MBV would like to congratulate all winners and nominees of the 2021 MBV Excellence in Housing Awards.

Recognising the high standard of excellence demonstrated throughout Victoria's residential building sector, the awards celebrate the highest level of craftmanship and dedication to the trade, displayed through the 2021 award nominated projects.

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.

Presenting at the event MBV CEO Rebecca Casson congratulated the award winners saying "2021 was another challenging year for our residential builders dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. 

But once again, the outstanding work of our members continued to be of the highest quality with many outstanding projects created over the year.

It is pleasing to see that our industry collectively, and with a great deal of discipline and commitment, managed to stay COVIDSafe and, for the most part, open for business.”

MC'd by Comedian Ed Kavalee, the event featured musical performances from the very talented Tim Campbell Band and Mary Catanchin.

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, Comedian, Ed Kavalee

2021 Excellence in Housing Awards - Master Builder of the Year: Easton Pty Ltd

MBV President Mark Little, Jordan Easton, Brodie Easton (Easton Pty Ltd) and MBV CEO Rebecca Casson

Construction of this stunning five-bedroom, 10-bathroom home was made up of 74 pre-cast panels installed via 130 tonne cranes. Post tensioning strands allowed for thinner slabs, incredible internal floorplate spans, speed of construction and superior long-term durability of the home. The home boasts a spa, lap pool, 3.4m high ceilings on the ground floor, a dual height art gallery, library, gymnasium and home theatre, with 360 degree views from the roof terrace.

Project: Toorak

Website: www.easton.co

2021 Excellence in Housing Awards - Regional Builder of the Year: Scott James Builder

MBV President Mark Little, Scott James (Scott James Builder), MBV CEO Rebecca Casson

The East Albury project offered a rare opportunity in regional centres to collaborate with one of Australia's leading architects on a home that includes craftmanship, quality, innovation, and sustainability. Built over two levels, there are two bedrooms with en-suites, study, and multiple living spaces. Materials used are a combination of block, blackbutt and Barestone (cement) sheeting. Doors disappear into walls; windows are set flush and the ceiling rakes above. From the free-standing bath to the retractable flyscreens, all aspects of this custom build home prioritise quality and longevity.

Project: East Albury

Website: www.scottjamesbuilder.com.au

2021 Excellence in Housing Awards - Young Builder of the Year: Rhyse Mazza

MBV President Mark Little, Ryhse Mazza ,MBV CEO Rebecca Casson

After completing a trade apprenticeship in carpentry in 2004, Rhyse Mazza worked as a contract residential carpenter in Queensland and then as a contract commercial carpenter in Perth. Rhyse is now a qualified residential builder registered in both Victoria and in Queensland. In 2017, he obtained a Diploma in Building Construction from Master Builders Victoria. Rhyse then established Construct Melbourne where he is the Managing Director employing three professional staff, two tradesmen and two apprentices. Rhyse is a very well accomplished, composed, and confident young professional builder who has created a team with similar work ethics, building culture and an eye for detail. He prides himself on the level of detail and quality of finish, and client satisfaction, for every project.

Website: www.constructmelbourne.com.au

2021 MBV Excellence in Housing Award Category Winners:

• Best Renovation/Addition under $300,000 - Cale Peters Constructions PTY LTD 
  Project: Brunswick East 

• Best Renovation/Addition $300,000 - $500,000 - CSM Building & Developments Pty Ltd 
  Project: Whittlesea 

• Best Renovation/Addition $500,000 - $750,000 - Construct Melbourne 
  Project: Malvern East  

• Best Renovation/Addition $750,000 - $1M (Special Commendation) - APC Build Pty Ltd 
  Project: Camberwell 

• Best Renovation/Addition $750,000 - $1M - Barkers Burke Construction 
  Project: North Melbourne 

• Best Renovation/Addition over $1M - Visioneer 
  Project: South Yarra 

• Best Renovation/Addition over $1M (Special Commendation) - Renovation One 
  Project: Fitzroy 

• Best Display Home under $250,000 - Carlisle Homes 
  Project: Sterling 25 at Olivine, Donnybrook 

• Best Display Home $250,000 - $300,000 - Eight Homes 
  Project: SEVEN, Cranbourne 

• Best Display Home $300,000 - $350,000 - Simonds Homes 
  Project: Cayenne 29, Tarneit 

• Best Display Home $350,000 - $500,000 - Arden Homes 
  Project: Banyan 29, Truganina 

• Best Display Home $500,000 - $750,000 - Virtue Homes 
  Project: Virtue Homes Warragul Display Home, Warragul  

• Best Display Home $500,000 - $750,000 (Special Commendation) - Long Island Homes 
  Project: Newport 390, Tarneit  

• Best Display Home over $750,000 - Varcon Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd 
  Project: Wildlife, Balwyn North 

• Best Custom Home Under $300,000 - Belarte 
  Project: Lalor 

• Best Custom Home $300,000 - $400,000 - Malishev Constructions 
  Project: Charlemont 

• Best Custom Home $400,000 - $500,000 (Special Commendation) - Bolden Constructions Pty Ltd 
  Project: Warrnambool 

• Best Custom Home $400,000 - $500,000 - Impressive Homes and Developments Pty Ltd 
  Project: Warranwood 

• Best Custom Home $500,000 - $600,000 - Hark Custom Builders P/L 
  Project: Berwick 

• Best Custom Home $600,000 - $800,000 - Critique Building & Construction 
  Project: Highett 

• Best Custom Home $800,000 - $1M - Grollo Homes 
  Project: Viewbank 

• Best Custom Home $1M - $1.5M (Special Commendation) - Saltwater Builders 
  Project: Mt Eliza 

• Best Custom Home $1M - $1.5M - Natural Build Vic 
  Project: Essendon 

• Best Custom Home $1.5M - $2M - North South Homes Pty Ltd 
  Project: Neerim South 

• Best Custom Home $2M - $4M (Special Commendation) - Jorant Residential Pty Ltd 
  Project: Hawthorn 

• Best Custom Home $2M - $4M - Agushi 
  Project: Moonee Ponds 

• Best Custom Home over $4M (Special Commendation) - Belot Property Group 
  Project: Brighton 

• Best Custom Home over $4M - Easton Pty Ltd 
  Project: Toorak 

• Best Multi Unit Development – up to 3 units - Flux Construction (a brand of Figurehead Construction) 
  Project: Malvern 

• Best Multi Unit Development – 4 to 12 units - Flux Construction (a brand of Figurehead Construction) 
  Project: Armadale 

• Best Sustainable Home - Lonsdale Building Group 
  Project: West Melbourne 

• Best Kitchen under $40,000 - Grollo Homes 
  Project: Viewbank 

• Best Kitchen over $40,000 - Fortem Projects 
  Project: Malvern East 

• Best Bathroom under $30,000 - Lonsdale Building Group 
  Project: Malvern East 

• Best Bathroom over $30,000 - Fortem Projects 
  Project: Malvern East 

• Best Kitchen in a Display Home - Varcon Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd 
  Project: Wildlife, Balwyn North 

• Best Bathroom in a Display Home - Singh Homes Pty Ltd 
  Project: Mount Waverley 

• Integrated Housing Development - Flux Construction (a brand of Figurehead Construction) 
  Project: Brighton 

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

A special thank you to our event sponsors ColorBond, Highgrove Bathrooms, Master Builders Insurance, Origin Energy, Cbus Property, DG Global, Australian Gas Networks, Miele, Foundation Technologies Australia.

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