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JUDGES
COMPLETE HOME FILTRATION Silver Partner
Complete Home Filtration are a true-blue West Aussie business founded to provide Australians with a more affordable and sustainable way to access unlimited, clean, freshly filtered water throughout the whole home. Winning multiple awards for product innovation and customer service, Complete Home Filtration believe passionately that everyone should be drinking, showering, and bathing in clean, freshly filtered, chlorine free water. As well as the health benefits, installing a CHF system provides protection to Aussie homes from the damaging effects of the hard water and can be configured to target specific contaminants prevalent in various areas across the country. Homes protected with clean, filtered, and softened water experience longer lasting appliances and increased energy efficiency through less damage to hot water systems. .
www.completehomefiltration.com.au
Energy Advance is a local team of independent, residential, and commercial Thermal Performance Assessors. Being one of Australia’s leading providers of energy efficiency assessments, we have been providing fully accredited reports Australia-wide for over a decade. Contracted by many of the largest residential and commercial builders throughout Australia, we endeavour to be a step ahead of our industry, consistently working towards the best practical outcome for our clients. While expanding through word of mouth, our broad base of knowledge and credibility has led us into the training arena, with the ability to train and equip our clients through group training and presentations. We take pride in our professional service and the exceptional quality of our work. Our goal is to help our clients build and develop sustainable, profitable businesses by consistently providing a product and service that meets or exceeds their requirements and expectations. We really feel that exceptional service is at the core of our business and really aim to go the extra mile with each and every job we do.
www.energyadvance.com.au
Epigroup was established in 2012 by Jake Cole and James Teakle – two mates who wanted to fundamentally change the way industry thinks about WHS. To make people safer. To make businesses more profitable. And to do it by making WHS easier. Today, with a head office in WA, a talented in-house multimedia team, and a growing network of WHS experts across Australia, they’re doing just that. So whether you need a consultant for an audit, a team for your evolving WHS needs, or a custom VR training experience, Epigroup will take the hard work and guesswork out of your project.
www.epigroup.com.au
FORD & DOONAN AIRCONDITIONING Silver Partner HAZARDCO Silver Partner INTRAX Silver Partner
Ford & Doonan first opened their doors some 35 years ago when two young tradesmen, Andrew Ford and Kyle Doonan, identified a niche in the market for a quality residential air conditioning solution paired with excellent customer service. Growing from just the two of them, the Ford & Doonan group have grown into Western Australia’s largest air conditioning company employing over 110 staff. 2020 marked the company’s 35th year, now with 11 stores servicing Perth and the Southwest region, Ford & Doonan have grown to include multiple divisions including commercial mechanical services, service department, solar PV systems, Builders Direct and residential sales. Still true to those core values from 1985, the company continues to deliver dependable, quality work paired with our focus on customer service. “Ford & Doonan” the first choice in keeping everyone, and everything, cool and comfortable. Have a Ford & Doonan day!
www.fordanddoonan.com.au
HazardCo is a digital health and safety system created for Aussie home builders and tradies. It will help you to manage health and safety in the simplest way possible, so you’ll feel confident you are keeping your crew and your business safe. Fully up-to-date with the new WHS laws in Western Australia, the system has everything you need, including an easy-to-use guided App to be used on site. You’ll also get scan-boards to put on your site fence, which makes it super easy to manage your contractors and make sure they’re inducted. The best thing about the HazardCo system is that you can give the WHS Advisory team a call whenever you’re feeling unsure and want advice – it’s free for members. If you have an incident on site you’ll know HazardCo is there to support you through the process. Get a free trial at www.hazardco.com and join more than 10,000 businesses across Australia and New Zealand nailing health and safety.
www.hazardco.com
Intrax has from its humble suburban beginnings in 2003, has grown into a leader in the provision of end-to-end solutions to the built environment within Australia. Our specialist teams are comprised of expert consultants in engineering (structural, geotechnical, forensic), drainage, surveying, building services and energy ratings. With over 350 staff nationally, we are dedicated in providing our services in a professional manner to an exceptional level of quality and are proud of our contribution to the building industry in Australia.
