Master Builders Victoria 2014 Excellence in Construction Awards by arkmedia4217

M A S T E R B U I L D E R S A S S O C I AT I O N O F V I C T O R I A

Building on over 50 years experience

Eden Apartments 677 Victoria Street, Abbotsford

Founded in 1955, L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd remains a fully Australian owned and privately held company. Committed to delivering exceptional quality, value, and service on all projects. L.U. Simon Builders is one of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading builders. L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd Phone: +613 9488 0000 Web: www.lusimon.com.au

Fax: +613 9481 8988 Email: mail@lusimon.com.au

Aura Apartments

Trinity Apartments Aura Apartments 7 Katherine Place, Melbourne Trinity Apartments 277 Raglan Street, Preston

The Guilfoyle

The Guilfoyle 35-47 Coventry Street, Southbank

L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd Phone: +613 9488 0000 Fax: +613 9481 8988 Web: www.lusimon.com.au Email: mail@lusimon.com.au

Committed to building our portfolio of sustainable projects The Melton Library & Learning Hub is not only a landmark architectural statement, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 5 Star Green Star rated public building. This is further testament to ADCO Constructionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ongoing commitment to delivering sustainable projects throughout Australia.

adcoconstruct.com.au

President’s Message

Judges’ Panel

Award Winners

Entrants

young Builder of the year Nominees

2014 Master Builders excellence in construction awards

M a s t e r B u i l d e r s a s s o c i at i o n o f V i c t o r i a

59 Regional Judges

Master Builders Association of Victoria Business Development Manager: Tony Biffaro Sponsorship & Alliance Manager: Danielle Penna Functions Coordinator: Lisa Sacco Functions & Events Assistant: Louise Miniken

60 North East Regional Winners and Entrants 67

North West Regional Winners and Entrants

South East Regional Winners and Entrants

South West Regional Winners and Entrants

ARTWORK Layout: Carol Taylor Design Team: Byron Bailey, Amanda Bennett, Carol Taylor ADVERTISING National Sales and Marketing Manager: Trish Riley Corporate Sales: Daniel Rutland, Dean Wedding, Ron Murphy, Vivienne Reiss Production Controller: Yvonne Okseniuk Sales Support: Tania Stuart Printed by: Newstyle Printing CONTACT DETAILS PO Box 824 Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Phone: 1800 063 150 Email: publications@crowtherblayne.com.au Web: www.crowtherblayne.com.au

© This publication is copyright. No part of it may be produced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic, mechanical photocopy, recording or otherwise without the permission of the Master Builders Association of Victoria or the publisher. Disclaimer: Readers are advised that the Master Builders Association of Victoria or the publisher cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of statements made in advertising and editorial, nor the quality of the goods or services advertised. Opinions expressed throughout the publication are the contributors own and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy of Master Builders Association of Victoria.

Winner of Master Builder of the year 2013 2013 Master Builder of the Year (Commercial) for the Centre for Catholic Leadership, East Melbourne Commercial Buildings $20 - $30M; Client: Catholic Education Office Project entered in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards: Chanel, 140 Flinders Lane Melbourne Commercial Building $10 - $15M; Client: Chanel in association with Marriner Group

Contact Us: Head Office: 11 Newton Street, Richmond VIC 3121 T: (03) 8413 0000 F: (03) 8413 0013 E: matthew.dole@apmgroup.com.au

www.apmgroup.com.au

The 2014 Excellence in Construction Awards are an opportunity for us to recognise the high achievers in our industry. For 138 years Master Builders have built our state’s most iconic structures including the Hotel Windsor, the Melbourne Exhibition Buildings and more recently, the Crown Casino Complex in which we hold these awards for the fourth time tonight. Over the past 12 months, our members have continued to produce outstanding work in an ever challenging industry. It’s reassuring that the quest for quality by Victoria’s Master Builders has not been undermined by these challenging conditions. This pursuit of excellence has been demonstrated by the exceptionally high standard of projects outlined on the following pages. These include: • The brilliantly constructed Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre, Heidelberg constructed by Leighton Contractors; • The beautifully executed Chanel Flagship Fitout, Melbourne by Stag Shopfitting; and • The innovatively built Melton Library and Learning Hub, Melton by ADCO Constructions.

Along with all of the other winners, special congratulations also goes to Nicholson Construction who were named Regional Builder of the Year for the Federation College and Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Centre as part of Federation University in Ballarat, Melbourne Facades who were named Best Specialist Contractor and Kate Dawson from Kane Constructions who was named Young Builder of the Year.

2014 Master Builders excellence in construction awards

Master Builders could not accurately assess and rank these excellent achievements without experienced and highly qualified judges. We thank them for donating a considerable amount of their time to the process, and for allowing Master Builders to utilise their expertise. Master Builders also has the support of many valuable sponsors, including our long term major sponsor, MC Labour Services and partner Incolink. Without their help, we would not be able to celebrate the winners in such fine style. We thank them for their ongoing support of excellence in the building and construction industry.

Of course, there can only be one overall winner and this year that honour goes to L.U. Simon Builders for their work on the Eden (Stage 1) in Abbotsford. This project was the first of three stages for a mixed-used development consisting of 205 high end apartments (including six customised apartments), eight commercial tenancies and common amenities that include a porte-cochère, concierge, residents’ gardens and roof amenities including a cinema, spas, indoor and outdoor cooking facilities and a boardroom.

GREG zuCCALA PRESIDENT MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA

SPONSORS

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Efy Karagiannis

Sylvia Hadjiantoniou

Efy Karagiannis Efy is the Chief Operating Officer of the Domestic Building Insurance Program (also known as Builders Warranty) at the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority, responsible for the operational management of the program, including the development of processes within the underwriting, claims, recovery and reporting functions. She is currently a member of the Federal Government’s Building Occupations Interim Advisory Committee, established by the National Occupational Licensing Authority, as well as being recently appointed to the position Adjunct Fellow (Building & Construction) at Holmesglen Institute. Efy has completed a degree in Construction Management at RMIT University and has worked for a number of Melbourne’s leading builders during her career. She has extensive experience in commercial and residential projects, having worked for a number of building companies, prior to her role as the Claims Manager at the Housing Guarantee Fund Ltd. Efy is a past Board Member of the Architects Registration Board of Victoria and in August 2009, was appointed the first female President of the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Building (AIB). Efy was awarded the prestigious NAWIC Crystal Vision Award in October 2011, in recognition of her achievements in advancing the interests of women in the construction industry.

Sylvia Hadjiantoniou

Sylvia Hadjiantoniou has a Bachelor of Commerce and qualifications in Building / Project Management and has obtained her building practitioners licence with the Victorian Building Authority. She is also currently undertaking an Executive MBA at the Melbourne

David Bower

Business School. Sylvia’s predominant professional role has been in the public and private sectors. She has substantial experience in master planning, property development and delivering major infrastructure projects. Her expertise is in leading multifaceted projects, multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders in complex service, financial and political environments. Over the last few years Sylvia has been involved with a number of universities in developing new initiatives with Federal, State and Local Governments, hospital and institute partners and investors. This has been primarily in the medical and health sectors, particularly as they relate to education, to ensure the presence of universities in hospitals. In her current role as Director Major Projects she oversees a $65M capital and infrastructure portfolio for the Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences at Australia’s leading Research Institution, The University of Melbourne.

David Bower David has over 38 years experience in the building and construction industry. Initially, working with the Victorian Public Works Department as a Structural Design Engineer he was responsible for the structural design of many significant government projects. In 1980, he moved into project and construction management and was appointed in 1983 Private Secretary/technical adviser to Evan Walker the Victorian Minister for Public Works and Minister for Planning and Environment. In 1986 David moved to private enterprise as General Manager Andacon & Andasteel, responsible for the Design and Construct delivery of many Commercial, Retail and Industrial projects throughout Victoria. From 1990 to 2001, David was employed as the Projects Direc-

Dr Philip Alviano

John Darcy

tor Construction with Burns Bridge Australia. This involved providing consulting services for initial feasibility assessment through to development approval and contract completion for property development, building construction and infrastructure projects. In January 2002 David joined Hansen Yuncken as the Victorian Construction Manager and was appointed State Manager in February 2003, under his stewardship the business grew from a turnover of $45m and 60 staff in 2002 to over $340m and 198 staff in 2010. In August 2010 David commenced the consulting practice Bower Consulting, providing strategic management advice in the areas of Value Management, Project Audits, Tender assessment, Claims Management, and ESD advisory and facilitation. David works closely with major clients, consultants and contractors and understands the importance of developing close relationships with all parties to ensure projects are delivered to all stake holders’ requirements.

Dr Philip Alviano Dr Phil Alviano is considered a leading specialist in sustainability in the building and construction industry in Australia. As the Master Builders Association Sustainable Building Advisor, Phil advises practitioners in the domestic and commercial sectors on sustainability solutions and onsite environmental management. Phil’s extensive experience in education and training has informed the development of a unique nationally recognised construction Certificate IV qualification in environmental management and the national roll out of the accredited Master Builder Green Living program.He has worked on building and construction related projects for the last 13 years, including work as one of the environmental consultants on the Victoria to Tasmania natural gas pipe-

Frank Pavan

line link. He has also spent time working for the Environment Protection Authority Victoria, Melbourne Water and local government. Philip has a PhD in Ecology and land management, Masters of Environmental Science and a background in education.

John Darcy John Darcy has been employed with Master Builders for the last seven years and came to Master Builders with varied industry experience including having worked in the printing, aged care, government and retail automotive industries. John Darcy has 25 years experience in Occupational Health & Safety and workers compensation and currently heads up the OH&S Unit of the Master Builders Association of Victoria. John has been involved in industry association roles for the last eleven years and is recognised as a leading employer representative in the area of Occupational Health and Safety and networks extensively with industry association colleagues across the full spectrum of Victorian industry. John also represents Master Builders on numerous reference groups to assist in the development of practical guidance and advice in the areas of OHS and workers compensation.

Frank Pavan Frank Pavan is Managing Director of Pavan Consultants, a Melbourne and Bendigo based, multi disciplined firm of building designers, architects, engineers, interior designers and project managers. 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

Stephen Curnow

David Blanche B Arch (Melb), FRAIA

mining, petro-chemical, commercial, retail, educational, defence, industrial, judicial, local, state and federal governments and multi unit developments. Frank has 34 years experience in the building and construction industry and has worked in Saudi Arabia, Italy and in many Australian capital and regional cities. He is a member of Engineers Australia (NPER), Australian Institute of Building, Building Designers Association of Victoria, Master Builders Association of Victoria, and Green Building Council of Australia. He is also a VCAT building expert and a member of the Australian Society of Building Consultants. Pavan Consultants won three design awards in 2011 and a project management award in 2014.

the provision of high-quality professional building consultancy services to a wide range of clients for the overall management and delivery of their projects and for design and construction activities. He also spent a number of years running a Construction Group building medium sized projects. Stephen is a civil engineer, a member of the Australian Institute of Project Managers and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Building. He has extensive experience in the procurement phase of major projects including strategic and feasibility studies, value management, design, documentation and construction.

Russell Bates

B Arch (Melb), FRAIA

As a Director of Johnstaff Pty Ltd, Russell has extensive experience at all levels of project developments and directs multiple projects from all construction phases through to commissioning. He has constructed and managed all types of projects including hospital and complex laboratory, clean room and Bio Containment facilities projects, correctional facilities, unit developments, nursing homes, educational facilities, shopping centers and multi story developments, to name a few. He has a Diploma in Building and is also registered as a Building Surveyor, Building Inspector, Commercial and Domestic Builder. Russell has developed and facilitates risk management workshops on complex building projects to ensure successful outcomes for both all parties.

Stephen Curnow Stephen Curnow was a Principal and Senior Project Director of the Sinclair Knight Merz Group until he retired in January 2014. He was responsible for

David Blanche 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. 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

Robert Conti

Wayne Judson

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.

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 award winning architectural projects incorporating architecture, interior design and landscaping in the commercial, institutional, residential and tourism sectors. Robert’s extensive travel and overseas work brings international experience and a historical perspective of architecture to his works.

Wayne Judson Wayne is a retired director of a national building company. He has accumulated nearly 40yrs of involvement in the industry and vast experience in running major building projects. Since retiring from the hands on responsibilities of a building company he has assisted with promotion of apprentices, given lectures at tertiary institutions and advised on a few select major projects. He describes himself as a “Grass roots builder” with a genuine interest in the growth of young building companies.

Reg Hobbs

Reg Hobbs Reg is a non-executive director of ANCON Beton Pty Ltd, following a term as Chairman for over a decade. ANCON Beton provides consulting services in advanced concrete technology and construction techniques to clients in Australia, NZ, Asia, Russia and the Middle East. ANCON Beton is the sole importer and distributor of ‘Somero’ Laser Screeds for Australia, NZ and South East Asia. The company also distributes instruments for measuring floor ‘flatness’ and ‘levelness’, as well as ‘Allen Engineering’ ride-on trowels and other specialised floor construction equipment. He was a co-founder of Flagstaff Consulting Group in 1995, which continues to provide consulting services in the infrastructure, construction and property sectors. Prior to that he worked in engineering, project management and general management roles with the Concrete Constructions and John Holland Groups for over 20 years. Reg is a graduate in Civil Engineering from the University of Melbourne and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers. His interests include the role of engineers in construction safety, improving cost estimation by civil engineers and innovation in concrete construction. He was a member of the Major Buildings Committee of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service for seven years and is currently the Honorary Property Adviser to the Royal Australasia College of Surgeons.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Russell Bates

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Mort Mitchell

Kevin Oldridge

Mort Mitchell – Chief Judge Mort has been a building consultant for over 20 years, where he has worked on arbitrations, building disputes pre-purchase and building reports, and all matters relating to building construction. As a Builder, Mort has been responsible for the construction of over 10,000 dwellings in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, and has been Managing Director of a major building company for forty years. He served as President of Master Builders Association of Victoria and was Victorian President (Housing) of the Federal Master Builders, and Housing Advisor to the Australian Government. In his time in the Air Force he trained as an engineer. Mort is an experienced Arbitrator and Mediator and also appears as an Expert Witness at VCAT.

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 Firm. He also has over eleven years project management experience including single and multi-storey domestic, commercial and industrial projects in Melbourne. He also 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

Daryl McIlvena

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).

Daryl McIlvena 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

Gerry Noonan

Peter Carmody

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 wide-ranging 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.

