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Excellence in Brick and Block Awards 2018
The Masonry Contractors’ Association of Australia conducted its Annual Awards for Brick and Blocklaying Excellence on Friday 2 November.
This year 52 Entries were submitted over 8 Categories with an Overall Winner of the Masonry Contractors Association Excellence in Brick and Block Awards 2018 being selected from the Winners of the 8 Categories. The event was held at Doltone House, Darling Island North Wharf with over 270 members, sponsors and guests in attendance. The Host for the evening was comedian Simon Kennedy. Apprentices honoured on the evening for their achievements were Callum George – Albury TAFE, Josh Mumberson – Bathurst TAFE, David Francis-Cate – Coffs Harbour TAFE, Jamen Johnson – Granville TAFE, Shastin Stewart – Miller TAFE, Cameron Johns – Newcastle TAFE, Ryan Wadey – Nirimba TAFE and Dylan Jago – Wollongong TAFE. This year saw the official handover of the President’s and Executive Officer’s roles to Brendan Coyle and Laura Carr respectively. The MCA presented a number of new Awards: “Women in the Masonry Industry” Award – Sheree Canham from Dolly Bird Bricks for her efforts at the Spec Mix 500 Competition held in the USA in 2017. “Service to the Masonry Industry” Award – Beverly Glover from the Master Builders Association of NSW for her administrative support over 16 years. “Service to the Masonry Industry” Award – Frank Burriss from Adbri Masonry for his contribution to the Masonry Industry. “Excellence in the Masonry Industry” Award – Terry Hough from Walsos Bricklaying NSW for his contribution to the Masonry Industry. Along with acknowledgement of the late Cosimo Angilletta. The judges remarked on the high standard of the work that was evident over the 52 Entries. The MCA would like to thank Austral Bricks, ABBTF and Austral Masonry for Platinum Sponsorship as well as all the sponsors throughout the year and especially for the evening who, without their support the event would not be possible.
Overall Winner 2018
Winner Project: Arc by Crown Contractor: Favetti Bricklaying Brick Supplier: Bowral Bricks
Favetti, a multiple award-winning specialist in masonry and walling systems. With over 45 years of experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on attention to the finer details. We believe this guarantees the highest quality brickwork, as seen in some of Sydney’s newest iconic buildings which we have had the pleasure of bringing to life.
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Brickwork – Single Dwelling – Residential
Winner Project: Edith Street Residence – St Peters Contractor: Mark Jolley Bricklaying Brick Supplier: PGH Bricks & Pavers Brickwork – Medium Density – Cluster Housing
Winner Project: Scalabrini Village — Drummoyne Contractor: Macarthur Bricklaying Brick Supplier: PGH Bricks & Pavers Brickwork – Commercial and Public Buildings
Merit Winner Project: Rail Operations Centre – Alexandria Contractor: Favetti Bricklaying
Category 3
Brickwork – Commercial and Public Buildings
Merit Winner Project: Presbyterian Ladies College – New Junior School Contractor: JR Block & Brick Laying Pty Ltd
Category 6
Blockwork – Face
Winner Project: The William Inglis Hotel & Riverside Stables Contractor: e-masonry Block Supplier: Baines Masonry
Category 3
Brickwork – Commercial and Public Buildings
Winner Project: Arc by Crown Contractor: Favetti Bricklaying Brick Supplier: Bowral Bricks
Category 5
Blockwork – Commercial / Pubic Buildings
Winner Project: The William Inglis Hotel & Riverside Stables Contractor: e-masonry Block Supplier: Baines Masonry
Category 7
Brickwork – Ornamental and / or Landscape
Winner Project: Arc by Crown Contractor: Favetti Bricklaying Brick Supplier: Bowral Bricks
Category 8
Blockwork – Ornamental and / or Landscape
Winner Project: Coulshed Residence – Glenbrook Contractor: Total Brickworks Pty Ltd Block Supplier: Sandstone Sales Glenorie
