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We know it has been a challenging few years for our industry, and so far, 2022 has been no different — but this awards book celebrates your work. It showcases the expertise, standards, and excellence in the construction sector through the Master Builders Victoria 2022 Excellence in Construction Awards. These awards honour our members’ commitment to building excellence and upholding the highest professional standards across our sector. Our members have done magnificent work during some challenging times. At the Awards night, we got to see a small glimpse of your work and projects that are much more than just bricks, timber, steel, and concrete. These buildings form the heart of our communities; they represent much more for all of us and will leave a lasting legacy. Despite the difficulties our industry has faced over the past two years, our fantastic members have been able to excel. Congratulations to all the businesses and individuals who have been nominated this year. These awards would not be possible without your commitment to excellence in building and construction and your courage to showcase this amazing work which is a testament to the resilience of our industry. Iam grateful to be able to have shared the Awards night with you, especially as 2022 has not been an easy year so far with most of our state’s builders experiencing a challenge to their profitability. At Master Builders Victoria, we have been calling it a profitless boom. It is evident that COVID-19, the current supply chain challenges, skills shortages and rising materials costs continue to put extra pressure on builders. Unlike other sectors, these unforeseen costs often cannot be passed on to consumers. Despite all those challenges, our Awards night are a testament to the hard-working efforts of all our members and the resilience of our Youindustry.should be exceptionally proud of what you have achieved. I echo our President’s sentiments in commending all the outstanding work showcased through these IAwards.congratulate all the winners and nominees, together with our outstanding members. They have continued to enhance the reputation of being a Master Builder in 2022. If I may also touch on a serious and important issue. From speaking directly with many of you, I know existing pressures are taking a toll on the mental health of many in our sector and their family members. There is no shame in asking for help. I have lost some good friends
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Master Builders Victoria only exists because of our members, and it depends on your support. Our fantastic team at Master Builders Victoria and I look forward to continuing to work with you to lead a future-ready industry that builds a better world. Rebecca Casson CEO, Master Builders Victoria
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While there can only be one winner in each category, the high standard of entries is a testament to each nominee’s skills and high-quality Thework.2022 Commercial Master Builder of the Year and Young Commercial Builder of the Year impressed the judges with their commitment to our industry and the leadership qualities they have demonstrated in the execution of their work. Both winners represent what it means to be a Master Builder — building a future-ready industry. We congratulate them on their awards and look forward to witnessing their ongoing contribution to building a better future. On behalf of Master Builders Victoria and our members, I congratulate all winners of this year’s awards. I also thank the judges who generously volunteer their time and expertise. Lastly, our awards would not be possible without the enormous contributions of our sponsors, who champion our members. Thank you all for your ongoing support of Master Builders Victoria. Mark Little President, Master Builders Victoria and colleagues this year. So, I can tell you from personal experience the best gift you will ever give your loved ones is the chance to help you. I urge everyone in the building and construction industry to remember that if they need help, crisis support can be found. Just know that you’re not alone. We are here for you. Entering these awards shows your pride in your work — to us, your colleagues, your peers, and the communities you serve. It takes courage to throw your hat in the ring, and the incredible work showcased in this awards publication is part of what makes me incredibly proud to be your CEO. Of course, events like these are not possible without the generous support of our sponsors. So, I thank them for their continued support of these awards. I also thank our judges, who had the privilege to look at your work and the unenviable task of judging it.
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Phil’s extensive experience in education and training has informed the development of nationally recognised sustainable construction training programs and the national roll out of the accredited Master Builder Green Living program.
Frank is a civil/structural engineer with post-graduate qualifications in building design, project management and commercial and domestic estimating. He has worked in many and varied industries including mining, petrochemical, commercial, retail, educational, defence, industrial, judicial, local, state and federal governments including multi-unit Frankdevelopments.has38years of experience in the building and construction industry and has worked in Saudi Arabia, Italy and in many Australian capital and regional Hecities.isa Fellow of Engineers Australia (NPER), Fellow of the Australian Institute of Building and a member of the Building Designers Association of Victoria, Master Builders Association of Victoria, and the Green Building Council of Australia. He is also a VCAT building expert and a member of the Australian Society of Building Consultants. Pavan Consultants has won three project management awards in 2014 and 2017, that latest being a National Award in project management. The firm also won three design awards in 2011. He has worked on projects valued up to $30Million. Frank is the immediate past President of the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Building and is an on-going industry representative with the Victorian Building Authority.
DR PHILIP ALVIANO Sustainable Building Advisor Master Builders Victoria Philip has been employed as the Sustainable Building Advisor at Master Builders Victoria for the past 16 years and on building and construction related projects and research for the last 18 years.
He has provided advice on sustainability solutions and onsite environmental management on projects ranging from large infrastructure developments to small residential building companies. Phil has also spent time working for the Environment Protection Authority Victoria, Melbourne Water, local government and as an academic. In 2014 he received a fellowship from the International Specialised Skills Institute which enabled him to travel to Germany in 2015 to investigate job skills in the prefabricated construction industry. He has presented at forums and conferences both nationally and internationally on sustainability, modular construction and emerging industry trends. Philip has a PhD in Ecology and land management, Masters of Environmental Science and is a Certified Passive House Consultant.
FRANK PAVAN CHIEF JUDGE Frank Pavan is Managing Director of Pavan Consultants, a Melbourne based, multi-disciplined firm of project managers, building designers, engineers and interior designers.
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JAN BRANDJES Environmental Building Consultant, Trainer, MBAV- Sustainability Principles (2014 - 2018) Growing up in The Netherlands, Jan started his career as a writer/ journalist and public relations manager with Elsevier’s Publishing Company in Amsterdam. The attraction of wide open spaces saw him immigrate in 1983 to the Yukon, Canada, where after a short stint as a communications strategist for the government, he became involved in Canada’s super energy efficient building program labelled ‘R-2000’.
David is an architect, and is currently managing director of a design management organisation and a property investment company. The design management company, Property Consultant Services, is responsible for the design and construction of a number of major projects in Victoria. Prior to that, David was director of Godfrey and Spowers, and was responsible for the design and administration of more than 20 major buildings in Melbourne and other parts of Australia. He was involved in the planning and development of the Southbank and Docklands precincts as new urban spaces in the City of Melbourne, and in the retention of the heritage environment in inner Melbourne. He has a passionate desire to use his planning skills to ensure that Melbourne remains a highly liveable city. He has been president of the National Gallery Society of Victoria, and maintains a close relationship with the arts, the National Gallery of Victoria, and in the collection of art. He was also on the board of the Property Council, and a member of the Heritage Council. Life outside of work is important. David plays competition squash, and is an enthusiastic, but somewhat erratic golfer. He is married and has two daughters, who share his interest in property and the arts.
Over the following 12 years Jan developed extensive knowledge in sustainable and energy efficient construction. First starting as a builder of R-2000 homes in Canada’s far North in the 1980s, he later progressed into a building consultant and building inspector. 1995 saw Jan immigrate to Australia. He soon discovered that the importance of energy efficiency was not widely recognised in Australian construction. To share this knowledge, he developed a number of demonstration projects: ‘The Healthy House”, ‘The Ecohome’ and ‘ The Economical House’, which were all built in Sunbury, Victoria. He received invitations to guest lecture at a number of universities on sustainable building, and developed training programs for energy efficient construction. As an environmental building consultant Jan advises on a wide range of issues to both industry and private clients. As a trainer for Master Builders in Victoria, and with 35 years experience, Jan combines his journalism background with his practical building skills. His focus is strongly on future industry developments with education being the key ingredient.
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ROD ARMSTRONG OHS MasterAdvisorBuilders Victoria Rod brings 33 years of experience to the construction industry across domestic, commercial, industrial and high rise as well as more than 15 years in the civil industry, and previous roles as a plumber. Rod has operated a range of machinery on civil projects, quarry works and road projects (Hallam Bypass, Hume Bypass, Cell Lining at the Wollert Landfill).
For 10 years Rod has worked as a safety officer and is passionate about the building and construction industry.
David Blanche is the former chair of the Building Advisory Council which is an industry wide group that advises the Victorian Minister for Planning on issues relating to the building industry.
RUSSELL BATES Russell is a highly experienced construction professional. He has over 40 years experience in the construction industry and has worked for major builders and project management consultancies. Russell first joined Johnstaff in Russell2005. has also been a judge for the MBAV Construction Building Awards since 2007.and (NAWIC ) the National Association of Women in Construction Awards since 2008. Russell has extensive experience at all levels of project developments and directs multiple projects from all construction phases through to commissioning. He has successfully delivered all types of projects including hospitals; complex laboratories; clean rooms; bio containment facilities; correctional facilities; unit developments; nursing homes; educational facilities; shopping centres; and multi-storey developments, to name a Hefew.has a Associate Diploma in Building and is also registered as a Building Surveyor, Building Inspector, Commercial and Domestic Builder. Russell has also developed and facilitates risk management workshops on complex building projects to ensure successful outcomes for both all parties.
