Master Builder NSW Members Magazine January-March 2022

MASTER BUILDER Official Magazine of the Master Builders Association of NSW | Issue One | January-March 2022

2021 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS WINNERS REVEALED INSIDE

• MAXIMISING VENTILATION IN NEW BUILDS • CLEARLY IDENTIFY THE SCOPE OF WORKS • PRE-APPRENTICESHIP — SKILLING THE NEXT GENERATION

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MASTER BUILDER Official Magazine of the Master Builders Association of NSW | Issue One | January-March 2022

IN THIS ISSUE REGULARS

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Contact List President’s Viewpoint Executive Director’s Viewpoint Training Advertising Features Regional Roundup

2021 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS

New Products

WINNERS REVEALED INSIDE

Diary

• MAXIMISING VENTILATION IN NEW BUILDS • CLEARLY IDENTIFY THE SCOPE OF WORKS • PRE-APPRENTICESHIP — SKILLING THE NEXT GENERATION

Advertising Directory

Brookfield Place’s Shell House underwent a complex restoration and refit by Multiplex Constructions, winning them the Outstanding Construction Award for 2021.

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Pre-apprenticeship Course Skilling the next generation of women in trades is vital to the continued growth of the industry

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Maximising Ventilation in New Builds

Charleene Mundine discusses Aboriginal and Social Procurement Policies

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COVID has increased the need to maximise ventilation in new builds

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Workplace Relations and Safety Departments it is a good time to get reacquainted with MBA Workplace Relations and Safety Departments to know the new faces and the continuing work that MBA WRS undertakes for the Members

Clearly Identify the Scope of Works The Importance of clearly identifying the Scope of Works and providing notification when achieving practical completion

Aboriginal Social Procurement

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2021 Excellence in Construction Awards Showing NSW’s best — all the Award Winners and the Entrants

Women in Construction Senior school girls told us why they weren’t interested in a construction career

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NORTHERN REGIONS 2 Boeing Avenue, Ballina Regional Coordinator Bernadette Hayter Business Development Manager Alan Fraser

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PRESIDENT’S COMMENT

INTRODUCTION

From the President

Our changing industry grows in spite of the challenges

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his edition of the Master Builder Magazine showcases the winner of each category for this year’s Excellence in Construction Awards. The Awards are a celebration and acknowledgement of excellence in the commercial and civil sectors of the building and construction industry in NSW. The Awards also acknowledge the state’s best apprentices for 2021.

Materials cost increases are a big contributor to building price increases. There has been an 8.0 per cent increase in the cost of building materials over the year to September 2021. Over this period, prices have increased across all 11 categories of building products covered by the ABS figures.

The Master Builders Association of NSW held the industry’s most prestigious commercial building awards, ‘The 2021 Excellence in Construction & Safety Awards’ on Saturday 19 February 2022. The industry gathered at The Star, Sydney to celebrate at the Association’s first major live event of the year.

Workforce shortages are adding to price and the risk of not completing building projects. Recent Master Builders surveys of workforce challenges indicate at least a three-month delay across the board for labourers and trades.

These Awards are recognised throughout the industry as the hallmark annual event for the commercial, industrial, and civil engineering sectors.

They celebrate outstanding achievements by companies and individuals in the NSW Building and Construction industry. For decades, hundreds of New South Wales’ best commercial builders have won recognition for their construction excellence at these Awards.

The Association would like to acknowledge and thank the Award Judges, who freely donate their time and expertise.

Also, a big thank you to all our generous sponsors who continue to support the industry and awards presentation.

Over $6 billion worth of projects were judged with Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd winning the Outstanding Construction Award for their project Shell House, Brookfield Place, Sydney.

Congratulations to Multiplex Constructions.

The worst delays and cost spikes have occurred in the market for bricklayers, carpenters, concreters and roofers.

There are more jobs in Australia now than there were pre-pandemic and analysis by the National Skills Commission (NSC) of employer recruitment experiences and online job advertisements indicates strong demand for workers.

The NSC’s Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey for October 2021 found 45 per cent of employers were actively recruiting or had recruited in the last month — an increase of 9 per cent on September 2021. At 44 per cent, a similar proportion of construction employers were actively recruiting (+14% in September). Fifty-four per cent of recruiting employers reported difficulty finding suitable staff, indicating potential labour shortages. Additionally, 28 per cent of surveyed employers (26 per cent for construction employers) expect to increase their staffing levels in the next three months.

As we go to print, Master Builders Australia released its submission for the March 2022 Federal Budget. In its submission we identify a number of significant issues for our industry.

In addition to supply chain and workforce challenges, COVID has been an accelerator of existing trends such as digitisation. It has provided tangible evidence on how low levels of digital uptake like that in building and construction hurt small businesses in our sector.

The biggest challenge for the building sector is the capacity of the supply chain to enable construction work to be done in a cost-effective and efficient way. Materials and workforce shortages are adding cost and contributing to project delays and higher house prices.

The impact of COVID lockdowns has highlighted the need for small construction businesses to accelerate levels of digital uptake to improve business systems.

The average price of building new homes has increased at its fastest rate in 21 years. This is the sharpest increase since the September 2000 quarter when there was an 8.1 per cent increase (due to the introduction of the GST).

As we move to a Federal election in the foreseeable future these are just some the issues which will be raised by the Association in the context of “…why the next Federal Government should support the building and construction industry”.

Simon Pilcher MBA NSW President

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S COMMENT

INTRODUCTION

From the Executive Director

Apprentices — they are building our future

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alking of the future I cannot emphasise it enough, it is critical that builders encourage contractors and trades people to embrace the engagement of apprentices through traditional and school-based apprenticeship pathways.

As an industry we need to drive and make our sector the first-choice career move, and actively promote the principal that a trade skill is a most worthwhile profession — and available to everyone.

In NSW the Master Builders currently employs nearly 450 apprentices through its group training operations.

Recently I had the pleasure to attend the inaugural graduation of the first all-female pre-apprenticeship program.

The Master Builders Pre Apprenticeship program is an entry level program that introduces women into both the industry and a carpentry trade prior to commencing an apprenticeship. The all-female program offers a secure environment for women to learn about potential career opportunities in the building and construction sector.

The attendees are exposed to real construction site situations.

The program has been extremely successful with all participants starting training in January. A cross section of all ages and from various backgrounds attended the unique course.

The results of the program speak for themselves, with four participants securing an apprenticeship before the program had concluded, plus another three undergoing interviews for positions.

Skilling the next generation of women in trades is vital to the continued growth of the industry.

Brian Seidler MBA NSW Executive Director

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FEATURE

Pictured from left to right: Rwida Zoro, Amber Ayoub, Carla Vilches, Charlotte Perry – Poytress, Merry Koentjoro, Danika Gothard, Kate Daffurn-Anderson, Nicole Sultana, Rose Peck. With Master Builders Trainer Ashley Davies.

Skilling the next generation of women in trades All-female pre apprenticeship course gives taste of carpentry

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he Master Builders Association of NSW (MBA NSW) is proud of the role they play in encouraging, recruiting, training, and ultimately finding employment for women of all ages in the building and construction industry.

“We are committed to creating pathways that facilitate greater industry-wide female participation and gender equality” says Jody McGann, General Manager Education and Apprenticeships, MBA NSW. Building on an already successful PreApprenticeship Program, MBA NSW recently launched an all-female program to further encourage women to consider building and construction as a positive and rewarding career choice.

“The Master Builders Pre-Apprenticeship program is a three-week entry level training program that provides an introduction into both the industry and a carpentry trade prior to commencing an apprenticeship. Our allfemale program aims to provide a safe and encouraging environment for women to learn about potential career opportunities. They gain

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some hands-on work experience and become part of our community of female apprentices from the outset” says Jody McGann.

