“A welcome opportunity to acknowledge our industry’s achievements...”
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n a year that can only be described as a famine to feast, the 2021 Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Construction Awards is a welcome opportunity to acknowledge our industry’s hard work and achievements. Even in the busiest of times, we must reflect on the skills and dedication of our peers. At the time of writing, it seems that we are able to host this year’s event in person at Crown Palladium and enjoy an evening of celebrating the building and construction sector. However, we are also very aware of how things can quickly change during a global pandemic! To be a Master Builder is to represent the highest standards of quality in construction, and it is important to recognise that the work we do is not only critical to our state’s economic health but to the health of the communities we are proud to be part of. Congratulations to all the organisations and individuals who have been nominated this year. Without your commitment to excellence and willingness to highlight your work, these awards would not be possible. While there can only be one winner in each category, the high standard of entries is a testament to the skill and high-quality work of each nominee.
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“Members have demonstrated tremendous resilience and determination...” The 2021 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 that they have clearly demonstrated in the execution of their work. Both winners represent the essence of what it means to be a Master Builder. 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 extend my thanks to each of 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
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ust like 2020, I think it’s fair to say that 2021 has been another challenging year for everybody in the building and construction industry. Despite the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and the added challenge of managing lockdowns, our industry has clearly demonstrated that we can keep our worksites safe and open. With building and construction so important to the state’s economy, supporting more than 300,000 jobs, this positive action has been vital. As well as grappling with COVID-19, many builders and constructors are also struggling to source key materials, including timber and steel. Whilst supply issues across our State continue to have an impact on the progress of building works, as well as causing an increase in the costs of some materials and trades, it is important to note that Victoria is not alone. Master Builders Victoria is continuing to work with all levels of government and industry partners to try to manage issues with the supply chain challenges. And over the past few months, we’ve raised our members concerns at State and Federal Government level. As a result of our advocacy, the Victorian government has asked the Commissioner for Better Regulation
and Red Tape Commissioner Anna Cronin to investigate the issue of building and construction material shortages. In the meantime, and on our members behalf, MBV will continue to advocate for support packages for builders and suppliers who are withstanding the worst of the price increases and delays. Despite all these challenges, our members have demonstrated tremendous resilience and determination to get on with the job and keep Victoria moving. I echo our President’s sentiments in commending all the outstanding work that has been showcased through the Awards. I take this opportunity to congratulate all those winners and nominees, together with our wonderful members who have continued to keep our industry safe and open, and further enhanced the reputation of being a Master Builder in 2021. Both myself and our amazing team at Master Builders Victoria 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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