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now enjoys retirement. PAUL CHEN After obtaining double degrees from the University of Melbourne, Paul has spent a considerable amount of time participating on both local and international projects. He has worked across all facets of the building construction industry including domestic, civil, commercial, land subdivision and property development in both private and public sectors. Through his career, Paul has being appointed as estimator, contract administrator, project manager, client side project manager, senior project manager, chief estimator, project director and had held various company directorship. His roles have seen him successfully deliver a portfolio of diverse and complex projects and developments. His most recent appointment is project director at one of the fastest growing companies Greenland Holding Group - currently ranked 202 in the Global Fortune 500 list. He is working on their tallest residential tower in Sydney, known as “Greenland Centre” currently under construction. It will stand at 235m tall. Paul joined Codicote as Director in 2018 and is also a director at a construction consultancy firm Pi Projects.
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PETER CARMODY Peter Carmody’s experience in the building industry ranges from small projects, multi-storey buildings, fitout and refurbishment of existing buildings since beginning his career as a carpentry apprentice in 1957. He worked on various sites with promotions to foreman, site supervision and contract Peteradministration.wasemployed as a building estimator by a number of major building contractors and subcontractors and most recently employed by Hooker Cockram Projects as Chief Estimator for 28 years until his retirement in 2007. Since then Peter has been active in the domestic building market with developments of new units, new houses, refurbishments, renovations and extensions, also working with the Building & Facilities Committee at Holmesglen TAFE until this committee was discontinued in Peter2016.
ROBERT CONTI Robert Conti studied architecture at the University of Melbourne and is the principal of Conti Architects Pty Ltd. The company commenced operations in 1987 following his return from working as an architect in London from 1984-1986. It has since established a body of awardwinning architectural projects incorporating architecture, interior design and landscaping in the commercial, institutional, residential and tourism sectors.
JAY DURRANT Jay Durrant is an OHS Advisor, Lead Auditor and ICAM Lead Investigator who joined the Master Builders Association of Victoria in 2021. With over 17 years construction industry experience, six of which specialised in Occupational Health and Safety management for airport, civil infrastructure, commercial, education, energy, ports, rail infrastructure, refurbishment, health, hotel, industrial, retail and residential projects. Jay has attained an Advanced Diploma of WHS, a Diploma of Quality Auditing including RABQSA Lead Auditor training, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and is an ICAM Lead Investigator. Jay is a licensed Intermediate Rigger and Basic Scaffolder who holds various competencies for powered mobile plant. Jay represents Master Builders Victoria on several stakeholder forums and participates in regulator industry consultation and review of legislation and development of guidance material.
Robert’s extensive travel and overseas work brings international experience and a historical perspective of architecture to his works.
With 20 years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety, Carmel has specialised in safety management of commercial, industrial and residential building and Carmelconstruction.hastertiary qualifications in Training & Assessment, Occupation Health & Safety and Lead Auditing along with many years working across the construction industry both in Victoria and Queensland.
KELVIN OLDRIDGE Kelvin is a Principal of KO Construction Law Pty Ltd. Kelvin has more than 16 years experience in advising and acting for clients in construction law related to civil engineering, infrastructure, commercial and large scale domestic developments as a partner in National Australian Law HeFirm.also has over 11 years project management experience including single and multi-storey domestic, commercial and industrial projects in Melbourne. Additionally he has worked on large scale projects in a project management capacity such as Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs London, the Westminster and Chelsea Hospital, and the London Underground’s Jubilee Line Extension Project. Kelvin has a Bachelor of Building from RMIT, a Bachelor of Laws (University of London) and a Graduate Diploma of Corporate Governance (Chartered Secretaries Australia).
Lawrence Reddaway has worked as a consulting engineer in UK, Vietnam and, especially, in Australia. He has also worked in government and for a building contractor. He advises on fire safety and building regulatory matters, including as an expert in disputes over defective Heconstruction.waswithIrwinConsult, based in Melbourne, from 1976 to 1995; and was a director for seven years. In that role he was involved in many significant projects, principally in Victoria.
CARMEL PETERSON Carmel is a Construction OHS Advisor and Lead Auditor who joined the Master Builders Association of Victoria in 2019.
Carmel represents Master Builders Victoria on several stakeholder forums to assist and advise in the development of industry guidance material in the areas of OHS.
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Starting as an apprentice carpenter in 1961, Daryl has achieved more than 51 years experience in the construction industry, before retiring in 2012. He is widely respected in the industry for his broad industry knowledge and aptitude, gained from his detailed and varied construction experience across all industry sectors, both in Australia and overseas. He is an immediate instigator of knowledge transfer, and related very well with both clients and employees. His excellent communications skills are founded on his intrinsic and astute understanding of human relations, coupled with his foremost concerns for health and safety, and building quality. Major civic projects overseen by Daryl in his lengthy career include his role as Construction Manager for the massive Melbourne Airport International Terminal redevelopment and the Qantas Melbourne Domestic terminal, as well as key hospital projects at the Alfred Hospital, Ballarat Base Hospital and Sunshine Hospital, and numerous high rise apartment towers in the city and city fringe. In early 2000 Daryl transferred to Indonesia as General Manager — Construction with German construction giant Bilfinger Berger, managing the Indonesian Construction Division during his two year posting. His extensive construction knowledge proved invaluable in establishing the local office as a most reputable and quality builder. As well as his wideranging construction experience, Daryl was also highly valued for his input in the review and analysis of tenders, as well as safety, workcover, quality assurance, defects and environmental issues.
DON WILKINSON Don has over 45 years experience in the construction industry in Australia and overseas and has worked with both Contractors and Client side organisations. With a background in Civil Engineering, Don’s early construction experience was on Resource and Manufacturing projects within the Aluminium Industry working on Alumina Refineries, Aluminium Smelters and Aluminium Fabrication plants. His move into the Building Industry saw his involvement with the Floodlights, Corporate Suites and Dining Rooms at the MCG in the early 80s, then returning in the late 80s for the Redevelopment of the Great Southern Stand, working with the Client organisation.
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Don returned again to the MCG in the late 90s to work on the feasibility study for the MCG Northern Stand Redevelopment and working through the entire project, to completion in 2006, post-Commonwealth Games. Contractor experience has included as a Project Design Manager, Project Manager on major retail and two and a half years as State Manager of Fletcher Constructions.
RICHARD SUTTERBY Richard is a very experienced building professional having worked in the building and engineering industries for more than 40 years. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and a Master of Business Administration from Monash RichardUniversity.commenced his career as a planning engineer in a government organization before he became a project engineer in various mining projects throughout Australia and Papua New Guinea with Rio.
Richard entered the Victorian building industry in 1985 with J.C. Taylor and Sons as General Manager. The company undertook a wide variety of projects in addition to running a separate mechanical services division. Richard joined Kane Constructions in 2000 and became a director in 2008. Richard has been a pragmatic and solutions-focused leader and a firm believer in the benefits of a collaborative team environment. As a Project Director, Richard’s priority was to drive delivery excellence to ensure projects were consistently completed to the exacting standards of clients. His extensive industry knowledge combined with his strong track record in the delivery of major projects brought a robust leadership capability and a ‘safe pair of hands’. Richard has been active in industry and professional organisations throughout his career.
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Designer: ARM Architecture Photographer: Chris Matterson, Chris Matterson Photography St Leonard’s College Inspiring Innovations project was designed to complement the existing buildings. The 2800sqm Performing Arts Centre and the new three-storey learning space now have state-of-the-art facilities. The Merton Building creates an open learning environment with multiple break-out and study areas for the school’s numerous extra-curricular activities. The Agora structure features curved glass reinforced concrete (GRC) panels to create a unique outdoor amphitheatre space for musical performances and school events. The construction of the Leonardian (Performing Arts Centre) with STEM classrooms, and a 612-seat Auditorium. The installation of the orchestra lift and stage sound-shell enables the space to be converted into a theatrical space within 30 minutes. All works were completed in the middle of an operational school campus with 1500 school children in attendance.
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Photographer: Peter Bennetts, Bennetts Studio Development Victoria’s vision was to deliver a contemporary office design with high quality finishes. One of Development Victoria’s objectives was to provide a modern, integrated fit-out to facilitate workplace efficiency. This was achieved by a combination of open-plan design, creating expansive communal and flexible work spaces and integration of high level technology, promoting agile working, connection and improved productivity. The environment promotes health and wellbeing through its strong connection to timber finishes, lighting and greenery, courtesy of its biophilic design. The project’s completion is a significant milestone for Ballarat. The result is a modern and sustainable workplace that sets a new standard for office accommodation.