Supported through funding from the NSW Government Department of Education, MBA NSW is able to offer this course at no cost to participants further breaking down barriers for women to enter the industry.

The response to the program has been extremely positive with 12 participants commencing their training on January 31 and becoming the first all-female cohort. The class was originally scheduled for 18 participants, but unfortunately Covid-19 had other plans. The 6 participants unable to attend have not missed out and have been placed in subsequent Master Builder pre-apprenticeship programs.

“What’s exciting is the mix of women we had participating in this program, from recent school leavers looking to start their career through to adults looking for a career change or re-entry into the workforce, the industry has something to offer everyone”.

“I applied for the pre-apprenticeship program

with Master Builders specifically because it was an all-female program. Knowing I was going to be in an all-female class, I felt comfortable that I wouldn’t be judged because of my gender or my skill levels. I felt safe being with other women as I could focus on my learning and not feel intimidated in a predominantly male environment” says Kate Daffrun, from the program’s first cohort.

The three-week program includes hands-on experience in entry level construction skills including: • building house frames, • demolishing structures, • and understanding measurements and calculations.

Participants learn how to remain safe on site with courses such as: • Work Safely at Heights • Manual Handling • Safe Use of Power Tools.

All participants receive a Personal Protective

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Equipment (PPE) backpack consisting of gloves, hard hat, eye and ear protection, hi-vis shirts, water bottle and carpenters’ pencil – everything they’ll need to start their first day at work safely.

On successful completion, the participants will also come away with a number of units of competency that will count towards their carpentry trade qualification when they commence their apprenticeship.

“My favourite part of the pre-apprenticeship was the practical training, I loved getting in there and building things and learning how to use the power tools” Says Nicole Sultana.

In addition to their training, each participant receives two days of work experience.

According to Jody McGann, “The work experience is an important component of the program; it allows our participants to transfer the skills and practical experience they’ve learned in the classroom to a real building site and helps them decide if the industry is right for them. It also provides the builder who is looking for an apprentice some first-hand insight into a potential apprenticeship candidate for their business”.

Female apprentices sharing their knowledge with pre-apprentices about what it’s like working on site in residential and commercial.

“I had a really positive work experience which has resulted in me securing a fulltime apprenticeship with House to Home Constructions. I got to work in a beautiful part of the central coast on a large residential property. Over the two days I got to do a lot of different jobs and there was plenty of variety.

My training employer Greg was really easy to get along with and very supportive. The other apprentices on site were also accepting and very easy to talk to and shared their stories with me” says Candice Arnall.

The results of the program speak for themselves with 4 participants already securing an apprenticeship before the program even concluded plus another 3 currently interviewing for positions. “MBA NSW is extremely proud of the level of female participation that we have been able to achieve. Women currently account for over 6% of all of MBA NSW carpentry apprentices compared to a state average of just 1.9%. Of the total 196 female carpentry apprentices in NSW, 15 (7.65%) are MBA NSW apprentices. We want to see this number continue to grow and our all-female preapprenticeship program is a great way to help make this happen” says Jody McGann.

“I’d 100% recommend this program to other women considering a career in building and construction. A lot more women would get into the industry if they knew about this program and knew there was a safe environment for women where they didn’t feel intimidated” says Candice Arnall. Kate Daffrun agrees saying “I’d definitely recommend this course to other women. I felt completely supported and I didn’t feel any less because I was female. I had such a great experience and I feel encouraged about my future and seeing more women in the industry”.

The women in action building timber wall frames at the Master Builders Education Centre, under the guidance of our industry expert trainer.

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FEATURE

COVID increases need to maximise ventilation in new builds

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ur understanding of how the SARSCoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, is transmitted from person to person has changed significantly since the start of the pandemic.

Initial belief was that the virus was predominantly transmitted from touching contaminated surfaces and being exposed to someone sneezing and coughing.

Scientific evidence has now confirmed that the airborne transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is not only a significant, but likely the major infection pathway involved in the spread of COVID-191,2,3,4,5.

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Airborne transmission of the virus is where virus particles move from person to person in tiny aerosol or water droplets exhaled by an infected person.

Aerosol particles exhaled by an infected person can remain suspended in air for a long period of time when compared to the heavier droplets expelled during coughing and sneezing.

and much further than the 1.5 metre physical distancing requirements currently mandated in public settings.

Effective strategies available to control the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus include vaccination, physical distancing requirements, and the quarantining of infected persons.

As a result, they can build up in a small unventilated area.

Research has shown that increased ventilation in a building can reduce the chance of influenza spreading in a building.

Also depending on the air movement patterns of a particular area, exhaled aerosol particles can travel a significant distance, much further than droplets generated by a sneeze or cough

A study published in 2019 found that providing even minimum levels of outdoor air ventilation reduced influenza transmission as much as having 50-60% of the people in a building

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vaccinated6.

Ventilation is a key strategy in reducing airborne infections, however, it’s not the only factor.

Not only does the size of a room and the number of people present impact the probability of COVID-19 infection, but also the specific ventilation characteristics of the room.

It stands to reason that an individual present in a small unventilated room with an infected person, who is exhaling infected aerosol particles containing the SARS-CoV-2 virus, will be exposed to a far greater number of virus particles, as the level builds up in the room over time.

As such the uninfected individual will inhale significantly more SARS-CoV-2 virus particles and is more likely to become infected compared to the same scenario where there is a good ventilation/extraction system, which is replenishing ‘stale’ air with fresh external air.

The impact of poor ventilation and the number of individuals present in such an area was highlighted in the highly publicised outbreak where an indoor gathering of 30 individuals at a home in Western Sydney resulted in 24 individuals becoming infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus7.

Specific airflow requirements for indoor settings are detailed within Australian Standard 1668.2-20129 The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings.

Part 2: Mechanical ventilation in buildings8.

This standard details the minimum airflow requirements based on occupancy, specifically the net floor area per person (m2), and the minimum outdoor airflow rate (L/s/. person).

It is important to understand that these minimum airflow requirements were developed to minimise the potential build-up of odours from occupants and carbon dioxide (CO2) generated from the exhaled air of those present within these indoor settings.

High CO2 levels are associated with fatigue and poor concentration, not something conducive to effective learning in the school room environment or productivity in the workplace.

It must be made very clear; these minimum airflow requirements were NOT developed to reduce the risk of airborne disease transmission such as COVID-19, and a low CO2 level is not a reliable indicator of a low transmission risk.

It has been shown that to reduce the risk of airborne disease transmission the effective air change rate within these indoor settings is

required to be significantly higher than those prescribed within AS 1668.2-2012.

Ventilation systems were not designed with sickness in mind, the guiding principle in the design of most new buildings is energy efficiency, that is keeping heating and cooling costs to a minimum not minimising airborne disease transmission.

As a result, most building designers will look to rely on windows and doors for ventilation, and where mechanical ventilation systems are utilised, they are designed only to provide the minimum ventilation requirements detailed within AS 1668.2-2012.

Heating and cooling external air also requires energy and a cost associated with it, as such mechanical ventilation systems may only be designed to recirculate air within a space, and not supply external fresh air.

(VSDs) installed for controllability.

3. Ensure that air filtration systems associated with mechanical ventilation systems can filter out virus particles. This usually means a filtration system with a minimum MERV 14 rating if practical.

4. Understand what impact you have as the designer or architect for your client to effectively operate and maintain a mechanical ventilation system. When considering your mechanical ventilation system PLEASE make sure you design it and the building around it so that actual planned maintenance on the system can be done. We have seen examples where accessible components of the system such as dampers were placed behind walls.

Andrew Orfanos

It has been shown that to reduce the risk of airborne disease transmission the effective air change rate within these indoor settings is required to be significantly higher than those prescribed within AS 1668.2-2012.

