A4 MBA NSW Excellence in Construction 2020

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2020

Phoenix Central Park Nominated for 5 MBA NSW Excellence in Construction Awards, 2020 Commercial Buildings, Excellence in Use of Bricks, Excellence in Use of Timber, Excellence in Use of Concrete, Excellence in Use of Steel.

Phoenix Central Park was developed with Judith Neilson, Colliers International, TTW - Taylor Thomson Whitting, Durbach Block Jaggers and John Wardle Architects.

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NSW President’s foreword

Our salute to an industry that builds excellence

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elcome to the Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards for 2020 — a very different Awards presentation, yet an extremely important celebration of what is the best of our industry.

During these difficult times, when the Association’s main focus has been keeping our industry open, viable and working safely, and now rebuilding the nation in a post COVID environment, this recognition of excellence will allow all of us to share the extraordinary ability of our industry.

It is most satisfying to advise that this year, the judges considered all entries, safely and carefully, noting our industry has once again produced magnificent construction outcomes.

I thank the judges who freely donate their time and experience — to examine, evaluate, deliberate, and make very difficult decisions when considering all entries.

The winners were announced on Friday 20th of November, hosted by television personalities Johanna Griggs and Peter Colquhoun.

All projects entered were considered for the Master Builders Association major award — the 2020 Outstanding Construction Award. This year, the prestigious award went to Richard Crookes Constructions for the UTS Central Building Project at Ultimo. Congratulations to Richard Crookes Constructions and all entrants and winners in this year’s awards.

I thank the sponsors who continue to support this great industry and the Awards Presentation.

So, to an industry, that employs more full-time people, engages the largest number of small businesses, and trains more apprentices than any other sector across the nation — Master Builders salutes you and your achievements.

We hope you enjoy the Awards.

Simon Pilcher MBA NSW President

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Judges Kevin Cohen

John Elder AM

Kevin commenced his carpentry and joinery apprenticeship in 1972. He completed his trade qualifications and Clerk of Works. Kevin is a company director of a successful family business, Co-Wyn Building Contractors Pty Ltd. During that time working in the building industry, Kevin was involved as a site foreman, project manager and he coordinated apprenticeship training. Kevin has been involved in a number of varied projects which include churches, schools, industrial buildings and aged care complexes.

He now acts as a judge for the Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards.

John Elder AM worked for the MBA for 25 years. In 1982 he served on the Tripartite Working Party to review the Building and Construction Industry Long Service Payments Act, 1974 and the Tripartite Advisory Committee on Occupational Health and Safety. In 1986 he served on the Ministerial Working Party Reviewing the NSW Apprenticeship System. He served on the 1996-1997 review into the workers compensation system in NSW. John was a member of the Occupational Health, Safety and Rehabilitation Council of NSW from 1983 until 1997, at which time he was appointed a commissioner of the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW. In 2005 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and in 2007 he received a PhD from the University of Sydney for a thesis on the first 100 years of the MBA. In 2017 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of NSW.

Peter Deane Peter has a Civil Engineering Honours Degree from UNSW, and is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia. With 40 years’ experience in the construction industry in Australia and overseas, Peter’s input has ranged from the role of General Manager running state operations for major companies such as Lend Lease and Abigroup, to that of Project Director for major projects (acting for both owner/developer and contractors), and to the managing of Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) schemes and Alliances involving government and non-government partners. Projects and input have been geographically spread across Australia (including remote Northern Territory), the United Kingdom and Singapore, with significant projects including the first major modern designed shopping centre in Singapore (Centrepoint), the Galleria Morley Shopping Centre in Perth, and the Sydney Superdome (All phones Arena) and P1 Car Cark for 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Stephen Edwards Stephen Edwards completed a Civil Engineering Honours degree at UNSW in 1967. In 1968 he was called up for National Service and after graduating as a Second Lieutenant spent the remainder of his two years as an instructor at the School of Military Engineering, mostly teaching Demolitions and Mine Warfare. Following his discharge from the Army, Stephen completed a Master of Engineering Science Degree (Construction) and then headed to London where he worked for a large commercial builder.

After gaining further project management experience back in Sydney, Stephen and his wife Jenny established Stephen Edwards Constructions Pty Ltd in 1980.This family company has grown to have 85 employees and an annual turnover approaching $100 million. ‘SEC’ specialises in Government, Commercial and Aged Care projects and is now largely run by two of Stephen’s sons. Stephen has been an active member of the MBA for nearly 40 years.

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Stephen Kwok Stephen has worked in the Building & Construction industry in a variety of different roles for over 30 years. Commencing as a tradesman before becoming a licenced builder, Stephen has conducted and managed construction work in most areas with a focus on residential and commercial projects. In 2005, he completed training in adult education and spent 2 years training and mentoring construction apprentices. In late 2007, Stephen commenced with WorkCover/Safework NSW as a construction Inspector, after previously completing the Advanced Diploma in OHS. With SafeWork NSW, Stephen completed an Advanced Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection), Diploma of Government (Investigations) and in 2016 achieved the position of Assistant State Inspector. This role involved him collaborating with Fair Trading and various employer groups such as the MBA on numerous state wide initiatives to improve workplace safety. In 2017, Stephen successfully applied for a manager position within SafeWork NSW and is currently Manager, Construction South. Stephen has a handson approach and leads by example in driving safety awareness throughout the construction industry where he has spent all his working life.

Richard McEwen Richard is a retired architect with extensive experience in the management, design, documentation and construction of architectural high-rise office buildings, commercial, industrial, residential, hotel, leisure and refurbishment projects. For 23 years Richard was a Director and later Managing Director of Travis McEwen Group/Architectus, a large Sydney based architectural, urban design and interior architecture practice. He was responsible for all corporate compliance, financial accounts and management, human resource management, marketing and project implementation. After selling his shares in the Practice he joined Lipman Pty Ltd for 11 years as the Business Development Manager. As a unit holder in the ownership of the building at 41 McLaren Street, North Sydney, Richard is on the Management Committee setting directions for tenancy and rental reviews, building upgrades and maintenance as well as planning for a major residential development on the site.

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Judges John McKellar

David Solomon

John commenced his construction career with Mainline Constructions in 1971. Since that time he spent 42 years in varying rolls of site management, project management and senior management roles. After working for several major companies he spent the most recent 25 years with A W Edwards Pty Limited as a Senior Project Manager and then the Companies Commercial Manager for the last 12 years up to retirement in 2013. Over this period he has been responsible for many key projects including Sports facilities, hospitals, commercial developments, research facilities and university education facilities. John holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Building) from the UTS.

David has worked in the Building & Construction Industry for over 30 years. David is a “Fellow” and dual international ISQEM Safety Award winner 2015 & 2016, for his commitment and involvement in developing a positive safety culture in the Building and Construction Industry. David is recognised as a “Standards Expert”. David is Standards Australia Chairman of Occupational Health and Safety Management Committee, Standards Australia 45001 International Head of Delegation, and the Convenor of ISO TC283 Working Group 4 responsible for the development of a new international Standard for OH&S Performance Evaluation expected to last 36 months, ISO45004. David is an Exemplar Global Certified Management Systems Specialist (Lead) and a Master OH&S Auditor. David is their 45001 exam and scheme Chairman. David is also PwC’s External Advisory Board Chairman. David regularly reviews documentation for Australian State and National Government departments including the following subject matter, Auditing, Safety and Transport for relevance, corporate governance, and compliance. David leads by example, driving safety awareness never losing sight of our grass roots.

Max Mosher Max Mosher is an energy consultant and has worked in the energy industry for more than 40 years. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in relation to solar and energy-efficient house design, including energy utilisation in the domestic sector and thermal performance assessments.

Max has been a committee member on a Standards Australia Review Committee BD/058 titled “Materials for the Thermal Insulation of Buildings”.

He has been on the judging panels for the Building Designers Association Annual Design Awards, the Master Builders Association Excellence in Housing and Construction Awards, the Master Builders Australia National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards, and the Local Government Association Environment Awards. Max is a founding member and former director of the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA).

Patrick Murphy Patrick Murphy commenced in the Building Industry in 1969 and shortly after received his Certificate of Competency in Carpentry and Bachelor Applied Science (Building) from the Institute of Technology. A director of A W Edwards Pty Limited until he retired, he worked for the company for 43 years. He was the Project Manager for numerous major projects throughout Sydney including many fitouts encompassing, the retail, banking, schools, shopping centres and scientific sectors.

John Spierewka John Spierewka has over 30 years’ of experience with apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW. Starting his career as an apprentice and latter moving to vocational training, with roles as a: trainer; training program administrator and manager; training provider auditor; apprenticeship and traineeship policy maker; and conciliation and/or determination apprenticeship and traineeship matters on behalf of the Commissioner for Vocational Training.

John is a Senior Operations Officer in the Apprenticeships and Traineeship Unit of the NSW Department of Education. This role has John involved in the implementation of NSW government policy for apprenticeships and traineeship and the provision of operational support to Training Services NSW staff across NSW who support the day-to-day operation of the apprenticeship system in NSW.

Donna Seidler Donna Seidler has been an MBA Awards apprentice judge since 2001 and formerly, a manager of an apprentice group training scheme, where she oversaw the establishment of a pilot program for indigenous apprentices.

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Awards Presentation Evening ~ 2020 style!

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Buildcorp’s team.

A happy Total team.

Novati celebrates their win.

It’s a red balloon day for FDC.

It’s thumbs up from Arenco and joint venture partner Daraon.

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Richard Crookes Constructions celebrates their big win.

Shape raises a cheer over their success.

Simon Pilcher about to present the 2020 Outstanding Construction Award.

Carfax lets loose in fancy dress.

MBA Judges celebrate in style.

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Over 20 years’ experience in retail construction, fitout and refurbishment

Orange City Centre shortlisted for the NSW Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards.

Inten Constructions delivers quality projects, on time and budget throughout Australia. We understand retail environments and emphasise strategic planning, attention to detail and strong communication as key to our long history and success in the competitive construction industry.

Projects aren’t just about the results, they’re also about the construction journey. With over 20 years of experience in a range of commercial spaces, we work closely with our clients to deliver quality in retail, industrial and commercial construction and refurbishment projects — without the headaches.

Intensity | Integrity | Intelligence

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EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION WINNERS 2020

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OVERALL WINNER

OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS UTS Central Building, ULTIMO

The judges chose the UTS Central project as the overall winner of the 2020 outstanding construction award. It is an expression of innovation and sustainable design excellence.

