comprising Council offices and call centre, Council Chambers, Community Library, street signage, services upgrade and rooftop outdoor entertainment area. The detailed planning and execution of the works provides flexibility in its true form. The library area can be transformed into varying workspaces for the community, council meetings, children’s readings. The audio visual, LED screens and the Interactive Digital Storyboard is a standout. The curved timber reception wall and desk frontage is striking and well executed along with the lighting which is a reflection of the carpet design below. This is a great enhancement for the City of Newcastle and its community. MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NSW EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2021
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INTERIOR FITOUTS $20,000,001 - $35,000,000
MPA CONSTRUCTION GROUP PTY LTD Microsoft, North Sydney The Microsoft fit-out comprises seven levels with each level conveying a different Australian landscape and colour scheme; from the Figure 8 Pools, Cradle Mountain and Wave Rock, Daintree Mountain, Mount Stromlo, The 12 Apostles and The Remarkables. All seven levels are connected through the internal staircase — a striking feature. The space also includes conference rooms, live stream space, Xbox room, wellness space and gymnasium, kitchen, lockers, various collaborative spaces and workspaces, soundproof pods and a range of meeting rooms. The central stair has 20,000 individually controlled pixels, 32 tonnes of steel and 398 lineal metres of carbon fibre slab support. The rock wall presented many issues but the result is unique and impressive. MPA used its expertise to overcome issues related to the undulating base building slab, alteration to services, the myriad of cables with over 150kms of network cabling installed and integrated. Photographer: Toby Peet
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INTERIOR FITOUTS $35,000,001 & OVER
FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD Tech Office Fit-out, Pyrmont FDC have produced an exciting cultural experience in this six-storey above-ground office building which forms part of the Pyrmont Campus. The works include Event Space Auditorium, Café, Wellness Centre, Cinema, Gymnasium, full commercial kitchen and dining facilities and work areas. The works were undertaken in seven separate stages being Event Production and Prefunction areas. There were numerous complex issues needed to be resolved in connecting the existing floors by the impressive stairs. Major planning, services relocation, slab removal and then the installation of the stairs was undertaken within the occupied building levels. A feature among many was the lighting design and the interior design intent. The lighting changes moods for the different areas and required detailed planning and integration by FDC. They have achieved a high quality of finishes in a challenging environment of a partially occupied building of existing staff.
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RETAIL BUILDINGS — NEW OPEN PRICE CATEGORY
ADCO CONSTRUCTIONS Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre This Development ‘up-cycled’ a disused industrial warehouse located next to the existing Marrickville Metro Centre while also extending south, adding an additional 11,000sqm, offering two levels of retail and three levels of parking, leisure outlets and an alfresco dining area. The new centre combines the retailing of local produce with the creation of a hub of drinking and dining experiences. A key focus of the project team was to deliver socially and environmentally focused solutions, working closely with local stakeholders to ensure the space and delivery approach respected the cultural diversity of the area. A new pedestrian footbridge between the two centres is a key feature of this outstanding retail development project. ADCO brought to the fore its extensive experience in retail construction, particularly working in and next to existing retail spaces in high traffic areas. Photographer: Phu Tang
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RETAIL BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT OPEN PRICE CATEGORY
URBAN FITOUTS & CONSTRUCTION Locali by Romeo’s IGA, Sydney The refurbishment and fit-out of the entire Lower Ground (1800sqm) of iconic 388 George Street has created Locali by Romeo’s, a European-Inspired Food Hall. Locali is a new, unique concept, mixing traditional supermarket retail and hospitality. The main store’s floor plan encourages an intuitive circular flow. The floor is punctuated by cylindrical support columns, forming a robust structural curve to inform the shape of counters and motifs. The proper management of the procurement of material and equipment was essential to the success of this project, especially given the tight timeframe. By treating each food service area as discrete areas or sub-projects, the works were tackled concurrently to ensure that the team met the design purpose and functionality of each area. Project commencement of each area was staggered to ensure trade roll on through the sub-projects. Photographer: Robert Walsh Photography
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AGED CARE BUILDINGS UP TO $35,000,000
GRINDLEY CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD Pozieres House, Umina Beach Pozieres House comprises a 114 bed aged care facility built to a high standard and situated on a very tight site surrounded closely by operational aged care facilities. True collaboration during construction between the client, builder and architect was achieved which was obvious to the judges during the site inspection. The builder encountered serious ground water problems necessitating speer points, and asbestos contamination was found during services excavation works. The team utilized AFS pre-finished wall systems on the ground floor, and lightweight structural steel framing on the second floor, in lieu of conventional steel structure and roof framing, this providing a more accurate, safer and faster construction process. A successful project for a very involved, innovative and productive builder.