If natural ventilation is a driver in the building design, ventilation is not a high priority.

Relying on windows and doors for ventilation to control transmission of disease is risky as it requires the occupants to keep windows open, something that is very difficult to comply with on either hot or cold days.

Designing mechanical ventilation systems to only meet the minimum ventilation requirements means that ventilation cannot be manually increased above and beyond design specifications.

So, what can you in the construction industry do to maximise ventilation in new buildings?

You can design buildings that follow these basic guidelines.

1. If you are relying on natural ventilation (windows) make sure that you design rooms to allow cross draught ventilation by installing windows in more than one side of a room. This gives natural ventilation the best chance of working. If this can’t be achieved, then consider mixed mode ventilation with heat recovery.

2. Make sure mechanical ventilation systems are designed to provide external fresh air into living spaces and have spare capacity so that it can increase room ventilations rates above the minimum ventilation requirements detailed within AS 1668.22012 that have variable speed dampeners

National Division Director, Occupational Hygiene, VA Sciences Simon Witts National Division Director, Engineering, VA Sciences

References 1. Greenhalgh T, Jimenez JL, Prather KA, et al. Ten scientific reasons in support of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Lancet 2021;397:1603–5.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00869-2 2. Zhang R., Li Y., Zhang A. L., Wang Y. & Molina M. J. Identifying airborne transmission as the dominant route for the spread of COVID-19. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 117, 14857–14863, doi:10.1073/pnas.2009637117 (2020). DOI: 10.1073/ pnas.2009637117 3. Wang CC, et al. Airborne transmission of respiratory viruses. Sciences. 2021; 373, 981. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abd9149 4. Morawska, L. J., & Cao, J. (2020). Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2: The world should face the reality. Environment International, 139, 105730.

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Clearly Identify the Scope of Works The Importance of Clearly Identifying the Scope of Works and Providing Notification when Achieving Practical Completion

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he Home Building Act 1989 NSW (the Act) contains certain statutory warranties (the Statutory Warranties) which apply to all builders performing residential building works.

The Act has strict time limits on when owners can bring claims against builders for breaches of the Statutory Warranties.

A recent decision of the Appeal Panel of the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal highlights the importance of clearly defining the scope of works and giving proper notification of achieving practical completion and the role this plays in determining the time limits for enforcing the Statutory Warranties.

In Jandson Pty Ltd v James [2021] NSWCATAP 274, James (the Owner) brought a claim against Jandson Pty Ltd (the Builder) for defective works. The Builder asserted the Statutory Warranty period had expired and the Owner was out of time. The Tribunal was required to determine when the works were completed.

To determine the date the works were

completed the Tribunal referred to Section 3B of the Act which provides the completion of residential building work occurs on the date that the work is complete within the meaning of the contract under which the work was done. Initially, the Tribunal determined the date of completion of the Builder’s works was the date of issue of the Final Occupation Certificate (being 20 October 2010) meaning the Owner’s claim was in time.

The Builder appealed the decision on the basis that the Builder’s contractual scope of works did not encompass all of the works that were required to achieve the Final Occupation Certificate. The Builder argued the date of practical completion was in fact an earlier date and was reached when the Builder’s works were determined as complete under the contract and not the date of the Final Occupation Certificate. On appeal, the Tribunal

agreed. As a result of the works reaching completion on this earlier date the Tribunal found the Owner was out of time and the Statutory Warranty period had expired.

This case serves as an important reminder to residential builders to always: • Clearly define the scope of works to be performed and, in particular, what is excluded from that scope; and • Provide proper notice when achieving Practical Completion.

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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

‘I would not be respected’: Senior school girls told us why they weren’t interested in a construction career Dr Natalie Gale and Associate Professor Phillippa Carnemolla recently interviewed a number of high school girls to discuss their reluctance in considering a career in the construction industry.

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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

Construction is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries. It employs around 1,143,600 people, which accounts for 8.7% of the total workforce. Over the past five years, employment in the industry has increased 7.3%.

A young woman told us:

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They were concerned they would not be respected in the workplace, that sexism would be tolerated, and masculine behaviours such as aggression and assertiveness would be the norm.

he median weekly earnings for those working in construction are around A$1,305 per week. This is higher than the median weekly earnings of $1,209.00 across all industries.

But construction is also the most male dominated industry in Australia – 87% of workers are male. And the high earnings in the industry are partly responsible for Australia’s gender pay gap. Figures from August 2021 show the high earnings growth in the construction industry pushed the gender pay gap for full-time workers out to $261 a week.

But significant research and investment directed at correcting the under-representation of women in construction have so far failed to make an impact.

We interviewed 15 young women in years 11 and 12 about their perceptions of the sector. Most didn’t know about the industry’s high earnings and said they couldn’t picture themselves in the job, as they didn’t see many women there.

“I don’t see many girls on construction sites that do more than hold the lollipop signs.”

Another said “There are not many successful women in construction.”

An unfriendly, male dominated sector A majority of participants (12 of 15) had a negative opinion of the construction sector because it was male dominated.

One student said: “I want to know that what I go into the people there are going to respect me. I would want equal chances of getting a promotion if there was a man standing next to me.”

In some cases, a career in construction did not match with their altruistic aspirations to serve the community and help people, while in other cases, participants said they did not perceive construction careers to be creative or interesting.

One girl said: “I am interested in doing good for society and helping people. Construction would not give me that opportunity.”

‘There’s not many successful women in construction’

The students felt differently about engineering, however, and recalled efforts by their teachers and universities to promote STEM subjects to female students.

We randomly recruited female high school students to have a broader discussion about their career choices. We did not have any prerequisites about academic performance level, interests, tertiary/TAFE education or career goals.

The construction sector has work to do in educating schools and the public that it is a valid member of the highly regarded STEM professions. Almost all construction roles draw on science, technology, engineering and maths.

Two study participants had parents in the construction sector.

But the others had very little knowledge of the potential career options in construction, which are broad and varied, or the fact it was Australia’s third largest employer and a growth sector.

A realignment of values to attract young women

Construction roles include different trades – such as plumbers, carpenters, electricians and mechanics – project managers, engineers, communication and community engagement specialists, land surveyors, health and safety experts, crane operators and commercial managers to name a few. Pathways to these roles can be via university degrees, apprenticeships, internships and TAFE training.

One young woman told us: “I think at school we don’t think of the construction industry as being a range of roles. It is on site and it is bricklaying.”

Almost all, 14 out of the 15, young women interviewed said they could not imagine themselves in a construction career.

They gave a range of reasons, including that it was too labour intensive, it was not prestigious enough, and the concern they would not be listened to or respected.

One young woman said: “I can’t see myself doing construction at all. I feel like I would be intimidated.”

When asked about female role models in construction, the students overwhelmingly said the only women they could identify in the sector were those responsible for traffic management.

To address gender equity, the construction sector needs to engage directly with young women and respond to the sometimes valid, and other times, mistaken beliefs they may hold about the industry.

To have any chance of overcoming its poor reputation with young women, the sector will need to overhaul its outdated masculine behaviours and champion the successful women already working in the sector. For instance Alison Mirams (CEO of Roberts Co), Rebecca Hanley (Managing Director of Laing O’Rourke Australia from April 2022) and Josephine Sukkar AM (co-owner and Principal of Buildcorp) are women leading large Australian construction companies.

The sector must also concentrate on retaining and progressing the women who already work there through initiatives including flexible work practices, transparent promotion procedures and paid parental leave.

Better communication about the diverse range of roles in the sector may help to spark greater interest among female students. The sector also needs to work with school career advisers, who often have low knowledge of the sector and tend to steer male students towards it.

Dr Natalie Galea, Senior Lecturer, The University of Melbourne and Associate Professor Phillippa Carnemolla, Senior Research Fellow, School of the Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney.