Gerry Noonan Since graduating from the Bendigo School of Mines, Gerry has spent 51 years with the one organisation. As founding Director of Geotechnical Engineering, Gerry has had an involvement in most of the major building and civil engineering construction projects carried out in Victoria throughout this 51 year period. Significant civil engineering projects include King Street Bridge, Westgate Bridge, Melbourne Underground Rail, all Freeways including Citylink and Eastlink and many dams including Thompson Dam and Sugarloaf Dam. Major projects include The Rialto, Eureka, Shell building, QVI and Melbourne Central.

Peter Carmody Peter Carmody’s experience in the building industry ranges from small projects, multi-storey buildings, fit-out & refurbishment of existing buildings over a period of 56 years. He began his career as a carpenter working on various sites with promotions to foreman, site supervision and contract administration. Peter worked with a number of major building companies & sub-contractors and was most re-

Laurel Sengstock

cently employed by Hooker Cockram Projects as Chief Estimator for some 28 years until his retirement in 2007. Since that time 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, overviewing submitted tenders and works in progress at their various campuses.

Laurel Sengstock Laurel Sengstock has been employed in the Construction Industry for the last six years and is currently working on contract with Master Builders in the training arena, reviewing and updating the Safety Training modules.Laurel has 18 years experience in Occupational Health & Safety and workers compensation as both safety manager and a safety consultant. She has a broad knowledge of many industry sectors. Having worked with recruitment industry’s blue collar divisions as a safety manager looking at the heavy manufacturing sectors of galvanising, metals manufacture, food processing and transport has provided her with a depth of knowledge. Her work as a consultant was spread across the country added experience in rail maintenance, metals, call centres and administration in both safety and workers compensation management. Laurel has been involved with Master Builders for the last 6 years, holding the position of Chair of the members OHS Committee from 2011 to 2013.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Master builder of the year 2014 - Excellence in Highrise Apartment Buildngs

L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd Project: Eden (Stage 1), Abbotsford Designer: Rothe Lowman Architects

This project is the first of three stages for this mixed-used development consisting of 205 high end apartments (including six customised apartments), eight commercial tenancies and common amenities that include a portecochĂ¨re, concierge, residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gardens and roof amenities including a cinema, spas, indoor and outdoor cooking facilities and a boardroom. The external faĂ§ade consists of glazed aluminium windows, including laminate, tinted and also low

E glass, rendered precast and cement sheet features, Colorbond interlocking panels, and spotted gum ship lapped panels. The overall architecture and landscaping provides a unifying link between the frenetic energy of Victoria Street and the tranquil environment of the Yarra River.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Regional Commercial Builder of the Year

Nicholson Construction Project: Federation College and Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Centre, Federation University BALLARAT

The new state-of-the-art Federation College and Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Centre is one of the most impressive structures in Ballarat. The striking external faรงade consists of multiple finishes with the inspired west elevation referring to the purpose of the facility by representing the cell structure of steel under a microscope. The contemporary internal finishes are robust and functional to cope with the harsh environment of manufacturing educa-

tion. A unique graphic in the Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Centre reflects the history of Henry Sutton, a leading local inventor from Ballarat whose revolutionary ideas about mechanics in the 1950s continue to provide links with the education of students today at the Federation University Australia.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Young Builder of the Year

Kate Dawson, Kane Constructions Pty Ltd Kate Dawson is currently employed with Kane Constructions Pty Ltd and has been involved with the Company since 2006. During that period she has been responsible for projects up to $80,000,000 in value and has been responsible for project contract administration and coordination, site supervision and works programming. The Judges were very impressed with Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enthusiasm, motivation, grasp and management of a wide range of technical and

complex issues of a project. Kate has also exhibited strong and very effective management and leadership skills.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Under $3M

Foursquare Construction Management Pty Ltd

Project: D’Fine Creative Warehouse Redevelopment, South Melbourne Designer: D’Fine Creative

An old warehouse has been transformed into a cutting-edge office facility that reflects the highlevel technological sophistication of the occupying IT companies. Structural bracing of the existing façade was required to enable new openings for windows and bi-fold doors, and significant repointing restored the character of the original red brick facade. A huge glass skylight was fitted

into the existing roof above a new glass lift well. An old telecommunications tower was removed and backbone cabling was installed to support I.T. automation and other client specific cabling requirements. A large outdoor area that capitalises on city skyline views is one of the many highlights of the building.

SPONSOR

Foursquare Construction Management would like to thank the clients, consultant teams, contractors and staff for making every project successful.

www.fscm.net.au

Design and Build Delivery Commercial Retail Industrial

Melbourne Ph: 03 9347 2611 Sydney Ph: 02 9502 4544 Website www.vaughans.com.au Email E: info@vaughans.com.au

Established in 1955 and with over 2,000 design and construct solutions, Vaughan Constructions has established an unrivaled reputation as the leader in professional and cost effective design and construction services. Vaughan Constructions has a proven approach to meeting specific client needs, within budget and time constraints, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building Customers for Lifeâ&#x20AC;?.

2014 Master Builders excellence in construction awards

excellence in construction of coMMercial Buildings $3M - $5M

Vaughan Constructions Project: vCHQ2, PORt MELBOuRNE Designers: WAtSON yOuNG AND vAuGHAN CONStRuCtIONS

With many unique and intriguing features, this 2200m2 facility in Port Melbourne attracts considerable public attention. In fact the surrounding environment is now so aesthetically pleasing that both Mazda and BMW have photographed the massive, on site car park in their marketing campaigns. A bike park and gymnasium serve to encourage healthy work life choices for employees. Throughout construction, an incredible 92% of waste was

recycled. Both levels of offices are fitted with acoustic paneling and eco-friendly carpet. Reclaimed native wharf timber was sourced locally to create the floating staircase. On the first level, an atrium allows in natural light, and double-glazing to all elevations reduces noise pollution and controls interior temperatures.

SPONSOR

cbus cbus Well done, from all of Well done, from all of

At Cbus, we understand the hard work, effort and skill required in all areas of building and construction. At Cbus, we understand the hard work, effort required in alltoareas of That’sand whyskill Cbus would like congratulate building and construction. all the winners of the 2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards. That’s why Cbus would like to congratulate A job done. all thewell winners of the 2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards. A job well done.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards 2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards Call Cbus on 1300 361 784 or visit www.cbussuper.com.au Call Cbus on 1300 361 784 or visit www.cbussuper.com.au

Cbus’ Trustee: United Super Pty Ltd ABN 46 006 261 623 AFSL 233792 Cbus ABN 75 493 363 262. Read the relevant Cbus Product Disclosure Statement to decide whether Cbus is right for you. Contact 1300 361 784 or visit www.cbussuper.com.au for a copy. Cbus’ Trustee: United Super Pty Ltd ABN 46 006 261 623 AFSL 233792 Cbus ABN 75 493 363 262. Read the relevant Cbus Product Disclosure Statement to decide whether Cbus is right for you. Contact 1300 361 784 or visit www.cbussuper.com.au for a copy.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M - $10M

Kane Constructions Pty Ltd Project: University of Melbourne Sports Pavilion, Parkville Campus Designers: Cox Architecture and Andrew Hayes

Works to the University of Melbourne Sports Pavilion has improved the amenities for the tenant clubs and for the casual users who are predominately involved in football and cricket. The main oval pavilion has been redeveloped and the surrounding areas and spectator facilities upgraded. All but the heritage listed, existing social room was demolished and work commenced on digging out a basement where the new sports facilities were constructed. The

ground floor was constructed to tie into the remaining heritage listed structure. The grandstand bench seats are constructed from concrete with timber inlays, and a canopy cantilevers out over the seating area. This area also includes a fully glazed, timekeeperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s box and bleachers to either side.

SPONSOR

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10M - $15M

APM Group (Aust) Pty Ltd

SPONSOR

Project: Chanel, Melbourne Designer: Trethowan Architecture

Restoration of the existing faรงade of this late 1800s bank building in Melbourne was an important component of the brief for this Chanel project. Original lead paint was removed, window openings enlarged and painstaking repairs to the brickwork were undertaken. New steel frame windows and Juliet balconies were installed to incorporate the distinctly European design elements associated with the Chanel brand. The finished, six-level building

is the new Chanel headquarters and multipurpose facility. The building includes high-end retail space, specialised training facilities, staff room and office, secure storage and exclusive entertaining areas.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $15M - $20M

ADCO Constructions (Vic) Pty Ltd Project: Melton Library and Learning Hub Designer: FJMT

The Melton Library and Learning Hub project comprised the construction of a multi-purpose public building that incorporates library facilities and significant add on features including several multipurpose function rooms, a recording studio and editing rooms, an 80 seat seminar room/theater and administration offices. The facility also includes a cafĂŠ, internal and external play areas for children, a day care area, and a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nursing and assessment

room. External works includes new car parking and landscaping. The energy efficient building has a floor area of 3600m2 over two levels and is an impressive sight with its large, frameless glass and featured timber design elements.

SPONSOR

straight ts ﬁ o r p s it g in tt u p “the only broker on industry” ti c u r st n o c + g n di il back into the bu CONSTRUCTION + THIRD PARTY LIABILITY PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INCL D&C INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL RISKS SURETY PERFORMANCE BONDS CONTRACTORS PLANT & EQUIPMENT DIRECTORS & OFFICERS LIABILITY WEATHER DERIVATIVES MOTOR FLEET

mbais.com.au Ph:

1800 150 888

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $20M - $30M

Cockram Construction Limited Project: Wesley College - New Moubray Street Precinct, Melbourne Designers: Cox Architects and Jonathan Gardiner

The Wesley College, new Moubray Street precinct consists of a new four-level, Creative Arts building that provides state-ofâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;the-art performance teaching spaces, including recital halls, band rooms, sound recording studios, visual communications and media studies facilities. Works included modernising an existing, twolevel teaching building, the Menzies Wing. Another existing building, Adamson Hall, was refurbished and converted into a fully function-

ing performance stage with theatre rigging systems, thrust stages, and audiovisual systems. Extensive external works were also carried out to integrate the entire precinct by linking the new facilities to the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing buildings.

SPONSOR

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M - $80M

Cockram Construction Limited

SPONSOR

Project: Box Hill Institute Building 7 Integrated Technology Hub Designers: Spowers Architects and Nigel Fiton and Scott

This four-level, 6000m2 facility is designed for educating Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mechanical service trade apprentices. The structure consists of precast concrete, insitu concrete, structural steel columns, bracing and roof framing. The building includes a feature, ground-level atrium workshop, technical classrooms, offices, staff/student integration and breakout areas with a bridge link to the adjacent building. The faĂ§ade is a combination of stainless steel

composite cladding, perforated powdercoated aluminium panels fixed to structural steel framing, large span structural glazing, and an aluminium framed, glazed curtain wall. The integration of the systems required extensive design coordination, prototyping and programming prior to installation on site.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M - $80M

Kane Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Simonds Stadium Southern Stand Redevelopment Kardinia Park, Geelong Designer: Populous

This unique and challenging project to design and construct the Simonds Stadium Southern Stand incorporated building a Community Wellness and Education Centre and ancillary facilities including a first aid room, cheer squad room, and police and staff muster rooms. The scope of works also included a public sports bar, past playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and officialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; room, office facilities and two public concourses with food and beverage facilities to service spectators.

SPONSOR

BUILDS TRUST

TEAMS

PROJECTS

Suite 3/16 Salmon Street Port Melbourne Victoria 3207 MBAV Awards Ad_V3.indd 1

RESULTS

t +61 3 9644 7000 f +61 3 9644 7044

QUALITY

www.buxtonconstruction.com.au admin@buxtonconstruction.com.au 17/07/2014 12:23:03 PM

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Over $80M

Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd

SPONSOR

Project: Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre, Heidelberg Designer: Jackson Architecture and McConnel Smith Johnson. Structural Engineer - Bonacci Group

The Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre is built around a central core comprising two lifts and a stair well over eight levels. As a 5 Star Green Rated design, the building is an industry leader in its integration of sustainable resources and ecologically responsible construction principles. Green Star Alpolic multipurpose cladding enhances the aesthetic appeal of the faรงade, bringing the rigidity of heavy gauge

sheet metal in a lightweight composite material. The interior finishes promote a healthy, safe and healing environment through the selection of materials that are sustainable, and have low toxicity and low embodied energy.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Best Sustainable Energy Project

CMY

ADCO Constructions (Vic) Pty Ltd Project: Melton Library and Learning Hub Designer: fjmt

Part of ADCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scope for this project was to undertake research and development on all building material, some specified some not, to ensure compliance was met with the requirements of the Green Building Council materials rating tools. With the majority of the materials selected not yet tested against the performance parameters of the GBCA materials credits, significant time and resources were allocated to ensure all the building material used

were compliant with GBCA requirements. The Melton Library and Learning Hub is only the second project to be awarded a 5 Star Green Star Design Rating under the new Public Buildings PILOT rating tool.

SPONSOR

CONSTRUCTION CIVIL TRAFFIC SECURITY INDUSTRIAL OH&S RAIL

SETTING THE STANDARD FOR ALMOST 20 YEARS MC Labour is a market leader in supplying labour hire across a broad range of industries including; Construction, Rail, Civil, Industrial, Traffic and Security. In addition MC can supply IR,HR and Safety Specialists as well as Site Managers and Project Managers. With a database of over 20,000 experienced workers MC can satisfy your short or long term needs efficiently and at short notice. MC prides itself on safety and quality which is supported by AS 4801 accreditation. MC IS A ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR LABOUR HIRE NEEDS. To find out more visit mclabour.com.au or call 1300 10 12 14

Call the People You Can Rely On.

1300 10 12 14 24/7 National Service Line

www.mclabour.com.au

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Best Specialist Contractor

Melbourne Facades

SPONSOR

Project: Monash University New Horizons, Building 82, Clayton Designers: Lyons and Inhabit Group/Melbourne Facades

The scope of works for the New Horizons building includes an extensive use of structural steel to the entire perimeter of the building. The structural steel members were installed within tight tolerances to ensure accurate bracket installation for the faรงade boxes. The faรงade boxes were all manufactured off site, primarily in two halves for transportation because some were up to 22 meters long. Attached to the top and bottom of the boxes were the sub-framing

for the aluminium window system. The Kalzip cladding works to roofing and soffit had to be carried out on site due to the complex geometry of the building.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Highrise Apartment Buildngs

L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd

SPONSOR

Project: Eden (Stage 1), Abbotsford Designer: Rothe Lowman Architects

also low E glass, rendered precast and cement sheet features, Colorbond interlocking panels, and spotted gum ship lapped panels. The overall architecture and landscaping provides a unifying link between the frenetic energy of Victoria Street and the tranquil environment of the Yarra River.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Health and Safety

Built

SPONSOR

Project: The William, Melbourne Designer: Bruce Henderson Architects

This project commenced the transformation of what was a “ghost” property into 560 apartments, a large office area, retail tenancies, gymnasium and an open rooftop pool area. The demolition of every façade of two existing towers, removal of hazardous material and extension of the structure at height presented many challenges that were handled safely, with over 439,470 of Lost Time Injury free man hours completed on the site to date.