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AGED CARE BUILDINGS $35,000,001 & OVER
GROWTHBUILT Estia, Blakehurst Estia Blakehurst is a new 105 bed residential facility completed in February 2021. It contains very high standard well-being and healthcare services for its residents and has lovely views over Kogarah Bay and the Carss Park bushland. The facility is located adjacent to the Princes Highway at Blakehurst, so site access constraints were a continual issue. In addition, there is a Petrol Station next door, so the soil was found to be highly contaminated with hydrocarbons. Notwithstanding these problems, the project was completed in 21 months with minimal safety issues; a credit to Growthbuilt. The judges were impressed with the high-end finishes for the residents and the brickwork and car parking areas were of a particularly good quality. The completed Estia facility now provides a luxurious standard of accommodation for both respite and long term aged care. Photographer: Sebastian Photography
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LIFESTYLE LIVING OVER 55S OPEN PRICE CATEGORY
LIPMAN PTY LTD Bupa, Sutherland The works included two multi-storey buildings on top of a two-level basement car park, and the associated facilities including; pool, medical consultation rooms, café and cinema. The project was completed via a Design & Construction Contract with the consultants being novated to Lipman at 80% design stage. Bupa planned to retain the asset, so long term maintenance and operating costs were serious considerations during design finalisation and construction. The judges were impressed with the attention to detail and quality of construction, noting also that the project was completed one day inside the original contract period despite COVID restrictions, and noting that a defect-free completion was achieved.
WINNER Master Builder Excellence in Construction 2021 Educational Buildings - Childcare (up to $5 million)
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WINNER
CHILDCARE UP TO $5,000,000
HAYES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Lake Cathie Little Learners Childcare Centre This highly innovative centre was designed to accommodate 125 children and is located 300m from the beach. The selection of materials used for the project had to withstand the harsh weather elements from the centre’s seaside location. The centre has separate dedicated areas for learning which include art rooms, science lab, music, IT, library and performing arts rooms, commercial kitchen, and cool room. The exterior of the building is striking yet functional and boasts some innovative outdoor play areas that blend in with the natural environment and a water splash pad. The centre advocates for sustainable living with numerous garden beds, solar and rainwater harvesting systems. Hayes Construction worked collaboratively with the centre’s owner and delivered a quality project with a very high standard of finish.
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CHILDCARE $5,000,001 & OVER
BLUE GROUP PROJECTS PTY LTD Fit Kidz, Rouse Hill The new Rouse Hill facility accommodates 156 children and the head office for Fit Kidz learning centres. A variety of construction methods were used, including tilt-up concrete wall panels, off form concrete and structural steel portal framing. Innovations developed during the project were the distressed hardwood timber cladding, the custom designed and built children’s play equipment both internally and externally and the laser cut form work for the circular skylights. The project provides architecture, materials, internal spaces and external playscapes of the highest quality. Blue Group Projects completed this complex and detailed project with a very high standard of finish.
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ERILYAN PTY LTD
COMMUNICATIONS BUILDINGS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY
Equinix SY5 1P & Phase 2, Alexandria Construction occurred while the data centre continued to operate with many serious constraints to routine building operations. Erilyan had to install four 10-tonne transformers into switch rooms and four 65-tonne generators, employing the use of a 50-tonne mobile crane operating within the restrictions of Sydney Airport. Subcontract access was severely restricted within the existing buildings, so as much as possible off site prefabrication occurred, whilst all on-site staff and workers were subjected to rigorous security checks. This project was another good example of the builder and their staff working very closely with the owner/operator to achieve a smooth and seamless existing facility expansion.