Key features of this modern 5-star, Green Star-rated, Smart building include the twisting cantilevered tower with curved double-glazed facades, the double helix access stairs, plus the high-spec integrated fitout of facilities and the Hive Super Lab. Green roof spaces and terrace with interconnected winter gardens complement the building design.

UTS Central Smart building (Coforge) features intelligent sensors, which inform the system’s decision to adjust the air-conditioning to suit the occupants in a space. The technology also manages the various room bookings, notifying meeting attendees if they have been reallocated rooms based on the actual attendance at the time of the event. This system has future potential for predictive changes using Bureau of Meteorology data, which would see the building sense weather changes and intuitively adjust.

The Richard Crookes team, working in conjunction with UTS management, the architects, consultants, and subcontractors, collaboratively delivered this world-class building with exceptional finishes.

Congratulations Richard Crookes Constructions and all who were involved in this showpiece project.

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Congratulations to our clients and all winners of 2020 Awards

Banco Chambers Winner - Interior Fitouts $5,000,001 - $8,000,000

Habitat House Winner - Refurbishment/ Renovation/Extension $15,000,001 - $20,000,000

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia Winner - Interior Fitouts $20,000,001 - $35,000,000 Finalist - National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards

Westpac Banking Corporation Winner - Interior Fitouts $70,000,001 & Over

Building Genuine Partnerships for 21 years

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CARFAX COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTIONS

RESTORATION / ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING UP TO $1,000,000

Gardener’s Cottage Restoration, VAUCLUSE

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DYNAMIC PROJECTS (AUS)

RESTORATION / ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING $1,000,001 – $5,000,000

Carfax has completed this restoration with obvious care and sensitivity to not only upgrade the interior of the two-level cottage to suit its heritage roots, but also fit for occupancy by renters who want to enjoy the experience of the 1850s Neilson Park cottage with modern bathroom facilities. All the trade work blends well with the original finishes including stonemasonry, carpentry and joinery, termite repair, dampcourse replacement, plus repair of hardwood floors and ceiling restoration. The work took four months, with careful sequencing of specialist work to avoid damage to works already completed.

Lowy Institute for International Policy, SYDNEY The Lowy Institute occupies a 137-year-old heritage-listed building in Bligh Street, Sydney. Originally, it was ‘The NSW Gentleman’s Club’ and is a well-known colonial landmark. Dynamic Projects has restored the building to its former glory and upgraded it so that it can be used as a modern working office. This included a new platform lift for the disabled and careful modification of the external sandstone entry.

Internal décor has been preserved with careful French polishing of the timberwork and restoration of the heritage wallpaper and feature ceilings. This restoration exhibits great workmanship lovingly carried out.

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WINNER

RESTORATION / ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING $5,000,001 – $10,000,000

RCC INTERIORS Darling House, DAWES POINT Darling House was originally hand-built by convicts in 1844, is state heritage listed and located in Sydney’s historic Rocks area. It had become a run-down hostel consisting of two buildings. RCC Interiors partnered with Morrison Design Architects to transform the buildings into a three-level, boutique aged care facility for eight residents. Major structural works were initially required to enable the building to conform with modern safety and fire regulations and ensuites have been incorporated into each apartment. The new building finishes have been carefully installed to match the prevailing 1920s décor. The quality of the finishes, joinery and overall attention to detail are all excellent.

WINNER

RESTORATION / ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING $10,000,001 – $50,000,000

HANSEN YUNCKEN Inner Sydney High School, SURRY HILLS The project involved the internal refurbishment and upgrade of three heritage buildings along with site-wide infrastructure upgrade, heritage facades and all DDA-compliant interface accessways. The project team was required to plan all material handling activities, as the three heritage buildings relied on a single tower crane.

Additional to this, there was significant lead paint and dust remediation exercise required prior to works commencing. The internal demolition had to be completed under the strict supervision of the heritage architects and structural engineers.

Service upgrades were completed supplying the entire building with a ducted air-conditioning system, ICT, AV, electrical substation, and sprinklers. The fitout was a major feat in that all heritage elements were left intact. All external heritage windows had acoustic treatment applied.

These treatments, along with the internal finishes, were designed and installed to provide compliant acoustic ratings for teaching spaces. The Hansen Yuncken team has overcome significant challenges to deliver a one-of-a-kind project.

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WINNER

MAINBRACE CONSTRUCTIONS

RESTORATION / ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING $50,000,001 & OVER

David Jones QEII, SYDNEY

WINNER

BEACH CONSTRUCTIONS NSW

ADAPTIVE RE-USE OPEN PRICE CATEGORY

The David Jones department store has been a Sydney icon for more than 100 years. The challenge was to modernise the building while maintaining normal trading and to increase its area from 26,000m2 to 34,000m2 — consolidating two buildings into one. The client wanted the building to be “the best department store in the Southern Hemisphere”. Mainbrace has achieved this — classic ambience prevails everywhere. Most work took place at night and involved the progressive strip out of each new floor and the provision of new escalators and upgraded lifts and stairwells. New services and a complete fire upgrade were required, along with a new air conditioning plant and substation.

Ballarat House, SURRY HILLS This five-storey commercial building was originally constructed in 1916. Beach Constructions’ works included the total restoration and recreation of Level 5, adding a mezzanine level. Little working space existed for the builder, who completed the works in less than 12 months while all other floors were occupied. This was particularly difficult as the roof had to be removed as part of the two-level solution.

The works involved the complicated rearrangement of heritage structural timber, steel plates and beams, plus patching and repairing the old hardwood timber floor. Specific fire solutions were also developed and implemented, as with the additional mezzanine floor, the building exceeded 25m minimum height.

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OVER $1 BILLION PROJECTS COMPLETED

SYDNEY | WOLLONGONG CONSTRUCTION | REFURBISHMENT & INTERIORS | D&C

PATTERSONBUILD.COM.AU COMMERCIAL | AGED CARE | EDUCATION | INDUSTRIAL | HEALTH

WINNER

PATTERSON BUILDING GROUP

REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION UP TO $7,000,000

Minnamurra Visitors Centre and Lyrebird Cafe, JAMBEROO

WINNER

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT

REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $7,000,001 – $15,000,000

Patterson Building Group was appointed by the Office of Environment and Heritage as head contractor to undertake the refurbishment of the Minnamurra Visitors Centre and Lyrebird Cafe. The project involved the refurbishment of the existing visitor centre including upgrades and improvements to the main entry, removal of internal walls and staff accommodation. The works incorporated new kitchen facilities, toilets, roofing upgrades, services, feature timber walls and ceilings. New washed concrete pavements were added to the exterior of the building. The works required the complete strip out of the old building, leaving only the structural-steel skeleton.

2 Market Street, SYDNEY This project involved the refurbishment of the lower floors and foyer to both Market and Kent streets. The Ground Floor lobby works comprised increasing the gross floor area by moving the building entrance towards Kent Street and filling in a large double-height void space with lobby area. The gross floor area was extended towards Kent Street, enabling a large café and dining. The large void space was in filled with a large steel structure, housing the business centre and amenities. Throughout Level 5 and 7 a new stone floor and wall cladding were installed, with lift upgrades. The project was undertaken in a fully occupied building, with approximately 5000 people transiting through the building’s spaces each day.

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WINNER

MPA CONSTRUCTION GROUP

REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $15,000,001 – $20,000,000

Habitat House, SURRY HILLS

WINNER

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT

REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $20,000,001 – $30,000,000

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Following a successful early contractor involvement period, the design and construct project was undertaken across eight commercial levels and two basements as well as conversion of the vacant roof into a rooftop garden and entertaining facility. This project involves a base building refurbishment and fitout, including façade glazing replacement, structural-steel installation and some basement excavation works. Structural works consist of new service risers and infill stair penetrations. In addition, the works incorporated new lifts, lobby area, windows, amenities, end-of-trip facilities, rooftop garden works and extension of the fire stairs. The works were well executed, and the standard of finish was consistent.

Angel Place Lobby Upgrade, SYDNEY The refurbishment comprised five stages to modernise the internal and external portions of the building’s lobby and façade. The project was split into two overall phases, with phase one being the northern lobby, characterised by a high-level feature lattice ceiling, Rosso marble, plant life and multi-use spaces.

Phase two focused on the external façade, street entrance and new automated entry doors. This project’s difficulty was due to the office building having some 4000-plus staff travelling through the entry every day. The finishes were highly specified and required significant research to ensure the construction was completed in the shortest possible timeframe and to the highest standard.

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WINNER

BUILDCORP INTERIORS

REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $30,000,001 & OVER

347 Kent Street Refurbishment, SYDNEY

WINNER

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT

HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS – NEW UP TO $20,000,000

The main works were the upgrade and reconstruction of the Western podium, which included the creation of a new end-of-trip facility accessible from the basement, new ground floor office space with large skylight, rooftop breakout space for commercial use and new retail tenancies in King Street, a bespoke glass façade upgrade and new lobby space with a double-height atrium, collaboration spaces and café.

Major plant and equipment replacements required full shutdown of Kent Street on two occasions to set up a 400-tonne mobile crane to lift the new plant. Other works included new base building security systems, and some service and compliance upgrades to achieve a five-star NABERS rating.

The Locker Room, Sydney Olympic Park The Locker Room is a significant addition to the Sydney Olympic Park precinct, bringing a premium hotel to both the growing local population and the Sydney sporting community. Challenges were access off the iconic Olympic Boulevard, the relocation of all existing inground services before project site commencement and the existing concrete stair demolition. The innovation and installation of the curved glass facade required extensive planning and preparation. The facade offered an alternative architectural approach to the Locker Room Hotel and positioned it as a landmark. The glass is complemented by the use of external monument fin louvres, which capture the correct amount of heat and sunlight.

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MERIT

HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS – NEW $20,000,001 – $50,000,000

PAYNTER DIXON CONSTRUCTIONS Club Parramatta Club Parramatta is a new hospitality, leisure and entertainment venue that caters to all the community and offers a variety of dining experiences with three main kitchens and three bars across two levels. It has a child’s play area, multi-purpose function and event spaces, outdoor and open-air areas as well as an extensive indoor and outdoor gaming facility. The basement area is dedicated to club services and car parking for the public and VIPs. Key features include the 32-tap main bar with 5m-high ceilings, two woodfired gasassisted pizza ovens, the grand entry with a curved glass airlock onto a raking roof and the 5m-long fish tank. Paynter Dixon met and successfully managed the construction of this community facility while maintaining its cultural heritage, managing safety and environmental climate changes during the design and construction program.