The scaffolding represents one of the highest erected in Melbourne CBD and as testimony to the high safety standards achieved, the unique construction and related logistics were incorporated into WorkSafe’s scaffold training course as a case study.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Fitout

Stag Shopfitting Pty Ltd

SPONSOR

Project: Chanel Flagship Fitout, Melbourne Designer: Peter Makino

The use of specialist material in this project is designed to complement and enhance the jewellery and accessories of the world-leading luxury retail brand Chanel. Boutique design is an extension of Coco Chanelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original designs in Paris and the fabrics, finishes and art pieces for the flagship boutique in Melbourne have been sourced internationally from a range of world-renowned artists and suppliers. The centerpiece of the fitout features a marble stair-

case with hand cast brass handrail and faux skylights over a giant artwork. The wall display system is made up of panels and shelves and glass shelving boasts fine silk fabric in a resin poured interlay.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Industrial Buildings

Monaco Hickey Pty Ltd Project: CSL Behring Privigen Facility, Broadmeadows Designers: A5 Architects, Aldo Mattessi and Raymond Kenyon

The construction of CSL Behringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plasma facility comprises three levels that include an extensive electrical and mechanical building plant, new substation, transformers, pre-production plant infrastructure, production support systems, clean rooms incorporating the various equipment and stages of production processing, administration support offices and warehousing. A multi-level slab on ground basement includes numerous captive in ground waste pits for process waste

collection and transfer. A variety of special doors including high-speed roller doors, and metal clad doors with specialised frame and locks, were procured from Germany to meet rigorously controlled access and security requirements.

Figurehead Industrial specialises in the design and construction of commercial and industrial projects. We are a Client focused organisation endeavouring to deliver exceptional results. Our philosophy is based around seven core values: We are disciplined. We take action.

We provide superior service. We support our team.

We deliver with passion. We are professional.

We operate with integrity.

Proud to be nominated for the 2014 Excellence in Health and Safety for the Exxon Mobil Altona ReďŹ nery Buildings Upgrade Project

Level 3, 1180 Toorak Road, Camberwell, VIC 3124 | P: 03 9805 5200 | www.ibconstructions.com.au

www.figurehead.com.au

03 9421 0578

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Civil Construction

Lloyd Group Pty Ltd Project: Melbourne Zoo - Lemur Island, Parkville Designers: Urban Initiatives, Building Architect - Phil Snowden, Snowden Architects

The Melbourne Zoo Lemur Island project is the second major project Lloyd Group has delivered for Zoos Victoria in two years. Located right at the main entry the project required considerable traffic and pedestrian management. The works involved demolition of a previous Orangutan containment building with its existing moats. Recycled timber was used for a new boardwalk and sustainable sourced rattan

was used for weaving the Lemur Pods and entry threshold. All exposed structural steel is hot dip galvanized with a three-coat site-applied paint system. Feature landscape works including deadfall trees, recycled from accredited deforestation contractors, and rock boulders that were hand-selected from local sources.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Specialist Contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Collaboration Award

Buxton Construction (Vic) Pty Ltd For over four decades, Buxton Construction has grown to become a multi-faceted business focused on excellence in construction and enduring client and partner relationships. Buxton have demonstrated a consistently professional approach in their dealings with their Specialist Contractors through Tendering, Contracts, Site Operations, OH&S and Financial dealings. They were the standout nominee and their culture is both recognised and applauded by the Master Builders Specialist Contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Committee.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

RECYCLED TIMBER FOR CONTEMPOR ARY DESIGN.

Australian Architectural Hardwoods are Committed to supporting environmentally responsible building options. All products are milled to your specifications exclusively from recycled timbers. This ensures stability, unique characteristics and excellent environmental credentials. Our team of milling specialists combines engineering expertise and practical building experience to provide the best advice to our clients. Products: • Floorboards in all widths, machined to your specifications • Decking • Cladding and lining boards • Laminated beams • Bench tops • Large posts and beams • Structural timbers • Joinery • Stair Treads, stringers and risers FinishEs: • Grey • Sawn • Dressed • Wire brushed • Aged

www.aahardwoods.com.au P:

61 2 6562 2788

61 2 6562 2789

aah@midcoast.com.au

A: PO Box 79 KEMPSEY NSW 2440. 55 Pattersons Lane KEMPSEY NSW 2440

ABN: 68 093 401 533

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Best Sustainable Energy Project

Excellence in Health and Safety

Built

Project: Yarra Valley Water Mitcham

Project: The William, Melbourne

Built

Head Office

Designer: Bruce Henderson Architects

Project: Northpark Private Hospital

Designer: Gray Puksand

Built were engaged to refurbish two existing 1960’s office buildings. Works included the refurbishment of the façade, an internal, environmentally efficient fitout, and an upgrade of the services, including the installation of a new, tri-generation system in an energy centre, servicing the site. The design aimed to achieve many water related sustainability initiatives including water conservation, upgrading the rainwater and stormwater collection for reuse, and upgrading all fixtures to achieve the highest water usage efficiency. This project is an example of how commercial construction can be highly sustainable without detracting from aesthetic design intent or functional performance.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10M - $15M

McCorkell Constructions Project: Circus Oz, Collingwood

Consulting Suites, Bundoora

Situated in a busy CBD location with tight logistics, this apartment project presented intricate challenges both in terms of its technical demands and the resulting safety measures required. Complex demolition, hazardous materials removal and the extension of the structure at height, are some of the challenges that were successfully managed. Testament to the high safety standards achieved on this project is that it was a proving ground for both accreditation and re-accreditation with the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner. This accreditation process involved robust and rigorous auditing of systems, procedures and performance.

Best Specialist Contractor

Baron Forge Pty Ltd

Designer: HSPC

The builder was engaged to undertake stage 5 of the Northpark Private Hospital’s total development, after the previous contractor who had commenced works was unable to complete the project. The building was designed to be the flagship of the entire site featuring a uniquely identifiable curtain wall façade, consulting rooms, minor procedure rooms, meeting rooms, open spaces and adequate parking facilities. Due to the complexity of the project, attention to detail and commitment to quality were essential. Quality control systems were employed to ensure that a high standard of construction was maintained without compromising the client’s requirements.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10M - $15M

Project: 171 Collins Street, Melbourne

Building Engineering

Designer: Bates Smart

Project: Penleigh and Essendon Grammar

Designer: Lovell Chen

The works undertaken in this project were to enable Circus Oz to relocate to a purpose designed specialist space, built over two floors. Previously a TAFE centre, concerns with the structural integrity of the building required remediation and coordination of a new structure with the condition of existing buildings on site. Large structural steel framed rehearsal room facilities were constructed with the Bondor façade panel system using mobile cranes and boom lifts, with concrete slabs poured on ground and integrated with specialist sprung timber floors. Façade restoration works included integrating old and new materials in addition to restoring brickwork and existing timber windows.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M - $10M

School, Boys Middle School

The wall cladding throughout this construction project was technically very challenging due to the huge expanse of stone, as well as the necessity to match and blend the product consistently, in order to meet the strict quality requirements of the project. As the lobby had more than 3000 pieces of stone, there was a need to carefully match the colours to ensure the continuity and blend across this vast area. The contractor made numerous trips to Italy to source the suitable wall cladding options, ensuring quality controls and sufficient stocks were in place to meet the project requirements.

Designer: McBride Charles Ryan

This project involved construction of new classrooms, staff offices and amenities over three levels and included the refurbishment of existing science laboratories and classrooms to an adjacent building. The building façade is predominately composed of concealed fix Swiss Pearl cladding, glazed bricks and honed block work. Each classroom incorporated wireless internet and interactive audiovisual whiteboards to assist staff with the latest teaching technology. A new passenger lift was also installed to comply with current disabled access requirements. Two existing buildings, one single storey and one double storey, were demolished at the beginning of the project.

Building Engineering are proud to be associated with the construction of the Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School Middle Boys Project.

buildingengineering.com.au

Proud to be nominated for the Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3-$5 Million for the Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club

Level 3, 1180 Toorak Road, Camberwell, VIC 3124 | P: 03 9805 5200 | www.ibconstructions.com.au

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Health and Safety

Ivy Constructions Australia Pty Ltd

Ireland Brown Constructions Project: Altona Refinery Buildings Upgrade

Ireland Brown Constructions

Project: Ripponlea Estate Roof

(ARBU) Project

Project: Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club

Restoration and Stormwater Upgrade,

Designers: ML Design and Worley Parsons

Redevelopment Project

Elsternwick

(Structural Designer)

Designer: Third Ecology

The basis of this refinery project was to ensure that refurbished and new buildings were strengthened in order to conform to global ExxonMobile refinery safety standards. Developments in Ireland Brown Constructions’ own site safety management requirements occurred as part of their commitment to meeting client expectations on the project. Improvements were made to site induction training material in order to provide workers with a greater understanding of working in a refinery environment. Other initiatives included improvement in the effectiveness of toolbox talks, focus on changing attitudes and behaviors, and the success of senior management involvement.

This community redevelopment project involved the demolition of the existing clubhouse and nearby public toilet facilities in addition to the construction of a new facility, which provided a new surf club across two levels. The builder encountered challenges when asbestos was detected during demolition resulting in construction works being put on hold. When works recommenced, various materials and techniques were incorporated including CFA piles, concrete slabs, concrete sleeper and block work retaining walls, and structural steel and timber. Once the structure and external envelope was completed, works were able to commence internally providing a main clubroom and all associated amenities.

Excellence in Civil Construction

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $80M

Designer: Lovell Chen Architects

The main scope of works in this heritage restoration project involved the replacement of the main house’s roof tiles, roof plumbing and upgrading the storm water system. Initially, full perimeter scaffolding was required to ensure safe access to the roof and provide efficient materials loading and removal of a vast amount of waste. The main roofing works involved installing new insulation, removing existing tiles, installing new sarking and timber battens, new copper roof plumbing, new lead flashings, flat roofs to the balconies and tower and installing new terracotta tiles in a pattern that match the original design of the house.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $5M

Lloyd Group Pty Ltd

Lloyd Group Pty Ltd Project: Melbourne Zoo - Lemur Island,

L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd

Project: Newhaven Middle School

Parkville

Project: The Guilfoyle, Southbank

Designer: McIldowie Partners

Designers: Urban Initiatives. Building

Designer: SJB Architects

Works involved the construction of three building pods linked by a covered walkway, providing a new purpose built facility comprising of twelve separate learning spaces. The materials and detailing of the building have been constructed to be extremely robust and capable of coping with the extreme weather conditions, typical of the environment. Building methods comprised conventional concrete raft slabs with a significant amount of timber element including wall and roof framing. The building achieved a 5 Star energy rating resulting from a large quantity of wall and roof insulation, high level ventilation and energy efficient glazing and building management systems.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $5M

Best Specialist Contractor

Architect - Phil Snowden, Snowden Architects

There were many challenging aspects to this Melbourne Zoo project including traffic and pedestrian management, which was critical to ensure that the project was delivered on time, and with the appropriate safety measures for members of the public and zoo staff. Tree protection was another challenge and a professional arborist carried out the relocation of a number of mature trees. The materials and detailing of the building have been constructed to be extremely robust, using recycled timber for the broadwalk and all exposed structural steel works were hot dip galvanized with a three-coat, site applied paint system.

This design and construct project comprises a 24 storey building development incorporating 353 single and double bedroom apartments, four tenancies and two basement levels of car parking. During excavation and retention works, a large number of existing piles were encountered within the site that severely hindered the ground works resulting in constant re-scheduling and programming of the works, as well as some redesigning to accommodate these unforeseen obstacles. Guilfoyle’s distinctive facade is clad in a combination of aluminum batten screens and fins, zinc paneling, painted precast, Vitrabond paneling and coloured glass.

Excellence in Construction of Highrise Apartment Buildings

L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd

Project: Trinity Apartments, Preston

Project: Aura Apartments, Melbourne

Designer: Orbit Solutions

Designer: Eugene Chieng (Hayball)

The scope of works involved the design and construction of the Trinity Apartment Building, an eight level development comprising 51, two and three-bedroom apartments, two double storey retail shells, and associated car parking. Innovation was the key to meeting the client’s budget and the builder was able to incorporate many systems into the project. By designing and constructing a precast piles/ground beam foundation system, in lieu of the originally designed pile caps, significant excavation of contaminated bad ground was avoided, and greater bearing capacity was achieved for the upper structure. Through many initiatives, this project successfully met time, cost and the quality objectives of the stakeholders.

This project called for an early works contract, including the demolition of an existing, three storey brick and concrete carpark structure including a basement to half the site, and the head contract included the design and construction of a 30 level residential apartment tower. The precast, concrete panels that are a dominant feature of the east elevation, as well as the overall building design, although simplistic in colour and finish, have provided a high quality, long lasting and zero maintenance finish. The use of high quality, double-glazing, of bronze and grey colour in certain areas, with floor to ceiling windows to balconies, offer sensational city and river views.

Eden Apartments are the first stage in a three stage mixed used development, consisting of 205 highend apartments, eight commercial tenancies and common amenities. The structure comprises of both in-situ and precast concrete elements, vertical elements and efficient, post tensioned slabs. The two cores are precast with wet-joints. Structural steel was also utilised throughout the project, the most significant element being the double height glazed façade support to the lower ground restaurant and level eleven residents’ amenities area. One of the more significant features of the site is the very different nature of the adjacent land, the natural landscape of the river corridor contrasting with the busy urban interface of the streetscape.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $20M - $30M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10M - $15M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M - $10M

Buxton Construction (Vic) Pty Ltd

Project: RSPCA Burwood East

Project: Portsea Club Golfhouse

Project: Bridge Inn Hotel, Mernda

Designer: Bramford Architects

Designers: Perrott Lyon Mathieson, PLM

Designers: DRC Architects and David

Architects

Barlow

This functional and attractive two-storey golf clubhouse is not the average clubhouse. The facility also includes 24 private guest suites. Construction methods include a concrete ground slab with structural steel frame to support the upper ground floor concrete slab, which was a truss deck system and roof frame. The external façade comprise a number of different finishes, which enhance the overall look of the building. There is a large focus on façade glazing, particularly to all guest suites and members’ areas. The internal fitout includes a strong theme of timber paneling and pattern-matched carpets to all guest dining, and function areas.