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MBA AWARD WINNER EQUINIX SY5 2021
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STUDENT ACCOMMODATION OPEN PRICE CATEGORY
INFINITY CONSTRUCTIONS GROUP Scape Darlington This Student Accommodation in Darlington consists of 201 studio apartments over four levels. Common areas, external courtyards and landscaping are also included. Basement construction, articulated façades and a complex upper floor, lightweight construction with multiple changes of direction were part of the challenges of this building. This building is in a conservation area and is compliant with the infill development guidelines. It is a fine example of collaboration between builder, client and key consultants.
Photographer: Ben Guthrie — The Guthrie Project
WINNER INNOVATION
BUILT 3 Parramatta Square, Sydney Built won the innovation award due to several outstanding features; Central Atrium, Western Façade Pop Out Feature, Green Star & Energy Results and Best Practice Waste Management. The atrium is not only a key feature but challenging to build in its own right. Built identified at design stage the greatest challenge would be providing access to the various atrium work fronts. This saw development of solutions that required no traditional scaffold and took up minimal space. The 3PS façade portrays the image of rectangular boxes being stacked upon one another. This made for a very complex and highly detailed design especially at junctions where three planes of façade would meet. MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NSW EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2021
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EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY
CPB CONTRACTORS Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Zetland The facility comprises a 50m heated outdoor pool, a 25m indoor pool with movable floor, a hydrotherapy pool and a water playground facility. The pool hall has the longest free spanning mass glulam timber beams in Australia being 36m in length. The facility also includes a full health fitness centre, outdoor training gym, a FIFA certified multipurpose synthetic sports playing field, crèche and café. The facility holds a 5 Star Green Star rating for Design. The Indoor pool area incorporates a mechanical open balance system of ventilation that eliminates condensation and odour to the internal areas. The site was discovered to be heavily contaminated with asbestos, hydrocarbons and lead, resulting in a redesign of the foundation system. BIM modelling was utilized to review design to ensure the complexities of the detail design were resolved in advance of the construction phase. Photographer: Peter Bennetts and Kyle Ford
WINNER
SITE SAFETY — COMMERCIAL PROJECTS UP TO $50,000,000
FREYSSINET AUSTRALIA Remediation Works to the Architectural Roof Feature, Sydney Freyssinet’s project, located in Sydney Harbour, highlighted the importance of tethering hand tools. This project showed meticulous tethering techniques for workers’ hand tools. To that end Freyssinet engaged a “Drops Prevention” consultant who delivered training on proactive measures to further prevent the risk of falling objects.
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SITE SAFETY — COMMERCIAL PROJECTS $50 MILLION & OVER
JOHN HOLLAND PTY LTD Sydney Football Stadium Redevelopment, Moore Park John Holland received a meritorious award for their ongoing efforts in providing a safe workplace at the Sydney Football Stadium. They include seating platforms when installing pre-cast elements and the safe demolition of the existing roof structure. Detailed planning regarding the sequencing of works introduced safety-in-design factors at the planning stage, so much so that it eliminated some work faces and some working at height elements all together and eliminated falling objects.
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SITE SAFETY — COMMERCIAL PROJECTS $50 MILLION & OVER
BUILDCORP CONTRACTING Santa Sophia Catholic College, Box Hill This project at the Santa Sophia School displayed a range of leading, positive control measures that were put in place and broadly adopted by all those on site. They included the elimination and use of ladders over the height of one metre through the sequencing of works by replacing them with Electric Work Platforms, the elimination of ladders within three metres of live edges and the inclusion of bumper wheel stops e.g., where possible to prevent plant and equipment from becoming too close to the edge. These physical controls when bundled together identified a noticeable positive cultural shift on site once they were put in place, providing a higher level of comfort regarding Buildcorp’s ongoing commitment to safety. MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NSW EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2021
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SAFETY INNOVATION
2GO2GUYS PTY LTD AED Equipped Vehicles, Five Dock 2go2guys are a small property maintenance company who quite simply installed Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in all their work vans. In addition to this, they had all of their staff trained in the use of AEDs and partnered with the charity work of the Heart of the Nation. Doing a cost vs. size of company benefit analysis lead to the conclusion that the safety benefits of their AEDs far outweighed the cost, which is why 2go2guys are the recipient of a meritorious award for the Safety Innovation category for 2021.