WINNER

HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS – NEW $20,000,001 – $50,000,000

KANE CONSTRUCTIONS Liverpool Catholic Club – Food Services Building, PRESTONS The Liverpool Catholic Club was a complex project undertaken in a live environment with expert precision. Detailed various methodologies were implemented to improve on sequencing and timeframe, ensuring accuracy and quality and to minimise risk to the club, its patrons and workers.

Key offsite equipment such as extensive joinery, commercial stainless-steel kitchens and the complex playground equipment were procured and prefabricated to ensure timely delivery and coordination with on-site activities. With four bars, three kitchens and three cafés, food and beverage were key aspects in the design. Active coordination meetings were critical to ensure a successful outcome in the delivery of quality products. The complex ceilings to the cinema, cinema bar and lounge are complemented by the various types of timber features that showcase throughout the club. The club is a dynamic and modern space which offers a broad range of facilities. The overall impression is one of quality and is worthy of an award.

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WINNER

HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS – NEW $50,000,001 & OVER

TAYLOR Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, MOSMAN The Wildlife Retreat at Taronga spans across a 12,000m2 site and wraps around its own private wildlife sanctuary nestled within the zoo. Taylor delivered seven new buildings, the refurbishment of an existing function centre and the construction of several new animal exhibits and habitats including pools, ponds and aviaries. Key existing heritage items such as stairs, a large fig tree and a 100-year-old water fountain base were all mindfully integrated within the project. Externally, the facades of the building incorporated solid aluminium cladding, zinc roof sheeting and a variety of natural Australian materials including blackbutt timber cladding and sandstone. The structure of the five accommodation buildings utilised cross-laminated timbers, which provided environmental benefits in lieu of conventional structural systems. The entry of the retreat sets the tone, welcoming you into an impressive experience, showcasing high-quality features and tailored landscaping. Taylor has delivered an exceptional facility with high-quality finishes throughout.

WINNER

HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS – REFURBISHMENT UP TO $5,000,000

NEW ENGLAND CONSTRUCTIONS Longueville Hotel, LANE COVE The Longueville Hotel involved the complete upgrade of the main bar, refrigeration and beer plumbing, the indoor seating area, new fireplace installation plus the replacement of the commercial kitchen. The terrace upgrade includes the new outdoor bar, firepit and bathrooms. The biggest challenges were to keep the venue safe and operating throughout all stages of the upgrade. The procurement of long leadtime items such as the custom-designed wallpaper, varied tile selection and the oregon wall framing made the construction program difficult.New England Constructions utilised its sound management principles to deliver a product with the quality of finish that met the client’s requirements.

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WINNER

HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS – REFURBISHMENT $5,000,001 – $10,000,000

BODEN PROJECTS Dee Why RSL Club – Battery House The Dee Why RSL Club Battery House project was designed to provide a state-of-the-art sports club which would be unrivalled on the Northern Beaches. The project contains numerous finishes and joinery elements that hints to its past while being a vibrant and appealing modern hospitality venue. The project is highlighted by three incredibly large glazed operable roofs, which allow this space to capture both an outdoor and indoor feel. The project includes the Eastern and Western Terraces, which are linked to a central bar featuring more than 50 LED TVs. This project exhibits a high level of detail, utilising numerous and varied finishes throughout the space. The incorporation of advanced landscaping below the massive glass retracting roofs make this truly a unique project.

Boden has successfully delivered an outstanding project.

WINNER

HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS – REFURBISHMENT $10,000,001 – $20,000,000

XENIA CONSTRUCTIONS (NSW) Level 7 Westfield, Babylon Restaurant and Duck & Rice Restaurant, SYDNEY Xenia Constructions was engaged to deliver two restaurants — Duck and Rice and Babylon Rooftop — located on the rooftop floor of Westfield Sydney Shopping Centre on Pitt Street Mall. The Babylon Restaurant project scope involved structure work and a high-end internal figure made up of Italian travertine archways, marble and brass finishing, timber and leather upholstery booth seating, a canopy of gold-beaded chains and 600-bottle wine wall. The venue is spread across 1400m² made up of a large outdoor terrace, multiple private and semi-private dining spaces. For the other restaurant, Duck and Rice, the interior design was inspired by traditional Chinese Art Deco from Hong Kong and Shanghai in the 1930s.

The project involved the fitout and refurbishment of the 400-seat restaurant including a full commercial kitchen, bar area, customer amenities and external seating areas. Construction difficulties encountered were the scheduling and execution of works within operational staffing and City of Sydney’s strict delivery times.

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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS – REFURBISHMENT $20,000,001 & OVER

BUILT Sovereign Resort Expansion, PYRMONT Built was engaged to design and construct the extension of the Sovereign Resort incorporating world-class VIP gaming facilities. The project consisted of three major phases: an early works phase relating to high-risk column strengthening and foundation upgrades across multiple levels; the main works — demolition of existing indoor gaming and outdoor areas, a new structural extension including 1700 tonnes of structural steel, concrete topping slabs and infills to create a single-level floor plate extension; and a highend fitout. The fitout has high-level features that underwent detailed planning, design, and quality workmanship. The ceilings, a key feature, involved installation of fibreglass and plaster moulds to ensure the highest level of quality and consistency.

A new “Reflection Pond” was installed as the centrepiece at the main entrance along with a smaller water feature within the internal landscaped areas, all above existing gaming areas. The Built team adapted quickly and worked with precision to carry out these complex works in the midst of a challenging 24/7 live environment.

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COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS UP TO $50,000,000

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT Phoenix Central Park, CHIPPENDALE Phoenix Central Park is a private art gallery and performance space spanning 4000m2 over six storeys. FDC undertook the construction after half of the structure had been completed by others.

There were various complexities to the delivery of this project regardless of the change in contractor.

The challenges were in the curved ‘dimple’ handmade brick façade, three-storey-high curved Cross Laminated Timber timber bell ceiling in the performance space, 33 rhomboid hood gallery ceiling and skylights, atrium construction and the extensive bespoke finishes throughout. The judges were very impressed by the programming and tight access control of the site during construction as well as the commitment to resolving and providing the very high level of detail in finishes and complexity in the use of materials.

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COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $50,000,001 – $200,000,000

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COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $200,000,001 – $300,000,000

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The SHOR Project involved the construction of a 27,000m2 A-Grade Office Building over 10 levels that enabled the co-location of 11 government departments in one purpose-built metropolitan office.

The judges found the construction methodology and access during construction were exceptionally well resolved. Construction, while being a straightforward design despite the V columns, was very well completed and the finishes and fitout for the offices extremely well resolved.

The Glasshouse, MACQUARIE PARK The Glasshouse comprises 38,500m2 GFA over seven storeys. The SMART building utilises new technology to increase energy efficiency, comfort, building management and security. Being the first of five proposed buildings on the site, it had very good access for excavation and construction. The structure of the 6000m2 floor plates was complicated by the atrium voids with 10 large skylights 35 metres above the ground floor. The integrated fitout of the offices for Transport NSW, including the Masterchef kitchens, the Winter Garden and the Town Hall Meeting Space, have been constructed to a very high level of finish.

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COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $300,000,001 & OVER

MIRVAC CONSTRUCTIONS The Foundry, EVELEIGH The Foundry has earned the title of Mirvac’s first ‘groundscraper’ in reference to its large-scale, low-level design. The building spans 51,000m2 NLA and 85,000m2 GBA over six storeys with floorplates of 9000m2. There are five atriums in total, surrounded by three kilometres of balustrade and 2500m2 of prefabricated skylights that weighed 15 tonnes each. The Foundry is a composite steel frame building, consisting of approximately 8000 tonnes of Chinese-supplied structural steel. Floors are post-tensioned Bondek.

The judging panel was very impressed with the Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), which is the integrated process of virtual planning and scheduling using the project’s BIM model for ease of manufacturing and assembling of components that will be for the final product. The DfMA process significantly reduces reliance on the contractor shop drawings review and coordination process. The building’s overall detail, complexity and high quality of finishes make it a clear winner of this division.

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS UP TO $15,000,000

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT Bucher Municipal Facility, MARSDEN PARK FDC Construction & Fitout Pty Ltd has created a bespoke industrial facility at Marsden Park for Bucher Municipal, a Swiss-parented company that manufactures industrial garbage trucks and street sweepers among other things. The new facility includes a 6500m2 warehouse/manufacturing facility and a 700m2 high-end office block along with hardstands, carpark and landscaping.

The southern wall of the warehouse can be opened up almost entirely via a series of 9.5m-wide roller doors to allow the easy passage of trucks, while the office building features San Selmo reclaimed brickwork and bold massive picture-framed windows. There were no LTIs on the project and the client is delighted with the new facility. Another excellent project delivered by FDC.

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS $15,000,001 – $20,000,000

OMNISTRUCT BUILDING (NSW) Nolan’s Transport, KEMPS CREEK Nolan’s Transport is a large interstate trucking company which specialises in the delivery of fresh produce, meat, confectionary and dairy items.

‘Omnistruct’ have built them an impressive Sydney depot at Kemps Creek. The new facility features a large warehouse with sunken truck docking ports and rapid lift roller shutters. Within the warehouse is a large cool room section and externally there is ample hard standing for truck maneuvering and parking. The whole of the works has been built to a very high standard and Omnistruct Building (NSW) Pty Ltd deserve a Merit Award for their efforts.

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS $15,000,001 – $20,000,000

KANE CONSTRUCTIONS VEGA Australia Headquarters, CARINGBAH VEGA is a global manufacturer of precision-level pressure instrumentation devices, and required a new Sydney office headquarters, training centre, warehouse and carpark. Kane Constructions built the new facility to the highest standards, ‘on time’ and ‘on budget’ with no safety issues and the client is delighted with the outcome. The training centre has been separated from the office building to preserve and utilise a row of large eucalyptus trees. The buildings themselves have been completed with very high-quality finishes and they have certainly created a ‘wow’ factor for all employees and visitors. Well done to Kane.

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS $20,000,001 – $30,000,000

RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS ASICS — Sydney Business Park, MARSDEN PARK ASICS is a well-known brand of sporting shoes and apparel. Its new operations centre at Marsden Park includes a 25,000m2 warehouse, two level offices of 4000m2, a separate showroom/retail building, a private sporting field plus hardstanding, carpark and landscaping. The buildings have dramatically improved Asics’ operational efficiency and weekend retail sales are booming. Richard Crookes Constructions delivered this project amazingly quickly (35 weeks) with an excellent level of quality while maintaining high safety standards.

The campus-style facility includes modern, superior finishes and fitout with integrated green walls and landscaping. The project is a worthy winner in a competitive category.