Works required the preservation, refurbishment and restoration of the existing 1891 heritage protected Bridge Inn Hotel, in addition to the construction of a new adjoining facility comprising gaming, TAB, sports bar, lounge bar, bistro and dining. The nature and complexities of the site, heritage building and constant design evolution, challenged the project team and required a collaborative approach by all team members. Where possible, all existing heritage features were retained and restored, including double hung sash windows, cornices and mouldings. The new building hosts an array of fresh and innovative material and finishes.

This development consisting of lower ground, ground, first and second floor was required to be carried out in two stages, as the existing RSPCA facilities remained occupied during construction. Construction incorporates post-tensioned concrete slabs and Brighton lite cement precast panels with a steel frame metal deck roof. A combination of aluminum composite panels, glazed curtain wall and striking vertical sun fins create the building’s unique façade, reinforcing its bold statement. The nature and complexities of this site and design requirements impressed the importance of communication to enable the successful completion of the project.

L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd Project: Eden (Stage 1), Abbotsford

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Highrise Apartment Buildings

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10M - $15M

Designer: Rothe Lowman Architects

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M - $10M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10M - $15M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M - $80M

Maben Group

Kane Constructions Pty Ltd

Project: Metropolitan Golf Club,

Project: Melbourne Residence, Melbourne

Project: Simonds Stadium Southern Stand

Oakleigh South

Designer: Elenberg Fraser

Designer: SJB Architects

To allow operational flexibility, this golf club project was designed to accommodate staged construction. The current built form includes a new pavilion connected to a section of the former clubhouse by a central, glazed spine. The new building houses club reception and hospitality facilities, while the existing structure retains its original function of locker rooms and pro-shop. The building consists of various suspended slabs over engineered fill, and some ongrade ground slabs. A steel structure on the ground floor supports a series of large timber roof trusses.

The existing 1880s heritage brick warehouse building was extended vertically, adding two floors to create a new office and a penthouse for the owners. The original brickwork parapet required structural stiffening to assist in the transfer of load from the pre-cambered floor beams, which spanned the full width of the building and supported level four transfer slab. The exterior of the modern two level extension is a stark contrast to the heritage warehouse that supports it, featuring composite panel cladding, high performance double glazed units in aluminium window frames and custom perforated aluminium screens on steel frames that slide the length of the building.

Redevelopment, Kardinia Park, Geelong Designer: Populous

The project team’s approach to high standards of quality reflected the client’s request for an architectural statement for the grandstand, integration into the existing stand, contract requirements and future maintenance requirements. The structure of the building includes insitu mass concrete pad footings, strip footings and walls installed to natural ground to support dead end loads from the grandstand, as well as providing earthquake protection. The Colorbond façade follows the curve of the grandstand, complemented by Colorbond roof sheeting to level two and the main roof, also providing long term maintenance solutions when dealing with high rain level.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M - $10M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings under $3M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M - $10M

Kane Constructions Pty Ltd

Project: University of Melbourne Sports

Project: Federation Square Canopy,

Project: Simonds Stadium Sports Lighting,

Pavilion, Parkville Campus

Melbourne

Kardinia Park, Geelong

Designers: Cox Architecture and

Designers: Maddison Architects and

Designer: Populous

Andrew Hayes

Kim McLaren

This project consists of works to redevelop the university’s main oval pavilion and upgrade the surrounding areas and spectator facilities. The project commenced with the demolition of the existing facilities, with the exception of the heritage listed existing social room, which remained. The basement construction involved a slab on ground with both loading and non-load bearing core filled block walls that support the suspended slab above. The ground floor was then constructed and tied into the remaining heritage listed structure. The grandstand seating comprises concrete with insets for timber seating inlays. Above the grandstand is an amazing canopy that cantilevers out over the seating.

Works called for the construction of a new freestanding canopy structure located in the Plaza of Federation Square. Some of the specialist finishes in the project include a project specific steel coating system developed by Dulux in consultation with the design architect. The canopy is located on a suspended slab above existing tenancies, which required careful coordination in the installation of underslung stormwater works within the ceiling space of the art gallery below. The penetration through the suspended slab required a robust bitumen waterproofing system ensuring the current, 20-year waterproofing at Federation Square was maintained.

This design and construct project involved a degree of difficulty due to the sheer size and weight of the light towers, each boasting a combined weight of 158 tonnes, and standing 75 metres tall. The project team’s approach to standards of quality reflected the client’s request for an architectural statement for the grandstand, integration into the existing stand, contract requirements and the future maintenance requirements. The quality of workmanship was a high priority, with quality plans developed to include specific requests and architectural input. Both the council and Geelong Football Club are extremely happy with the end result.

140519 Master Builders Ad Right.pdf 1 22/05/2014 9:43:20 AM

CMY

METROPOLITAN GOLF CLUB - SJB ARCHITECTS ÂŠ JAIME DIAZ-BERRIO MABEN.COM.AU

Watpac is recognised across Australia as a leader in Construction, Civil and Mining, and Property. In Victoria, our portfolio includes education, defence, community, government, commercial, residential, industrial, retail, health, research and sporting projects. In the last 12 months we are proud to have delivered Sunday Apartments ($57M), Dandenong Municipal Building ($52M), Melbourne Parcel Facility Expansion ($25M), Single LEAP Phase 2 PPP ($94M), and Monash Medical Centre Northern Multi-Deck Car Park ($12M).

Sunday Apartments ($57M)

Watpacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current projects include STK Apartments ($85M), Cardinia Shire Offices ($35M), Leicester Street Student Accommodation ($60M), and Werribee Sports and Fitness Centre ($36M). Talk to us today about how we can help deliver your next project.

Nick Pavlovic - State Manager Phone: 03 9649 2200

Dandenong Municipal Building ($52M)

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M - $80M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $15M - $20M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M - $80M

Kane Constructions Pty Ltd

Project: Prahran DHS Redevelopment

Project: Northern Hospital Emergency

Project: Dandenong Hospital Mental

Designers: Design Inc and Stephen Webb

Department & Special Care Nursery, Epping

Health Redevelopment

Designers: Billard Leece

Designers: Bates Smart - Irwin Alsop

This hospital project comprises over 15 stages involving the refurbishment and extension of the emergency department and special care nursery, within a fully operational hospital. Centrally located on the first floor, the special care nursery extension required the staged delicate demolition, modification and refurbishment of the existing maternity ward, delivery suite and special care nursery to create a new special care nursery facility, as well as the addition of a new two storey internal courtyard. Running concurrently, the demolition and refurbishment of the emergency department included the addition of a three storey concrete and steel structure.

This mental health redevelopment project involved two stages requiring the demolition of the existing mental health facility and the construction of four new buildings. Stage one called for the construction of the Adult Acute building allowing patients to be relocated from the existing facility, in order for Kane Constructions to take possession. The three other new buildings each contain a high dependency unit with a mezzanine level, complete with a series of catwalks to house the majority of services and equipment within the building. A series of covered walkways links each of the buildings and provides access to the main building.

Excellence in Health and Safety

Excellence in Construction of Industrial Buildings

Kane Constructions Pty Ltd

Watpac Construction

Project: Owen Dixon Chambers West Tower

Project: Melbourne Parcel Facility

Project: RACV Torquay

Addition, Melbourne

Expansion, Sunshine West

Designers: Wood Marsh and Darren Kaye

Designers: Gray Puksand and Kelly

Designers: The Ellis Group

This project involved the design and construction of 188 new apartments, split into 94 one-bedroom and 94 two-bedroom units clustered over three buildings. The three new buildings wrap around the south east corner of the estate, and are between four and ten storeys high. Specialist finishes include a unique prefabricated approach to the faรงade ensuring the architects intent was achieved via an improved pre glazed aluminum suite, complete with minirib faรงade lining installed between. Stage two of the project involved demolition of an existing unit block and replacing it with an enlarged central parkland.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $80M

Kane Constructions Pty Ltd

This five star, architecturally challenging five storey resort complex includes multiple dining spaces, bars, golf club, gaming rooms, gymnasium, pool, spa and various function spaces. The building form is made up of a sequence of curves, constructed using a combination of natural materials such as stabilised rammed earth walls and large timber sections. The structure cantilevers over level four with precast rammed earth panels appear to hang from level two. Internal finishes are of a high standard and comprise rammed earth walls, American oak veneer walls and floors, exposed aggregate concrete screed floor and marble in the spa and steam rooms.

Wellington

The 20-storey tower required the addition of five levels of chambers and an additional level for the plant room. The structure incorporates structural steel framing with a Hebel plank floor slab and glass faรงade. The use of this lightweight construction has allowed the tower to increase by an additional six floors, compared to the more traditional construction approach of concrete columns, beams and floor slabs. The additional five levels of floor area have allowed for 82 additional chambers, with each chamber individually designed and modified to suit each tenant. An integral part of this project involved the upgrade of the high-rise lifts.

Due to the rapidly expanding online shopping industry, Australia Post decided to extend their existing facility to meet demand. Construction scope involved the base works, which included structural steel, roofing, concrete construction, a fully mechanical system, fire detection, back up generator power, offices and staff amenities. The works were coordinated around the existing operational facility, with significant traffic and personnel management measures implemented to ensure continuity of operations and safety at all times. Watpac also offered sound design and practical advice for design issues, which occurred during the project.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M - $80M

Watpac Construction

Project: Sunday Apartments, Southbank

Project: Dandenong Municipal Building

Project: Single LEAP 2 (Victoria)

Designer: Woods Bagot

Designer: Lyons

Designer: Woods Bagot

This project comprises a 14-level residential apartment building, incorporating 237 apartments, retail space, parking, and pool facilities. The project features extensive use of exposed concrete panels as finished wall surfaces to achieve a ‘controlled industrial’ aesthetic as required by architect and client. The building has a significant louvered curtain wall system to the internal elevations and the external eastern elevations. The variety of colours in the louvered curtain wall were achieved using a range of tinted interlayers, with extensive prototyping undertaken to achieve an exact colour match to the adjacent powder coated metal cladding.

The new, multi-purpose facility is situated on a rectangular shaped site featuring a natural gradient from east to west, with an overall level difference of approximately four metres. The main building forms an L-shape; structurally combining insitu reinforced post tension concrete, with structural steel roof structures and foundations comprising CFA piles with reinforced concrete ground beams, connecting the piles. The façade boasts complex feature precast concrete panels, glazed curtain walling and composite aluminum cladding, with feature roofs formed from standing seam aluminium. The project also features a new civic square to accommodate up to 2500 people.

This project was delivered across two secure Australian Defence Force sites comprising 320 contemporary accommodation units. Accommodation is consolidated into multilevel blocks, typically two levels of accommodation accessed via end stair and walkway placed over ground level parking, creating three levels in total. The structure, which is off form pre-cast concrete, is punctuated with fenestation and coloured panels of FC sheet and corrugated Colorbond sheeting. In addition to the core buildings, works on both sites also included extensive civil activities including roads and pavements within, and to, the accommodation precincts.

Excellence in Fitout

Excellence in Construction of Highrise Apartment Buildings

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $20M - $30M

Icon Construction Australia Pty Ltd

Becon Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd

Project: Albert Tower, South Melbourne

Project: 205 GIPPS, Abbotsford

Designer: Rothe Lowman

Designer: Kann Finch and Maxim Bachimov

Delivered under a design and construct contract, this residential project consists of 157 apartments in a single, 31-level tower. The building is supported by a combination of bored piers, in ground footings, a mixture of traditionally reinforced and post tensioned slabs, insitu columns, insitu sheer walls and internal precast. The external finishes are very simple in elemental content, but extraordinarily complex in their design, placement and integration with each other. The striking façade consists of precast S-shaped panels and rectangular, spandrel panels in alternating forms of Brighton light cement and black oxide, complemented by aluminum windows fitting neatly inside the hexagonal openings framed by the precast.

205 GIPPS, Abbotsford is an innovative, multilevel, inner suburban, affordable housing project spread over three buildings, providing 59 apartments, 60 car spaces, a shared internal courtyard and retaining the heritage brick façade of the original boot factory. Work was set in two stages with separate contracts for demolition and excavation, and construction and fitout. During the design stage, a traditionally reinforced concrete structure was elected as a result of achieving zero deflection in the structure required for the brick façade. The other main part of the structure is the three, precast cores of lifts and stairwells.

Stag Shopfitting Pty Ltd Project: Chanel Flagship Fitout, Melbourne Designer: Peter Makino

The fitout features the latest in luxury retail design for the Chanel flagship boutique in Melbourne. Fabrics, finishes and art pieces have been sourced globally from a range of world renowned artists and suppliers; the methodology in boutique design is an extension of Coco Chanel’s original designs in Paris. The centerpiece of the fitout features a hand cast brass handrail to the marble staircase with faux skylights over a giant artwork. The typical wall display system is made up of panels and shelves and the glass shelving boasts fine silk fabric in a resin poured interlay. Dressing rooms have inner and outer areas where staff and clients can engage one-on-one.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Highrise Apartment Buildings

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10M - $15M

Figurehead Construction Pty Ltd Project: Sanctum Brighton Apartments

Excellence in Fitout

ODC Design Project: Little Group Office, South Yarra Designer: MIM Design

Designers: DKO

Foursquare Construction Management Pty Ltd Project: Northland Shopping Centre -

The overall space for this project consists of split levels, mezzanines and a lobby with access to level one via elevator or internal staircase, ground floor of open workstation areas, tearoom and manager offices. Level one consists of a boardroom, meeting room, balcony, CEO’s office and reception area. In keeping with the client’s brief for a ‘homely’ office space, appropriate finishes were selected including natural oak timber, marble, polished plaster, organic tactile fabrics, warm laminates and powder coated steels. Building with these delicate finishes resulted in exceptional man handling skills with each joinery unit/workstation and furniture carefully custom built.

Stage 1, Preston

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings under $3M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $15M - $20M

Excellence in Fitout

Foursquare Construction Management Pty Ltd

ADCO Constructions (Vic) Pty Ltd

Project: D’Fine Creative Warehouse

Project: Melton Library and Learning Hub

Redevelopment, South Melbourne

Designer: FJMT

Initially, this project comprised eighteen, high-end apartments, however the design progress dramatically changed through the sales process to arrive at a reduced and consolidated fourteen apartments. The scope of the project included post tension slabs, solid masonry construction, a doublefronted, glazed, commercial window system and tectonic acoustic flooring. To ensure quality, the subcontractor selection process was adapted to suite the project as well as sourcing samples of alternative materials and selecting the most appropriate product. The result is an extremely well finished product, delivered successfully within both time and constraints.