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

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Aboriginal and Social Procurement policies Omesh Jethwani, Government Projects & Programs Manager in-conversation with Charleene Mundine, Founder, Owner and Director — DLCM; Owner — Gali Solutions and Founder of the Black Women of Western Sydney (BWOWS) Network, on Aboriginal and Social Procurement Policies. Charleene is a traditional owner from Bundjalung, Yuin, Gamilaraay (Kamilaroi) and Anaiwan nations with family connections to the Gumbaynggirr and Eora nations.

1. What were the influential factors that gave birth to the inception of DLCM? I worked at JLL on the Defence Estate Program and struggled to identify Aboriginal construction companies to deliver our projects. The two main issues I kept facing were identifying and on-boarding suppliers. The existing public lists did not provide the information I required to make an informed choice of which suppliers to approach.

When I did approach Aboriginal suppliers for a quote or to respond to an RFT, they often struggled to demonstrate their capabilities within their submissions.

So I left and created a database of prequalified suppliers. Our database aims to provide the industry with easy access to suppliers. Clients provide us with a list of requirements, and we identify who can deliver based on the outcome of their evaluation.

We achieve this by running the Aboriginal suppliers through a tender evaluation of a previous submission. This work has led to us developing ongoing business development support for Aboriginal suppliers. Once we know their strengths and weaknesses, we provide target mentoring, coaching, and upskilling to move their business forward. For example, we help them develop and implement Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems, ensure they have the proper licences and insurance level and co-create their suite of bid submission documentation.

Yes, I am proud that DLCM is a 100% Aboriginal owned, Supply Nation Certified business and that our workforce is predominantly female, all of whom identify as Aboriginal.

3. What services does DLCM provide, and which industries does DLCM generally target its services?

We commenced providing end-to-end procurement services, including bid submission development, for Tier one and two construction companies. We also provided business development support for Aboriginal enterprises, upskilling them in the art of bid submission.

Due to our expansion into providing broader ESG services, our consultancy arm now works across several sectors. Our services have expanded to include HR functions, Environmental and Sustainability, and Community and Stakeholder Engagement.

As a result, the business has several services.

• Social performance management — utilising our new Social Performance Integrated Management System.

• Bid submission management — managing and writing the Aboriginal (Indigenous) Participation Plans, Social Procurement Framework, Local Industry Development Plan (LIDP), Major Project Skills Guarantee (MPSG): Local Jobs First responses.

• Business development for Aboriginal businesses and Social Enterprises.

Our database saves our client’s time and money because we have done the hard work in the first instance to understand the supplier’s ability.

Where there is a limited capability within the organisation, we work one-on-one with them to respond to an ATM and commence work on a project.

4. DLCM has recently developed a new sustainability management system. The specific focus is across social performance and compliance — aligning with First Nation and Social Procurement policies. Tell our readers more about it.

2. IS DLCM registered with Supply Nation, and is DLCM a 100% Aboriginal owned company?

For years the construction industry has struggled to consistently capture accurate data across ESG. Part of the problem has

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been the silos that exist across business functions and projects. For example, the procurement manager may not have oversight of the Aboriginal spending undertaken by the community and stakeholder team. This can lead to Aboriginal spending being left unaccounted for within project reporting.

Secondly, we recognised the inconsistent ESG language and contractual obligations across Federal, State and Local governments and business sectors. DLCM has standardised the raw qualitative and quantitative data capture across procurement, HR, community and stakeholder engagement, and environmental and sustainability functions to address this.

The raw data is processed, cleansed, analysed, and finally allocated to their reporting line, such as Aboriginal spend, regional participation, and increasing opportunities for women in nontraditional roles. The data gets aggregated back into their business functions, so each project can also report against internal policies such as a corporate social responsibility strategy or Reconciliation Action Plan.

Finally, we have developed unique second party social compliance, and third-party social performance audits as part of our system.

DLCM’s Social Compliance Audit is an inspection of your external suppliers to verify whether your supplier’s operations comply with social and ethical responsibilities measured against your internal policies and Government policies and laws.

Our third-party Social Performance Audit evaluates, measures, and reports projects and an organisation’s cultural, social, and ethical performance. Businesses can use the results of a project’s audit to demonstrate compliance against a contract. While an organisational audit demonstrates to internal and external stakeholders your commitment to ESG. Noting the NSW State Government has committed to audit 5% of APPs, our Integrated Management System supports businesses to ensure compliance. Our holistic data capture

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provides you with complete evidence of your work. In addition, DLCM’s independent second and third-party audits ensure you are meeting internal and external commitments.

5. In your opinion, why do you think construction companies seem to struggle to meet the Aboriginal Procurement Policy guidelines?

My personal challenges over the years have been 1. Struggling to identify and retain suitable Aboriginal construction companies and Aboriginal employees.

2. Buyers not knowing where to start.

Entrepreneurship within the mainstream is relatively new for Aboriginal people.

Historically we created businesses and cooperatives that addressed the needs of our community. For example, we established Aboriginal medical, housing, childcare and media services. In recent years there has been an influx of Aboriginal businesses to meet Government policies. However, many are professional service and project management companies. So while there have always been Aboriginal-owned businesses, generally, they are small businesses with limited capacity, and their clientele isn’t the construction industry. This has left us lacking trade services within the Aboriginal construction supply chain. Further, as each level of Government released an Aboriginal policy to increase Aboriginal economic inclusion, we saw an increase in demand for Aboriginal suppliers. This only exacerbated an existing problem around supply and demand, noting the existing gaps with the supply chain.

gaps within their workforce. In November 2021, even the Federal Government revealed that fewer than a quarter of public service agencies had achieved their Aboriginal employment rates.

6. What common mistakes made in tender submissions in meeting the Aboriginal Procurement Plan guidelines can be easily avoided?

Also, many Aboriginal people work for the Federal and State Governments. Why? Because they established employment initiatives and targets back in the 1970s and 80s. They created cadetships and identified roles to ensure they would meet their targets.

So now we often see three generations from one family working within the public sector as children and grandchildren have followed in their grandparent’s footsteps. So, many educated and skilled Aboriginal people tend to drift towards one of these employment options.

Secondly, you may find several people reading this article will not know how or where to find an Aboriginal supplier. They may also not know how to find an Aboriginal employee or identify local Aboriginal community stakeholders. This is generally because the person responsible for delivering the APP is not Aboriginal or an Aboriginal person who has only recently connected with their Aboriginal heritage and therefore does not know the local Aboriginal communities. A further problem the industry faces is that, generally, SMEs are responsible for delivering a project’s APP. Due to their size and turnover, they often don’t have the resourcing or the finances to create solutions.

When we consider that something becomes too hard or financially draining, it usually does not get resolved. So for years, non-Indigenous people have seen Aboriginal inclusion as hard, and as there were no penalties for noncompliance, Aboriginal Procurement was often ignored.

The most common mistake is not engaging an Aboriginal person from the construction industry to work with you to develop your APP. A submission team need an individual who understands the industry, the constraints and risks when delivering a project and speaks our language. Secondly, the team needs someone who knows how to successfully identify, engage, and work with Aboriginal businesses, employees, and local community stakeholders. Only an Aboriginal person with industry experience can successfully navigate both spaces and create a realistic, sustainable Aboriginal Participation Plan.

However, it is also worth noting that the increasing Government employment targets (internal and external) have left all industries with

To resolve this, we need to collaborate and work in partnership with each other and the Aboriginal community as an industry.

Like all cultural groups, Aboriginal people tend to stick together when it comes to employment.

So you often find Aboriginal people working for local Aboriginal community-based organisations or non-Indigenous organisations focusing on providing services for Aboriginal people.

Generally speaking, Aboriginal people see these jobs as an opportunity to stay connected and work to support their community.