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS $30,000,001 – $40,000,000

RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre Precincts C & F, STRATHFIELD SOUTH Four warehouses, together with associated offices spread over two precincts, were completed in the remarkably short time of 55 weeks. Total works included 18,345m2 of warehouse and 1761m2 of office space, together with large areas of hardstand, docks, and parking areas. The buildings form part of The Intermodal Logistics Centre owned by NSW Ports, and is becoming a major transhipment point for containers going to and from Botany Bay by rail. The site originally was contaminated which dictated specific onsite management protocols.

Design changes occurred during the works to a value of 10 per cent of the contract, due to tenant requirements, and the builder managed these changes all within the contract period. The standard of finish and well-managed design coordination has provided a quality feel in an industrial area, with a view to attracting quality staff and employees. The cooperative relationship between the client and the builder was obvious during the inspection, which undoubtedly contributed to the excellent result achieved.

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS $40,000,001 & OVER

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MAINBRACE CONSTRUCTIONS Ausgrid Artarmon Depot Mainbrace have built an excellent depot at Artarmon for Ausgrid which provides a functional and modern workplace with the capacity for future expansion. Significant in-ground contamination was overcome and the whole project was built on time with good safety and quality outcomes; plus, Mainbrace have a happy client. In a competitive category this project is certainly worthy of a merit award.

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS $40,000,001 & OVER

HANSEN YUNCKEN Qube Warehouse 1, MOOREBANK For more than $40 million you get a lot of industrial building and that is what Target Australia now has at Moorebank. The new premises operates as a 24/7 NSW regional distribution centre and includes nearly 38,000m2 of warehouse space, with a 1200m2 integrated office and a 2400m2 coolroom for confectionary items. The huge warehouse structure is a combination of structural steel, dado precast panels and wall sheeting with jointless fibre-reinforced concrete floors, recessed dock levellers and rapid lift roller shutters. Hansen Yuncken built the whole facility with no LTIs in less than 22 months and to a high-quality standard.

The roof features a vast array of solar panels that were lifted into place by the innovative use of a helicopter. The finished complex is most impressive.

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TERTIARY BUILDINGS UP TO $50,000,000

GRINDLEY CONSTRUCTION Morling College — Ministry and Learning Centre, MACQUARIE PARK The works comprise the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a new five-storey multi-purpose facility. The building incorporates education spaces, offices and cafe, staff amenities and a 22-vehicle carpark. External works include landscaped garden areas and infrastructure, and improvement works to the existing dining hall.

External works incorporated a podium space, paved footpaths, plants and furniture. Grindley Construction was also engaged to complete a number of alterations and rectification works to the existing dining hall and surrounding areas.

These works included a new large outdoor decking area, new external bifold doors, glazed balustrading, outdoor gymnasium area, temporary car parks and associated paving and landscaping.

The project was completed six weeks ahead of schedule due to the collaborative approach adopted by Grindley, consultants, subcontractors, and the client. The finished product exceeds the expectations of the occupants and delivers the architectural personality intended. Attention to detail enable it to be Morling College’s centrepiece.

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TERTIARY BUILDINGS $50,000,001 – $100,000,000

RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS Molecular Horizons University of Wollongong The Molecular Horizons (MH) building is dedicated to solving some of the biggest health challenges facing the world. Now facilitating world-leading research into antimicrobial resistance, cancer therapeutics, molecular neurosciences and protein aggregation-related diseases, the operational output of the building is as impressive and important as its design and construction.

The first multi-storey building of its kind to use Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic Rebar (GFRP) for reinforcement in a suspended slab, the MH project involved the fit-for-purpose delivery of a highly complex, multi-discipline research facility in a live environment. It was designed and built around highly sensitive microscope equipment and various research and laboratory requirements. The team’s careful material selection and innovation construction methodologies allowed them to deliver this technical project in line with client and user requirements on time and to a high-quality standard, exceeding manufacturer performance expectations.

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TERTIARY BUILDINGS $100,000,001 – $200,000,000

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LIPMAN Macquarie University Arts Precinct Project, MACQUARIE PARK The Macquarie University Arts Precinct saw the development of a world-class education and workspace precinct within the heart of Macquarie University. The project delivered the transformation and upgrade of two of the university’s original buildings, reimagining them into modern office and teaching spaces while simultaneously developing a brand new, state-of-the-art museum and office complex. Technology was at the centre of design decisions in order to promote collaboration and optimisation among users. The vision was to enhance teaching and learning experiences and to allow the university to actively engage with stakeholders on both a local and international level. This project is worthy of significant recognition because it is a large, complex, iconic building delivered outstandingly well in a challenging live environment.

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TERTIARY BUILDINGS $200,000,001 & OVER

RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS UTS Central Building, ULTIMO The UTS Central project is an architectural and engineering landmark. The project involved collaborative design, innovative construction methodologies and bespoke application of materials and technology to deliver this 5-star, Green Star-rated Smart building. The modern glass-encased multi-purpose tertiary education and research building is 17-storeys, (two underground floors, five level podiums and 10 level towers) providing approximately 32,400m2 of floor space. Unique features include the double helix staircase, water-recycling scheme sourced from the neighbouring precinct and the twisting cantilevered tower with curved double-glazed facade. These features ensure the building’s structure aligns with the high-spec technical spaces involved, including the Super Lab, which accommodates 270 students. It is the first PC2 teaching lab facility of its size in Australia.

Richard Crookes Constructions has delivered an outstanding building. This difficult and complex project is complemented with an outstanding unprecedented level of quality finishes throughout.

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS UP TO $15,000,000

PATTERSON BUILDING GROUP Riverbank Public School, THE PONDS Patterson Building Group was appointed for the upgrade and construction of three new two-storey ‘Connected Hub’ buildings to accommodate new classrooms, learning spaces and amenities. The project also involved the internal refurbishment of existing areas within the school; the construction of new Covered Outdoor Learning Areas (COLA); landscaping and external works. The new expansion and construction at the school was designed to meet the current and projected population growth in the Blacktown Local Government area as a result of numerous large-scale residential subdivisions surrounding the school, and this has increased the school’s capacity to 1000-plus students. The completed project has received the highest recommendations from the school principal, primarily because of the working relationship established and maintained by the PBG project team throughout the course of the project. The care and quality of the process and the work given by not only builder, but also all subcontractors, has resulted in a standout end result.

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS $15,000,001 – $30,000,000

STEPHEN EDWARDS CONSTRUCTIONS Excelsior Public School – NSW Government, CASTLE HILL Stephen Edwards Constructions was appointed by the NSW Government to construct a new threestorey building, with 12 teaching spaces, plus a new library, student amenities and canteen. The refurbishment of the existing buildings consisted of the delivery of three special program rooms, four homebases, a new administration area and school entrance. In all, the school has 19 new classrooms to facilitate the student learning outcomes. This project is finished to a very high standard and will provide an exceptional facility for teachers and students in the years to come. The project is also an exemplar to the collaborative relationship between Stephen Edwards Constructions, the school, and the project team.

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS $30,000,001 & OVER

ADCO CONSTRUCTIONS Curl Curl North Public School The project consisted of the construction of four new buildings and the refurbishment of one existing building. The new school accommodates up to 1000 students in 40 state-of-the-art teaching spaces, a new library, and an administration building. The buildings were built to accommodate the overland flow path and 1:100-year flood requirements. The overland flow path is designed by way of a large swale that runs through the middle of the site. The swale, surrounded by a central courtyard and play areas, is open to students to play and explore within the landscape so as to not impede on the amount of play space while managing the stormwater requirements of the site. The classrooms of the new school are designed to invite collaboration and flexibility among the teachers and students with a combination of double and triple Home Bases, shared Practical Activity Areas and Presentation Rooms. The large balcony areas and link bridges also invite teaching and collaboration in an external setting. This project not only presents as a stunning architectural statement but, more importantly, provides a functional and fun space for the children to interact.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS UP TO $10,000,000

GLEDHILL CONSTRUCTIONS Meriden – Lingwood Campus, STRATHFIELD Gledhill Constructions worked closely with the school and architect to create the campus, a stateof-the-art learning facility for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. A purpose-built site, where everything is designed to meet the needs of the children, the design can reduce environmental stressors and contributes to the safe and supportive environment which is optimal for learning. The project, which includes two new buildings to the site housing four new classrooms, also incorporated the restoration of the beautiful Lingwood House, an 1880s heritage-listed house which was transformed into the administration and library facility for the school. This learning facility incorporates the latest innovations in environmental, architectural and educational design to meet the development needs of each and every student. The Gledhill team successfully completed this unique building with outstanding finishes.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS $10,000,001 – $15,000,000

COWYN BUILDING GROUP Ravenswood Senior Learning Centre, GORDON This distinctive building is situated prominently on the school campus on the corner of the Pacific Highway and Cecil Street, Gordon. The standard of construction, both internally and externally, is extremely high, with the whole feel of the building being one of calm, befitting students in their last years of secondary school. The builder’s attention to detail is noticeable, with quality timber joinery internally and precise weathered copper screens fixed to the outside of the building. These copper screens, which were slow and painstaking to erect, when completed, effectively locked off the facade for man and materials access during the latter stages of construction. Additionally, being positioned on the Pacific Highway, access to the site was limited by traffic constraints and also by the limited site area, effectively allowing no real materials storage on site, and no access for trucks and trailers. Finally, this modern standout building was connected to two other older existing buildings, for student/teacher access, with the builder working very closely with the school to minimise school disruption.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS $15,000,001 – $20,000,000

NOVATI CONSTRUCTIONS St Augustine’s College – Sydney Design and Technology Classrooms & Goold Buildings Redevelopment, BROOKVALE This complex project was completed in two stages. Stage One involved the redevelopment of the school’s existing library space into a new technology and applied studies design and technology facility involving a major footprint extension. Stage Two involved the redevelopment and extension of two existing buildings into a large hub of general and specialist teaching spaces.

The extension also allowed for the integration of a new ‘vertically distributed’ library spanning across all levels. Several construction difficulties were encountered. The main concerns were the manufacture of curved elliptical louvre screen elements, the design and manufacture of largeprofile custom facade louvre blade elements and the evolving and elaborate joinery design process. This is a building of architectural merit that presented unique challenges for the Novati team. It met and overcame the challenges by delivering and outstanding facility for the teachers and students.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS $20,000,001 – $40,000,000

LIPMAN Arden Anglican School – Essex Building, EPPING This project transformed the school creating a resourceful and seamless connection between Arden’s existing building and the new structure.