Designer: D’Fine Creative

This project required the conversion of an existing warehouse into a high-end office facility for two info tech businesses. The demolition of a portion of the concrete slab, ceiling and roof structure was undertaken to install the new timber stairwell, and glass encased feature lift well. The existing façade of the building was in very poor condition, and after forming new openings for windows and bifold doors, significant re-pointing was undertaken to restore the character of the original red brick façade. High end finishes were used throughout the project including frameless, zero tolerance glass on the lift shaft with customised steel and spider patch fittings.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M - $10M

The builder was engaged to deliver the construction of this multi-purpose public building. The building is visually stunning from an architectural perspective and utilises significant amounts of frameless glass, exposed timber building super structure, timber wall and ceiling linings, timber stairs and even timber sunshades. All quality products were carefully selected while ensuring the project budget was maintained and the strict performance requirements were met. The largest single cost element of the project involved the construction of an energy efficient building envelope, which is fully air sealed to Worlds Best Practice Standard.

Designer: Sean O’Callaghan (Leffler Simes), Noel Teh (TCL)

This design and construct project called for an extension to the existing Northland Shopping Complex, specifically the entertainment precinct. Works included demolition of a major departing tenancy, removal of existing structure including 14 precast panels, each 11 metres high with spandrel panels, a complete re-work of all site levels, significant in ground piling works and concrete precast and steel construction. One major challenge faced by the builder was maintaining access to the existing shopping centre. The addition of specific tenancy requirements towards the project’s completion date were incorporated into the overall construction program, without any delay to the schedule.

United Commercial Projects Project: Probuild Office Fitout, Melbourne Designer: Bates Smart

The project was undertaken to blend two large companies into one. Spread over two floors, the interior space included large, open-plan workspaces, boadrooms, meeting rooms, executive offices and large, breakout spaces. With the corporate image of a professional building company to portray, quality and attention to detail required feature elements to standout throughout the project, from extensive epoxy flooring, to pack panels, book matched veneer panels and doors, slatted timber screens over colour glazing; the list of quality products alone demanded quality workmanship. The project from the outset was challenging, the client needing to move out of their existing premises, and with numerous design changes along the way, there was no flexibility of extending the program.

“Sanctum Apartments”, Brighton Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10million to $15 million

Figurehead Construction is a construction company that produces a quality product through superior service.

www.figurehead.com.au

03 9421 0578

Lloyd Group Pty Ltd Tel (03) 9676 8500 | build@lloydgroup.com.au

“Melbourne Zoo - Lemur Island”

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Best Specialist Contractor

United Commercial Projects

Melbourne Facades

Project: The Arts Forum, University of

Project: Monash University New Horizons,

APM Group (Aust) Pty Ltd

Melbourne

Building 82, Clayton

Project: Chanel, Melbourne

Designer: Architectus

Designers: Lyons and Inhabit Group/

Designer: Trethowan Architecture

The selection of materials for this forum is tectonic in its functional response and is underpinned by plantation plywood joinery, adjustable natural daylight, low energy light fittings, hard wearing upholstery and displacement air handling, utilising the floor plenum of the amphitheatre. This project proved to be a challenge due to the complex geometric ceiling structure, extensive excavation in an occupied building, stepped curved platforms and joinery along with miles of cabling and discreetly concealed control equipment. This all reinforced the importance of a very close relationship between the client, design team and subcontractors in order to get the project completed on time and on budget.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10M - $15M

Excellence in Fitout

Melbourne Facades

The scope of works carried out on this building included the extensive use of structural steel installed to the entire perimeter of the building. The external aluminum windows were all fabricated and glazed off site, which enabled maximising the site installation efficiency and the ability to maintain a consistently high standard of workmanship. In addition a bespoke sub framing and installation system was developed, which allowed both inclined and angled windows to be easily installed, similar to installing horizontal windows. Involvement of all parties, beginning with design, through to the review of installation methodology, was undertaken with a united and cooperative approach.

This project involved the transformation of the former Scientology Building into the new Chanel Headquarters in Melbourne. Works on the late 1800s bank building involved significant structural alteration, extension and then a high-end refurbishment in line with strict brand requirements. The complicated construction works required a lateral approach working up and down at the same time with multiple work faces operating simultaneously with strict management logistics to meet the tight time frames. Refurbishment and rebirth of the building required extensive structural alterations to suite the new retail use, in addition to the restoration of the existing faĂ§ade, an important component of the Chanel brief.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $15M - $20M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $5M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $80M

SJ Higgins Pty Ltd

Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd Project: Olivia Newton-John Cancer and

Project: Brighton Grammar Middle School

Project: Catholic Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; College Sister

Redevelopment

Una McAllister Centre, Eltham

Wellness Centre, Heidelberg

Designer: Clarke Hopkins Clarke

Designer: Williams Ross Architects

Designer: Jackson Architecture and

This landmark project consisted of the demolition of various existing buildings and the surrounding landscape. Upon completion of the demolition, works entailed the construction of a new standalone middle school campus broken up into three buildings: Building A, Building B and Stott Hall/Chapel (an existing heritage structure). Build A is the largest building and includes a basement car park, two levels of open-plan teaching space and multimedia areas. Building B, a multi-purpose space, was designed to connect the old with the new. The new structure was required to link in with the existing weatherboard facades without compromising the integrity of the existing structure.

The scope of works consisted of the excavation and retention of the existing natural topography within and around a natural environment, creating a benched site ready for construction of the new chapel building. The new building is divided into two main areas. Level one incorporates a combination of concrete strip footings, an insitu concrete slab, precast panels, structural steel columns and beams. Level two consists of structural steel columns, external metal stud framing and a reinforced cantilevering Bondek slab with 600mm deep, in-slab rebates for mechanical heating radiators. The striking appearance and contrast between colours and finishes on the external envelope of the chapel building speaks volumes for care taken during finishes selection.

McConnel Smith Johnson. Structural Engineer - Bonacci Group

The ONJCWC is predominately a reinforced concrete structure with post tensioned slabs over eight levels. The project features 100 per cent utilisation of envirocrete, with a minimum of 20 per cent recycled component used throughout. Construction of the linear particle accelerator radiation bunkers was challenging because of the large volume of wet concrete needed formwork support. Each bunker has 2.4 metre thick walls that extend more than five metres high and are topped with a 2.4 metre thick concrete roof. The curtain wall structure features architectural finishes including Viridian Thermo Tech Glass and Apolic Aluminium with metal composite cladding.

Monaco Hickey Pty Ltd

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $20M - $30M

Excellence in Health and Safety

Cockram Construction Limited

Project: CSL Behring Privigen Facility,

Cockram Construction Limited

Broadmeadows

Project: Wesley College - New Moubray

Emergency Department Development Main

Designers: A5 Architects, Aldo Mattessi and

Street Precinct, Melbourne

Works

Raymond Kenyon

Designers : Cox Architects and Jonathan

Designers: Lyons Architect and John

Gardiner

Powell

Construction works on this project consist of a new, four-level, Creative Arts Building and the refurbishment of Adamson Hall. The new building structure consists of insitu Class Two walls with suspended, post-tensioned Bondek slabs. Core filled block work walls surround the perimeter and encapsulate sound sensitive areas for acoustic performance requirements. A structural steel frame is connected to the west faรงade of the new building to create the Fly Tower, linking the new building to the existing Adamson Hall. External finishes include a sandstone rain screen faรงade supported off structural slabs by a vertical mullions system and horizontal curved rails, which stone panels clip into.

Stage three of this hospital project involved the construction of a five-level, concrete structure with a structural steel roof. The works consisted of providing a new Emergency Department, a 64-bed inpatient unit and a 24-bed short stay unit. This was all in addition to an expansion of the existing ICU. Strengthened by the project safety management plan and procedures, the project strived to achieve an injury free workplace. Cockram promotes a safety management place through more than just policy and procedure. The idea of rewarding those for working safety, as well as seeking assistance to achieve a safe workplace, encourages all on site to get involved.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M - $80M

Excellence in Construction of Industrial Buildings

Cockram Construction Limited

Project: Costco Wholesale Australia,

Project: Aqualink Box Hill

Future Fibres Research and Innovation

Ringwood

Designer: Williams Ross Architects and

Centre Stage 2, Waurn Ponds

Designers: Group GSA Architects and

Gray Barton/Stephen Maxwell

This state of the art blood plasma production facility comprises three levels incorporating an extensive electrical and mechanical building plant, new substation, transformers, pre-production plant infrastructure, production support systems, clean rooms incorporating the various equipment and stages of production processing, administration support offices and warehousing. The clean room environment dictated the high quality and highly detailed nature of internal finishes. External finishes utilised in the construction included a sandwich panel, which provides insulation value to the building, as well as tying in with the existing CSL building. As part of the new works, additional roadways and carparks were also constructed.

George Barbas

Aqualink is one of the most modern and innovative aquatic and leisure centres in Australia in terms of its environmental and sustainable design features, diverse acquatic facilities, spacious and flexible program spaces and broad range of services. The twolevel structure consists of concrete floors, insitu columns, post tensioned suspended slabs, combined with a steel framed roof. The external faรงade was predominately constructed with Kingspan insulated wall and roof panels, LED lit Danpalon architectural cladding, large glass to the north and west facades, and feature glazed brickwork. Applied surfaces such as tiles and paints were chosen for their durability, servicing and ease of cleaning.

Cockram Construction Limited Project: Deakin University Australian

Designers: Woodhead Architects and Padraig Sinnott

This project comprises two new buildings, PC2 capable. The structure is a variation on the traditional footing slab, steel, precast construction methodology. As the precast panels formed the perimeter formwork in a number of scenarios, the panels were installed prior to the slabs. Once installed the slabs were poured up to the panels with doweled joints connecting them together. All open warehouse and production areas were specified to have Lysaght Spandek product cladding installed internally. External finishes include Alucobond, Kalzip, patterned precast panels and metal roof decking products.

Costco expected the highest level of finish on the concrete trading floor requiring considerable time and effort by the project team, contractor and client to minimise the risk of defective areas and to achieve a satisfactory project outcome. The steel superstructure was entirely shipped in from China, demanding a low tolerance on construction levels and placement of cast in items. The complexity and difficulty for internal finishes was largely in the food preparation area and ensuring installations meet food code requirements, entailed significant research. Significant civil works were required to re-route overhead power lines to underground, decommission and divert an electricity substation, and re-route a high voltage ring main around the site.

Project: Frankston Hospital Stage 3 and

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Industrial Buildings

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M - $80M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $5M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $20M - $30M

Cockram Construction Limited

Project: Box Hill Institute Building 7

Project: Community Fire Refuge Project -

Project: Department of Primary Industries

Integrated Technology Hub

Ferny Creek

Attwood Redevelopment Stage 1

Designers: Spowers Architects and Nigel

Designers: Brand Architects and Greg

Designers: Spowers Architects and

Fiton and Scott

Strickland

John Pearce

This educational facility includes a feature ground level atrium workshop, technical classrooms, offices, staff/student integration and breakout areas with a bridge link to adjacent Building 8. Construction works included the demolition of the existing carpark, essential services relocations, upgrade of existing electrical kiosk, complex mechanical services with an alternative system for each level, PV array, services bar reticulation systems, complex wall and ceiling linings, façade systems, access road, bike pods and external works. A different colour theme runs through each floor of the building requiring extensive sample production and prototyping, to coordinate colours for the different coating systems used for different materials.

This community fire projet involved the retrofitting of existing school buildings to become fire refuges in the event of a fire within the surrounding community. Both schools are retrofitted with internal mechanical systems. Externally, a series of fire resistant enclosures and a large ember proofed plant enclosure were constructed to house major items of plant, including high ambient temperature chillers, AHUs and diesel generators. Fire hose reels, storage tanks and pumps have also been installed at both schools. As the project internally was essentially service based, internal finishes consisted of mainly patching and some minor joinery work.

Works involved the construction of a new, open-plan office along with a new plant room. It also included the entire refurbishment of an existing, two-level building consisting of open plan offices, an incident control centre and laboratories, and a major services infrastructure upgrade. The existing structure for building AO2 was fully demolished with the exception of the ground slab. The new structure consists of LVL portal frames and struts. The structure for building AO3 and the laboratories already existed, however it required strengthening to allow the new level one plant room extension to be constructed.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $5M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M - $10M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $5M

Valeo Construction Pty Ltd

Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd

Ramvek Pty Ltd

Project: 10 Bruce Street, Box Hill

Project: WCJC 223 William Street Level 3

Project: The Emerson, South Yarra

Designer: Point Architects

Courtoom 6 Project, Melbourne

Designer: Newline Design

Bruce Street apartments consist of a basement car park and 25 residential apartments. Quality is the key to this development. Throughout the project, high quality materials and finishes were selected. The foundations consist of bored pier piles, which have been installed to retain the soil for the basement structure. The basement floor is a concrete slab on ground with shotcrete concrete walls in between piles. The first and second floors are concrete with AFS columns, which also transfer loads, from the upper storeys. External finishes are the main attraction displaying Easy Lap cladding, Matrix cladding and orange Alucobond cladding creating a wonderful contrast.

Designer: Billard Leece Partnership

This courtroom project embraced modernity in every aspect of its design, with the scope of works including full modernisation to the internal foyer area, security scanning points, judicial staff room, grieving room, judges’ chambers and full refurbishment of the court. Along with the significant upgrade of services, equipment and infrastructure, new joinery and furniture were required. Considerable challenges were seen in commissioning mechanical services along with audio-visual systems, as the project brief called for the court to be multifunctional at any one time. Resilient planning and programming was needed for delivery of a project in a ‘live environment’ and by the client’s completion date.

The scope of this project required structural demolition and refurbishment of the old hotel, which was gutted to external walls. The old site was made up of two levels, with the addition of a third level and roof terrace added to the existing structure. The external façade is heritage listed, so all work required execution in accordance with the Heritage Council and Heritage Victoria standards. With these limitations, the changes were kept simple with an overlay, patch and paint. Bespoke internal finishes have been used throughout the entire venue, including custom design lighting and pendants.