Designer: John Wardell Architects, Aecom
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KANE NICHOLSON JOINT VENTURE Project: Ballarat GovHub, Ballarat Website: www.kane.com.au / www.awnicholson.com.au
Tiffany is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Construction Management. She has been with ADCO for 10 years, starting in corporate accounts, moving into construction five years ago. Tiffany’s background in accounts and her experience working on multifaceted projects has provided her with an excellent understanding of cost reporting and strong financial accruement. She works with the project team to provide innovation and cost-effective solutions, whilst developing good relationships with all project stakeholders. Tiffany completed ADCO’s internal National Leadership course in 2021. She has worked on projects including St Albans Leisure Centre ($55M), St Leonard’s College Inspiring Innovations ($50M), South Melbourne Primary School ($35M) and Embracia Aged Care Avondale Heights ($35M). Tiffany achieves high-quality standards through benchmarking and prototyping therefore guaranteeing client satisfaction. She is capable of understanding and quickly learning complex building technologies. The judges were impressed by her detailed understanding and knowledge of a completed project. YEAR
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Designer: Kosloff Architecture Photographer: Rory Daniel, Rory Daniel Photography This building is listed by Heritage Council Victoria as significant. The team comprehensively re-developed, upgraded and future-proofed the current school, while carefully preserving the historic character and functionality of existing heritage spaces. Since its construction in 1929, the original two-storey heritage listed building had undergone minimal to no refurbishment works. It consisted of 12 traditionally enclosed classrooms that did not provide the flexible and adaptable 21st century learning spaces needed to support the school’s curriculum. The brand new building Alchemy constructed seamlessly connects to the existing heritage structure, and now houses staff and administration - continuing the existing building’s masonry style and fine brick articulation. Internal modifications to the existing building now support innovation in teaching practice, a provision for 21st century learning environments, with a series of break out and ancillary teaching spaces.
ALCHEMY CONSTRUCT Project: Pascoe Vale Primary School, Pascoe Vale Website: www.alchemyconstruct.com
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Photographer: Gallant Lee, Gallant Lee Photography Club Mambourin is an exclusive residents’ club at Mambourin’s new mixed-use and sustainable community development in Melbourne’s expanding west. The amenities at Club Mambourin include a spa, kids pool, 25-metre heated lap pool, outdoor shower, multi-use court, fully equipped gymnasium, function room, café and barbecue, bin and bike storage areas. It provides residents with access to a high-quality health and leisure facility and has been designed as a community hub and place to socially connect. A unique element of the project was harnessing geothermal technology for heating and cooling across the entire facility. $5M-$10M Sponsored by
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George Rydell Constructions (GRC) was engaged by Woolworths to transform an existing 13,000sqm distribution warehouse into a new Woolworths and Dan Murphy. Part of Goodman’s Port Park estate, the transformation included undercover car parking and mall/retail space to service the rapidly growing Fishermans Bend precinct. The project was a fast track one — GRC commenced design works in July 2020, started construction works in November 2020 and the centre opened to the public in July 2021. The project was unique, breathing new life into what was a tired industrial asset, and reutilising the existing structure and concrete slab made it environmentally sustainable. Sponsored by
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BUILT Project: Frankston Hospital Clinical Teaching & Research Building, Frankston Website: www.built.com.au Designer: Lyons Photographer: Sarah Jackson; Sarah Louise Photography This project was cleverly constructed on a tiny envelope of land behind the hospital, like a traffic island surrounded by the hospital’s main arterial and loading dock. The land is also restricted by its topography: a significant incline. The CTRF building represents a national milestone; it is the first of the government’s promised Healthy Ageing Research Centres. This facility allows research to be applied and translated directly to students and practitioners, rather than dwelling in footnotes — direct interventions into the health and wellbeing of older Australians. Inside they never compromised on the quality of key assets, including the lecture and tutorial spaces as well as open areas for learning and a library. Research and clinical facilities that include private consult spaces for clinical trials and office spaces were also needed, and the whole facility had to be adaptable for events and mixed purposes. $15M-$20M Sponsored
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Designer: DesignInc Photographer: Dianna Snape, Dianna Snape Photography The Glenroy Community Hub delivers a purpose-built centre providing the Glenroy community integrated services in a welcoming, nature-inspired setting. Achieving the requirements of Passive House and three petals of the Living Building Challenge Petal certification, the project is a demonstration of the City of Moreland’s commitment to world-leading sustainable design. The Hub offers services to support, inspire and connect local residents at all stages of life. Features include maternal and child health services, integrated long day care centre and kindergarten, contemporary library offering creativity and social connections with services tailored to all age groups, community health centre, and locally managed community garden for growing, harvesting and sharing food. Local groups are able to host meetings and celebrations in multi-purpose rooms available for hire. $20M-$30M Sponsored by
The Gippsland Performing Arts Centre in Traralgon, is set to provide art students, the creative industry, and businesses, with access to a new and technologically innovative theatre complex. The centre houses meeting spaces designed to promote creative thinking and practice and to support local enterprises. The works included a new basement and ground floor building. Above sits a post-tension and ground floor slab, precast panels and core-filled blockwork. The balance of the structure was structural steel and the roofing was Colorbond. The building and project encompasses a 750-seat Performing Arts Centre, outdoor event spaces, multipurpose/meeting rooms and café; remodelling and refurbishing the existing Latrobe Performing Arts Centre building into a training facility for creative industries; car parking, including an underground facility, as well as improvements to adjacent on-street parking. by
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(AUST) PTY LTD Project: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon Website: www.becon.com.au Designer: Katsieris Origami; Jackson Architects Interiors Team
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Designer: ARM Architecture Photographer: Chris Matterson, Chris Matterson Photography
The Inspiring Innovations project at St Leonard’s College was designed by ARM Architecture to be in harmony with the existing buildings and residential neighbourhood. It includes a 2800sqm Performing Arts Centre and a new dedicated learning space covering 4200sqm over three storeys. Stage 1 involved the construction of the Merton Building incorporating 11 new classrooms, nine breakout study nooks, lecturette, canteen, carpark, adaptable exam space and an outdoor performance space known as the Agora. Stage 2 was the construction of the Leonardian (Performing Arts Centre) with STEM classrooms and a 612-seat auditorium. The installation of the orchestra lift and stage soundshell enables it to be converted into a theatrical space within 30 minutes. The half fly-gallery features acoustic ceiling reflectors and additional 15 lines for stage lighting and theatrical props, providing a unique learning space for students. CONSTRUCTION COMMERCIAL $30M-$80M Sponsored by
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BUILT Project: 60 Cremorne Street, Cremorne Website: www.built.com.au Designer: Hassell Photographer: Sarah Jackson, Sarah Louise Photography Instantly recognisable by its gabled twin peak arches and corium brick exterior, 60 Cremorne Street delivers a clever industrial outer shell with a warm, spacious interior. This seven-storey, PCA A-grade, 20,000sqm commercial building features winter gardens, a cantilevered feature staircase, a top-level terrace, extensive end-of-trip facilities and a vast atrium. Among other stand-outs, the project features striking architectural design incorporating a cutting-edge high-performance façade, a future-proofed and adaptable underfloor air-distribution system and access floor, and services capable of expansion. This project provides 19,690sqm of NLA, parking for 237 vehicles and public-accessible retail spaces. It has an ambitious set of ESD targets including 6-star Green Star Design and As Built rating, and a 5-star base building NABERS energy rating.
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The NEXTDC M2 Data Centre Stage 4 build, is a showcase of concrete excellence, featuring a novel, prefabricated, modular design that delivers a future-proofed facility that can be expanded as the client’s (and their customers’) needs change. Stage 4 is part of NEXTDC’s hyperscale cloud expansion, delivering an additional 6MW of direct access to local public cloud infrastructure. The large-scale, highly-complex development involved construction of a new building comprising six data halls over five levels including a 10-megawatt data hall — one of the largest of its kind in Victoria. Additionally, M2 is Melbourne’s most resilient, connected and energy efficient data centre, and Victoria’s only tier IV completely fault tolerant data centre.
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KAPITOL GROUP Project: NEXTDC M2 Stage 4, Tullamarine Website: www.kapitolgroup.com.au
Designer: VIA Architects Photographer: Glenn Hester, Glenn Hester Photography
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Project: NOMA D Melbourne, Melbourne
Website: www.infinityconstructions.com.au
Designer: Clare Cousins, Clare Cousins Architects
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Photographer: Cheyne Toomey, Spacecraft Productions
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For the NOMA D project, Infinity was engaged to work closely with the architect and services designers to collectively work through all design elements to enable commencement of works on site. The premises required a huge strip out of old kitchen, bar and back-of-house equipment along with cosmetic elements to establish a clean slate which was carried out in the early design phase so as to establish services from the Adelphi Hotel above. During the strip out process, the challenges of maintaining fire protection to the space was required. The scope of this project was to deliver a 120-seat restaurant with an upbeat bar area, a stateof-the-art commercial kitchen and back of house kitchen and storage, a purpose-built climate-controlled wine room for 2000 wine bottles and a humidity controlled purpose-built charcuterie unit.