www.intrax.com.au
IZONE Silver Partner JACKSON MCDONALD Silver Partner MIDLAND BRICK Silver Partner
Whether you’re building, renovating, or redecorating, iZone is the Smart Home solution to make your home more liveable. iZone can seamlessly integrate with many devices, including your home’s air conditioning system, so you can wirelessly control everything in your home from a smart device. With one touch you can; turn on the air con, dim the lights, water the garden, boil the kettle, shut the blinds, see who’s at the front door and more! iZone also lets you control energy usage by monitoring how much electricity your appliances are consuming throughout the day, so you can spread the energy load to off-peak times to reduce your power bills. Save energy, save money, and save the planet with an iZone Smart Home.
www.izone.com.au
POINTDATA Silver Partner
PointData is an Australian property technology and data company that creates brand new data sets for the property development sector. Applying brand new technologies that utilise artificial intelligence, we calculate the value of a residential property and the underlying market land value across a city. Tracking property price trends and providing automated valuation estimates is a core part of PointData’s business. However, in an Australian first, PointData can automatically calculate the subdivision potential of land allotments across a city down to the property level. Our ground-breaking AI technology allows us to determine where all the subdividable properties are located. We then instantly predict the land value of subdivided blocks at their highest-and-best development use. This allows us to assist developers and builders find that next profitable development site in seconds – helping you be more efficient and more informed about residential properties across an entire city. This data has never been automated before and allows users to understand the true potential of residential property. We made a conscious decision to place our focus on Western Australia, making us WA’s largest independent law firm. We are fully immersed in the current landscape and the unique challenges that lie within it. Our client’s success is the result of a powerful collaboration, a partnership built upon definitive conversations, mutual understanding and an ability to make the complex simple. As a result, confusion and uncertainty are replaced with confidence and clarity. Over the past 100 years, we have advised thousands of individuals, businesses and industries and we know what makes WA tick, and love making things happen. Jackson McDonald assists MBA members in the housing sector, including advising on contracts and legal issues that arise during construction and representing members in disputes before the Building Commission and the State Administrative Tribunal. We have an intimate understanding of the legal processes that builders may encounter and how to navigate these in uncertain times.
www.getpaidquick.com.au
SRF EARTHMOVING Silver Partner
SRF Earthmoving was established in 1996 to fill a growing need in the building industry for highquality services. SRF founder, Steve Farano has steadily expanded the company, which now provides a comprehensive range of earthmoving, transport, logistics and waste management services. The company not only has a wide range of equipment but also the highly skilled and experienced operators needed to get the job done smoothly. All SRF personnel is reliable, fully insured and have at least five years of experience in the industry. AT SRF we care, if you would like to save time money and countless headaches contact SRF Earthmoving, where your rubbish is our problem.
www.srfearth.com.au
2022 marked the 76th anniversary for Midland Brick and are proud to remain one of WA’s most recognisable brands. Midland Brick have recently been acquired by BGC Australia, which reinforces BGC’s commitment to local manufacturing and strengthens the group’s ability to service the Western Australian building sector through a period of high demand. Midland Brick continue to optimise the companies’ brick and masonry offering across multiple sites and create a unified business that combines the finest qualities, attributes and strengths of both Midland Brick and Brikmakers. This is an exciting future for Midland Brick and our customers can look forward to having an even greater suite of proudly WA made building materials to help build a better future for more Australians.
www.midlandbrick.com.au
SEVEN WEST MEDIA Media Partner
Seven West Media is one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence in content production across broadcast television, publishing and digital. The company is home to some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses. Seven West Media owns the Seven Network, Australia’s second largest commercial television network. It also owns The West Australian, The Sunday Times and the Community Newspaper Group.
www.sevenwestmedia.com.au
ARK MEDIA Media Partner
ARK Media is a long-standing publishing company with vast experience in the development and design of print and digital publications that have become an essential part of the marketing strategies for leading content teams across Australia.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE 2022 JUDGES
STEVE BURKE
JUDGE
Steve is the founder and Managing Director of Amerex Renovations and Additions, one of Perth’s leading builders within the home renovation niche. As a second-generation builder, Steve has established a strong reputation for delivering high quality home extensions and second storey additions that are built to stand the test of time. Steve is passionate about high quality workmanship, integrity and honesty. These essential core values are entrenched in the culture of Amerex, ensuring that the highest standards are expected and maintained by all staff and trades. Steve has also co-authored a home renovation book with his wife, Suzanne Burke called ‘Nail Your Renovation without getting Screwed’ which was published and distributed nation-wide”.