7. Can you elaborate on Why is this important?

A person from construction understands where silos exist on projects and across business functions. So they are best placed to work with teams to break down barriers and create a wellrounded APP. For example, submission teams need someone who can work with business function managers and the local Aboriginal stakeholders to co-design realistic and riskaverse solutions.

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In addition, by collaborating with the entire submission team and reflecting the APP within their responses, the APP is no longer a standalone document. Instead, it becomes integrated across the whole submission, demonstrating how an APP crosses over into all business functions. Should you win the work, it also provides the framework for the project team to work together to deliver on APP commitments.

Further, to develop a successful APP, you need to demonstrate how you have and will continue to work with Aboriginal people. And basically, Aboriginal people trust our mob more than we trust non-Indigenous people. So it would help if you had an Aboriginal writer as internal and external Aboriginal stakeholders will engage and work with them more than they ever will a non-Indigenous person. More so, if you’re successful in identifying an NSW traditional owner, the NSW mob will want to work with you as they will respect your decision not to bring in an outsider.

Finally, we know that most aspects of all submissions, such as methodology, the delivery team and the price, will be similar to your competitors. The investment of engaging an Aboriginal writer shows the client your organisation is genuinely trying to understand and work with Aboriginal stakeholders. This demonstration of establishing a respectful and sustained relationship with Aboriginal people before the project commencement may win you the two extra points that win you the contract.

8. What do you think it would take for construction companies to master Aboriginal Social Procurement?

My two recommendations are: 1. Separate Aboriginal participation from the broader social procurement.

2. Don’t have non-Indigenous people manage Aboriginal procurement and participation.

Due to existing cultural biases, Aboriginal inclusion and first nation voices often get lost in the broader conversation around social inclusion.

Therefore policies need to reflect that Aboriginal people’s cultural heritage, lived experiences, and challenges to participate are different from other minority groups. While there are commonalities shared across minority groups when it comes to experiencing racism, discrimination, and exclusion, Aboriginal people’s experiences are unique and placebased.

And as I stated above, Aboriginal inclusion and participation solutions need to be developed and implemented by Aboriginal people as we know who our mob is, where to find them and how to engage with them successfully.

We also need to stop being reactive. Most businesses only address the contractual

requirements of the projects they are working on, and each project operates independently from other projects and the business’s strategic direction objectives. Instead, we need to plan to secure a sustainable supply chain and workforce. Organisations can achieve this by looking holistically at their Aboriginal and social procurement and participation to identify where existing gaps lie. Then they can develop sustainable strategies to support the development of Aboriginal businesses and social enterprises and the Aboriginal and broader socially marginalised workforce.

future pressures to deliver APPs, including the financial pressures on non-Indigenous businesses. The construction industry will need to deliver $3.17B of Aboriginal Procurement on NSW Government projects alone. We already know there are gaps in the Aboriginal supply chain and workforce. So, while APPs increases opportunities for Aboriginal businesses and employees, they can also put an additional strain on already stretched and finite resources.

One result I’ve noted is inflated pricing to engage Aboriginal businesses and employ Aboriginal people.

9. What are some of the Aboriginal Procurement issues and concerns that may keep you awake at night?

Finally, with the NSW Government now quarantining Aboriginal procurement funds, non-indigenous SMEs may also experience increased financial pressure. My main concern is that when an SME is engaged through a subcontracting arrangement, additional reporting requirements may result in payment delays, placing strain on cash flow. With the increased costs to engage and employ Aboriginal businesses and employees coupled with tight margins and extended payment terms, I wonder how many SMEs will survive.

My main issues and concerns with Aboriginal procurement are: 1. Organisations trusting their Aboriginal procurement to businesses and people with no experience in it.

2. Expecting one company or person to deliver all aspects of an APP. 3. How the industry will meet the NSW Government’s APP requirements over the next four years.

There has been an influx of Aboriginal businesses and people claiming they can deliver the highly complex and rigorous practice of Aboriginal procurement. However, not everyone is qualified or competent.

The industry needs to undertake thorough due diligence when evaluating a business or person’s ability. Merely adding the word “Aboriginal” before “procurement” does not mean someone can provide end-toend procurement and supply chain advice.

Someone who understands a little about medicine does not make a surgeon either!

Projects need, firstly, competent project managers with procurement experience and, secondly, Aboriginal people to deliver on APP commitments. This is a rare combination.

Also, organisations need to stop expecting one Aboriginal business or person to deliver all aspects of an APP. This is an immense amount of pressure for one business or person and can lead to the company being stretched financially and Aboriginal employees being burnt out.

Why is it important to get the right businesses and employees? Delivering APPs is a very stressful situation and often has high stakes.

I often get asked to step in on projects when Aboriginal participation has not gone according to plan. Teams have usually started to disengage and lose momentum on delivering on APP commitments by this stage. So it becomes challenging to encourage team members to champion their APPs and deliver their commitments.

We need to openly discuss the current and

10. In your opinion, do you think the Building & Construction Industry has become more inclusive of employment and career opportunities for Aboriginal Australians?

Yes. Since the release of the original Aboriginal Participation in Construction back in 2015, the industry has made significant strides to increase Aboriginal employment and procurement and successfully engage with the Aboriginal community.

It’s still challenging with some resistance to engage from both sides. But just as we have successfully increased the number of women in the industry and shifted the dial in health and safety, I have faith that both industry and the Aboriginal community can move forward together to create sustainable changes.

11. What is your personal opinion on the 2021 Aboriginal Participation guidelines?

The 2015 Aboriginal Participation in Construction policy was only applied to construction projects and increased construction industry employment and workforce development. As the new policy expands Aboriginal participation across all sectors, it opens up opportunities for Aboriginal people to participate outside the construction industry. This is a win for my community as it provides avenues for entrepreneurship and sustainable career pathways in other sectors because not everyone wants a business or career in construction.

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WORKPLACE RELATIONS AND SAFETY

Master Builders NSW Workplace Relations and Safety Departments

BACK ROW (from left): Luke Sammut, Bart Beezley, Peter Murphy; THIRD ROW: Iain Jarman, John McGhee, Matthew Gissane, Joanna Psaros; SECOND ROW: Tracey Van Breugel, Cameron Spence, David Solomon, Elena Worsfol; FRONT: Annette Gee and William Louie.

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ecember 2021 witnessed the retirement of two of the longest serving members of the MBA Workplace Relations and Safety Department (MBA WRS). Peter Glover, the Director of Construction at MBA NSW and Beverly Glover, the Secretary of the Industrial Relations and Safety Departments both decided that after 20 years in the industry, it was time to move on to a new stage of life. It is no exaggeration to say that Peter was an icon of Industrial Relations both in NSW and further afield, and Beverly was a supporting pillar of MBA NSW. They will both be missed. MBA NSW is grateful for the immense contribution made by Peter and Beverly, and we wish them all the very best for their new future.

Given the context of change, it is a good time to get reacquainted with the MBA Workplace Relations and Safety Departments and get to know the new faces and the continuing work that MBA WRS undertakes for the Members.

The new Manager of Workplace Relations and Safety Cameron Spence is new to MBA NSW but not new to the MBA family or Workplace Relations practice. Cameron was formerly the Manager of Legal and Workplace Relations at MBA ACT and the Civil Contractors Federation ACT, Cameron has also worked extensively in private legal practice in building and construction and workplace relations law, most recently with Australian Industry Group and McInnes Wilson Lawyers.

The new Executive Administrator Workplace Relations and Safety Elena Worsfold is an experienced Executive Assistant who is adept at all aspects of Executive Support, Office Management, and particularly technical problem solving.

Elena has deep experience in Quality System Management, systems training, procedure creation and project management.