Designer: BVN Architecture Pty Ltd Photographer: Kane Jarrod Photography and Sharyn Cairns Photography Buildcorp was appointed to deliver a premium fitout to the Level 1 and 2 mezzanine space as part of the refurbishment of the Queen and Collins Precinct. Designed by BVN, the space is an intriguing blend of the building’s gothic heritage with eclectic design and state-of-the-art technology. Designed to offer flexible workspaces that are individually bookable, the project incorporates two floors of open office space, specialised hybrid meetings rooms, a beautifully designed café, a 26-person board room, and multiple presentation spaces. The rich design aesthetic encompasses a diversity of high-end finishes, intricate detailed and highly coordinated batten ceilings, and a distinctive colour palette linking the building’s iconic history to the present.
BUILDCORP GROUP Project: Queen and Collins (The Mezzanine) Levels 1 & 2, Melbourne
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PLAN GROUP PTY LTD Project: Botanicca 3, Richmond Website: www.plangroup.com.au
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Photographer: Peter Bennett, Bennetts Studio Botanicca 3 was a complete fit-out for a new national support office. The project was a fast-track fit-out project that was completed across 14,500sqm, two interconnecting buildings, seven levels and an external terrace area. The project entailed a number of unique elements so that the Botanicca 3 space would cater to all of the client’s specific needs. Some of these key features included a new void cut out and architectural stair; a cafe and commercial kitchen; external terrace area, inclusive of planters, seating, lighting, heating, a servery area and presentation space; extensive amount of collaborations spaces; a main Comms Room and 6 No. satellite Comms Rooms; meeting rooms equipped with the latest Audio Visual technology; and material selection that showcased our client as a brand by highlighting the use of common, everyday building products. FITOUT OVER $10M Sponsored by
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HBS GROUP PTY LTD Project: Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Website: www.hbsgroup.com.au
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Photographer: Roger Knight, Another Dimension HBS Group was engaged as head contractor to complete significant façade restoration works. The façade works consisted of metres and metres of strings of moulding replacement, restoring the façade to its original beauty. HBS devised significant scaffold access solutions, completed an internal fit-out, upgraded services and constructed new rooftop promenades for events access. The project’s heritage building works required support of excavation works, complex structural works and hospitality/events promotional works. Internally a gallery viewing area was created so visitors can view the beauty within and the beauty of the towering dome. HBS, along with Museums Victoria, were excited about the discovery of an old lift shaft which has been preserved and incorporated into the stairwell. A glass cover was installed to ensure future visitors would enjoy this fine piece of history without causing it any damage.
BUILDING ENGINEERING Project: Glenroy Community Hub, Glenroy Website: www.buildingengineering.com.au
Designer: DesignInc Photographer: Dianna Snape, Dianna Snape Photography
The Glenroy Community Hub delivers a purpose-built centre that achieves the requirements of the International Passive House standard and 3 Petals of the Living Building Challenge. The design included the workshopping of critical construction junctions to ensure thermal bridge free design and air-tightness which are both critical features of Passive House. To ensure the project achieved the post construction air tightness test of 0.6 air changes per hour (@50 pascals) training for contractors was put in place to ensure they could deliver in practice.
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The project’s sustainability credentials were further reinforced with the saving and renovation of an existing heritage building designed to be a continuous part of the library space. The bricks from junction walls were saved and the walls reinstated once the adjoining structure was installed. Sponsored by
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Designer: Cox Architecture Photographer: project photographer The application of innovative engineered systems to control risks with hazards unique to the project were one of the key successes on this project. Installation of a five level mass timber frame structure with cross-laminated timber floor plates including fully glazed curtain wall and window-wall façade introduced the increased potential for the fall of objects during the construction process requiring collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders. The project team implemented systems of work to manage the unique complexities associated with the scale of the structure and unique building material that required installation. In consultation with the timber supplier, timber installation crew and crane crew, they established a safer and more efficient lifting methodology. The use of an internal retractable safety netting system reduced the risk of falling objects.
BESIX WATPAC (VIC & SA) PTY LTD Project: City of Greater Geelong Civic Accommodation Building, Geelong Website: www.besixwatpac.com.au
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Designer: Jackson Clements Burrows Architects (JCB) Photographer: Derek Swalwell: Photography (interiors); John Gollings Photography (exterior) Sarah Sands is a contemporary residential and retail development, designed by award-winning architects JCB Architects. Located in Melbourne’s inner north, Sarah Sands was a passion project for Kapitol Group’s client. The Sarah Sands Hotel first opened in 1854 and was named after the iconic SS Sarah Sands steam ship which sailed to Melbourne from Liverpool at the height of Melbourne’s gold mining boom in the 1850s. The Hotel finally closed its doors in 2017 and this development honours the rich and diverse history of the building and its location. The scope of works consisted of a new building made up of 31 high-end apartments over seven levels, three commercial tenancies, a twolevel basement, and the restoration of the adjoining heritage pub.
KAPITOL GROUP Project: Sarah Sands, Brunswick Website: www.kapitolgroup.com.au
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HICKORY Project: Victoriana, Melbourne Website: www.hickory.com.au Designer: Rothelowman Photographer: Craig Moodie, Craig Moodie Photography Pty Ltd Situated on a grand 4598sqm site, Victoriana will deliver 232 luxury residential apartments over 17 levels. Designed by renowned architects Rothelowman, the elegant two, three and four-bedroom residences are spacious and lightfilled, with a free-flowing open-plan living design. The sophisticated interiors are fitted with high-end fixtures and fine materials, from natural stone-detailed Gaggenau kitchens, to luxurious bathrooms that feature floor-to-ceiling stone and Gessi tapware. Cascading terraces flow down the grand double frontage of Victoriana, with horizontal bands stretching across the impressive sculptural façade. Victoriana redefines everyday outdoor living with private gardens and balconies that offer residents breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline, parklands, lakes and the ocean. The Premium collection features a grand array of luxury pools integrated throughout the private terraces.
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The RTS is one of the key terminal stations supplying the Melbourne CBD area. The works on-site involved the following elements, all completed within a live electrical switchyard: construction of both 220 and 66kV Gas Insulation Switchgear (GIS) buildings including cable basements and fit-out including HVAC, electrical, earthing, security, plumbing and fire; demolition of redundant 220kV switchyard; a complete underground conduit networks spanning over the entire site; construction of a control building including internal fit-out; extensive retaining wall construction; and internal roadways and fencing.
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MULTIWORKS AUSTRALIA Project: Richmond Terminal Station, Richmond Website: www.multiworks.com.au
Photographer: Ben Johnson, Capturepoint Media
The Richmond Terminal Station(RTS) was the largest and first site constructed of Project Edison.The scope involved 14 stages of sequential and continuous civil and building work spanning over a seven-year period, ensuring electricity to the grid and particularly to the Melbourne CBD remained uninterrupted.
