Master Builders annual Master Builders Excellence in Housing Awards took place on Friday 21 October at Melbourne’s Palladium, Crown.

Over 800 guests witnessed Capelcon take out top honours—Master Builder of the Year—for their project in Flinders.

Guests were treated to a red carpet experience with model and presenter Elise May on hand for interviews and the official photographer capturing everyone arriving for the celebration. Our host for the evening, Tania Zaetta, kept the night moving well, and a special performance by Kate Ceberano was a feature on the night. Guests finished up on the dance floor, dancing to the music of Neon City.

The awards were attended by the Hon. Richard Wynne MP, Minister for Planning, who presented the three major awards, Young Builder of the Year, Regional Builder of the Year and Master Builder of the Year, along with special guest Neil Coulson, Victorian Skills Commissioner.

The 2016 Master Builder of the Year was awarded to, Capelcon for their project in Flinders.

The scope of works for this lavish project included the construction of the main homestead with four sweeping wings radiating from a central multi-room living zone, independent master and guest suites, an outdoor entertaining pavilion, a pool house with gym and bathroom, block work retaining walls, a 40-metre-long water feature, sandstone garden screen walls and sandstone paving. High-quality materials, fixtures and fittings were utilised throughout, including the specialised sandstone walling, the curved metal roofing and the large oak cavity sliding doors. The construction met all of the energy rating and sustainability requirements, and while the build was completed over a period in excess of 18 months, excellent relationships were maintained throughout.

The 2016 Regional Residential Builder of the Year was awarded to Hedger Constructions for their project in Marysville.

The scope of works called for the construction of a high-end contemporary home, sitting into a slight embankment and taking full advantage of the views to the surrounding hills. Given the feature porte cochere, entry bridge, main deck and horizon pool, the external design also displays exceptional timberwork, stone and other natural materials that blend effortlessly into the landscape. Inside, the first amongst many eye-grabbing features is the polished concrete floor, which moves through to a magnificent open kitchen with a sleek design, utilising space well, and allowing for functionality. Floor-to-ceiling, double-glazed windows along with clerestory highlight glazing accentuate the openness with outstanding natural light.

The 2016 Young Builder of the Year was awarded to David Moyle, Ballarat Construction Management.

David Moyle completed his apprenticeship as a carpenter in 2005. In the same year, he established his own company known as Ballarat Construction Management (BCM), of which he is the Managing Director. Since establishing BCM, David Moyle has held several honorary positions in Master Builders’ Ballarat Region including President from 2013 to 2015 and Chairman for Master Builders’ Country Sector in 2014. He is currently a member of Master Builders’ Board of Management. David’s firm has been awarded several Master Builders regional Excellence Awards. The firm’s new headquarters in Ballarat, designed and constructed by David and his team, has also won several Excellence in Construction Awards. He is responsible for many domestic construction projects including the recently completed $1.5M luxurious multi-unit development in Hepburn known as “Clifftop”. David Moyle is a highly competent, technically astute and a well organised Master Builder who enjoys the challenges of technically complex buildings. He carries out his duties in a professional, skilled, orderly and businesslike manner. He is to be commended for earning this award.

Master Builders congratulates and thanks all entrants in this year’s 2016 Excellence in Housing Awards and looks forward to your continued support of this program.

Click here for a complete listing of all the award winners.