Cameron and Elena join the existing workplace relations and safety team, consisting of:

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Industrial Relations, the Fair Work Ombudsman and ACT WorkCover as well as IR/ HR Officer roles with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, University of Wollongong and Fairfax Media. Combined with this experience, Iain holds tertiary qualifications in Commerce (Industrial Relations) and Corporate, Securities and Finance Law as well as Certificates in Government (Statutory Compliance and Investigation).

Joanna Psaros — Industrial Officer Joanna is a skilled industrial advisor and is a qualified legal practitioner with experience in the areas of private litigation and industrial relations, in addition to a Master of Law and International Development.

Annette Gee — IR Administration Officer Annette deals with calls, emails and administrative duties relating to IR and Safety.

Annie also manages all the Audit and Code contractor assessments that the Industrial Relations Officers complete. Annie enjoys cooking, travelling and restoring old bikes.

(NB: Elena and Annie’s duties cover both the Workplace Relations and Safety teams and as such they are doubly invaluable).

William Louie — Administration Support William is the MBA WR fixer and the man who can be relied upon to keep the wheels of the operation turning. When he’s not making sure the office runs smoothly William is an avid traveller and fine dining connoisseur who is often found on a train, plane, bus, tram (light rail) or ferry at short notice.

Tracey Van Breugel — Industry Sector Co-Ordinator Tracey has been employed by the Master Builders Association of NSW (MBA NSW) for six years. Tracey is the administrator for three Industry Sectors: Metal Roofing and Cladding Association of Australia (MRCAA), Masonry Contractors Australia (MCA) and Liveable Housing Australia (LHA).

Matthew Gissane — Industrial Officer

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Matthew is a highly experienced Industrial Relations practitioner who can deal with questions across all areas of employment and workplace relations for those operating in the building and construction industry.

Iain Jarman — Industrial Officer

The Master Builders Safety Team has over 30 years’ experience in providing advice to members on safe work practices, site inspections, procedures, documentation, work health safety management systems, surveillance auditing, site auditing and responding to safety related disputes. The team consists of:

Iain is an experienced and respected Industrial Relations Officer having previously worked as an Inspector for the NSW Department of

David Solomon — Executive Officer Technical, Safety & Risk

David heads up both Safety and Technical Departments, he is involved with WHS Legislative, Policy and Framework reform through various State and National Committees.

David is regarded as an expert in Governance and Compliance. David is the Head of the international delegation for OH&S Management.

David is the Chairman for Standards Australia OH&S Management Committee for the development of International and National Safety Standards. David sits on the board for the Crane Industry Council of Australia as a Director. David is PwC’s Chairman of their external advisory committee.

John McGhee — Safety Officer Johns’ strengths are in Electrical Safety, he represents MBA on electrical committee for Standards Australia, he is a qualified Asbestos Removalist Trainer accredited with SafeWork NSW and in in Environmental Management.

John mentors’ builders on site from a practical perspective while conducting site inspections and audits, is a qualified SuperSafe course trainer, addresses union issues & disputes and liaising with SafeWork NSW such as Roadmaps. John is the MBA representative on Housing Industry Consultative Committees and Asbestos Hazmat Removal Contractors Association.

Peter Murphy — Safety Officer Peter conducts Site Safety Inspections, he is well versed on the area of Management Systems and implementation. Peter has an interest in Public Safety and represents MBA Nationally on the development of Edge Protection for Standards Australia.

Luke Sammut — Safety Officer Luke is a qualified electrician who has worked in the construction industry for over 20 years. He has a passion for safety and has completed his cert IV in WHS. Luke conducts site inspections on building sites each day and has a wealth of experience in Scaffolding Compliance, and Formwork systems. Luke is the MBA representative on Demolition Asbestos Consultative Committee.

Bart Beezley — Technical and Safety Officer Bart is our technical expert who advises on Waterproofing systems and represents MBA on numerous technical committees. Bart provides advice on how to navigate the National Construction Code, Construction Methodology and also conducts Site Inspections/Audits and measures for Quality Assurance on site.

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WORKPLACE RELATIONS AND SAFETY

Workplace Relations Services Workplace Relations is historically at the centre of the services provided to MBA Members.

The history of workplace relations is based in the history of industrial relations in Sydney and across NSW. This has traditionally involved close work with unions, governments, heads of industry and all those who have helped to build the city and the state.

Workplace Relations offers a suite of support services which all Members have access to.

Our professional team of advisers can assist with a wide range workplace relations issue such as: • Award rates of pay and conditions • Long Service Leave entitlement enquiries

• Federal and State Building Codes and guidelines compliance advice • Independent contractor assessments • Industrial Relations Compliance Audits • National Code of Practice Assessments (Building Code 2016)

• Award rates • e-Circulars

Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

• Employment Costs

In NSW, Site Specific SWMS are required for all High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) activities regardless of the value of the project. Master Builders offers its Members free HRCW SWMS templates, checklists, monitoring forms and registers to meet current WHS Legislation or client requirements.

• Professional Advice and Representation • Agreement Making • Dispute Handling • Briefings and Training.

We also keep members up to date with the latest:

• Superannuation requirements • Employee entitlements such as sick leave, annual leave, RDOs and public holidays

• RDO calendars.

• Unfair Dismissal and General Protection claims • Enterprise Agreements advice, negotiations, and lodgement to FWC • Wage book audits • All industrial and employee relations advice

Safety Services The area of Work Health and Safety (WHS) has become an increasingly important aspect to all organisations and individuals working in the Building and Construction Industry. Inductions, Safety Management Plans and Systems as well as Safe Work Method Statements, place an ever-increasing onus on the principals of building companies and subcontractors to ‘get it right’ the first time. Some of the services offered by Safety are:

• Employment Fact Sheets

• Redundancy obligations

02 8586 3531 or email industrial@mbansw.asn.au

• Inclement Weather Calendar The workplace relations team are based in the Sydney office; however, our services are available across the state with offices in Albury, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Wollongong, and Ulladulla, and one currently under construction in Orange.

If you would like further information or advice, please contact MBA Workplace Relations on

Site WHS Management Plans (Site Safety Plans) One of the most effective ways to manage safety is to implement a Site Safety Plan (SSP).

A SSP is a written plan that sets out the

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arrangements for managing commonly experienced site health and safety matters.

A SSP contains names of persons at the workplace whose positions or roles involve specific health and safety responsibilities.

For example, site supervisors, project managers, first aid officers, arrangements for consultation, cooperation and coordination, incident management, site-specific health and safety rules and how people will be informed of the rules, arrangements to identify and assess safety risks as well provisions to monitor and review SWMS. This service is aimed at helping Principal Contractors to develop a simple and easy to understand SSP for each of their sites.

The Importance of WHS Management Plans for Construction Projects The NSW WHS Regulation 2017 at 309 states: All construction projects (i.e. construction work costing $250,000 or more) must have a written WHS management plan prepared by the Principal Contractor before work on the construction project commences.

Our series of Safety Management Systems have been gap-audited by a JAS-ANZ Certification Accreditation Body attaining compliance for the following Safety Management Systems.

Work Health Safety Management System (WHSMS) The WHSMS is a complete safety management system that is designed to be used as a site safety folder, set out in the order that you would run a project.

This easy-to-use system references a suite of forms to cover every safety requirement. Forms more frequently used are located towards the front of the site-safety folder, with less used forms located towards the back.

Master Builders WHSMS template has been gap-audited by a JAS-ANZ certifying body and is compliant with WHS NSW Government Management System Auditing Guidelines 5th Edition September 2013 and AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018*.

Environmental Health Safety Management System (EHSMS)

The beauty of the EHSMS is that it combines WHS and EHS, streamlining both elements into one system. What was a WHSMS now becomes an Environmental, Health Management System. This useful system combines basic features such as site and environmental inspections, safety and environmental reporting as well as safety and environmental risk assessments.