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Excellence in Construction of Industrial Buildings Vaughan Constructions Project: United Forklift and Access Solutions Facility, Sunshine West Website: www.vaughans.com.au
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Hickory Project: Hyatt Centric, Melbourne Website: www.hickory.com.au Designer: Architectus Photographer: David Mitchener Best Sustainable Project Hickory Project: Nexus Corporate Mulgrave, Mulgrave Website: www.hickory.com.au Designer: Gray Puksand Pty Ltd Photographer: Craig Moodie
Excellence in Health and Safety Vaughan Constructions Project: IFC Global Logistics Altona, Altona Website: www.vaughans.com.au Photographer: Mark Playdon, Aerial Digital Technologies Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M–$80M
Excellence in Mediumrise Apartment Buildings Hickory Project: Hawthorn Park, Hawthorn East Website: www.hickory.com.au Designer: Rothelowman Photographer: Craig Moodie Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M–$10M
Excellence in Highrise Apartment Buildings Hickory Project: East Central Tower, Box Hill Website: www.hickory.com.au Designer: Fender Katsalidis; Vinh Lam Photographer: Craig Moodie Excellence in Highrise Apartment Buildings Hickory Project: Victoriana, Melbourne Website: www.hickory.com.au Designer: Rothelowman Photographer: Craig Moodie
Vaughan Constructions Project: Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak –The Clendon Centre, Toorak Website: www.vaughans.com.au Designer: Architectus Photographer: Ben Johnson, Capture Point Media
Photographer: Mark AerialPlaydon,DigitalTechnologies
Rendine Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Avondale Primary School, Avondale Heights Website: www.rendine.com.au Designer: FMSA Photographer: Andrew San, Andrew San Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Over $80M
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Website: www.urban-core.com.au
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Photographer: Gallant Lee, Gallant Lee Photography Excellence in Health and Safety
Photographer: Gallant Lee, Gallant Lee Photography Excellence in Mediumrise Apartment Buildings HDP (VIC) PTY LTD Project: Allison Parkside, Essendon Website: www.harrishmc.com.au
Harris HMC Construction Pty Ltd Project: Essendon Football Club Redevelopment, Tullamarine
Photographer: Gallant Lee, Gallant Lee Photography
Harris HMC Construction Pty Ltd Project: Parliament of Victoria – East Wing Refurbishment Stage 3, East Melbourne Website: www.harrishmc.com.au
Harris HMC Construction Pty Ltd Project: ClarkeHopkinsClarke Melbourne Connect Tenancy Fitout, Level 9, Carlton Website: www.harrishmc.com.au
Harris HMC Construction Pty Ltd Project: The Plaza of the Holy Angels Mausoleum Stage 5, Fawkner Website: www.harrishmc.com.au
Urban Core (VIC) Pty Ltd Project: Victor Churchill Melbourne, Armadale
Photographer: Paul Gosney, Elbow Room Excellence in Fitout under $5M
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Photographer: Gallant Lee, Gallant Lee Photography
SHAPE Australia Project: Herbert Smith Freehills Office Fitout, Melbourne Website: www.shape.com.au Designer: Bates Smart Photographer: Peter Clarke Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10M–$15M
Photographer: Gallant Lee, Gallant Lee Photography Excellence in Fitout $5M–$10M
Designer: Rod Faucheux, Loopcreative
SHAPE Australia Project: Dexus Place and Suite X Fitout, Melbourne Website: www.shape.com.au Designer: Warren and Mahoney Architects Photographer: Nicole England Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M–$10M
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Harris HMC Construction Pty Ltd Project: Club Mambourin, Wyndham Vale Website: www.harrishmc.com.au
Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Over $80M Icon SI (Aust) Pty Ltd Project: 627 Chapel Street, South Yarra Website: www.icon.co
Photographer: Gallant Lee, Gallant Lee Photography
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2Construct Pty Ltd Project: Yarra Valley Grammar Fine Arts Building, Ringwood Website: www.2construct.com.au
Haddarco Pty Ltd Project: Islamic College of Melbourne Library and Canteen, Tarneit Website: www.haddarco.com.au
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2Construct Pty Ltd Project: Sandringham Golf Links, Sandringham Website: www.2construct.com.au
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Designer: City Collective Photographer: Tom Roe
Excellence in Construction of Industrial Buildings Kapitol Group Project: NEXTDC M2 Stage 4, Tullamarine Website: www.kapitolgroup.com.au Designer: VIA Architects Photographer: Glenn Hester, Glenn Hester Photography
Excellence in Mediumrise Apartment Buildings Kapitol Group Project: Terrace House, Brunswick Website: www.kapitolgroup.com.au Designer: Austin Maynard Architects Photographer: Derek Swalwell: Photography
Designer: PMDL Architecture + Design Melbourne Photographer: Evan Sycamnias, Pixelife Photography
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Designer: Cox Architecture Photographer: Mick Brandon,The Sensory Best Sustainable Project HDP (VIC) PTY LTD Project: 232 High Street, Kew Website: www.harrishmc.com.au
Designer: Lyons Photographer: Anthony McKee, Anthony McKee Photographer
Designer: Hayball Photographer: Tom Roe Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M–$10M
Project: Woolworths Fishermans Bend, Port Melbourne Website: www.georgerydell.com/ Photographer: Lisbeth Grosmann, Lisbeth Grosmann Photography
Excellence in Health and Safety Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd Project: Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital Redevelopment, East Melbourne Website: www.hansenyuncken.com.au
MASTER BUILDERS VICTORIA EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2022 45 Excellence in Fitout over $10M Kapitol Group Project: 628 Bourke St, Melbourne Website: www.kapitolgroup.com.au Designer: Peddle Thorp Architects Melbourne Photographer: Sarah Louise Jackson, Sarah Louise Photography Excellence in Fitout under $5M Directitude Pty Ltd t/a Directitude Management Project: Copycat Bar & Restaurant, Elsternwick Website: www.directitude.com.au Designer: Technē Architecture + Interior Design Photographer: Bill FrontcoverJackson-Martin,Photography Excellence in Mediumrise Apartment Buildings Kapitol Group Project: Sarah Sands, Brunswick Website: www.kapitolgroup.com.au Designer: Jackson Clements Burrows Architects Photographer: Derek Swalwell: Photography; John Gollings Photography Excellence in Fitout over $10M Brady Constructions Pty Ltd Project: VOCO Hotel, Melbourne Website: www.bradygroup.com.au Designer: Suede Interior Design; 17421 Photographer: Ready Media Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10M–$15M Kapitol Group Project: St Andrew’s Hall — Church Missionary Society of Australia, Parkville Website: www.kapitolgroup.com.au Designer: Jackson Clements Burrows Architects Photographer: Glenn Hester, Glenn Hester Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M–$10M LLOYD Group Project: Caroline Chisholm Multipurpose Hall, Braybrook Website: www.lloydgroup.com.au Designer: Branch Studio Architects Photographer: Tatjana Plitt Best Sustainable Project LLOYD Group Project: Eliston Family & Community Centre, Clyde Website: www.lloydgroup.com.au Photographer: T atjana Plitt Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10M–$15M LLOYD Group Project: MacPherson Park Redevelopment (Stage 1), Toolern Vale Website: www.lloydgroup.com.au Designer: Brand Architects Photographer: Grant Kennedy, We Shoot Buildings Excellence in Fitout over $10M Buildcorp Group Project: Seek HQ Fitout, Cremorne Website: www.buildcorp.com.au Designer: Hassell Photographer: Chris Bennetts, Bennetts Studio
Maben Group Project: Woodlea Town Centre, Aintree Website: www.maben.com.au Designer: NH Architecture Pty Ltd Photographer: Lisbeth Grosmann, Lisbeth Grosmann Photography Excellence in Fitout under $5M Buildcorp Group Project: Elmo Software Office Fitout, Melbourne Website: www.buildcorp.com.au Designer: Compass Engineering (Services); BVN Architecture Photographer: Kane Jarrod Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M–$80M
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Photographer: Kane Thompson, Kane Jarrod Photography
Kane Constructions Project: Docklands Studios Melbourne Sound Stage 6, Docklands Website: www.kane.com.au Designer: Grimshaw Architects Photographer: Kane Thompson, Kane Jarrod Photography Excellence in Fitout $5M–$10M Buildcorp Group Project: Queen & Collins (The Mezzanine) Levels 1 & 2, Melbourne Website: www.buildcorp.com.au Designer: BVN Architecture Pty Ltd
Excellence in Health and Safety Kane Constructions Project: Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (NARC), Northcote Website: www.kane.com.au Designer: Brett Diprose; Warren Mahoney
Kane Constructions Project: Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), Shepparton Website: www.kane.com.au Designer: Barry Marshall inspired design; Denton Corker Marshall
Kane Constructions Project: Northern Hospital Inpatient Expansion – Stage 2, Epping Website: www.kane.com.au Designer: Lyons Architecture Photographer: Kane Thompson, Kane Jarrod Photography
Maben Group Project: Merrifield City, Mickleham Website: www.maben.com.au Designer: NH Architecture Pty Ltd Photographer: Lisbeth Grosmann, Lisbeth Grosmann Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Over $80M
Kane Constructions Project: St Vincent’s on the Park, East Melbourne Website: www.kane.com.au Designer: David Collins; Silver Thomas Hanley
Photographer: Kane Thompson, Kane Jarrod Photography
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Photographer: Kane Thompson, Kane Jarrod Photography
Photographer: Kane Jarrod Photography; Sharyn Cairns Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $20M–$30M
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Photographer: Chris Matterson, Chris Matterson Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $20M–$30M ADCO Group Pty Ltd Project: Morwell Trade Skills Centre, Morwell Website: www.adcoconstruct.com.au
Photographer: Chris Matterson, Chris Matterson Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M–$80M
ADCO Group Pty Ltd Project: Caritas Christi Aged Care Redevelopment, Kew Website: www.adcoconstruct.com.au Designer: smith+tracey Architects
Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M–$80M
Designer: ARM Architecture Photographer: Chris Matterson, Chris Matterson Photography
Photographer: Chris Matterson, Chris Matterson Photography
ADCO Group Pty Ltd Project: Bendigo Health Day Rehabilitation Centre, Bendigo Website: www.adcoconstruct.com.au
Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $15M–$20M Built Project: Frankston Hospital Clinical Teaching & Research Building, Frankston Website: www.built.com.au