Design and Build Delivery Commercial Retail Industrial

Melbourne Ph: 03 9347 2611 Sydney Ph: 02 9502 4544 Website www.vaughans.com.au Email E: info@vaughans.com.au

Vaughan Constructions Head Office, VIC 5 Star Green Star - Office As Built v3 5 Star Green Star - Office Interiors v1.1 Established in 1955 and with over 2,000 design and construct solutions, Vaughan Constructions has established an unrivaled reputation as the leader in professional and cost effective design and construction services. Vaughan Constructions has a proven approach to meeting specific client needs, within budget and time constraints, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building Customers for Lifeâ&#x20AC;?.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings under $3M

Ramvek Pty Ltd Project: The Duke of Wellington,

Excellence in Constructions of Industrial Buildings

Vaughan Constructions

Project: Sealy, Keysborough

Project: Cabrini Linen, Dandenong South

Designer: Peter Young

Designers: RHN Design and Vaughan

Melbourne Designer: Newline Design

As the Duke of Wellington is heritage listed, the refurbishment required careful modifications and precautions, in order to ensure there were no detrimental effects to the fragile, existing structure. Sections of the old building were removed to accommodate new areas, such as staircases. The external façade was repainted, rendered and painted in heritage specific colours, in addition to new lighting and a gold inlay into the existing press rendered sign. The internal fit out included the supply and install of three bars, all furniture, external decking, floor finishes, internal wall claddings and glazing, lighting control system, signage, bathrooms, new entry doors and frames.

Best Sustainable Energy Project

Vaughan Constructions

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $5M

Constructions

Vaughan Constructions provided a complete turnkey prelease solution that included identification and acquisition of the site, and full design and construction services for a fixed price and time. The structural steel frame of this linen services facility was optimised to meet the laundry fitout requirements, with a combination of conventional and fibre reinforced slabs on the ground. External finishes include sandwich panel walls throughout the production and office areas, and concrete precast panels to the plant areas and ancillary buildings. This benchmark project was completed one month ahead of schedule.

Excellence in Fitout

Synthesis Design & Build

Project: Cabrini Linen, Dandenong South

Vaughan Constructions

Designers: RHN Design and Vaughan

Project: VCHQ2, Port Melbourne

- Creation Cinema Nest and our Story 200

Constructions

Designers: Watson Young and Vaughan

Years, Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens

Constructions

Designer: Peter Wilson - MV Design

This uniquely designed facility features a building that is not only aesthetically pleasing with a grand staircase built from recycled wharf timber, steel and glass, but is also underway to achieve a 5 Star energy rating. The ground level consists of a carpark and bike area. There are two levels of offices, all equipped with acoustic paneling, eco-friendly carpet and an atrium in the middle of the building on level one, to allow for the efficient capturing of natural light throughout the day. The second level comprises meeting rooms and a staff lunch room with an impressive, engineered, polished concrete bench, formed as one piece onsite.

The tender process for this project was incorporated in two parts. The first called for the design and build of the ‘Creation Cinema’ and the second, the design and build of ‘Our Story - 200 Years’. During the tender process a lot of time and effort was taken developing ideas and methods that would provide practical cost effective solutions to allow the client’s design intent to be realised. This included solutions for structural methods and materials, aesthetic detailing and material selection that were identified in the tender by the client. Due to Museum Victoria being an open working museum, the overall approach was to build, fabricate and pre-assemble as much of the project off site, then deliver and install.

This 4 Star energy rated project features a raft of pioneering, sustainable design measures including cogeneration energy, Class A recycled water and Colorbond insulated panels throughout the facility. The co-generation plant provides the additional benefit of being able to supply part, or all of the electrical energy serving the laundry’s equipment simultaneously. A purpose built pipeline supplies Class A recycled water, supplying sustainable water for the facility. Colorbond insulated panels, chosen for their sustainable properties, were installed around the outside of the entire facility significantly lowering the amount of energy needed for heating and cooling throughout the year.

The new manufacturing facility contains factory facilities in addition to offices, bluestone entry stairs, and LED carpark lighting, for a leading bedding company. The construction methodology commenced with the office structure, which was augmented to allow the fast track assembly of the office well in advance and without reliance on the warehouse construction. This was done to allow the fabrication of steel and precast in two separate stages, allowing the smaller work zone of the office to advance on program. Externally, a rich combination of Alucabond, brick, bluestone and render provide a warm and comforting feel closely associated with the brand.

Project: Bunjilaka Gallery Redevelopment

Design and Build Delivery Commercial Retail Industrial

Melbourne Ph: 03 9347 2611 Ricoh Australia, NSW - 5 star green star rated

5 Star Green Star - Office As Built v1

Sydney Ph: 02 9502 4544 Website www.vaughans.com.au Email E: info@vaughans.com.au

Vaughan Constructions Head Office, VIC 5 Star Green Star - Office As Built v3 5 Star Green Star - Office Interiors v1.1

Cabrini Laundry Facility, VIC

4 Star Green Star - Industrial Design V1

Ph: 9646 2188

60 YEARS OF BUILDING EXCELLENCE

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings under $3M

Ducon Construction Project: Royal Wolf, Sunshine

Best Sustainable Energy Project

Ducon Construction Project: Royal Wolf, Sunshine Designer: Room II Architects

Designer: Room II Architects

This project comprises a single storey office building constructed from modified shipping containers. Works demanded a high level of quality for both the internal and external construction, simply by the complexity of the design, materials and finishes selected. Externally, the structure combines concrete pads, block piers and shipping containers joined together with steelwork. Silver top ash timber batten screens throughout the façade breakup the shipping containers. The internal walls display a mixture of exposed shipping containers and plastered walls and ceiling. A vertical shipping container with windows above creates a large void at the entrance of the building, allowing sun light into the building.

FDC Construction & Fitout (Vic) Pty Ltd Project: Digital Realty Data Centre,

Works on this project included the design and construction of a commercial building that incorporates environmentally sustainable design throughout. The building strived to increase energy efficiency through the innovative use of recycled shipping containers as the main structure of the building, including vertical fixed containers, together with Silka Sarnafil waterproof membrane and Kingston insulation boards acting as the roof. Other sustainable features incorporated include thermally designed window systems, Webforge steel sheets used to create eaves around the building providing sun shade and heavy insulation to floors, walls and roof.

Deer Park Designers: Greenbox Architects

The Digital Realty Data Centre in Melbourne, is a high profile and complex project. The project team involved were determined to achieve a high quality product treating small and large details with equal importance. Creative thinking overcame challenges of inclement weather, construction methodology and technical coordination of client supplied equipment. Despite challenges during the project including rock excavation and client internal changes, the project was finished on schedule and designed by structure and staging to complete these works to a high standard.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M - $80M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M - $10M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $5M

Crema Constructions Pty Ltd

Johns Lyng Commercial Builders

Project: 380 Degrees, Brighton

Project: Peter Stevens Motorcycles,

Project: Oakridge Winery, Cold Stream

Designers: Rothe Lowman and Jeff Deal

Ringwood

Designer: Denton Corker Marshall

Designer: James Ridgeway

Architects

This development features commercial space for one of Australia’s premier motorcycle, watercraft, spare parts and accessories retailer. Building methods included a reinforced concrete strip and pad footings with conventional concrete blinding to obtain the required bearing pressure. There are also 150mm thick precast concrete perimeter walls and a conventional steel frame, including introduced monument collections to dramatically reduce the original designed, internal diagonal bracing to further maximise the overall showroom size. Samples of all finishes were obtained for review and approval prior to installation, which ensured that the high quality of the final product.

Oakridge Winery required a new restaurant and cellar door facility to replace the existing outdated facility. Screw piles beneath a conventional concrete strip footing support the building, and a steel portal frame is supported on the strip footing with a concrete slab cantilevered along its north elevation. A glass facade runs along the entire northern elevation beneath the cantilever cement sheet clad box truss, which houses all the major services. A stand out internal feature is the black polished concrete floor slab that runs throughout the entire building, highlighting the dark timber joinery and lightly coloured Corian benchtops.

The scope of works on this project involved the design and construction of three basement car parks, ground floor retail space, and four levels of luxury apartments with internal courtyard and separate light well garden. The ground floor incorporates a state-of-the-art Coles supermarket and Liquorland fitted with a vibration isolated back of house slab to isolate any vibrations from transferring through the building, creating noise in the above apartments. There are four levels consisting of a mixture of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, featuring 47 different layouts. Externally the building boasts a number of different façade elements, most notably the tri-coloured sliding feature screens which were imported from overseas.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M - $80M

ESTABLISHED IN 1965

THE CONCRETE PROFESSIONALS

BRD Industries specialises in commercial construction projects: • apartment blocks • high end individual houses • schools & universities • correctional facilities • hospitals • car parks & car yards

Concrete packages generally including excavation, reinforcement, formwork and concrete.

www.brdindustries.com.au

Ph: (03) 9380 8202

Proudly celebrating

50 YEARS in the

concrete industry

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

Best Specialist Contractor

BRD Industries Pty Ltd

JBM Group

Project: Penleigh and Essendon Grammar

Project: Northland Shopping Centre

C & S Lightweight Bldg Specialists Pty Ltd

School Boys Middle School, East Keilor

- Stage 1, Preston

Project: 205 GIPPS, Abbotsford

BRD Industries were contracted to carry out the footings, slabs, reinforcement, formwork and concrete to the mains structure, in addition to the external stairs and feature walls. The key feature of the building is the front entry stairs and walls, which would typically be done by forming a shape and pouring concrete into the shape. However, these wall structures were particularly challenging to construct because they were built from the inside out, and also asymmetrical in design. The highest standard of finish has been achieved by BRD Industries.

Among other contributions to the project, JBM were responsible for the installation of the bespoke Danpalon. To avoid wastage and inconsistencies on site, the templates were manufactured so that accurate cutting and connections for waterproofing were established. JBM handled the intricacies of the installation with professionalism and accuracy, resulting in minimal defects.

The team at C & S Lightweight was responsible for all masonry works completed on this project. Works included a new Flemish bond façade, repairing the existing façade to provide a main feature of the project, courtyard concrete block planters with their combination of smooth and split faces, and largely hidden and utilitarian core filled structural blockwork elements in the basement. The experienced site personnel and commitment to the project was invaluable and ensured that a high quality outcome was achieved.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings under $3M

Best Sustainable Energy Project

S & B Lamble Builders Pty Ltd

ADCO Constructions (Vic) Pty Ltd

Project: Rivercrest Christian College – ELC,

Project: Melton Library and Learning Hub,

Clyde North

Melton

Designer: Smith & Tracey, Ted Adams

Designer: FJMT

The scope of works included the construction of Stage 1 Early Learning Building at Rivercrest Christian College, including the construction of rammed earth walls through the centre of the building and externally, and construction of the truss roof. The installation of crazy paving lime stone flooring to the entry foyer and break area, provide a surface with multiplex texture and colour, which is a stand out feature. The introduction of wall vinyl leaf patterns tie in with the installation of the vinyl floor patterns which are unique to each room.

Part of ADCO’s scope for this project was to undertake research and development on all building material, some specified some not, to ensure compliance was met with the requirements of the Green Building Council materials rating tools. With the majority of the materials selected not yet tested against the performance parameters of the GBCA materials credits, significant time and resources were allocated to ensure all the building material used were compliant with GBCA requirements. The Melton Library and Learning Hub is only the second project to be awarded a 5 Star Green Star Design Rating under the new Public Buildings PILOT rating tool.

Kate Dawson, Kane Constructions Pty Ltd

Marco Bonadio, Kane Constructions Pty Ltd

Richard Frisina, Kane Constructions Pty Ltd

Mitch Stevenson, Foursquare Construction Management Pty Ltd

Images: courtesy Gold Coast Tourism

BUILDING AUSTRALIA ®

Master Builders Australia National Conference & Awards

Save the date — Gold Coast,12-14 November 2015

You’re invited to join Master Builders from around Australia to be part of the most exciting and rewarding building Industry Event in 2015! The Master Builders biennial National Conference will be held 12-14 November 2015 at Jupiters Hotel Convention Centre Broadbeach Gold Coast, a fully appointed one stop conference venue with over 540 superbly appointed accommodation rooms with easy access to beaches, restaurants, shopping centres, Theme Parks and attractions. The National Conference ‘Building Australia’ will deliver a comprehensive program of high profile speakers that will examine the building industry outlook and topics relevant to today’s building and construction industry. The conference includes a fully incorporated partners program, an exhibition and an exciting social program.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

young builder of the year

Providing a valuable safety net for the building and civil construction industry for over 25 years.

incolink.org.au 1 Pelham Street Carlton VIC 3053 (03) 9639 3000 | 1800 337 789 (Regional areas only, not from mobiles)

Ian Lee

Angelo Inguanti

Ian Lee North East Region Judge Born and bred in Geelong, Ian completed a Carpentry & Joinery apprenticeship in 1958 mainly building houses & maintenance. After meeting the love of his life in Hobart after a yacht race Ian and his wife set up home in Hobart and set about building Spec homes until 1977 when the desire for some warmer weather bought about a move to the Gold Coast where he continued with Spec Building. In 1980 Ian returned to his home town of Geelong where he continued building now with the help of his two sons. Ian has been retired for almost 10 years enjoying quality time with his wife which includes sailing in the summer & an annual caravan holiday to Queensland for 3 months during the chilly winter months.

Angelo Inguanti North East Region Judge

David McMath

ing time to travel. In saying that, one cannot get the building industry out of one’s system and therefore Angelo still enjoys taking part in related activities such as judging homes for their relevant awards.

Bill Miller South East Region Judge Married with 3 Children and 8 Grandchildren, Bill enjoys an active lifestyle playing golf, bike riding, fishing and touring the outback. As an apprentice carpenter in 1970, Bill began his career with Ross and Smith Pty Ltd Builders – learning all facets of building work, residential, extensions and commercial projects. In 1975 Bill began work with John W Henderson Pty Ltd – making a move to commercial and light industrial work. Bill began his career as Assistant Building Surveyor and Building Inspector in 1985 when he commenced at Borough of Eaglehawk and shared half his time with the Shire of Huntly, after 10 years Bill joined the Master Builders Association as a Building Inspector for the Bendigo region, shortly after the Victorian Government permitted Private Surveyors / Inspectors to operate in Victoria. Bill has been involved with the MBA Golf day, Judging of the “Apprentice of the Year” awards and various other member activities. In 2006 Bill retired after 12.5 years of service.