Master Builders EHSMS template complies with AS4801:2001, Work Health Safety Management Systems and Auditing Guidelines 5th Edition September 2013, ISO14001:2015, Environmental Management Systems

Guidelines 3rd Edition August 2013.

Quality Health Safety Management System (QHSMS)

A safety management system that incorporates all quality management requirements outlined in ISO9001, to be used as a combined site-safety quality management folder.

The QHSMS has quality management elements blended throughout the system enabling the user to implement both safety and quality from the one folder, with quality management forms indexed separately.

Master Builders QHSMS template has been gap-audited by a JAS-ANZ certifying body and complies with WHS NSW Government Management System Auditing Guidelines 5th Edition September 2013 and AS4801:2001 and ISO9001:2015.

Integrated Management System (IMS) The complete integrated management system developed around WHS and incorporating environmental and quality management.

The IMS is designed for the builder who wants to implement a system to cover safety, environmental and quality management system prerequisites that both the client and the NSW Government require.

Master Builders IMS template complies with AS4801:2001, Work Health Safety Management Systems and Auditing Guidelines 5th Edition September 2013, ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, Environmental Management Systems Guidelines 3rd Edition August 2013.

Complies with “ACT Prequalification for Construction” requirements. * Noting the EHSMS, QHSMS & the IMS are in the process of being updated to comply with ISO 45001:2018. The timeline for certified organisations to migrate from AS/NZS 4801 to ISO 45001:2018 has been extended to 13th July 2023. Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand have adopted ISO 45001:2018 and re-issued it as AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018. AS/NZS 4801:2001 has been listed as superseded by both Standards organisations.

Accreditation of Contractors WHS Management Systems Master Builders Association of NSW is able to provide accreditation for contractors’ Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems under NSW Government Guidelines.

Additionally, the MBA Safety Department staff are certified Exemplar Global Lead Auditors who are accredited with JAS-ANZ. Contractors seeking accreditation of their Management Systems are required to meet the following NSW Government Guideline requirements: • NSW Government WHS Management Systems and Auditing Guidelines 5th edition, September 2013 (Updated May 2014) • NSW Government Quality Management Systems Guidelines for Construction, 15 August 2013

• NSW Government Environmental Management Systems Guidelines 3rd Edition, August 2013 (Updated 30 May 2014) Site Inspections and Reviews The Master Builders Safety Team can undertake inspections of construction workplaces to provide a written report outlining major WHS vulnerabilities. Advice can be provided in the following areas:

• Traffic Management Plans and procedures • Requirements for identification of and removal of asbestos • Scaffold requirements • Electrical compliance • On-site consultation arrangements • Accident and emergency response procedures • Site inductions • Management Systems • High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) • Risk Management • Safe Work Practices Dispute Resolution and Incident Response The Master Builders Safety Team can assist members by providing: • Safety related dispute resolution with unions.

• Advice on union right of entry as required by the NSW WHS Act 2011.

• Assist in compliance with SafeWork NSW notices and other compliance documents.

• Assistance with incident response and accident investigation SuperSafe Course SuperSafe is a two-day Building and Construction Industry specific Work Health and Safety training course targeted at construction site supervisors. SuperSafe has been developed on behalf of the Construction Safety Alliance (CSA) with the support and assistance of Master Builders as well as WorkCover NSW. Multilingual Videos — WH&S ACT The Master Builders Association of NSW has produced a multilingual video on “The Work Health and Safety Act and Regulation – A Guide for Construction” supported by WorkCover NSW. View all available videos through this QR code below.

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For many trades in the building and construction industry, the change from plasterboard and CFC cannot come quickly enough. Citing deficiencies in exterior weather capability, to the multiple layers required for some fire walls, costs can additionally blow out, with many of these materials requiring expensive and specialised tools for application and installation.

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The Lysaght Professionals’ website is the complete technical resource for the building professional. The site contains detailed product, compliance and installation information for the complete LYSAGHT® steel building products range.

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This range of materials includes Design and Installation Manuals for all the products in the LYSAGHT® steel products, as well as providing access to easy-to-read fact sheets covering specification, design and installation topics.

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NCC details the minimum necessary requirements for safety, health, amenity and sustainability that need to be met in the design and construction of new buildings (and new building work in existing buildings) throughout Australia.

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Home design in a post-pandemic world

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that can be separated from the home to be productive, can host small meetings, and can receive couriers.

resort style, or if you see it as a sanctuary then you create a minimalist experience with lots of natural materials.

According to James Hardie Ambassador Joe Snell, the three key building design styles we can expect to see in 2022 have been shaped by our experiences over the past two years, as we now look at our lifestyle needs through a post-pandemic lens.

Ensure the office has good access to the street so that visitors don’t have to walk through your home, and you maintain privacy.

The ability for a home to have a dedicated work-from-home space will be a big bonus in the real estate market into the future.

Homeowners are increasingly working out what they want their home to do for them, and then creating a style, rather than first picking a style and conforming to it.

here is no denying that like many elements of life, COVID has drastically impacted the way we consider and approach the design of our homes in 2022.

Lifestyle Then Style

Below, Joe has outlined the trends he believes all homebuilders should consider, to ensure their dream home is as practical as it is aesthetic.

Due to us spending more time at home we are more focused on our lifestyle in the home.

Office At Home

So rather than first picking a style and then adapting to that, we are instead seeing homeowners being more focused on the amenity of their home and the practicality of how it works, and then pursuing style after that.

Offices at home are going to continue to be a trend through 2022.

And I say ‘office’ purposely, rather than study or study nook.

So many people are working from home now, if not full time, then at least part time.

To be productive you need a dedicated space

We are more interested in how the house works for us, rather than just its aesthetic.

So, if you are working from home you might go for a more industrious style like Scandi Barn, or if you see your home as a resort then you design your house around a pool and bring in a

Threshold between Outside and Inside We live in a great climate, so it makes sense that we want to be outside as much as possible.

Practically though, a lot of what we need to do is an inside job, so bringing the outside in is a win-win.

We will continue to see the breaking down of the barrier between inside and outside and the expansion of the threshold in-between.

The sheltered outdoor space inhabiting this threshold is attracting bigger portions of the overall budget and we are seeing far more luxurious and useable places for work, entertaining, and pure relaxation.

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REGIONAL ROUNDUP

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2021 Western Regions Excellence in Building Awards

Simon Pilcher and Young Builder of The Year Award winner Brad Sibley from Buildique.

Simon Pilcher with Nicole Redmond from the Women in Building Associated Services and Women in Building Award winner Tahlia Williams.

Wow what a night!

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fter what seemed like an eternity and lots of rescheduling, we were finally able to all gather in one room and celebrate the 2021 Western Regions Excellence in Building Awards and the dynamic building industry in the Western Region.

• Steeline

• Master Builder Insurance Brokers

• Kents Hardware

• SafeWork

• Orange Motor Group

• Weathertex

• Petries Mitre 10

• Windoor Joinery

• THYNK Group

• Worklocker

With a record number of entries and attendees we can hardly wait to see what the 2022 awards will bring! The winners of our major awards are:

• CBUS Superannuation

• 2021 APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR — Hines Constructions — James Gordon • 2021 WOMEN IN BUILDING AWARD — Tahlia Williams — Simon Roberts Painting • 2021 SUBCONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR — NJ Miller Bricklaying — Neil Miller • 2021 YOUNG BUILDER OF THE YEAR – Buildique — Brad Sibley • 2021 COMMERCIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR — L-Con Building and Construction — Luke Knight • 2021 RESIDENTIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR — DB Building — Duncan Baird And of course, we would like to sincerely thank our sponsors – without whom the night couldn’t have run:

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Simon Pilcher celebrates with Duncan Baird, winner of Residential Builder of The Year and the team from BD Building.