ADCO Group Pty Ltd Project: Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) Fit Out, Clayton Website: www.adcoconstruct.com.au
Designer: Lyons Photographer: Sarah Jackson, Sarah Louise Photography
Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Over $80M Built Project: 60 Cremorne Street, Cremorne Website: www.built.com.au Designer: Hassell Photographer: Sarah Jackson, Sarah Louise Photography
Designer: GHD Architects Photographer: Chris Matterson, Chris Matterson Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M-$80M ADCO Group Pty Ltd Project: St Leonard’s College Inspiring Innovations, Brighton East Website: www.adcoconstruct.com.au
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ADCO Group Pty Ltd Project: McKinnon Secondary College, Bentleigh East Website: www.adcoconstruct.com.au
Designer: K2LD Architects
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Designer: Studio Tate; DS Architects
Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $20M–$30M Built Project: Melbourne Central Tower Lobby Upgrade, Melbourne Website: www.built.com.au Designer: Cox Photographer: Sarah Jackson, Sarah Louise Photography
Excellence Engineering Project: Glenroy Community Hub, Glenroy Website: www.buildingengineering.com.au DesignInc Photographer: Dianna Snape, Dianna Engineering Ivanhoe Grammar School Sports & Aquatic Centre, Ivanhoe Website: www.buildingengineering.com.au
Snape Photography Best Sustainable Project Building Engineering Project: Glenroy Community Hub, Glenroy Website: www.buildingengineering.com.au Designer: DesignInc Photographer: Dianna Snape, Dianna Snape Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M–$80M Building
Patel, Veeral Photography Best Specialist Contractor HBS
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48 MASTER BUILDERS VICTORIA EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2022 Excellence in Fitout under $5M Canopy Fitouts Project: Blackhearts and Sparrow – HQ, Collingwood Website: www.canopyfitouts.com.au Designer: Sam Fossati Photographer: Steve Scalone Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Under $3M Alchemy Construct Project: Pascoe Vale Primary School, Pascoe Vale Website: www.alchemyconstruct.com
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Photographer: Roger Knight,
Photographer: Peter Bennetts, Bennetts Studio
Designer: Kosloff Rory Daniel, Kavellaris Veeral Group Royal Carlton Website: www.hbsgroup.com.au
Designer: McIldowie Partners
Rory Daniel Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M–$80M L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd Project: Rosella Complex, Cremorne Website: www.lusimon.com.au Photographer: L.U.Simon Builders; Rothelowman Excellence in Fitout $5M–$10M Builtwise Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Wurth Australia, Dandenong South Website: www.builtwise.com.au Designer: Nettleton Tribe –Interior Designer; DP-AD 1601 Photographer: David Waring Excellence in Highrise Apartment Buildings L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd Project: Victoria Square Stage 1, Footscray Website: www.lusimon.com.au Designer:
in Construction of Commercial Buildings $20M–$30M Building
Alchemy Construct Project: Lifestyle Deanside Clubhouse Development, Deanside Website: www.alchemyconstruct.com
Photographer: One Fell Swoop Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M–$80M
Excellence in Mediumrise Apartment Buildings Balmain & Co Project: Fitzroy Ltd, Fitzroy Website: www.balmainandco.com.au
Becon Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd Project: Balgownie Estate, Yarra Glen Website: www.becon.com.au
Buxton Constructions (Vic) Pty Ltd Project: Yawa Aquatic Centre, Rosebud Website: www.buxtonconstruction.com.au Designer: Peddle Thorp Melbourne Pty Ltd Photographer: Ryan MorningtonEckersley,Peninsula Shire
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Excellence in Mediumrise Apartment Buildings Balmain & Co Project: Airlie Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe Website: www.balmainandco.com.au
Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $15M–$20M
Photographer: Ben Johnson, Capturepoint Media
Designer: Jackson Architects Interiors Team; Katsieris Origami Photographer: S arah Louise, Sarah Louise Photography
Buxton Constructions (Vic) Pty Ltd Project: Morgan Assisted Living Apartments, Glen Iris Website: www.buxtonconstruction.com.au
Designer: DKO Photographer: Michelle Williams Photography; David Collopy Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M–$80M
Designer: Zwei Interiors; Blackburne Jackson
Becon Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd Project: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon Website: www.becon.com.au
Becon Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd Project: Next Generation Doncaster Website: www.becon.com.au Designer: DWP Photographer: Sarah Louise, Sarah Louise Photography
Photographer: Gerard Warrener –Digital Photography InHouse; Christopher Alexander, Chris Alexander Photography
Photographer: Gerard Warrener, Digital Photography InHouse Excellence in Civil Construction Multiworks Australia Project: Richmond Terminal Station, Richmond Website: www.multiworks.com.au
Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M–$80M
Photographer: Sarah Louise, Sarah Louise Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M–$10M
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Excellence in Fitout under $10M
Photographer: Rhythmic Photography in of $30M–$80M Constructions Group Melbourne Pty Ltd Project: Scape Lincoln Square, Carlton Website: www.infinityconstructions.com.au
Photographer: Cheyne SpaceCraftToomey,Productions in Fitout $5M–$10M Project: The Funderdome, Maribyrnong www.unita.com.au
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Photographer: Peter Bennetts, Bennetts Group Melbourne Pty Ltd Project: Mayflower RACF Reservoir, www.infinityconstructions.com.au
Designer: DCM Architects
Plan Group Pty Ltd Project: Botanicca 3, Richmond www.plangroup.com.au
Excellence in Health and Safety BESIX Watpac (Vic & SA) Pty Ltd Project: City of Greater Geelong Civic Accommodation Building, Geelong Website: www.besixwatpac.com.au Designer: Cox Architecture
Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M–$80M BESIX Watpac (Vic & SA) Pty Ltd Project: Wurun Senior Campus, Fitzroy North Website: www.besixwatpac.com.au Designer: GHD Woodhead Architecture Pty Ltd; Grimshaw Architects Pty Ltd
50 MASTER BUILDERS VICTORIA EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2022 Excellence in Fitout under $5M
Plan Group Pty Ltd Project: TMX, South Melbourne Website: www.plangroup.com.au
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Designer: Made For Architects
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Designer: Zachary Pulman
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MPA Construction Group Pty Ltd Project: Froebel Early Learning Centre, Carlton Website: www.mpa.com.au Designer: Norman Disney & Young
Designer: Clarke Hopkins Clarke
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Designer: Clare Cousins; Clare Cousins Architects
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David has been in the building industry since completing a Degree in Civil Engineering at Monash University in 1971. After more than 20 years in project management in commercial building with projects including the Reserve Bank Note Printing Works at Craigieburn and the Melbourne Central Project, he moved to residential building as Victorian Building Manager for AVJennings in 1992. In 1997 he joined with two other partners for a management buyout of Stonehaven Homes where he remained until his retirement in 2016. Stonehaven Homes is an architectural design and construction company involved in inner suburban residential housing.
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David has enjoyed his time in the building industry and has recently joined the Victorian Small Business Mentoring Service as a volunteer to share his experience with others.
MICHAEL RIGG NORTH EAST REGION After completing Architecture, Michael worked with Graeme Gunn and Merchant Builders for nine years from 1970-79. In 1981, he established the Design & Construct Company of Urban Spaces and registered as both Builder and Architect. The Company specialised in building restoration, custom housing and domestic alterations for 28 years. Over this period the Company won 12 Master Builders Awards for their Michaelprojects.became a member of Master Builders Victoria in 1983 and graduated from the Housing Committee in 1988 to Council and Board member in 1995. Michael was President of Master Builders Victoria from 2000–2002 and participated on the National Housing Board from 2000–2004. In 2004 Michael was awarded Life Membership to Master Builders Victoria.
David’s involvement with Master Builders extends back to receiving industrial advice in the late 1970s. His main involvement occurred when he joined the housing sector committee in 1992. He was elected chairman soon thereafter and served on the state council from that time. Following eight years on the Board of Management he became President from 2008 to 2010. David served for eight years on the Building Practitioners Board from 2000 to 2008 and continued as a co-opted member until the Board was disbanded in 2016. He has served on the CoINVEST (building industry long service leave fund) board since 2011.
Geoffrey has a great capacity to visualise and develop conceptual solutions for a wide array of project types. His visualisations are locally and internationally acknowledged as being highly successful in communicating to the public and stakeholder groups the key design criteria in planning and urban design.
ANGELO INGUANTI SOUTH WEST REGION Angelo Inguanti entered into the building industry in 1965 as a young carpenter apprentice, after leaving the family market gardening business, to carry out cabinetry, framing, lockup and fixings and progressed to become a registered builder in 1983. Angelo has built more than 250 homes as a sole trader within the metropolitan area and Bellarine Peninsula. Now retired at Point Lonsdale, Angelo gives much more time to enjoying his family and grandchildren and travelling around Australia and Europe with his wife, Antoinette.
REGION Geoffrey is highly experienced as an architect specialising in the master planning and design of major projects, urban spaces, and largescale public facilities. He has extensive experience in integrated community projects, design for the community and arts and complex heritage issues. He has also practiced environmentally sustainable design since the 1970s and is a strategic thinker with a sophisticated knowledge of architectural planning and contemporary aesthetics and practiced environmental design Throughoutskills. his career Geoffrey has been commissioned to design, document and project manage many one family custom-designed houses, project houses and multiunit residential projects.