WINNER
SAFETY INNOVATION
BUILDCORP GROUP “Proactive Safety (across the business)” Buildcorp Group have designed and developed an online real-time reporting safety management dashboard. It is a proactive safety system that has prompts programmed into it that help to address the mitigation of falls from heights, ensure effective incorporation of COVID-19 requirements and include the new risks that the pandemic brings. The system was able to identify a 56% reduction in lost time and injuries and recorded an 86% drop in extreme items over the period of 2018-2021. This level of reporting and change in behaviour on site to enable such detailed positive indicators to be implemented is exactly the reason Buildcorp Group is the recipient of the winner’s title for the 2021 MBA construction awards.
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GRATER CONSTRUCTIONS
BEST USE OF BRICKS
Metrics Credit Partners, North Sydney This small, two-storey office extension required a brick hedgehog curved wall. Works were undertaken using a radial arm with templates both vertically and horizontally. The brickwork required very tight tolerances. The standard of workmanship is exceptional.
WINNER
BEST USE OF STEEL
BUILT IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAMARAS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS Sub Station No.164, Sydney Built elected to go with the structural steel over concrete for this project, due to the cantilever spans and the complexity of the raking columns on Levels 7 & 8 supporting the glass extension. Additionally, the steel put less dead load on the offset core which resulted in less horizontal flex for the building. Lower ground floor to Level 5 structure consisted of structural steel columns between slab and soffit to transfer the new build loads directly to the basement, plus welded box plate elements to tie into and strengthen new floor slabs. Levels 6 through to 13 consisted of composite structural steel, bonded to concrete floors with raking columns, eventually cantilevered to support the new office floors above. This project utilized the true flexibility of structural steel design and construction for use in both the old and new structures. Well done Built and the Samaras team.
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MERIT
BEST USE OF CONCRETE
KANE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Wenona School, The Athenaeum, North Sydney This project included a high standard of finish, and an innovative structural design. The design incorporated large post tensioned portal frames with 20m spans over the pool. Intermediate floors above were hung from steel hangers to longspan roof beams over to minimise structural floor thicknesses. A cantilevered concrete scissor stair is a feature of the pool gallery space. The pool has an impressive column support system. Concrete finishes are exceptional throughout.
WINNER
BEST USE OF CONCRETE
FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD The Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney, Camperdown Of utmost importance was the construction of the concrete box. A significant amount of data was considered before confirming the final concrete mix design for the project. Hydration temperature, drying shrinkage, sustainability, water demand, thermal expansion, aggregate size, placement methods and ambient temperatures were all discussed and scrutinised, to ensure consistency and colour control. What was arrived at was a mix that had 30kg cement reduction, replacing the originally proposed aggregate due to its shrinkage characteristics; introduction of a water reducer that delivered a higher water cut and improved setting time; and a total reduction of 12 litres of water per m3 to again, aid in shrinkage control. The ‘Box’ is a complete in-situ construction methodology that was limited in terms of pour breaks, deflection, and propping during construction to ensure the quality was achieved with limited cracking and deformation.
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WINNER
BEST USE OF TIMBER
FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD Macquarie University Central Courtyard Precinct — Graduation Hall, North Ryde Tasmanian Blackwood timber veneer panelling was used throughout, lining the walls and ceilings in an intentional, mis-matched pattern which comprised of 600sqm of wall panelling and 900sqm of folded ceiling panels. The selection of timber finishes goes beyond the visual benefits, with selected timber products contributing to the outstanding acoustics within the space. The highly complex geometry involved in the ceiling panelling required stringent quality assurance practices to be implemented to ensure the installation was correct on the first attempt. FDC meticulously delivered a stunning showpiece that met the client’s needs and functionality, aesthetics and endless quality finishes.
A venue change for the 2022 Excellence Awards Presentation Evenings With The Star closing their Event Centre we have had to find a new venue. The 2022 Awards night will be held at: ROSEHILL GARDENS - GRAND PAVILION LEVEL 2 Friday 11 November 2022 | Housing and Pool Awards Saturday 12 November 2022 | Construction Awards
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