Tools were down to celebrate the building and construction industry’s best and brightest at the 2023 National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards in Perth on Saturday night.
Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn congratulated the winners of the 51 award categories and finalists for reaching this highly competitive stage.
The annual three-day event culminates in the announcement of the country’s best builders in residential, commercial and civil construction, recognising the projects that have won them acclaim.
Four major awards were announced on the night:
- National Apprentice of the Year
- Toyota National Young Builder of the Year
- National Residential Master Builder of the Year
- National Construction Master Builder of the Year
Built in JV with Obayashi (BOJV) & in partnership with Walker Corporation, took out the top spot winning the National Construction Master Builder of the Year Award for their work on 6 & 8 Parramatta Square.
“The 30,000 sqm Parramatta Square precinct comprises 4 commercial towers, plus a new civic library, council chambers and community facilities.
“The Joint venture with Obayashi and the Walker Corporation developed smart solutions to the complex problems of building this mega structure while still maintaining the desired function and appearance,” Ms Wawn said.
National Residential Master Builder of the Year V-Build Construction Services won the award for their Mountain View home project in Queensland.
“The stunning home reflecting the New Zealand mountain home combined with a US Ranch style, was a difficult build from the very start.
“The entire footprint of the house was excavated to rock, roads were built to access the estate, new electrical mains and fibre optical cabling was installed in addition to sewer treatment plants and half a million litres of water storage.
“The home is also an entertainer's dream with a whisky room, wine cellar, wine room, and commercially capable kitchen over four rooms, six fireplaces, and cinema.” Ms Wawn said.
Ellsie Mead from Tasmania was awarded National Apprentice of the Year for her ability to lead and excel in her role, especially considering her relative youth in the field.
“Ellsie's decision to pursue the WHS Certificate IV illustrates her foresight, dedication, and motivation to continually enhance her skills and knowledge. She has undeniably earned the distinction of being a standout as the 2023 National Apprentice of the Year Award,” Ms Wawn said.
South Australian Matthew Pezzuto was awarded Toyota Young National Builder of the Year. Since launching Horizon Construction Services, Matthew has demonstrated a commitment to quality, service and safety in the industry.
“Matthew has a strong focus on building excellent client relationships and producing quality results through a transparent, flexible, collaborative and proactive approach,” Ms Wawn said.
Master Builders acknowledges the awards platinum sponsors Toyota, CBUS, and major sponsors Shell Card, Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner, Wood Solutions, Master Builders Insurance Brokers, Timber Framing Collective, Archipro and Women Building Australia.
Media contact: Dee Zegarac, National Director, Media & Public Affairs
0400 493 071 | dee.zegarac@masterbuilders.com.au
Link to major award winner photos*
*Additional photos for other awards can be provided on request.
Full list of winners
|
Award |
Winner |
State |
Project name |
|
Best Use of Australian Made Products - Commercial |
Monarch Building Solutions |
ACT |
Kia Showroom |
|
National Renovations/Extensions Award – $650,000 to $1M |
Manteena |
ACT |
Deakin |
|
Toyota National Civil/Infrastructure Award over $25 million |
Chincivil |
ACT |
Acton Waterfront Phase 2 |
|
National Fit-Out Award– under $5m |
Maxcon NT |
NT |
Dripstone Middle School - STEAM Centre |
|
WoodSolutions National Sustainability Residential Building Award |
Blue Eco Homes |
NSW |
|
|
National Entertainment and Recreation Facility Award |
John Holland |
NSW |
Sydney Football Stadium |
|
National Commercial Historical Restoration/Renovation Award |
Built |
NSW |
InterContinental Sydney Refurbishment |
|
National President’s Award |
Join Constructions |
NSW |
Shorebird House |
|
ArchiPro National Renovations/Extensions Award - $1M to $2M |
Build By Design |
NSW |
Treehouse |
|
National Renovations/Extensions Award – over $2M |
DCB |
NSW |
|
|
Shell Card National Display Home - $250,000 to $350,000 |