The project included the partial demolition of an existing school building and then the construction of a new six-storey building with a new sports court to the rear of the site and new street frontage. The new building features multi-purpose classrooms with acoustic operable walls, Science laboratories, Food Technology kitchen, Resource Centre, Technology workspaces, Multimedia and Design laboratories, administration offices, meeting rooms, student services, basement car parking, a rooftop terrace for recreation and a state-of-the Creative Arts Centre. The outstanding success of this project was widely acknowledged by all members of the school community. It had many unique challenges to overcome. The Lipman team meticulously planned and delivered each element to ensure all risks were mitigated, and all opportunities realised. As a result, the project was on time and under budget, with exceptional quality and safety outcomes.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS $40,000,001 & OVER

PRIME CONSTRUCTIONS Barker College – Rosewood Centre, HORNSBY The Barker College Rosewood Centre is a stateof-the-art three-storey indoor sports complex.

This precinct houses five multi-purpose sports courts constructed to international standards, 12 classrooms, staff rooms, gymnasium, strength and fitness centre, corporate-style function room with kitchen facilities, viewing areas to both the indoor courts and external playing fields adjacent, a commercial cafe, and car parking for 150 cars.

The facility provides the ability to showcase sporting events, hold full assemblies to the greatly expanded school, as well as a space for the wider community for weekend sport. The project was constructed in a conventional sense, however, combined the ability to stagger stacked pours to the southern structure, which enabled the remaining northern car park and courts structure to proceed concurrently. The facade’s variety of elements required specific sequencing that had to be completed prior to the fitouts of the sports courts and detailed finishes to the learning areas.

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Working closely with architects, Neeson Murcutt + Neille and the client team, Prime Constructions completed the complex structure to an award-winning standard, on what was a challenging site.

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The Barker College Rosewood Centre is a thoughtfully designed indoor sports and learning precinct that will enrich the lives of students, staff and the community for generations to come.

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PUBLIC BUILDINGS UP TO $5,000,000

HPAC Spring Farm Community Centre The Spring Farm Community Centre is a 500m2 building located on a 2100m2 site, consisting of a multi-purpose hall, storage rooms, multi-media meeting room, foyer, commercial kitchen, toilets and 26 car spaces. HPAC was able to demonstrate to the judges its thorough construction programming and procurement of long lead times for material supplies. The judges were particularly impressed with the use and time saving of the Arcpanel roofing in its pre-finished form. The quality of construction detailing was of a very high standard.

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PUBLIC BUILDINGS $5,000,001 – $10,000,000

WESTBURY CONSTRUCTIONS Woodcroft Community Centre The judges were very impressed by this nononsense bespoke building with a very complicated roof in a parkland setting. The building consists of the main community hall, kitchen, plant room, furniture storage, office, foyer, meeting room, toilets and courtyard plus external landscaping. The roof is of particular interest with its dominant curved and multi-planed structure of curved steel beams, freeform roof sheeting and rolling gutters. The high quality of detailing throughout was evident but mostly by the ceilings, by Austratus, with timberspaced battens following the flowing roofline. The construction process was well managed and well executed, with a very happy end-user group.

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PROJECT COORDINATION (AUSTRALIA)

PUBLIC BUILDINGS $10,000,001 – $15,000,000

Shoalhaven Hospital Multideck Carpark, NOWRA This newly constructed 300-space multideck carpark allows sufficient off-street parking for all hospital staff, patients, and visitors, plus the provision for future levels of construction. The carpark has seven levels. Difficulties with proximity and shared services with the Cancer Centre and GP Super Clinic, hospital services and stormwater and the operation of the existing helipad were overcome by replanning of elements and coordination with consultants. The judges were impressed by the final quality of the finishes and detail despite the amount of redesign that was required on the run during construction.

WINNER

PUBLIC BUILDINGS $15,000,001 – $30,000,000

ZAUNER CONSTRUCTION Taronga Zoo African Savannah, MOSMAN The Taronga African Savannah project is a worldclass, state-of-the-art and authentic African Savannah built environment, in the heart of the existing Taronga Zoo. The new precinct has replaced a significant portion of the western side of Taronga Zoo. The total build site measures 2.7 hectares, replacing the outdated giraffe, zebra and meerkat facilities. The new precinct has created new exhibits and back-of-house facilities for lions, giraffe, zebra, ostrich, meerkat and fennec fox species. As with all zoo projects, the issues of noise, materials handling, access, and timing were critical to the success of the project. The glass lion viewing areas required 40mm-thick glass to resist a 200kg lion. The judges were impressed with the builders’ achievement of successfully completing a project of this complexity to such a high level of detail and authenticity within the built environment of the zoo.

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PUBLIC BUILDINGS $30,000,001 & OVER

HANSEN YUNCKEN Sydney Coliseum Theatre, ROOTY HILL A state-of-the-art venue featuring striking architecture, the 2000-seat multi-mode theatre can be adapted to host full-scale Broadway musicals, symphony orchestras, ballet performances, live contemporary music, comedy, and family entertainment. Equipped with a full fly system, unique retractable seating, a 30-person-capacity orchestra pit, 11 dressing rooms and seven bars, the theatre will be the first venue in Greater Western Sydney capable of hosting productions previously only staged in the CBD. The theatre has an onsite commercial kitchen, corporate event rooms, conference spaces and cutting-edge technology promising audiences a fully immersive experience.

The structure consists of a concrete frame up to Level 2, with a braced steel-framed structure over the auditorium, northern plant room and fly tower. The unique undulating faรงade features vertical honed precast concrete panels with inset slot windows. BIM and VDC technology aided the team in seamless delivery of the project and result in a project featuring complex acoustic elements, myriad technically advanced services and highend finishes.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY

ARENCO (NSW) AND DARACON CONTRACTORS (JOINT VENTURE) Lachlan’s Line Pedestrian & Cycle Bridge, NORTH RYDE The bridge is a complicated variable-diameter helical steel structure spanning the M2 Motorway and Delhi Road, and was positioned in four segments. All up, 350 tonnes of steel plate was fashioned into curved box section components as the primary structure, resulting in 320 unique individual members, which then supported 170 tonnes of high-grade stainless-steel decking/ walkway. The structure was temporarily erected in segments in the steel manufacturer’s yard, then dissembled and reassembled on site before being lifted into place during weekend and night road closures. The segments were transported to the bridge position by a purpose-built low loader and then lifted into place. No two pieces of steel were the same, which added to work-flow difficulties both in fabrication and assembly. Even with very restricted works due to road closures, the bridge was completed in 112 weeks, which included specialised painting. The result is a spectacular work of art and engineering masterpiece.

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SPORTING FACILITIES UP TO $10,000,000

CARFAX COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTIONS AGC Northern Driving Facility, ROSEBERY The project involved the construction of a new high-tech driving range facility in the centre of the Australian Golf Club’s golf course, to replace the existing building. The new facility promised protection from the weather for golfers’ practice and training in addition to increased amenities, two new tech coaching labs, gym, office, and lounge area. The construction consisted of unique high-end finishes, Aramax roofing (milled on site), German Equitone façade panels, imported tiles and carpet, and Australian blackbutt timber. A detailing problem with the Aramax roofing required an on-site solution, resolved by Carfax, thereby minimising impact to the project. The builder had to work closely with the club, with access being tightly controlled, and via another construction site, which added further limitations. This resulted in every delivery having to be precisely planned.

The builder, in solving several high-end detailing issues, introduced value-adding measures. The design presented many challenges which Carfax managed well and resulting in a well-finished project.

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SPORTING FACILITIES $10,000,001 – $50,000,000

A W EDWARDS Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre Upgrade The project involved the upgrade of the existing Ken Rosewall Arena in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct, to upgrade and prepare it for the inaugural ATP Cup 2020. The main works consisted of the construction of a new structural-steel roof system and roof covering, sports lighting upgrade and broadcast infrastructure service upgrades and seating etc. The project had a tight six-month delivery program to facilitate the ATP Cup. The project was delivered within a live sporting precinct in two stages; Stage 1 involved roof construction, services upgrade, new seating, and sports lighting prior to the ATP Cup. Stage 2 incorporated enclosing the building with operable doors at the higher level, providing removable timber flooring for netball events following the completion of the ATP Cup. The demolition of the existing roof structure had to be carried out in a careful structural sequence to ensure stability throughout. The new steel work was partially assembled on the ground and lifted into position to speed up construction and ensure a safe working system.

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SPORTING FACILITIES $50,000,001 & OVER

LENDLEASE BUILDING Bankwest Stadium, PARRAMATTA Bankwest stadium is a new 30,000-seat football stadium that replaces the Parramatta ‘Pirtek’ stadium. Demolition commenced in January 2017.

Temporary works engineering was undertaken to safely demolish the existing roof. A concrete crusher was set up on site to crush and reuse all existing concrete from the site. Three months of civil and remediation works were undertaken to reshape 90,000m3 of spoil around the site. A combination of insitu concrete works on the west side seating area incorporating function rooms, private boxes, and general back-of-house facilities.

The other three elevations, primarily seating, were built with structural steel and precast concrete.

Preassembly of roof frames allowed for reduced work at heights for riggers. The adoption of bolted flange plate connections and open sections in the structural design enabled an automated ‘beam line’ approach to steelwork fabrication. 4500 tonnes of structural steel, all made in Australia, was used in the project. The overall design incorporated steeply raked seating areas to maximise the sightlines and spectator experience. Overall, the tight timeframe was achieved.

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INTERIOR FITOUTS UP TO $1,000,000

PROJECTPLUS AUSTRALIA Fitness First – The Zone, SYDNEY The Fitness First fitout entailed the complete transformation of the existing basement facility in one of the busiest areas of Sydney CBD. ProjectPlus undertook this tendered, hard dollar contract which included extensive demolition works before the upgrade of services and installation of finishes. The tight timeframe was only achieved by detailed planning and co-ordination. A complication was having only one entry/exit stairs up to a busy Pitt Street. These stairs were lined with CFC sheeting and lights. The workmanship in this fitout is of a high standard, with ProjectPlus achieving the desired effect by utilising its expertise in planning and delivering a project that exceeded client expectations.