CLINT SHORE
JUDGE
Clint Shore completed his apprenticeship as a carpenter and joiner before starting his own carpentry business. The business grew quickly and established itself as the preferred contractor with a number of Perth’s leading renovation builders. As on site supervisor for all jobs we undertake, this hands on role by a Company Director sits really well with all our clients and is a massive point of difference to many other renovation companies. They like the fact that the person they are dealing with every day is an owner of the company.
DAVE HALTON
JUDGE
Dave is highly regarded and recognised throughout the Building Industry for his eye for quality and detail which is why he was selected in 2018 to be a judge for the Prestigious Master Builders Association Housing Awards.Dave started in the industry as an Apprentice Carpenter in 1987 following in his Grandfathers footsteps. After receiving his Trade qualification Dave ran his own Carpentry business until 1996 where he had up to 5 carpenters working on a range of projects across Perth in all aspects of carpentry. Robert Shaw is a Founding Director of Daly & Shaw Building Pty Ltd, (along with Mick Daly), Western Ladders Pty Ltd, Western Timbers Pty Ltd, Heritage Pioneer Developments, Evolution Custom Builds+Extensions+Renovations. Robert has worked for himself since finishing a carpentry trade certificate in NSW when he was 21, since then has built five extremely successful Business showing outstanding Entrepreneur skills. In 2003 Robert joined Master Builders WA Housing Council and in 2004 he became Chair of the Housing Council for seven years. Robert then became State President in 2011 of Master Builders WA serving a three year term. At the same time severed a four year term as President of Netball WA loving the challenge of time management while adding value using skills from the privet sector for the benefit of not for profit organizations.
Current Director of Master Builders Australia. 2014 Current Chair of the National Residential Builders council. 2015 Current Director of Master Builders WA 2005 Current chief judge for Master Builders WA President of Netball Australia. 2016-2019
CHARLIE BAGGETTA
REGIONAL JUDGE
Charlie Baggetta started in the building industry in 1962 undertaking a five-year apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery. After gaining experience in both commercial and residential sectors, he commenced studying for his building registration certificate. He started his own building company, Baggetta Builders in the South West in 1980, and is still active in the company operations. Charlie is now a life member of the Master Builders Association.
AARON REKMAN
JUDGE
Aaron Rekman is the company director for Azztek Kitchens and Azztek Homes. He began Azztek Kitchens in Mandurah in 1998, quickly becoming a leader in his community, supporting local charities, sporting clubs and business networks. Building on the business success with Azztek Kitchens, Aaron undertook the challenging pathway to builders’ registration, launching Azztek Homes into the home renovation market over a decade ago. Aaron divides his time between driving business success, supporting local community events and raising his young family. Anthony Lumbaca is the director and co-founder of Buildcor Projects Pty Ltd, which specialises in boutique residential and commercial projects. Anthony is a registered building practitioner and has run his business for 13 years. Being part of the MBA WA judging process is a rewarding experience. As a passionate member of the building community, this experience allows Anthony to give back to the industry, as well as provide recognition to some welldeserved organisations and individuals.
ANTON SMITH
JUDGE
Anton Smith has over 30 years’ experience working in the building industry. Starting out as a labourer, then a carpenter and then supervising for several different building companies to gain invaluable experience. Since starting Bluewater Building Co in 2007 Anton has developed a reputation for delivering high quality projects both on budget and on time. His reputation for understanding the needs, desires and concerns of his clients is reflected in the relationships he has built that have lasted long after client’s homes are completed.
CHRIS BROWN
JUDGE
Chris Brown is the Operations Manager at a well respected building company, where he shares his passion for building with the team. Chris has 25 years’ experience working in the construction industry, he has been a registered builder for 12 years and has being a judge for the MBA Housing awards for the past 9 years. Chris thoroughly enjoys his time judging for the MBA each year, he believes it’s his way of giving back to the industry.
DANIEL YOUNG
JUDGE
Daniel Young is a registered builder and the owner of Young Building Co. A carpenter by trade, Daniel has been in the building industry for over 12 years and has developed a keen eye for detail. His experience ranges from working on award winning renovations to new builds in the Perth metro and rural areas. His passion has always been in residential construction, in particular, renovating character homes.
