President’s Foreword

NSW President’s foreword The industry should be very proud...

Welcome 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.

Simon Pilcher MBA NSW President