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SPORTING FACILITIES $10M – $50M Sydney Olympic Park – Tennis Centre Upgrade

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INTERIOR FITOUTS $1,000,001 – $2,000,000

GROWTHBUILT Rydges Hotel Sydney Airport, MASCOT This project involved the upgrade to the Ground Floor lobby, Level 1 Mezzanine bar, restaurant, and kitchen. The refurbishment works included a full re-work of the existing entry zone, creating connectivity from the lobby to the restaurant and bar. The project was undertaken in a live hotel environment, one of the busiest hotels in Australia, resulting in hoarding changes to suit the hotel requirements and implementation of stringent dust control. Detailed planning and execution were required for the delivery of materials using only one loading dock in common with the hotel, noisy and dust-producing works which could only be carried out within strict timeframes. Meetings were held daily between the client and Growthbuilt to ensure that co-ordination and successful execution was achieved. The finishes were well executed and of a high standard, demonstrating a high level of skill to achieve the desired result in a very difficult working environment.

MERIT

INTERIOR FITOUTS $2,000,001 – $3,000,000

JLL Hilton Sydney Head Office Interior Fitout The Hilton Sydney Head Office is an 850m2 office that creates a high-end residential feel. The highlight is the custom ‘wave’ ceiling to the large waiting room, achieved by multi fins from 190cm to 290cm.

Above is an extensive support system with acoustic panels. The herringbone timber flooring and joinery were finished to a high standard. To achieve the desired result, well-executed planning and co-ordination was essential. The works were well executed to a high standard. A level of skill and co-ordination was demonstrated.

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INTERIOR FITOUTS $2,000,001 – $3,000,000

FUGEN CONSTRUCTIONS Cheers Bar Refurbishment, SYDNEY The refurbishment of the Cheers Bar in busy George Street, Sydney was undertaken in the midst of the light rail construction. The refurbishment involved a complete demolition of the pub including all ceilings, joinery, floors, and services. During the project, the gaming area was relocated, and the basement restaurant/bistro continued trading. Access due to the light rail construction was mainly through a narrow passage shared with an adjoining restaurant. The multistage construction program changed following the arrival of COVID-19 and the client requested the full refurbishment be completed swiftly due to the shutdown of the establishment. An agile and adaptable team approach was successfully adopted. Latent conditions greatly impacted the works when the existing floors on mezzanine and ground were found in very poor condition, requiring the introduction of new structural-steel support beams and new CFC flooring throughout.

The low ceiling heights produced difficulties with the services and were overcome with detailed planning. The works were well executed to a high standard under difficult conditions.

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INTERIOR FITOUTS $3,000,001 – $5,000,000

GRAPHITE PROJECTS Genesis Studio, SYDNEY The Genesis Studio was launched to showcase the new Genesis vehicle and introduce a new way of owning and purchasing luxury cars.

Located at 185 Pitt Street, Sydney, the fitout and services upgrade of the Ground Floor and Level 1 incorporates amenities, café, lounge area and areas for displaying the luxury cars. Numerous detailed finishes required a high level of design and coordination input to achieve the result to Australian standards and the client’s global standards. The focus is the spiral staircase enveloped by the integrated transparent curved LED screen — the world’s first. The vehicle lifts to raise vehicles to the first floor is achieved with concealed rails and a lightweight aluminium industrial castor arrangement. Other features include the handapplied plaster wall finishes and the black metal grillage forming the high ceilings. The site was challenging, with the location in the busy Sydney CBD, and overseas design and co-ordination with Australian standards that required resolution of numerous buildability issues. The fitout has been finished to a very high standard which reflects the future of further fitouts for the client internationally.

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INTERIOR FITOUTS $5,000,001 – $8,000,000

MPA CONSTRUCTION GROUP Banco Chambers, SYDNEY Banco Chambers houses 52 legal chambers with reception area, work areas for support staff, breakout space and meeting rooms over two floors. The elegant spiral staircase connects levels 15 and 16. The corridor walls are lined with veneer and chrome-finished bookshelves that divide the corridor and the stairs. Extensive structural work was required to support feature stone portals and shelves in order to hold the weight of the large number of books. Each stone portal was custom cut and the associated adjoining finishes, custom detailed to ensure they finished neatly into the portals. MPA resolved numerous building issues that required detailed planning, co-ordination and working with the consultants for resolutions. The spiral stair required a high level of co-ordination involving steel spiral frame, plasterboard finish, fire services within the spiral, veneer finish internally, leather-wrapped handrails, recessed lighting strips and stone nosings. The standard of finish was impressively high and demonstrates a professional level of planning, co-ordination, and skill.

WINNER

INTERIOR FITOUTS $8,000,001 – $15,000,000

SHAPE AUSTRALIA Mastercard Stage 2, ST LEONARDS The Mastercard Stage 2 project involved the complete fitout of Ground Floor and Level One as well as the installation of a new façade around the outdoor café area and forum co-working space. A curved staircase leading off the ground floor forum and up inside the atrium provides a secure connection to levels 1 and 2. A large video wall extends over two levels. The new reception, façade modifications and awning upgrade works were completed behind hoardings and often out of hours to minimise disruptions to the building’s operations. Complicating the process was adjacent residential apartments, with the existing café remaining in operation throughout. The spiral stair being the central feature creates a “forum” feel to the space, the construction of which was a standout due to its level of finish. The bespoke joinery, wall and floor finishes were particularly impressive and well executed, demonstrating a well-coordinated project and displaying skilled workmanship. SHAPE has achieved high-quality finishes in a tight timeframe, a challenging environment in an occupied building.

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INTERIOR FITOUTS $15,000,001 – $20,000,000

BUILT Louis Vuitton Flagship Store, SYDNEY The Louis Vuitton Maison store is located within an historical building on George Street, Sydney.

The high-end retail store consists of four levels, VIP areas including office space and a commercial kitchen. The store is interconnected with three new staircases. The heritage elements feature gold leaf restoration throughout the ground floor and lighting tracks that encased existing beams and highlight the jack-arch ceilings in the basement. The main feature stair consists of 18 tonnes of structural steel grillage, 11 meters in the air to support the hanging staircase. The stair construction was a 36mm-thick steel plate welded together in situ, and electrostatically painted. The treads and risers are clad in oak timber. The entire staircase was hung from the overhead grillage supported by stainlesssteel anchor rods. The integration of conduits, additional lighting and wiring into the existing was achieved by bespoke system of metal covers with magnets clamped to the existing beams. The highend fitout has been carried out to a high-standard precision finish synonymous with the Louis Vuitton brand, fulfilling the client’s expectations, in difficult circumstances.

WINNER

INTERIOR FITOUTS $20,000,001 – $35,000,000

MPA CONSTRUCTION GROUP Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, SYDNEY This fitout covered eight floors and included meeting rooms, seminar rooms, workstations and collaborative spaces, boardroom, café, outdoor terrace and two commercial kitchens.

Interconnecting stairs are used throughout all the levels, with four sets of stairs connecting the top six levels and a complex spiral stair linking the two client-facing floors. The works were staged to ensure a smooth transition with the base builder and the relocation of 700 Norton Rose Fulbright employees. The complex spiral stair gives impressive impact upon entry. Due to the access restrictions to the floors and the shape of the stair itself, the skeleton of the stair was constructed by individually welding 1m-wide curved steel sections together to create a single solid steel structure. The stair treads and risers were then infilled and clad in timber. The surrounding curved plasterboard spandrel and the circular steel have been finished to a very high standard. The floor and wall finishes and the integration of services which are required for an office of this type have all achieved the desired result. The details and attention to those detailed finishes is commendable and impressive.

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INTERIOR FITOUTS $35,000,001 – $70,000,000

BUILDCORP INTERIORS Nine Sydney Accommodation Project, NORTH SYDNEY This outstanding fitout for Nine Entertainment Co. (NEC) was constructed over 10 floors, consisting of new production studios and broadcasting support spaces, a 450m2 data centre and associated supporting services, and an open-plan, partially integrated workspace fitout of approximately 18,500m2 with a capacity to accommodate 350 staff. Included is a commercial kitchen and café, six production studios, news centre, operations centre and interconnecting stairs between the floors. The project was completed over multiple separate portions, taking place via a two-staged access provision from the base builder. Buildcorp carried out the fitout on a live building site with detailed programming and collaboration between Buildcorp, fitout consultants, base builder, and their consultants. The complex nature of television studios and its support networks for editing, services installation etc. made this a difficult and complex fitout. The standard of planning, coordination and finish in a difficult environment is a credit to the fitout team.

WINNER

INTERIOR FITOUTS $70,000,001 & OVER

MPA CONSTRUCTION GROUP Westpac Banking Corporation, SYDNEY MPA has refurbished 32 floors for Westpac over six stages while the building was occupied. The fitout consisted of office areas; communal breakout spaces and quiet libraries on each level; a serviced café and a wellness area featuring massage suites, reflection rooms and Pilates spaces. This involved meticulous planning and co-ordination with all stakeholders over each of the stages. MPA worked closely with the stakeholders to provide cost-effective solutions, while meeting Westpac’s expectations. The fitout is impressive for the finishes which are of a high standard and MPA has delivered a facility which fulfils the client’s needs. Attention to the small details is evident.

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WINNER

RETAIL BUILDINGS – NEW BUILDING UP TO $20,000,000

NEW ENGLAND CONSTRUCTIONS Shell Cove Retail — Stage 3 The new 715m2 retail building and 23-space carpark have been constructed with four ‘shell and core’ tenancies as a standalone building project. The building is a steel-framed structure with externally Biowood-clad walls with James Hardie Easy Lap subsrate and a skillion Klip-Lok roof. As the project was not fully documented at tender stage, the builder undertook several design development tasks including flood fence design, glazed awning, solar panel coordination, external cladding performance and box gutter design. All the changes and redesign were well resolved and executed. The finished product is crisp and neatly detailed. As a small budget building it is a worthy award winner.

WINNER

RETAIL BUILDINGS – NEW BUILDING $20,000,001 & OVER

QUASAR CONSTRUCTIONS (COMMERCIAL) Eastern Creek Quarter Shopping Centre Eastern Creek Quarter covers an area of 40,000m2 with 10,000m2 of gross lettable area. The centre is anchored by a 3800m2 Woolworths supermarket and features a new dining and entertainment precinct called ECQ Social. ECQ features a BWS, Bonds Outlet, Goodfellas Barbers Shop, Hair & Co, Little Prince Flower Shop, Planet Mobile, Fonesolution, CTC Newsagent and a car wash.

With covered and alfresco seating and integrating the revolving street food tenancies with permanent dining choices, ECQ features an outdoor deck, kids play area and large-format outdoor digital screen.

The project has a 6-star Green Star Design rating.

Structural steel was used to frame the building, with difficulties in the curved facades. A moulded patterned precast concrete panel of varying sizes clads the external and upper facades. All floors were exposed concrete with varying degrees of success. Being a greenfields site, access for construction and material handling was not too difficult, but there were still some problems that needed resolving and Quasar Constructions dealt with them very well.