Garth Unger is the construction manager for an award winning and reputable builder, predominantly working on bespoke two storey homes. Garth has been a registered builder since 1993 and has been actively involved in the local residential housing industry since 1986. He has held hands-on positions within the construction industry from supervisory to management roles and throughout all roles has taken with him a great passion for an unprecedented level of customer service and exceptional quality of works.
IAN NICHOL
JUDGE
Ian Nichol is a professional executive, with experience in project development, general management and team leadership. Ian has over 25 years of experience across a variety of sectors. His experience is across a variety of Class 1 and Class 10 single, double and three storey builds: and Class 2 apartments. With over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, and as a chartered building professional and registered project director, Ian’s focus in construction is on quality and safety.
JASON TINCEY
JUDGE
With a degree in construction management, a qualified carpenter and a registered builder, Jason Tincey is the founding director of Xon construction a bespoke building company with a passion for custom details, high-performance building solutions and client integration. Jason is on the tools and in the office making sure he knows every little detail that go into all his builds.
JAY MANGANO
JUDGE
Jay Mangano is a registered builder in her own right and founded Devrite Homes of Distinction in 2003. Jay’s focus is on delivering a quality product for her clients, she personally supervises every home she builds ensuring a quality product with an enjoyable build journey for the client. Jays commitment to excellence, unrelenting passion and dedication shines through in every home she builds. Devrite is the proud recipient of many local, state, and national awards, but most importantly Jay remains totally committed to her clients. Jensen Oliphant is the sole director for Eldridge Homes and is the third generation of his family to work in the building industry in Western Australia. He commenced his career in the building industry working on the weekends and school holidays with his father learning roof plumbing. He completed a pre- apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery followed by an apprenticeship with the MBA. Jensen became a registered builder 14 years ago forming Eldridge Homes, and has been a member of the Master Builders Association for the same duration. Jensen has a passion for his career, and is always learning and evolving. He loves building and takes great pride in providing his clients with the highest level of product and service. Achievements: Housing Excellence Award Finalist 2019, Master Builders Judge 2020 multiple categories, Master Builders Judge 2021 seventeen categories.
KEVIN SALE
JUDGE
Kevin Sale has held senior positions in major Perth companies building volume housing and unit developments, both in the metropolitan and regional areas. Kevin’s involvement with Master Builders has been eight years on the Safety Council followed by time as the Chair of Housing and a member of both Council and Executive Committees. Kevin is a past President of the Master Builders Association.
LUKE COLLI
JUDGE
Luke Collie has been working in the building industry for 15 years. Started as a scheduler working in the office and worked withing the estimating and scheduling team. Jason progressed to working on site as a site manager, and have been working with multiple companies, building multiple types of homes for the last 10 years, which has seen Jason build well over 400 homes throughout his career and obtaining his builders registration.
MARCO PALEZZA
JUDGE
Completed high school in 1988 where Marco Palezza immediately went to work with his father laying bricks for Les Friday Homes. The last 17 years has seen Marco progressed as a supervisor in Summit Homes, a registered builder, and a senior supervisor for the new homes department. In 2021 Marco was appointed construction manager at Summit Homes. Mark Busio am the Founder and Managing Director of Insideout Building, and a registered building practitioner. I have over 35 years’ experience working within the construction industry.
Which includes extensive experience in the areas of Mechanical Services and Commercial Aluminium Windows and Doors.I have been privileged to be involved in award winning projects, both in the commercial and residential sectors.
MARK DIEDRICKS
JUDGE
Mark Diedricks is a carpenter by trade since 1998, and ran his own carpentry business until 2011 when he started Arklen. With a clear focus on combining luxury and sustainability, Mark has used his hands on experience to constantly drive excellence in construction and in particular the use of raw materials.
MICHAEL AGOSTINO
JUDGE
As Managing Director of Trendsetter Homes, Michael Agostino is a hands-on leader who offers a dedicated client-focused approach to each and every build. Overseeing a responsive, experienced team of designers and building professionals, Michael has been instrumental in creating timeless, liveable abodes all over Perth, with an exceptional reputation for impeccable build quality and a determination to monitor each and every step of the building process, regardless of budget.
MICHAEL BURKE
JUDGE
Mike Burke is considered one of Perth’s best builders. He started his career as a roof carpenter in the late 70’s, before starting his own renovation company and eventually taking the reigns of Brian Burke Homes in 1996 - continuing his father and grandfather’s handson approach to building homes of pedigree.