David McMath

North West Region Judge David joined the Building Industry in 1959 as an apprentice. After completion spent the next 16 years self employed with 3 apprentices. He worked on extensions, renovations and new homes, as well as Government contracts, major restoration projects in Mt Macedon and Toorak. He joined the Master Builders in August 1981. Along with Barry Partridge, David was involved in the Master Builders Group Scheme until BIGS took it over. David went on to work in the Membership department, servicing members in Gippsland and the North East of the State. David ran seminars on several issues including the introduction of HGFL, 5 Star, Building Practitioners Board, Warranty Insurance, RES Code, GST, Red card, and spoke on Industry topics at Trade Nights. David joined CBus in 2005 on a 12

Peter Helfer

Brian MacSweeney

month contract to help with the introduction of choice to the Building Industry (where employees can choose between retail and industry funds) this turned into a full time position and after 7 years David is now enjoying retirement.

Peter Helfer North West Region Judge Peter has over thirty years experience in the construction industry having undertaken a range of roles and projects. His past project experience includes the telecommunications, defence, educational, commercial, cultural, and retail sectors. Peter is the Business Development Manager for Devco Project and Construction Management where he has the role of developing and implementing business development and marketing strategies. Peter joined Devco in 2013 after six years in a similar role with other major construction organisations. Prior to that he was the Victorian Director for eight years of a national architectural practice where he was leading a team of architects, interior designers, planners and urban designers on construction and related consultancy projects valued up to $150M. Peter has specialist experience in capital works planning and project development, master planning, design management and asset management. He provides these services to Clients as part of his role at Devco Project and Construction Management. Peter holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Engineering (Project Management). He was also a sessional lecturer for six years at the Masters level, in project and risk management at RMIT University. Peter has been a judge with the Master Builders for the Regional Building Awards since 2009.

Chris Morey

Peter Vleugel

ber for more than 20 years this was his first year at judging of the Regional Building Awards. In his spare time, Brian enjoys spending time on his property breeding parrots and goats and simply enjoying the rural lifestyle. With 3 grandchildren Brian and his wife are kept busy with regular QLD holidays.

Chris Morey South East Region Judge Chris completed an apprenticeship with H.F. Yuncken in Melbourne in 1970 followed by training in Estimating and Project Management. In 1974 a move to Bendigo saw Chris take up the position of Area Manager. After gaining valuable experience Chris established Morey and Hurford Master Builders in 1991. The company specialised in medium to large Commercial work throughout Central Victoria, employing an average of 40 people during his 18 years in business. Chris retired in 2009 but has not slowed down; with a 12 acre property he grows olive trees and Shiraz grapes, has many Alpacas and has a keen and active interest in breeding and racing thoroughbreds. With 5 grandchildren across different states Chris and his wife enjoy catching up with their family and travelling. Chris has maintained an interest in the building scene assisting the local Grammar school in Bendigo as a building consultant; he has maintained a domestic unlimited and commercial licence and is presently assisting his son-in-law with the setup of his own building company. A member of the Master Builders Association since 1970 this was Chris’ third year judging the Regional Building Awards.

Brian MacSweeney

Peter Vleugel

South West Region Judge

Starting an Apprenticeship in Carpentry at just 14 years of age Brian has spent 53 years working in the building industry, forming Brimor Constructions in the 1970’s. Working on residential projects in Metropolitan Melbourne and throughout the north west of the state Brian has seen many changes within the industry. With an initial focus on renovations Brian’s work soon moved to the construction of new homes providing mostly for the first home buyers market. A Master Builder mem-

Peter Vleugel is now retired. After a fabulous lifetime in the building industry, his life has been blessed having had 47 years building amazing houses. Winning awards with the MBAV, Training a huge number of apprentices. Working with some of Melbourne’s high profile architects, and in the later years creating his own medium size developments. So now it’s fast cars, garden, golf, travel, and once a year judging homes for the association. Thanks for the privilege.

Born in Werribee South and brought up on a large market garden farm, Angelo spent his life until 18 years working on farm together with his father and 4 brothers until he heard the “calling” to be a carpenter. Angelo carried out his apprenticeship under the guidance of a successful joiner in the local town and gained extensive cabinetry/carpentry skills. Losing a couple of fingers on a “buzzer” did not deter him from obtaining his building registration and from a young age, Angelo built many homes, including spec homes and order homes in the north western metropolitan areas. In the last 10 years, and after taking a little relaxing weekend trip to the Bellarine, both Angelo and his wife fell in love with that beautiful region and decided to move camp leaving behind 4 children and 8 grandchildren spread over areas of Werribee, Woodend & Wallington. The boys in the family are also involved in the building industry and call on Angelo to assist from time to time. Recently moved into a newly built “last” home and retreat in Point Lonsdale which has beautiful water & countryside views, Angelo and his wife are encouraged to stop and smell the roses. So they have decided to retire and take time to enjoy the simple things in life; family times, tending to their veggie and fruit trees and many variety of rose plants which Angelo’s wife adores and tak-

Bill Miller

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

regional

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

North East - Regional Commercial Builder of the Year

Joss Construction Project: Huon Hill Quest & Hotel Wodonga Designers: FDG Architects (Quest) & ITN Architects (Hotel)

A disused railway site on the fringe of the Wodonga CBD was the location for the construction of the Quest Serviced Apartments complex and Huon Hill Hotel. Civil works include two public road entries and parking for 227 cars. Landscaped areas surround the buildings and the In-ground pool. Finishes within the Quest Serviced Apartments building are to a 4.5 Star standard and the 80 rooms are bright and modern to meet the

expectations of business travellers. The hotel boasts many finishes including stone fireplaces, sandblast exposed precast concrete columns and lintels beams, and a combination of engineered timber and carpet flooring with bluestone borders.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

North East - excellence in Commercial Buildings under $1M

Connelly Construction Services

SPONSOR

Project: Victory Lutheran College - Music Centre, Wodonga Designer: Lindsay Jordon

The design and construction of the Music Centre successfully balances contemporary architectural characteristics with the existing older buildings of Victory Lutheran College. The specialised building is an innovative space to facilitate learning and encourage creativity. It consists of individual practice rooms, a recording booth and dual classrooms, a computer lab and a central hallway area. A significant design feature is the bi-fold door access from one of

the classrooms to an elevated external amphitheatere where students can showcase their talents to parents and the college community.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

North East - excellence in Commercial Buildings $1M - $3M

Connelly Construction Services Project: Daintree Medical Centre, Wodonga Designer: Lindsay Jordon

The innovative design and construction of the new Daintree Medical Centre and separate Border Pathology tenancy create a sustainable practice that is both user and environmentally friendly. The floor plan ensures natural light to all consulting rooms and the layout utilises the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maximum available space to accommodate eight practitioners, seating for more than 40 patients, a procedure room, office spaces, nurseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rooms, administrative facilities and car

parking spaces for 50 vehicles. The light colours, clean lines and feature glass are part of the distinctive contemporary design that makes the facility inviting to the community.

SPONSOR

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

North East - excellence in Commercial Buildings $3M - $6M

Browns Wangaratta

SPONSOR

Project: Department of Justice, Wangaratta Designer: Neil Trabant

The new Department of Justice building is a modern design complementing the surrounding streetscape and providing a landmark showpiece for the community of Wangaratta. The upper three levels of the building contain offices and amenities, and the below ground level provides secure parking for 12 vehicles, bicycles, a change room with showers and lockers, and a centrally located lift and stairwell. Green star principles guiding the design of the

building include the mechanical and electrical design, the orientation of the building and thermal principles in the development of the walls and ceilings.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

North East - excellence in Commercial Buildings over $6M

Joss Construction

SPONSOR

Project: Huon Hill Quest & Hotel, Wodonga Designers: FDG Architects (Quest) & ITN Architects (Hotel)

Situated on the fringe of the Wodonga CBD, this project comprised the construction of the 80 room Quest Serviced Apartments complex complemented by the Huon Hill Hotel. The apartment complex is linked to the hotel via a fully enclosed, air conditioned pedestrian bridge. Built to the specific Quest Serviced Apartments design brief, the apartments comprise one, two and three bedroom units over four levels with a basement car park. The hotel

boasts a recycled timber wall in the bar, perforated ceilings, engineered timber wall cladding, huge ceiling fans and uniquely designed lighting that generates a superb ambience.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $1M - $3M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Under $1M

Moretto Building Pty Ltd

Diverse Builders

Project: Coles Kmart Facade Upgrade

Project: Toolamba Primary School

Project: Nathalia Secondary College -

Designer: McCabe Architects

Designer: OSA Architects

Trade Wing Centre

This project involved redevelopment works to demolish existing toilet amenities and replace them with new facilities. The existing faรงade was removed and replaced with a new structure and works also included the upgrade of electrical and mechanical services.

The scope of works for this project included the construction of new school buildings including library open learning areas, staff facilities and outdoor spaces. The site is located in a natural environment which provided the backdrop for the use of natural colours and materials to suit the surroundings for example stonework was used throughout as a feature. Internally the open learning spaces provide an excellent learning centre for the students.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Over $6M

Zauner Construction

Joss Construction

Project: North East Water Regional

Project: Northpoint Development,

Project: Huon Hill Quest & Hotel Wodonga

Office, Wodonga

Lavington

Designer: FDG Architects (Quest) & ITN

Designer: Stephen Camillo, Leffler simes

Designer: Stephen Camillo, leffler simes

Architects (Hotel)

architects

The North East Water Regional Office Wodonga project, combined the refurbishment of an existing 600m2 building to convert into the main entrance, and an auditorium area plus the partial demolition of an existing shed portion, to allow for the construction of a 3000m2 two storey building. The building was requested to have an environmentally sustainable design, reuse existing materials and to create an environment that provides a high degree of efficiency, all of which were achieved.

This project is the home of Zauner Construction. The building that was the Zauner office for over 50 years was demolished to make way for the Northpoint development. Works involved the design and construction of the Northpoint Tower, a modern multi storey building with a gross floor area of 3,747m2 over five levels plus additional car parking. The tower was constructed to be environmentally friendly. A previous stage of this project was the design and construction of six single storey leasable spaces and car parking.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

North East

Designer: Now Architecture

This project involved the construction of a new trade wing for the Nathalia Secondary College including some minor demolition and the clearing of the site in preparation for construction of the new building. There were two separate areas of the school requiring works one being a carpentry trade wing and the other a hair dressing training facility. The structural components of the building include exposed LVL beams of varying sizes.

This project involved the development of redundant railway land on the fringe of the Wodonga CBD. The scope of works included the construction of an 80 room Quest Serviced Apartments complex complemented by the Huon Hill Hotel. Built to the specific Quest Serviced Apartments design brief, the apartments comprise one, two and three bedroom units over four levels with a basement car park. The Quest Apartments are linked to the hotel via a fully enclosed, air conditioned pedestrian bridge allowing easy access for guests.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

north east

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $6M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $1M - $3M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Under $1M

Browns Wangaratta

Connelly Construction Services

Project: Department of Justice, Wangaratta

Project: Daintree Medical Centre

Project: Victory Lutheran College - Music

Designer: Lindsay Jordan

Centre, Wodonga

Harmonising the new structure with the surrounding environment was a key factor in this project which, when completed, was designed to be a feature when approaching from the north end of the city centre. The building was designed to accommodate the staff and the everyday interaction with clients and customers. The building contains three levels above ground and one below with the upper levels containing offices and the below level, secure car parking. The lift and stairwell are centrally located within the office layout.

This project was undertaken to design and construct the new Daintree Medical Centre, including a separate tenancy for Border Pathology. This involved the construction of a new medical practice, satisfying the requirements of eight practitioners, a procedure room, office spaces, nurse’s rooms, the general manager’s office and administrative facilities. Furthermore, the project incorporated external works facilities with provision for future additions.

Designer: Lindsay Jordan

This project involved the construction of a new music facility consisting of individual practice rooms, a recording booth and dual classrooms – one with external bi-fold window access to an amphitheatre for performances, a computer lab and a central hallway area. The project incorporated additional bathroom facilities in a separate building, extended to the existing classrooms. The design and construction of this project was unique, particularly regarding the need to maintain and incorporate the educational aspects of the specialised building, while working to blend with the new design.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

North West - Regional Commercial Builder of the Year

Fairbrother Pty Ltd Project: Girton Grammar Science Building, BENDIGO Designer: Et Architecture

This project required considerable attention to detail when planning the construction of the Science Building. Structural steel setout was laid at various angles and had a number of cantilevered components at each level. Internally, the laboratory walls are lined with chemical resistant boards while the floors and emergency shower are commercial grade vinyl throughout. LED light fittings make a significant positive contribution to saving energy and running costs. Strategically

positioned sunhoods provide shade during the peak of summer, and large glass curtain walls allow natural sunlight to enter from all the sides of the building, reaching the central core. The large atrium space also allows in natural light and creates a very open and cheerful interior ambience.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

North West - Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings under $1M

VR Builders

SPONSOR

Project: Maldon Community Bank, MALDON Designer: The Plan Factory

Maldon Community Bank was designed to tie in with the historic nature of the town. The building’s façade, parapet and verandah match other buildings in the street making it blend in seamlessly. In contrast, the interior décor of the Bank is ultra modern with sleek finishes and fixtures and all the high technology required by a bank of today. The building is energy efficient with Kingspan’s Kooltherm insulation to the double brick walls and

glazed windows. The sustainability features and bright and colourful internal spaces make the Bank a relaxed and cheerful environment for staff and customers.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

North West - Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $6M

Fairbrother Pty Ltd

SPONSOR

Project: Girton Grammar Science Building, BENDIGO Designer: Et Architecture

grates well with the acoustic fabrics and coloured paneling. A key feature of this remarkable building is a first class lecture theatre, complete with full acoustic wall and ceiling linings, and dedicated theatre seating.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

north west

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $6M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings under $1M

Fairbrother Pty Ltd

VR Builders

Project: Girton Grammar Science Building,

Project: Maldon Community Bank, MALDON

BENDIGO

Designer: The Plan Factory

Designer: Et Architecture

The first stage in the construction of the Science Building for Girton Grammar School involved the demolition of two existing residential buildings, previously used by the school as administration hubs. The final build has provide the school with new staff offices and amenities, along with modern learning spaces, made up of both wet and dry laboratories. The top level provides a designated library for all senior students. Woodgrain panelling integrates well with the acoustic fabrics and coloured paneling. A key feature of this remarkable building is a first class lecture theatre, complete with full acoustic wall and ceiling linings, and dedicated theatre seating.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south east - Regional Commercial Builder of the Year

TS Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Latrobe Regional Hospital - Allied Health, TRARALGON Designer: Vincent Chrisp

The Latrobe Regional Hospital project involved renovating and altering 898 square metres of an existing building, and expanding the area by 470 square metres into an existing courtyard. The works were staged to allow for the ongoing operation of a substantial component of the hospital. The completed facility includes a suite of consultation rooms, waiting rooms, medical rooms, and physiotherapy gym including outdoor facilities and associated meeting rooms

and offices. As a health facility a clinical level of finishes is mandatory and TS Constructions has delivered a very high standard in all aspects of this superbly constructed facility.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south east - Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings under $1M

TS Constructions Pty Ltd

Project: Cowes Ambulance Station, COWES

The recently completed Cowes Ambulance Station was built on a greenfield site in an industrial area of Phillip island. The structure covers the majority of the site stretching over 1,250 square metres, and with walls of 6.8 metres around the perimeter it risked being a confronting monolith. However with the careful selection of colours, materials and external features, the modern complex is a spectacular building with the flexibility and security to service the fast growing country town. The building is low

maintenance and the clever design allows for additional offices and support services to be added under the roofline without the need for extensive external walls.