Peter Sutton is the owner, as well as builder and designer for Sutton SuttonConstructions.Constructions is a multi award-winning company that individually designs and builds unique, ultra energy efficient homes. He has been a member of Master Builders Victoria for over 25 years. Within this time, Peter has sat on the Board and Council of PeterManagement.hasbeen judging the Master Builders Excellence in Housing Awards for six years.
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Tony has in excess of 40 years experience in all facets of domestic building, both ‘hands on’ and in management positions. He is a carpenter by trade and for approximately 20 years ran his own company specialising in boutique construction and in particular period extensions and renovations with a team of between five and 12 Tonycarpenters.spent the next 10 years or so working with both smaller boutique builders and volume builders in the roles of Building Site Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Warranty Services Manager, Construction Manager, and Metropolitan Building Manager.
Tony spent the following eight years as a building consultant with one of Melbourne’s largest and most respected building consultancies, initially as a consultant and then as senior consultant. In July 2011, Tony started the consulting practice of Tony Croucher and Associates. As a Consultant, Tony specialises in domestic construction and is mostly involved in litigation matters before the Courts or VCAT. He regularly appears as an expert witness and has given evidence in all levels of the Courts and VCAT.
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PETER NORTHSUTTONEASTREGION
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REGION Jeff is a qualified and registered domestic builder and building Duringinspector.his time completing primarily architectural new homes and extension/renovations throughout Melbourne’s South East, Jeff completed his Diploma of Building Surveying to gain registration as a Building Inspector. For the past eight years Jeff has been self employed as a building consultant, specialising in domestic construction, and is studying a Diploma of Building Surveying.
Beginning an apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery in 1970, Tom enjoyed a transition from working carpenter to running a small building business. The challenge of working on larger projects with tight deadlines and attention to detail saw Tom move to shopping Centre construction with the role of site manager.
Gary began his career in building as an apprentice carpenter in 1975. For 47 years the building industry has been his working life with mostly management positions as supervisor, building manager, estimator, construction manager and project manager.
Tom O’Dowd has been involved with construction from his earliest memories. The passion for building and carpentry has not diminished in over 50 Experiencesyears.include both commercial and domestic construction and related industries.
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Gary is now retired, is a registered builder and worked for some time as a building contractor in his own Gary’sright.
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consultancy company over three years ago Tom is now fully engaged in the building consultancy facet of the industry. Recently Tom has started his own practice in building consultancy, writing building reports and appearing regularly in VCAT as an expert witness.
Tom has experience in construction management and industrial relations having worked on several large projects in both Victoria and Joininginterstate.abuilding
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ROB SOUTHLEESEAST
role over the past 15 years has been as the building owner’s representative/project manager in complex high end building projects throughout Melbourne, regional Victoria and interstate Gary has a passion for innovative, intelligent design and high quality, detailed workmanship and have worked closely with architects, designers, consultants and builders to deliver the best result no matter the budget.
REGION In 1977 Rob’s building career commenced, working for McDougal Ireland as an estimator’s clerk and contract administrator. This experience encouraged him to obtain formal qualifications; he studied at RMIT where he achieved a Diploma of Building (with Distinction) in 1982. In 1983 Rob formed Faulkner Lees Constructions Pty Ltd, initially as an onsite project management company providing services to numerous developers mainly specialising in commercial and industrial projects. Design and construction projects, in light commercial, professional suites, new homes and domestic renovations and extensions. In the early 1990s, as well as being a registered Builder and Draftsman, Rob completed a Graduate Diploma in Property at RMIT. Between 1997 and 2017 Building Consultancy was the primary source of business for Faulkner Lees Constructions Pty Ltd. Rob was equally engaged by builders and owners. He prepared expert witness reports and regularly appeared at tribunals as an expert witness. Rob has been a member of the MBAV for over 25 years and is past President of the Australian Society of Building Consultants (Vic).
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The Greater Shepparton Secondary College has brought together the existing school communities of Shepparton High School, Wanganui Park Secondary College, Maguire Secondary and Mooroopna Secondary College. Throughout the project, a refurbishment of the existing Shepparton High School school building was added to the scope. This incorporated a two-level strip and fit out to provide a health and wellbeing centre and additional staff workstations. The new gymnasium, comprising of two Netball Australia compliant courts, associated general learning spaces, dedicated weights/ movement room, change/toilets and associated storage is set apart for Physical Education. NORTH EAST
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Photographer: Anthony McKee, Anthony McKee Photographer
HANSEN YUNCKEN PTY LTD Project: Greater Shepparton Secondary College, Shepparton Website: www.hansenyuncken.com.au
Designer: Gray Puksand Pty Ltd
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PTY LTD Project: James Fallon High School New Hall, Albury Website: www.zauner.com.au
Photographer: Jeremy Weihrauch, Wyro James Fallon Multipurpose Hall is 1270sqm floor area mixed-use facility constructed to offer the school flexibility in a modern, state-of-the-art building. The building can be easily converted from a basketball court to an assembly hall that seats 800 people or a performance theatre with a 300-person seated audience before an elevated stage. The building incorporates a full height (10m) ceiling foyer, a main hall space that includes a full-size sports court, sized to state and national regulations, and ancillary rooms and bathrooms. The architectural design of the building combined with the attention to detail during construction has resulted in a landmark building for the school. IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $3M-$6M Sponsored by
HANSEN YUNCKEN PTY LTD Project: Greater Shepparton Secondary College, Shepparton Website: www.hansenyuncken.com.au
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The construction of Greater Shepparton Secondary College generally consisted of the demolition of the existing Shepparton High School and the construction of a new government secondary school to support an enrolment of 2700 students. The school site was developed around the Enterprise and Innovation Centre. This is in turn surrounded by three ‘neighbourhoods’. Each neighbourhood is comprised of three ‘houses’, which act as the home base to 300 students and their associated teaching, leadership and support staff. Each house has its own identity but is connected by the associated neighbourhood with central administration including a Neighbourhood, Assistant Principal, Student Services, STEAM, VCAL and Learning Resource Centres.
60 MASTER BUILDERS VICTORIA EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2022 Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $6M Zauner Construction Pty Ltd Project: Hyphen Wodonga Library Gallery, Wodonga Website: www.zauner.com.au Photographer: Simon Dallinger, Simon Dallinger Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $6M Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd Project: Greater Shepparton Secondary College, Shepparton Website: www.hansenyuncken.com.au Designer: Gray Puksand Pty Ltd Photographer: Anthony McKee, Anthony McKee Photographer Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M-$6M Zauner Construction Pty Ltd Project: James Fallon High School New Hall, Albury Website: www.zauner.com.au Photographer: Jeremy Weihrauch, Wyro Redefine what’s possible Discover how at besixwatpac.com.au/difference
Since Built was formed in 1998 we’ve grown from delivering small quality fitouts to successfully delivering large scale construction, fitout and refurbishment projects across many property sectors. From reinvigorating Victoria’s heritage and cultural treasures to cutting edge health facilities, we specialise in innovation, quality and craftsmanship across every project. Built is driven to build a better, more diverse and sustainable world. We’re proud to have three of our high quality projects nominated for the 2022 Master Builders VIC Excellence in Construction Awards and we also congratulate all of this year’s nominees. To learn more about Built visit built.com.au Nicholas Bufé Strategic New Business Director +61 3 9926 nicholasbufe@built.com.au1900 60 Cremorne Street Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Over $80M Frankston Hospital Clinical Teaching & Research Building Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10m-$15m Melbourne Central Tower Lobby Upgrade Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $20m-$30m
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Photographer: Peter Bennetts, Bennetts Studio Development Victoria’s vision was to deliver a contemporary office design with high quality finishes. One of Development Victoria’s objectives was to provide a modern, integrated fit-out to facilitate workplace efficiency. This was achieved by a combination of open-plan design, creating expansive communal and flexible work spaces and integration of high level technology, promoting agile working, connection and improved productivity. The environment promotes health and wellbeing through its strong connection to timber finishes, lighting and greenery, courtesy of its biophilic design. The project’s completion is a significant milestone for Ballarat. The result is a modern and sustainable workplace that sets a new standard for office accommodation.