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RETAIL BUILDINGS – REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION UP TO $25,000,000

INTEN CONSTRUCTIONS Orange City Centre Redevelopment Project The Orange City Centre is located in the Orange CBD on the town’s main street. The redevelopment project encapsulated the space vacated by the major tenant, Myer, and provided the remaining newer section of the centre a vital thoroughfare from the main retail district. The history of the building dates to 1849. The project encompassed the complete demolition of the building’s interior and rebuilding a new, shared retail space while maintaining the significant heritage-listed building elements. Demolition took more than half of the construction period due to the structural instability of the façade and more than 40 new steel columns were erected to support the building and façade. The completed re-building of the space as a single storey with many retained heritage elements, including new doors and windows to the façade and retention of some original columns, has created a comfortable balance between the old and new. The judges have awarded this building due to its difficult retention of the unstable façade, the meticulous finish of the heritage items and overall quality of finish and construction detail.

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MAINBRACE CONSTRUCTIONS

RETAIL BUILDINGS – REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $25,000,001 – $40,000,000

North Rocks Shopping Centre Coles Redevelopment Eight months of enabling works for the North Rocks Shopping Centre Coles Redevelopment included a new fire control hub, substation removal, three new external transformers plus a new switch room, a new compliant sprinkler system, the rebuilding of security and communications rooms and restrengthening the old structure with earthquake bracing and carbon-fibre reinforcing to slabs and columns. Then, the new upgrade could start. The complexity of this project required more construction techniques on one job than many would encounter in a lifetime. It was a technically challenging project in almost every aspect.

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RETAIL BUILDINGS – REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $40,000,001 & OVER

ADCO CONSTRUCTIONS Roselands Shopping Centre Refurbishment The refurbishment of the existing old and outdated 1960s Roselands Shopping Centre while it was fully trading was never going to be easy.

Significantly, the complexity of the refurbishment is unseen to the naked eye, the structural frame reinforcement and modifications were substantial, the modernisation of the services to current code and operational requirements were extensive and affected all operational areas throughout the building. Refurbishment adapted the existing centre into a contemporary mall space. Flanked by leading food retailers, Roselands has been transformed from an outdated complex to culinary destination, offering a convenient and authentic fresh food experience. This was accompanied by an additional 45 new retail tenancies, new anchor tenants in the form of Aldi and Woolworths, a new fresh food mall concept and major upgrades to entries and malls. The award goes to ADCO for its meticulous programming and technical construction management of all the difficult and complex issues within a fully functioning shopping centre.

WINNER

HEALTH BUILDINGS – NEW BUILDING OPEN PRICE CATEGORY

A W EDWARDS Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospital Stage 2 – Acute Services Building (Milestone 1 and 2) The Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospital Stage 2 – Acute Services Building is a significant ninestorey health building located in the heart of Blacktown Hospital precinct. As a result of the cooperative and collaborative efforts of a wide range of project participants, the project has been successfully delivered. The construction involved a large concrete-framed structure, installation of complex services, façade systems including precast concrete with masonry infills as well as an aluminium and glass façade system. Works were also carried out in sections of the existing hospital, which required temporary screening and pedestrian management. The scope included full hospital fitout including operating theatres and the procurement and installation of major medical equipment. The design of the project was coordinated using an information model (BIM), which detected clashes of services while resolving spatial issues. The overall quality of finishes was high, indicating a well-managed project.

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HEALTH BUILDINGS – REFURBISHMENT UP TO $10,000,000

FUGEN CONSTRUCTIONS St George Hospital – Birth Unit, KOGARAH Fugen was commissioned to design and construct a custom-built birth unit for St George Hospital, Kogarah. This was to be inclusive of water immersion facilities to improve the hospital’s overall birthing environment and capacity. All construction works were completed within a fully operating hospital environment. Construction work was carried out above the current birthing centre and Fugen had to ensure minimal disruption to staff by maintaining a safe and calm environment for patients. Structural modifications were required to increase the capacity of the existing Level 2 concrete slab. The work posed many challenges due to working within a live operational hospital environment. There were several major services affected that were impacted, with unplanned interruption to the existing hospital facilities considered unacceptable. Careful planning of the site access was required to ensure that access to the site was coordinated with the hospital operations. The site appears to have been well managed and the project completed to a high standard of finish within a tight program time under conditions of restricted access.

WINNER

HEALTH BUILDINGS – REFURBISHMENT $10,000,001 & OVER

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT Westmead Hospital Refurbishment Project Stage 2 FDC delivered Stage 2 of this redevelopment that included nine separate milestones ranging from clinical wards, educational spaces, office and administration areas, communal spaces, and external works to further advance the hospital’s service capabilities. All milestones within the project have reached completion transforming what was an ageing facility into an up-to-date health facility.

Milestones include a refreshed Intensive Care Unit; aged care facility for patients with behavioral disturbances, delirium or dementia; Adolescent & Young Adult Centre plus retail linkway; CSU and Executive Unit; Gastroenterology Part 2; ICU Admin Staff Room; Transit Lounge and loading dock areas. All construction works were completed within a fully operating hospital environment.

Access for men and materials had to be planned and coordinated with hospital operations, with minimal disruption being essential. Extensive design coordination and problem solving was required to deliver a successful project with minimal disturbance to the existing hospital operations.

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AGED CARE BUILDINGS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY

TOTAL CONSTRUCTION Edensor Gardens, EDENSOR PARK Edensor Gardens at Edensor Park provides a home for 136 residents in single rooms, plus there are three double rooms for couples. The accommodation is spread across three levels and includes a safe area for dementia residents.

Overall, the facility has been built to very high and luxurious standards. There is a warm and welcoming entry and reception, multiple courtyards with landscaping, plus a water feature and a children’s’ play area. Internally, there are several lounge areas, dining rooms, cosy nooks with sandstone fireplaces, a modern café and bar, library, gym, cinema, and function centre.

The whole atmosphere is light and airy and Total’s standard of finishes throughout is excellent. The client praised Total Construction’s professionalism and indicated that they would be happy to work with them again in the future.

WINNER

LIFESTYLE LIVING OVER 55’S OPEN PRICE CATEGORY

HANSEN YUNCKEN RSL Lifecare Birdwood Park, NEWCASTLE WEST The Birdwood Park seniors’ living facility provides ‘vertical’ living in two forms. Within it are 76 two-bedroom-plus-study independent living apartments with large kitchens and private balconies overlooking Newcastle’s busy King Street. In addition, there is a 60-bed residential aged care section spanning two floors that offers 24-hour specialised care to residents, including nursing facilities. The project includes two levels of parking and ground floor retail space plus a café.

The apartments all have great views of Newcastle, but in addition, Hansen Yuncken has finished them to a very high standard and the public spaces and the interiors of the apartments certainly provide a luxury living feel. The wet areas have been double waterproofed for safety and the project was completed four weeks ahead of program with nil lost time for injuries. The client was very pleased with both the building and Hansen Yuncken’s performance and this project is a worthy winner of this category.

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RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS

INNOVATION – CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE / EQUIPMENT

Molecular Horizons University of Wollongong, WOLLONGONG An innovative feature of the six-storey Molecular Horizons building is the use of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) in a suspended ferrous-free slab. The building design was based on the requirements for the Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) suites and ensuring the functionality of the highly sensitive cryo-electron microscopes they house. To minimize electromagnetic field disruption, the structure was designed with glass reinforced plastic reo and stainless steel for the bracing elements. The microscope manufacturers (FEI) tested the performance and noted the results exceeded expectations.

MERIT

EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY

GLEDHILL CONSTRUCTIONS Meriden – Lingwood Campus, STRATHFIELD Gledhill Constructions worked closely with Meriden School and its architects to create the Lingwood Campus, a state-of-the-art learning facility for Pre-Kindergarten students. The project, which includes two new buildings housing four new classrooms, also incorporated the restoration of the beautiful Lingwood House, an 1880s heritage-listed house which was transformed into the administration and library facility. The Lingwood Campus was built according to the German Passivhaus principles which reduce the building’s carbon footprint by decreasing its reliance on artificial heating and cooling through a combination of high-performance glazing, insulation and quality door and window fixtures.

Reverse-cycle air-conditioning is used in each classroom, with a reduction of energy inputs of 75 per cent to 90 per cent compared to a building of standard construction. Hot water is provided for washrooms and staff facilities from gas instant heaters. Rainwater is collected from the roofs into a 20,000-litre storage tank, for use in toilet flushing and landscaping.

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EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY

QUASAR CONSTRUCTIONS (COMMERCIAL) Eastern Creek Quarter Shopping Centre The Eastern Creek Quarter Shopping Centre has achieved a 6-Star Green Star rating for a retail shopping centre. The centre has 1MW rooftop solar, which would generate approximately 1,500,000kWh of clean energy annually. The project recycled most of its construction waste and used more recycled products as construction materials. A 200kl on-site rainwater tank collects roof water, with the re-use system having UV filtration for servicing amenities and landscaping.

All lighting is a combination of natural light from lightwells and from LED lamps. The Building Management System (BMS) incorporates extensive energy and water metering, including for the heated and chilled water loops for the air handling units. This is used to optimise the energy and water use within the building and within the individual tenancies. All paints and glues are ultralow VOC to provide cleaner air quality, and the extensively used timbers are low-formaldehyde glue-laminated or ply. Extensive use of thermal insulating materials was used in the roof, ceilings, and walls to control the internal temperatures.

WINNER

EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENT

LENDLEASE BUILDING Bankwest Stadium, PARRAMATTA The Western Sydney Stadium (Bankwest Stadium) was constructed by Lendlease Building on the site of the former Parramatta Stadium. The demolition of the original stadium resulted in most of the material being recycled. South Australian steel was used for the construction and fabricated locally. The bolted connections reduced the need for site welding, reducing construction time. Painting of the steel was completed offsite by several local Western Sydney businesses. The roof of the new stadium contains 309 solar panels, generating 100kW of electricity. The roof is used to collect rainwater into a 260kl storage tank for use in toilets and landscaping. The project has reduced embodied carbon by 30 per cent, reduced energy by 15 per cent from baseline, and reduced potable water by 25 per cent, for improved sustainability.

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SITE SAFETY – COMMERCIAL PROJECTS UP TO $1,000,000

UNISPACE Site standards – A guide to a perfect set-up, MACQUARIE PARK Unispace developed an online management system that reflects modern safety practices in a contemporary way. Having the ability to update live changes as they take place indicated a strong relationship between IT designers and on-site staff, resulting in a simple yet very user-friendly system to assist with access to up-to-date information for all staff, visitors, subcontractors, suppliers and clients to the Unispace Site Standards. This allows for superior teamwork, internally and externally.