SPONSOR

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south east - Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $1M - $3M

CM & HM Banks Pty Ltd

SPONSOR

Project: GEGAC - Dala Yooro Childcare, BAIRNSDALE Designer: Baldasso Cortese

Building the new Dala Yooro Aboriginal Child and Family Centre required alterations to an existing administration building, the construction of a new building, car park, bus drop off and extensive landscaping. Construction methods and finishes include 400mm wide rammed earth walls made from local clay and gravel. The texture and warm tones of this sustainable material complements the exposed timber beams and columns. In harmony with the natu-

ral pallet, acoustic ply walls and ceiling linings add lustre to the interior. A commercial kitchen and laundry equipment are included in the facility and the complete hard and soft landscaping incorporates native plants, dry creek beds, paths and sand pits.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south east - Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $6M

TS Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Latrobe Regional Hospital - Allied Health, TRARALGON Designer: Vincent Chrisp

The project involved an expansion and upgrade of the existing Allied Health and Rehabilitation departments of the Latrobe Regional Hospital in Traralgon. The works delivered a superbly constructed suite of consultation rooms, waiting rooms and offices as well as landscaping, pavements, fencing, sail sunshade structures and outbuildings within the internal courtyard. The extensive demolition required a staged construction, which was

carefully managed to save costs, and minimise disruption and excessive noise around the busy hospital. Every aspect of the build is first class and meets or exceeds the stakeholdersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; expectations and will service the community long into the future.

SPONSOR

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south east - Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $6M

TS Constructions Pty Ltd

SPONSOR

Project: Leongatha Secondary College, LEONGATHA Designer: Kneeler Design

The redevelopment of the Leongatha Secondary College is a major project that has brought the local public school into the current century. Consisting of three new buildings and the renovation of a fourth, the facility was designed to cater for over 600 enrolled students.. Minor renovations were undertaken in the old arts centre to transform it into an administration building and a new specialist visual arts centre completed the building

works. Complementing the setting, the subtle natural palette of the entire facility emphasises featured timber juxtaposed with sandstone block wall, slimline bricks, Prodema laminated panels and Colourbond cladding.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south east

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Over $6M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $6M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $1M - $3M

TS Constructions Pty Ltd

Project Leongatha Secondary College

Project Latrobe Regional Hospital -

Project Wonthaggi CFA Station

designer: Kneeler Design

Allied Health

designer: Peter Anderson

This major educational project consists of three new buildings and the renovation of a fourth, designed to cater for over 600 students. Each building has been designed with flexible classrooms located around central open spaces for shared learning. A key feature of the design involved the retention of mature indigenous native trees, providing the area with some shade and breaking up the visual impact of the buildings. The buildings display materials from a strong, natural palette, with timber finishes featuring strongly throughout.

Designer Vincent Chrisp

Works involved renovating and altering part of the existing building and expanding the area into the existing courtyard. The works were staged to allow for the ongoing operation of a substantial component of the hospital. Key construction tasks were identified and scheduled with consideration as to site management, OHS and building industry best practice to ensure a smooth and trouble free workplace and construction process. The builder 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 to time.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Under $1M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $1M - $3M

TS Constructions Pty Ltd

CM & HM Banks Pty Ltd

Project Cowes Ambulance Station

Project GEGAC - Dala Yooro Childcare

Designer: Godfrey Spowers

Designer: Baldasso Cortese

More than just a shed for trucks the new Cowes Ambulance Station features an integrated office and living space, and is constructed with contrasting building materials to develop visual impact and interest. The external aspect of the building required the accurate and careful matching of a variety of building materials. As the design had strong linear elements, accuracy was paramount. Bright red highlights create a strong visual impact and tie in with the corporate colours and emergency services concept. The internal fitout is constructed to a high standard using materials that balance cost with durability.

This project called for alterations to the existing administration building and construction of a new kindergarten for 66 children, with outdoor play areas and car park facilities. The new building has been constructed using steel framing and extensive use of rammed earth walls with perforated plywood ceilings. Renovation works included extensive internal wall removal, new joinery, air-conditioning, interior finishes and the re-cladding of the entire building. The finished building reflects the high quality of workmanship and the inclusion of superior finishes.

The brief required the construction of a spacious, modern fire station that would meet the needs of the brigade and become the hub for CFA activities in the region. The site was a relatively flat Greenfield site, with native vegetation in parts. The building is long and low, with blockwork anchoring it to the environment. Low maintenance was a requirement, with aluminum windows and Colorbond cladding completing the design. The internal finishes were selected to meet the needs of each individual component, including selected areas receiving anodized aluminum coved skirting for durability and visual impact.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south west - Regional Commercial Builder of the Year

Nicholson Construction Project: Federation College and Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Centre, Federation University, BALLARAT

the Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Centre reflects the history of Henry Sutton, a leading local inventor from Ballarat whose revolutionary ideas about mechanics in the 1950s continue to provide links with the education of students today at the Federation University Australia.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south west - Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Under $1M

Laney Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Diversitat Office Refurbishment, GEELONG Designer: Dal Wild Architect and Christina Metcalfe

Some of the features of the original warehouse were retained in the redevelopment of this office building in the heart of Geelong. The new facility takes advantage of the ideal location, and the available light and volume of the open truss ceilings of the existing warehouse. The new building comprises meeting rooms, a training room, private offices, and open-plan office areas that are linked by informal gathering and breakout areas. The of-

fice has an industrial aesthetic drawn from the original warehouse with material of the existing shell juxtaposed with simple new material to create a free flowing work environment.

SPONSOR

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south west - Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $1M - $3M

Laney Constructions Pty Ltd

SPONSOR

Project: Anglesea Fire Station Development, Anglesea Designer: Baade Harbour Aust. and Iliya Ilievski

The construction of the new state-of-the-art Anglesea Fire Station called for the demolition of the existing fire station. The new facility includes two new multi purpose rooms to be used for student and community education, a kitchen, foyer, male and female amenities, communications hub, brigade office, workshop, drying room, turn out rooms and a

motor room. An emphasis of the design and construction was on achieving a 6 Star energy rating with zero net carbon emissions.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south west - Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $6M

Rendine Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Belmont CRC, Belmont Designer: Billard Leece

This refurbishment and expansion of the Belmont Community Rehabilitation Centre comprised a new 680 square metre rehabilitation center, a 430 square metre mobility garden, new car parking areas, renovations to the existing centre and a new reception area. The new facility offers nine consulting rooms, therapy rooms, staff area, accessible toilets, a patient gym, clean and dirty utility areas and an inclusive, non-clinical environment. The

outstanding new single-storey Barwon Health building is connected to the existing CRC via a new link way.

SPONSOR

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south west - Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Over $6M

Nicholson Construction

SPONSOR

Project: Federation College and Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Centre, Federation University, Ballarat

Now one of the largest educational institutions in Ballarat, the Manufacturing Technical Training Centre and the Technical Education Centre represent a sizable investment by the Federation University Australia to achieve excellence in education. The two facilities consolidate articulated learning pathways in manufacturing technology, industry specific skills and personal development skills. The concrete reinforced structure incorporates extensive ESD principles

and is founded on driven piles. Spectacular facades present distinct street identities for the two centeres which are joined by shared amenities and a student breakout space.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south west - Best Sustainable Project

Laney Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Anglesea Fire Station Development, Anglesea Designer: Baade Harbour Aust. and Iliya Ilievski

The majority of an existing fire station was demolished to make way for the new state-ofthe-art Anglesea Fire Station development. It was essential that construction methods, material used and systems installed were monitored and kept to an extremely high standard to achieve a zero net carbon emission and 6 Star energy rating. The existing slab was reused as it met the requirements for the new facility. Recycling the slab also reduced finan-

cial and environmental costs. A photovoltaic solar system was used for energy efficiency and rainwater was harvested for toilets, filling vehicle water tanks and cleaning.

SPONSOR

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $1M - $3M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $6M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Over $6M

Lyons Construction

Nicholson Construction

Project: Geelong Grammar equestrian

Project: sacred heart learning and

Project: student accommodation facility,

centre, corio

resource centre, newtown

deakin university, Warrnambool

designer: c4 architects

designer: henderson and lodge

The construction of the Equestrian Centre at the Geelong Grammar School showcases an elite venue with a state of the art riding service. The 2800m2 equestrian centre incorporates an undercover arena surface along with adjoining function room amenities, office and corporate kitchen facilities. Linkways were also constructed to link the new facility to the existing stable yards and new mounting yard. The project included large amounts of natural timber to enhance the architectural appeal by concealing structural elements.

The Sacred Heart College Learning Resource and Technology Centre is a state of the art learning space that caters for new generation learning styles. The complete transformation of two dilapidated buildings has resulted in a modern two storey, four split level resource centre with staff offices, IT facilities and four major collaborative learning zones. The building also includes a cafĂŠ, coffee bar, several meeting rooms, amenities, a lift and an enclosed link bridge connecting the centre to a 150 year old adjacent building.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Over $6M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M - $6M

Nicholson Construction

Rendine Constructions Pty Ltd

Project: federation college and

Project: Belmont crc

Designer: Iliya Ilievski, baade harbour

manufacturing and engineering skills

designer: billard leece

australia

This project involves the expansion of the existing Community Rehabilitation Centre for Barwon Health. The existing centre was considered unable to meeting the growing demand in patient numbers requiring physical rehabilitation. The building is sited on land owned by the Department of Health and comprises a striking new single storey timber clad building which is linked to the existing CRC via a new link way. The new facility offers nine consulting rooms, therapy rooms, staff area, accessible toilets, patient gym, clean and dirty utility areas and an inclusive, non clinical environment.

The scope of works for this project called for the demolition of the existing fire station and the construction of a new state of the art station. A high emphasis on achieving a 6 star energy rating with zero net carbon emissions was also made. Rainwater is gathered and stored and used for the flushing of toilets, washing the trucks, filling water tanks on the trucks and other cleaning purposes. A Photovoltaic solar system is in place across the majority of the roof at the fire station.

centre, federation university, Ballarat

This project included the construction of two new teaching and learning facilities, the Manufacturing Technical Training Centre and the Technical Education Centre. The two facilities were built in the Ballarat CBD. While the buildings have separate street identities they are joined with shared amenities areas and student breakout space. As a concrete reinforced structure founded in driven piles, it has extensive ESD principles incorporated within the building. It is a state of the art design, with a fancy faĂ§ade replicating the cell structure of steel under a microscope.

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south west

This project consisted of the construction of a new 102-bed student accommodation facility at its Warrnambool campus. The facility is a two storey structure, elongated in length and overlooking the river. It includes 102 individual bedrooms with ensuites to accommodate university students along with several commons areas. The works included the full FFE fitout with all furniture and fixtures. The focus of the project was to create a homely feel for the students combined with commercial serviceability and strength in materials to ensure the longevity of the building.

Best Sustainable Project

Laney Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Anglesea fire station development

2014 Master Builders Excellence in Construction awards

south west

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $1M - $3M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Under $1M

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $1M - $3M

Laney Constructions Pty Ltd

Fairbrother Pty Ltd

Project: Anglesea fire station development

Project: diversitat office refurbishment,

Project: WDEA offices, Warrnambool

Designer: Iliya Ilievski

Geelong

Designer: Dean Picken Designs

The scope of works for this project called for the demolition of the existing fire station in order to make way for Anglesea’s new state of the art station. The new facility included two new multi purpose rooms to be used for student and community education, a kitchen, foyer, male and female accessible (ambulant) and disabled facilities, communications hub, brigade office, workshop, drying room, turn out rooms and a motor room. A high emphasis on achieving a 6 star energy rating with zero net carbon emissions was also made.

Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings Over $6M

Fairbrother Pty Ltd Project: mercy health aged care, Warrnambool designer: pta architecture

The stage two extension of the Mercy Aged Health Care Facility is a 55-bed extension to an existing nursing home. The scope of works included staging the build to ensure daily operations of the facility were not impacted by works to the main entrance. The building envelope houses a large open chapel/ dining room, four visitor lounges, 55 bedrooms with ensuites, a stainless steel kitchen, nurse’s station, medicine room, staff room, meeting room, manager’s office, hairdresser’s salon and café/shop.

Designer: Christina Metcalfe, dal wild architect

This project included the design of new administration, office and training rooms. The existing building was made up of three adjacent masonry warehouses, linked via central doorways through each internal party wall. A new training room, private offices, meeting rooms and open plan office areas are linked by informal gathering/breakout areas. The office has an industrial aesthetic with the rawness and rich textures retained throughout.

This project entails the construction of a two storey office building. The ground floor slab is a raft with precast panels forming the bulk of the external walls. Structural steel ties the precast panels together and forms the roof structure along with the rough faced charcoal block walls. The building boasts an executive boardroom, specialised financial department, staff kitchen and a training room separated by an operable wall and an external carpark holding 16 parking spaces at the rear completes the building.

THE NEW 7-SEAT RENAULT MASTER DUAL CAB CHASSIS FROM MASTER BUILDING TO MOVING THE HERD

> > > > >

Available in 3-seat Single Cab and 7-seat Dual Cab 2.5 tonne payload and 3-tonne towing capacity ESC, Traction Control, ABS and dual bags standard Drive on a car licence (comfortable and manoeuvrable) Many options including Auto, Power Take Off, sat nav and reversing sensors

Whatever your business, there’s a Renault Master Cab Chassis for you. Powered by a gutsy 2.3L turbo-diesel, the versatile Master Cab Chassis comes in a range of different tray lengths and options, including a Dual Cab that’ll seat up to seven. VISIT YOUR NEAREST RENAULT DEALER OR RENAULT.COM.AU

of Melbourne, Macmahon Ball Theatre

YE A R

LENC

w w w. u n i t e d . n e t . a u

03 9372 1166

PROJECT: University