MBV would like to congratulate all winners and nominees of the 2021 MBV Excellence in Construction Awards. 
 
The Awards saw the celebration and recognition of the exceptional craftsmanship and standards of excellence in the commercial sector of the building and construction industry throughout Victoria whilst celebrating our member's achievements and milestones throughout 2021. 

Presenting at the awards, MBV CEO Rebecca Casson saying, "Once again, our Excellence in Construction Awards were brimming with outstanding work that improves the lives of Victorians throughout our great state. The commercial projects showcased in this year’s awards were very impressive. "  

Originally rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Awards event was successfully and safely hosted on Thursday, 20 January 2022, at the Palladium, Crown Casino. The event was hosted in strict adherence to COVIDSafe guidelines, with MBV team members, venue staff and attendees following established COVIDSafe protocols. 
 
MC'd by TV Presenter Gorgi Coghlan, the event featured musical performances from the very talented Tim Campbell Band and Alex Hughes. 

We want to thank all attendees who were able to join us for the 2021 Awards and look forward to celebrating our 2022 Awards later this year!  

 Event MC, Gorgi Coghlan

2021 Excellence in Construction Awards - Master Builder of the Year: Maben Group Pty Ltd

MBV President Mark Little, Craig Gathercole (Maben Group Pty Ltd) and MBV CEO Rebecca Casson

The project involved the aesthetic upgrade of the Highpoint Shopping Centre. The upgrade sought to align the various mall voids and maintain the line of sight down the retail malls. Maben Group worked closely with the client and design team throughout the project to ensure initial concept sketches were developed and accurately implemented on-site to reflect the design intent. Floor finishes consisted of bluestone and granite tiling that incorporated a feature granite wave and decorative ‘possum tail swirl’. Spotted gum timber flooring pods were inserted in designated seating areas. Finishes to the balustrade included black mirror Rimex and heat-soaked glazing with a rounded spotted gum handrail.

Project: Highpoint Aesthetic Upgrade, Maribyrnong                                                                                            

Designer: Carr - Architecture and Interior Design

Website: www.maben.com.au

2021 Excellence in Construction Awards - Regional Builder of the Year: Rendine Constructions Pty Ltd

MBV President Mark Little, Michael Thornton (Rendine Constructions Pty Ltd) and MBV CEO Rebecca Casson

Marcus Oldham, has built an enviable reputation for preparing business leaders who pursue successful careers in agriculture, agribusiness, and equine management, demanding a high-class construction, and professional execution across both construction and project management. Its complex design focused upon the internal and external architectural details. This can be seen in the use of external materials integrated indoors and the use of conventional products in unique ways such as the pressed metal ceiling used on intricate angles instead of flat.

Project: Marcus Oldham College Learning Centre, Waurn Ponds

Designer: 3iD Studios Architecture

Website: www.rendine.com.au

2021 Excellence in Construction Awards - Young Builder of the Year: Conal Magee

MBV President Mark Little, Conal Magee (2Construct Pty Ltd) and MBV CEO Rebecca Casson

Conal Magee has obtained a Diploma of Building from RMIT and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management from RMIT and holds a VBA Commercial Builders License Limited for Low Rise buildings. He is studying for a Master’s in Business Administration. In 2013 he started working for 2Construct Pty Ltd as a Contract Administrator and has since been promoted to a Project Manager, a position he currently holds with 2 Construct. Conal has worked on projects valued up to $11M including Tarneit Senior College, Edithvale Life Saving Club, CRC Caroline Springs New Performing Arts Centre, Sandringham Golf Links Redevelopment and TLC Homestead Estate Wallington. Conal is a very well accomplished, composed, polite, well-spoken, and confident professional builder. He enjoys high levels of client satisfaction which he attributes to communicating well, regularly, and honestly with clients. He leads by example and strives to professionally improve himself practically and academically.

Website: www.2construct.com.au

2021 MBV Construction Award Category Winners:

• Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings under $3M - Built 
  Project: Victorian Gamma Knife Service, Melbourne 
  
  
• Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M-$5M (Special Commendation) - Macbuild Australia 
  Project: The Graham Hotel, Port Melbourne 
  
  
• Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M-$5M - 2Construct Pty Ltd 
  Project: Edithvale Life Saving Club, Edithvale 
  
  
• Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M-$10M - Maben Group Pty Ltd 
  Project: Myer Music Centre Redevelopment, South Yarra 
  
  
• Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10M-$15M - Becon Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd 
  Project: GHPT Innovation Centre, Morwell 
  
  
• Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $15M-$20M - Kane Constructions 
  Project: Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Discovery Centre, Emerald         
  
  
• Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $20M-$30M - McCorkell Constructions 
  Project: Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School Gym, Keilor East 
  
  
•  Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M-$80M - Maben Group Pty Ltd 
  Project: Highpoint Aesthetic Upgrade, Maribyrnong 
  
  
• Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $80M (Special Commendation) - John Holland Pty Ltd 
  Project: 180 Flinders Street, Melbourne 
  
• Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $80M - Watpac Construction Pty Ltd 
  Project: Deakin University Law School Building, Burwood 
  
  
• Excellence in Construction of Industrial Buildings - Vaughan Constructions 
  Project: Woolworths Group Melbourne Fresh Distribution Centre, Truganina 
  
  
• Excellence in Fitout - Buildcorp Group 
  Project: MinterEllison Project, Melbourne 
   
• Best Specialist Contractor (Special Commendation) - IND Window Fabrications 
  Project: Cabrini Hospital Gandel Wing, Bayswater 
  
  
• Best Specialist Contractor - HSR (Aust) Group 
  Project: Wesley Place - 130 Lonsdale St Project, Melbourne 
   
• Best Sustainable Project (Special commendation) - John Holland Pty Ltd 
  Project: 180 Flinders Street, Melbourne 
   
• Best Sustainable Project - Becon Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd 
  Project: McDonalds Melton, Melton South 
  
• Excellence in Health & Safety - Kane Constructions 
  Project: Docklands Studios Stage 6, Docklands 
   
• Excellence in Lowrise Apartment Buildings (Special Commendation) - Becon Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd 
  Project: Mecwacare Robin Syme Malvern, Malvern
   
• Excellence in Lowrise Apartment Buildings - L.U. Simon Builders 
  Project: Prospect Hill, Camberwell 
   
• Excellence in Highrise Apartment Buildings - Buxton Constructions (Vic) Pty Ltd 
  Project: CV Apartments, Hawthorn East 

To view photographs and more details of the 2021 Award winners and projects, view our gallery here.

Special thanks to our major event sponsor MC Labour and our supporting sponsors; Incolink, Cbus, MBIB (Master Builders Insurance Brokers), and DG Global.