WINNER

SITE SAFETY - COMMERCIAL PROJECTS $1,000,001 – $10,000,000

RMA CONTRACTING ANSTO, Building 19, Decontamination and Decommissioning, LUCAS HEIGHTS When a builder and Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) sit down together with a view to demolish a building that formerly contained nuclear material for the first time in Australia’s history, you know the entry is going to be special. The client adopted a partnership position rather than a client’s perspective in an attempt to design demolition considerations, controls and practices that had not been implemented before, and delivered seamlessly. Well done on breaking down the barriers to deliver a difficult project safely through superior consultation.

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WINNER

SITE SAFETY – COMMERCIAL PROJECTS $10,000,001 – $50,000,000

SHAPE AUSTRALIA Cladding Compliance Upgrade, ULTIMO Scaffolding was taken to a new level on this project, through design application and sound planning. Off-site modelling was trialed to ensure on-site implementation was as safe as it could be.

This submission was well planned, coordinated and delivered, making it a worthy winner.

MERIT

SITE SAFETY – COMMERCIAL PROJECTS $50,000,001 & OVER

TAYLOR Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Renewal Having to establish access and egress up and down, in and out of arguably one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks is not most people’s idea of fun let alone choice of work. But that’s exactly what Taylor Constructions did deep inside the inner workings of Sydney’s Opera House. Designing safe ways in and around the inside uppermost part of the iconic sails is no easy feat. Bearing in mind that most structural elements of this wonderful building are heritage listed with a bevy of eyes on the inside that rival the ones outside. Having to upgrade and replace critical engineering components, requires time and patience. A well-coordinated approach and cooperative relationship with the trusted custodians was evident, in that the Taylor’s site team was intentionally set up six months ahead of the project start date to take on the problematic situations ahead of them. Throw in a few 24hr real time cameras to capture every motion without any damage or incident and a dedicated engineering team from Austria to undertake the detailed work, makes for a worthy Merit in a competitive field.

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PROBUILD CONSTRUCTIONS

SITE SAFETY – COMMERCIAL PROJECTS $50,000,001 & OVER

MLC Retail Redevelopment Stage 2, SYDNEY Difficult projects are not uncommon in this day and age. When your remit is to demolish and rebuild in a live environment in the middle of the Sydney CBD and sections of the existing structure fall away when exposed, you find yourself in an extremely volatile situation. Probuild adopted a series of messaging on posters to capture workers’ attention, followed by a safety message, and makes this entry and site unique. Coupled with a physical sign-on sheet constantly updated with specific hazards, risk and controls deployed to each and every zone makes for a switched-on site team who care that their workforce gets home each day in the same state that they arrived. Positive performance indicators developed on this job as it unfolded determined that this was a worthy winner.

MERIT

SITE SAFETY – CIVIL CONSTRUCTION OPEN PRICE CATEGORY

VENTIA UTILITY SERVICES Barangaroo Stage 1B Remediation Over the years you hear people in construction say the floor is so clean you could eat off it. Never before would I have applied that saying at all, let alone to a civil site, particularly one the scale, size and magnitude of the Barangaroo Ventia Utility project site. Such a systematic and calculated approach is applied to everything that they do. Safety in design was employed to dome shaped site encapsulation to contain airborne contaminates, that moved incrementally with precision on its own track and rail system. Process approach safety was evident in everything Ventia do, which is why this submission is every bit worthy of a “Merit” in an extremely competitive field in 2020.

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What is a pile cropper and what is it used for?

Mounted to a 360 degree excavator, pile croppers are used in all sectors of the construction industry, from housing to commercial, public to private, to utilities, road and rail.

When lowered onto the pile itself, the hydraulic system operates the jaw(s) which allows the pile cropper to cut the pile and cause the concrete to break away, leaving a level finish as a result.

A pile cropper can also cut precast piles from 150mm to 600mm, ensuring that construction workers can get the job done as safely and efficiently as possible. In addition, some types of cropper will easily fit into tight spaces, making it possible to work efficiently in small areas, and also allow for easy removal of cut piles to a dumper or designated area.

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AUSTRALIAN PILE CROPPERS

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SCAFFSHIELD

When design is so good that it removes all the traditional workers from the direct coal face and places them in an armoured machine at a distance, it is a pleasure to judge safety in design at its best. With the invention of the pile cropper, manual labour was replaced by machine and in doing so, all the risks associated with pile cropping were also eliminated as low as reasonably practical. Hard to beat, and congratulations to Australian Pile Croppers.

SAFETY INNOVATION SCAFFSHIELD is an anti-tamper, patented locking system that is applied to stop the unauthorised removal and/or tampering of scaffold couplers, specifically critical wall ties. It can be also used on ledges, ladder beams, hop-ups, stairs, and other critical areas. SCAFFSHIELD is the first and only control measure of its kind on the Australian market at present.

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BEST USE OF STEEL

ARENCO (NSW) AND DARACON CONTRACTORS (JOINT VENTURE) Lachlan’s Line Pedestrian & Cycle Bridge, NORTH RYDE This outstanding pedestrian bridge is both architecturally and structurally complicated. The end result is a beautiful and useful structure made from sheet steel and stainless steel, requiring intense and close coordination by the contractor and his team off site in the fabrication yard and finally when maneuvered into position via a purpose-designed low loader and a very large crawler crane. This bridge highlights the true flexibility and beauty of steel.

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FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT

BEST USE OF TIMBER

Phoenix Central Park, CHIPPENDALE Phoenix Central Park is a private art gallery and performance space spanning 4000m2 over six storeys.

The challenges were in the curved ‘dimple’ handmade brick façade, three-storey-high curved Cross Laminated Timber bell ceiling in the performance space, 33 rhomboid hood gallery ceiling and skylights, atrium construction and the extensive bespoke finishes throughout. The “bell”-shaped performance space is enclosed by a cavernous 11m-high Cross Laminated Timber lamella structure. Hess (the German contractor) modelled the raking timber beams with staggered notches to accept the layers of lamellae to be installed. The individual lamellae were optimised for cutting to enable several similar pieces to be cut from large 60mm-thick plates of Cross Laminated Timber, reducing wastage, and increasing efficiency.

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BEST USE OF GLASS

RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS UTS Central Building, ULTIMO This modern 5-star, Green Star-rated, glassencased multi-purpose tertiary education, and research building features nine facade types. UTS Central has a mixture of curtain wall and window wall glazed facades and features 48 different types of glass and 3600 individual glass panels.

The largest glazed panel measures 6m x 2.3m and weighs around 700kg. These panels were installed with mobile cranes and bespoke glass installation equipment. The closed cavity facade of the upper levels features louvre blinds which are encased between the internal and external glass sheeting. The sleek curved glass panels on each level of the twisting floor plates create a wow factor in the overall appearance of this quality building. The successful project by Richard Crookes Constructions is a showpiece for the UTS and stakeholders.

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BEST USE OF CONCRETE

HANSEN YUNCKEN Sydney Coliseum Theatre, ROOTY HILL A state-of-the-art venue of striking architecture, this 2000-seat multi-mode theatre can be adapted to host full-scale Broadway musicals, symphony orchestras, ballet performances, live contemporary entertainment. The theatre has cutting-edge technology promising audiences a fully immersive sound experience. The structure consists of a concrete frame up to Level 2, with a braced steelframed structure over the auditorium, northern plant room and fly tower. The façade of the main building consists of honed and acid-etched precast concrete panels with pink aggregate, secured with a rear corbel to concrete slabs. Slot windows are installed between the precast panels with custom extruded styles to match the changing angles of the facade. The crisp detailing of the façade panels and the uniform appearance was remarked upon by all judges. Another concrete element that received little commentary in the submission was the exposed and polished aggregate flooring throughout the foyer areas and the matching external tiles. Both finishes were completed to a very high standard.

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BEST USE OF BRICKS

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT Phoenix Central Park, CHIPPENDALE Phoenix Central Park is a private art gallery and performance space, with a curved ‘dimple’ handmade brick façade — one of the most complex use of bricks. The bricks were custom made, with a whitish residue on the face, by Krause Bricks in Stawell, Victoria. The dimple wall around the large round windows was developed in consultation with the bricklayer, Favetti Bricklaying. The brick ties and connection details were worked through in consideration of the profile of the dimple and frill. As the bricks had no frogs, double rebates had to be cut into the top and bottom of every brick to achieve a bond. Every brick had been drawn individually with window openings worked to brick bond and gauge which were followed meticulously. The result is stunning and faultless and the difficulty clearly obvious to any trained eye.

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1ST YEAR APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD CARPENTRY

AARON BRIGHT Mainbrace Constructions Aaron is an active listener with a patient character who openly questions what he is not sure of. He is a valuable member of the team, who is always well presented and ready for work.

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2ND YEAR APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD CARPENTRY

BARDIE SOMMERVILLE BlueBuild Earning respect from her fellow workers and using her vibrant personality to create an enjoyable and strong working environment, Bardie took on an apprenticeship in carpentry not because she had no other option, but because she is passionate about carpentry and for that matter, all aspects of building. She has used her prior creative knowledge to further her vision while working.

Bardie is about the 10th apprentice who I have employed but would have to be easily one of the best. She gives nothing less than 110 per cent in whatever she does, she asks questions and is constantly wanting to learn and improve wherever she can.

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3RD YEAR APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD FORMWORK/FALSEWORK

JAKE BERWICK OC Concrete OC Concrete Pty Ltd is nominating Jake Berwick for the 2020 apprentice of the year as he is an outstanding individual, is honest, shows integrity and is committed to excelling in his chosen trade.

Jake is a Formwork/Falsework carpenter and works in the construction industry in a trade that is not popular in NSW. This specific trade typically involves working on large-scale construction and/ or civil projects. These projects are associated with numerous challenging problems, including complexity, and abiding by project timeframes.

Jake encounters these challenges every day, in addition to learning his trade and improving his skills and knowledge of the industry

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4TH YEAR APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD CARPENTRY

WILLIAM MAUNDER Cadence & Co Will has been an integral part of the team since starting his apprenticeship with Cadence & Co. With his desire to learn and stable approach to his work, Will does not just do what he is told, but is also considered in his approach to building and takes great lengths to complete tasks with precision and care. Will has been recognised by his TAFE teacher as a great asset to the building industry and his peers, as well as senior management, have had the pleasure to watch Will grow into a mature, kind, and hardworking young man.

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