KANE NICHOLSON JOINT VENTURE Project: Ballarat GovHub, Ballarat Website: www.kane.com.au / www.awnicholson.com.au
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SOUTH WEST REGIONAL COMMERCIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR
Designer: John Wardell Architects, Aecom
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The Lisieux Catholic Primary School project included an extension and addition of a new two-storey learning centre to the existing school building, which seamlessly transitioned from the existing school. The project gave the school eight new classrooms, staff and student facilities, accessible amenities, dedicated staff room, The Seed Pod (STEAM centre, incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math), two open-plan multi-purpose Resource Hub learning areas and two external balconies/ decking including external stairs. The external scope of works incorporated landscaped garden beds and edgings, paths, new artificial sports field including site works, and new car park. IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $3M-$6M Sponsored by
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PTY LTD Project: Lisieux Catholic Primary School, Torquay Website: www.rendine.com.au Designer: Minx Architexture Pty Ltd Photographer: Andrew San Photography
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Designer: John Wardell Architects, Aecom
Project: Ballarat GovHub, Ballarat Website: www.kane.com.au / www.awnicholson.com.au
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Photographer: Peter Bennetts, Bennetts Studio
In January 2019, Kane Constructions and joint venture partner Nicholson Construction (Kane Nicholson) partnered with Development Victoria to deliver the new GovHub offices in Ballarat. The Ballarat GovHub is a low-rise five-storey multi-use office development located in the northern end of Ballarat’s central business district. The workplace includes space for up to 1000 employees, including 600 public sector positions relocated from Melbourne. Key features include five storeys of office space, a glass conservatory, a reconstructed lower hall for multi purpose, a new civic plaza, minimum 5 Star Green Star design rating for both the base building and fit-out, two level basement car parking and end-of-trip facilities. Sponsored by
66 MASTER BUILDERS VICTORIA EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2022 Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M-$6M Rendine Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Lisieux Catholic Primary School, Torquay Website: www.rendine.com.au Designer: Minx Architexture Pty Ltd Photographer: Andrew San Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M-$6M Plan Group Geelong Project: City of Greater Geelong Herne Hill Reserve Pavilion, Herne Hill Website: www.plangroup.com.au Designer: Georgie, Kelly, Brand Architects Photographer: Rachael Dere, Blue Tree Studios Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M-$6M Lyons Construction Project: Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club, Point Lonsdale Website: www.lyonsconstruction.com.au Designer: Jackson Clements Burrows Architects Photographer: Tom Hunt-Smith
MASTER BUILDERS VICTORIA EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2022 67 Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $6M Lyons Construction Project: Iona College Geelong Stage 2B & 3, Charlemont Website: www.lyonsconstruction.com.au Designer: ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects Photographer: Tim Loft, Loft Image Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $6M Kane Nicholson Joint Venture Project: Ballarat GovHub, Ballarat Website: www.awnicholson.com.auwww.kane.com.au Designer: John Wardell Architects, Aecom Photographer: Peter Bennetts, Bennetts Studio Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $6M Plan Group Geelong Project: City of Greater Geelong West Oval Sports Pavilion, North Geelong Website: www.plangroup.com.au Designer: Brand Architects Photographer: Barwon Drone Photography, Pam Hutchinson Photography, HOWL Media
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The third and final stage of the Castlemaine Secondary College re-development comprised a new administration building, artisan’s precinct and extension to the performance zone. Major activities and pre-planning, along with a seamless execution of works saw the redevelopment of the administration area. Underlying network connections, along with the re-running and upgrading of essential services, while all the time providing the school with on-going facilities and connections, was the benchmark for this redevelopment. Together as a collective, with carefully orchestrated handovers between stages and managers, the buildings were completed with great skill and on time.
Photographer: Rikki Pool, Rikki Pool Photography
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FAIRBROTHER Project: Castlemaine Secondary College Stage 3, Castlemaine Website: www.fairbrother.com.au
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FAIRBROTHER Project: Castlemaine Secondary College Stage 3, Castlemaine Website: www.fairbrother.com.au
Over three stages of relocation, demolition and re-establishment, the final piece in the redevelopment of Castlemaine Secondary College, being a new administration building, artisan’s precinct and extension to the performance zone. Extensive external landscaping was completed within the package, majority comprising of hard elements, access stairs and ramps and terraces to help occupants navigate through the sloped terrain. The construction area enveloped the inner working areas of the school, and great care was taken to ensure the existing services and programs offered were unimpeded by our daily activities. IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS OVER $6M Sponsored by
Photographer: Rikki Pool, Rikki Pool Photography
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MASTER BUILDERS VICTORIA EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2022 71 Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $6M Fairbrother Project: Castlemaine Secondary College Stage 3, Castlemaine Website: www.fairbrother.com.au Photographer: Rikki Pool, Rikki Pool Photography PRINT | DESIGN | EDITORIAL ADVERTISING SALES | DISTRIBUTION COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL MEDIA COVERAGE AND PROMOTION CustomCorporatePublishingSpecialists mary-ann.zammit@news.com.au Mary-Ann: 07 4690 9370 deborah.phillips@news.com.au Deb: 07 4599 3804 julie.marshall@news.com.au Julie: 07 4690 9349 brittany.douglas@news.com.au Brittany: 07 4690 9316
As one of Australia’s most respected industrial and commercial builders, Vaughan Constructions provides valuable expertise with a visionary solution. Two of every three projects we develop are from returning customers, proving our commitment to building customers for life. Experts in Design ConstructionAND1300Vaughans
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74 MASTER BUILDERS VICTORIA EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2022 TS CONSTRUCTIONS
PTY LTD Project: Yarram IHC, Yarram Website: tsconstructions.com.au
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Photographer: Alan Foon, Foons Photography TS Constructions have a deserved reputation for delivering high quality medical facilities to exacting clinical standards, while working within the constraints of an operational hospital. Consistency in construction methodologies and careful management of finishing trades ensured a stylish finish with robust materials that will cope with years of patient care. The systems that have been put in place during all aspects of a project ensure the highest possible standards. The facility will encounter heavy traffic and constant usage. TS Constructions ensured that every aspect of the build was first class and met or exceeded the expectations of the stakeholders and will be usable and durable for a long period of time. EAST
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Photographer: Dave Aarons, Open 2 View
The new BFN offices consists of large open office spaces, foyer reception area, boardroom, breakout area for staff with full kitchen, dining, lounge and even a pool table to take a bit stress out of the day, all with an industrial look open ceiling space. There’s a generous storage room, male, female and accessible toilets with a powder room accessible from the director’s office and boardroom. Large plan desks allow for group interaction when tendering large commercial projects. The overall feel of the spaces are complemented with black and white images of previous projects completed by the BFN Team.
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Project: Church Street Offices, Traralgon Website: www.bfndevelopment.com.au
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Photographer: Andrew San, Andrew San Photography Using their proprietary system Modularity, Rendine Constructions Pty Ltd designed, manufactured (offsite), delivered, installed, and commissioned a modular kindergarten building on an existing live school site. They delivered a 66-place kindergarten with a turnkey scope covering the demolition of existing structures, earth works, service connections, landscaping, carpark and civil infrastructure. The building comprises of two children’s rooms, kitchen, storage rooms, staff room, laundry room, children and staff amenities, ambulant amenities, staff planning room and dedicated interview space and airlock. Externally the project includes external decking, play area including play equipment, cubby house, landscaping including raised garden beds, shade sails and pathways finished with a new carpark. IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $1M-$3M Sponsored by
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PTY LTD Project: KOSS Lucknow Primary School Kindergarten, Eastwood Website: www.rendine.com.au
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PTY LTD Project: Yarram IHC, Yarram Website: tsconstructions.com.au
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Photographer: Alan Foon, Foons Photography Works consisted of demolition of the existing consultation and day procedure room and construction of new integrated health care building as an extension off the existing hospital with an enclosed walkway link to the aged care building. The new building consisted of waiting/reception, staff open office, board room, consultation room, and day procedure rooms and recovery. The new building has a number of unique features with curved plaster and timber lined ceilings/eaves, and front façade having curves in both plan and elevation and clad with VM Zinc vertical metal panel. $3M-$6M Sponsored
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Photographer: Andrew San, Andrew San Photography Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M-$6M
TS Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Yarram IHC Website: www.tsconstructions.com.au
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Photographer: Dave Aarons, Open2View Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Mirboo North Medical Clinic www.langden.com.au JJC Design & Associates Pty Ltd
Photographer: Andrew Northover, The View From Here in of $1M-$3M Constructions Pty Ltd Project: KOSS Lucknow Primary School Kindergarten, Eastwood Website: www.rendine.com.au
LANGDEN Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Mirboo North Pool Redevelopment www.langden.com.au
Photographer: Alan Foon, Foons Photography in of $3M-$6M
78 MASTER BUILDERS VICTORIA EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2022 Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings under $1M Virtue Homes Project: Ayres Automotive, Traralgon Website: www.virtuehomes.com.au Photographer: Dave Aarons, Open2View Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings under $1M BFN Developments Project: Church Street Offices, Traralgon Website: www.bfndevelopment.com.au Designer: JJC Design Photographer: Dave Aarons, Open to View Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $1M-$3M BFN Developments Project: Crown Hotel, Traralgon Website: www.bfndevelopment.com.au Designer: JJC Design, BFN Development
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