Firstyle Homes |
NSW |
KESWICK 21.6/FINESSE Facade |
|
National Contract Home – $1M to $2M |
Evolving Construction |
NSW |
Nonpareil |
|
Cbus National Medium Density Award - Over 5 Dwellings |
Impero Constructions |
NSW |
The Clermont Residences |
|
National Lifestyle Housing for Seniors Award - Retirement Villages |
Taylor |
NSW |
Gordon Quarter |
|
Shell Card National Fit Out - over $10M |
Buildcorp Group |
NSW |
Corrs QQT Fit-Out |
|
National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – over $100 million |
Built in JV with Obayashi (BOJV) & in partnership Walker Corporation |
NSW |
6&8 Parramatta Square |
|
National Construction Master Builder of the Year |
Built in JV with Obayashi (BOJV) & in partnership Walker Corporation |
NSW |
6&8 Parramatta Square |
|
National Education Facility Award |
Hutchinson Builders |
QLD |
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College — Stage 2 |
|
National Display Home – under $250,000 |
Ellis Developments QLD |
QLD |
The Haven |
|
National Contract Home – under $350,000 |
Surfside Homes |
QLD |
Hale Residence |
|
Master Builders Insurance Brokers National Contract Homes - $350,000 - $500,000 award |
Hancock Homes |
QLD |
The Stradbroke |
|
National Contract Home – $500,000 to $750,000 |
AusDesign Homes |
QLD |
Serenity Breeze |
|
Timber Framing Collective National Contract Home – $750,000 to $1 million |
TROY WARE CONSTRUCTIONS |
QLD |
Amaroo House |
|
ArchiPro National Contract Home – $2 million to $4 million |
Graya Construction |
QLD |
Larc |
|
National Contract Home – Over $4M |
V-Build Construction Services |
QLD |
Mountainview |
|
Cbus National Medium Density Award - 2 to 5 Dwellings |
ONELIFE PROPERTY GROUP |
QLD |
LUXE BY ONELIFE |
|
National Lifestyle Housing for Seniors Award - Aged Care Facilities |
Paynters |
QLD |
Berlasco Inclusive Residential Care |
|
National Specialist Contractor of the Year - Residential |
Aspen Stone Construction |
QLD |
Toorak |
|
Cbus National High Rise Apartment Building Award |
Cavcorp QLD |
QLD |
Luminare |
|
Lux Events National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – $50 million to $100 million |
McNab |
QLD |
Sunshine Coast City Hall |
|
Toyota National Specialist Contractor of the Year Award |
Arden Architectural |
QLD |
80 Ann St |
|
National Residential Master Builder of the Year |
V-Build Construction Services |
QLD |
Mountainview |
|
National Health Facility Award |
Built Environs |
SA |
Modbury Hospital Upgrade |
|
National Renovations/Extensions Award - $200,000 to $400,000 |
Trilogy Projects |
SA |
|
|
Toyota National Display Home Award $350,000 - $500,000 |
Bradford Homes by Scott Salisbury |
SA |
Dakota |
|
Shell Card National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award - $5M to 10M |
Pascale Construction |
SA |
Yangarra Estate Vineyards New Cellar Door and Bottle Store |
|
Toyota National Young Builder of the Year |
Matthew Pezzuto |
SA |
|
|
Best Use of Australian Made Products - Residential |
Zanetto Builders |
TAS |
ASGARD |
|
National Renovations/Extensions Award – under $200,000 |
Tim Holmes |
TAS |
Potters Croft Extension |
|
Lux Events National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – $20 million to $50 million |
Fairbrother Construction |
TAS |
Devonport Waterfront Hotel |
|
Toyota National Civil/Infrastructure Award under $25million |
Hutchinson Builders |
TAS |
MONA Jetty Tunnel |
|
National Apprentice of the Year |
Ellsie Mead |
TAS |
|
|
WoodSolutions National Sustainability in a Commercial Building Award |
Hacer Group |
VIC |
Nightingale Village Project |
|
Federal Safety Commissioner's National Excellence in Work Health and Safety Award |
Kane Constructions |
VIC |
Iglu Russell Street, Student Accommodation |
|
National Display Home – $750,000 to $1M |
Virtue Homes |
VIC |
The Olivia |
|
National Display Home – over $1M |
Englehart Homes |
VIC |
La Maison |
|
National Fit-out Award – $5M to $10M |
Construction Engineering |
VIC |
Adina Hotel Fitout |
|
National Renovations/Extensions Award – $400,000 to $650,000 |
Burgio Construction |
WA |
Curtin Ave |
|
Toyota National Display Home – $500,000 to $750,000 |
Residential Attitudes |
WA |
Banksy'S Retreat |
|
National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – under $5 million |
Builden Construction |
WA |
The Beaufort |
|
Shell Card National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award - $10M to $20M |
Lendlease Building |
WA |
Enex Facade |