REGIONAL ROUNDUP

ABOVE: Simon Pilcher the President of Master Builders NSW & Apprentice of the Year James Gordon.

TOP LEFT: Simon Pilcher with Kal Smith and Luke Knight Accepting the Major award for Commercial Builder of the Year.

LEFT: Simon Pilcher and Subcontractor of The Year, Neil Miller .

CENTRAL COAST

Central Coast Office Relocates from Gosford to Tuggerah A

fter 18 years in West Gosford, the Central Coast office has relocated to the Tuggerah Business Park in the Zenith Building on 6/6 Reliance Drive.

We are excited for our local members to utilise the new space, with a large reception area, training room, and ample parking.

Upcoming Events

All members are welcome to use the office space for staff training or client meetings.

MBA Race Day at Gosford Race Course — Thursday 9th June 2022

MBA Golf Day at Kooindah Waters — Friday 29th April 2022

We look forward to seeing you all at the official opening on Tuesday, 2nd April.

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BALLINA

Northern Rivers Flood Disaster — We’re here to help Our thoughts are with those affected by the floods in the region. We understand these times are stressful for many and Master Builders are here to assist in any way we can.

Important Notice — 2021 Northern Awards Event, Twin Towns rescheduled to Friday, May 27, 2022.

Save the date for 2022 Awards on Saturday, November 19, Entries will be open soon!

Meet Jayde, our new face N

orthern NSW Regional Office Welcomes our new Member Services Representative.

Based in Ballina, Jayde Trevaskis has joined the MBA Member Services Representative Team.

If you have not yet spoken or met Jayde, you will find she offers a strong and welcoming customer service approach gained from her previous experience.

Jayde Trevaskis, Ballina office Jayde is available to assist Bernadette with supporting our valued Members and can be contacted at the Ballina Office on 02 6681 4266 or email ballina@mbansw.asn.au Would like your 12 CPD points done in one day?

Division Information events in 2022. Please contact Ballina Office or MBA NSW Website for Division event date schedules.

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ILLAWARRA Division meetings are back O

n the 2nd of March the Cronulla Division hosted its first division meeting for 2022. It has been more than 12 months since our last Division meeting for either the Cronulla or the Illawarra. The meeting was very well attended, and it was great to reconnect face to face with members again.

Speakers included representatives from James Hardie and Master Builders Insurance Brokers.

Both presentations were informative and provided good insights into building trends and anticipated future building conditions. We look forward to hosting the first Illawarra Division meeting in mid March. The meeting will be held at the MBA Wollongong Office. Despite the office being more than 12 months old, this will be the first time seeing the office for many members who haven't been able to visit due to COVID restrictions.

ILLAWARRA UPCOMING EVENTS: 22 March

First Aid Course

MBA Wollongong

6 April

Cronulla Division Meeting

Tradies Caringbah

7 April

Illawarra Division Meeting

MBA Wollongong

12 May

Safework Breakfast

MBA Wollongong

8 June Wollongong CPD Seminar City Beach Function Centre, Wollongong

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NEWCASTLE

Residential Builder of the Year

COMMERCIAL Builder of the Year

Ledbury Constructions

Australian Heritage Restorations PTY LTD

Bunkeren, Whitebridge

Newcastle East Primary School, Newcastle East

2021 SUBCONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR — Residential

2021 SUBCONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR — Commercial

Nadin West Joinery Pty Ltd

Sage Painting

Celebrating our Award Winners

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n Friday,18 February 2022, Master Builders Association Members and their guests, finally, after two other cancelled dates, celebrated the 2021 Master Builders Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards.

With over 430 guests, coming together at the NEX to celebrate the industry’s night-ofnights and showcase building excellence in the Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast, Manning, Tamworth and Oxley regions.

After what was a difficult year for everyone in the industry, judging all the exceptional projects was no different. The judges had to deal with a tight timeframe, isolation and finally a lockdown.

All projects were eventually judged onsite and we thank our judges for their time, efforts and dedication.

We had the legendary Mike Rabbitt take us through the motions and wins of the evening. The night began recognising and appreciating the future of our industry leaders, congratulations to the 2021 Commercial Apprentice of the Year Hayley Miles, Housing

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Apprentice of the Year Bowen Schmidt and not leaving a dry eye in the house Group Training’s Apprentice of the Year Jimilai Lagilaginonacakacaka. Thank you to BCS and CBUS, our valued sponsors awarding our 2021 Apprentices of the Year for their well-deserved hard work.

The 2021 Major award winners were; Ledbury Constructions who took out Residential Builder of the Year for their incredible work on ‘Bunkeren’. Australian Heritage Restorations won Commercial Builder of the Year for the impeccable restoration of ‘Newcastle East Primary School’.

Nadin West Joinery Pty Ltd won the 2021 Residential Subcontractor of the Year and Sage Painting were announced the 2021 Commercial Subcontractor of the Year. 2021 Young Builder of the Year went to Geordie Toohey and Lauren Coates won the 2021 Women in Building Award for her achievements in the industry.

In true Covid style, 24 hours prior to the evening, our events team were yet again dealing

with a last-minute change to restrictions.

The changes allowed us to truly celebrate and dance the night away! With acoustic entertainment from Tyler Chapman, laughs from the hilarious Tahir and late-night beats from DJ Brett Martin.

Master Builders would like to thank, once again, our major sponsor Newcastle Master Builders Apprenticeship Schemes and our valued Gold and Silver Sponsors Alinta Energy, Buildcert, CBUS, Keystone Lawyers, Master Builders Insurance Brokers, Monica Clare Recruitment, SafeWork NSW, The Wests Group and Truecore Steel for your patience and support.

From Master Builders we congratulate all entrants on an outstanding year of quality projects and again to all the deserving winners of the Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards.

Entries for the 2022 Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards will open in March and we look forward to seeing everyone at the Awards Gala Dinner held on Friday 9 September 2022.

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NEWCASTLE

2021 APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR — HOUSING

2021 APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR — COMMERCIAL

2021 NEWCASTLE MBA GROUP TRAINING APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR

Bowen Schmidt

Hayley Miles

Jimilai Lagilaginonacakacaka

Newcastle Race Day

2021 WOMEN IN BUILDING AWARD Lauren Coates

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n Saturday 26 February 2022 Master Builders Hunter Division held their annual race day at The Newcastle Jockey Club.

The Division committee are grateful for the support of the sponsors. Thank you to Newcastle Master Builders Group Training, MyBIG, Sage Painting, Buildcert, and Master Builders Insurance Brokers. Each sponsor had naming rights for a race and given the opportunity to watch the race from a very special sideline, followed by a photo with the winning horse and a celebratory drink with the horse’s owners.

The ladies were exquisite, bright, and elegant, one lady in particular Maddy from Newcastle MBA Group Training who took out the prize for the best dressed lady. The gents were stylish, smooth and impeccable, Buildcert’s Jimmy ticking all those boxes taking out the best dressed male.

The venue was embellished with florals and greenery, over 200 MBA members enjoyed delicious food and beverages. A fun day was had by all, prizes were given from the loosing ticket draw and needless to say the barrel was full of tickets.

The Hunter Division was pleased to be able to support Mates in Construction. Mates support our industry and connect individuals with help when they fall on hard times. Anyone that needs assistance can contact the Mates 24/7 helpline on 1300 642 111.

2021 YOUNG BUILDER OF THE YEAR Geordie Toohey Geordie Toohey Building Pty Ltd

We hope you can join us at our next social event, which is the Mark Matthews Night on Thursday 5th of May in the members room. Mark will talk about his challenges and experiences as a big wave rider, we’ll have live music with dinner and drinks. Tickets are on sale now.

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ULLADULLA

A busy start kicks off the new year 2021 SOUTHERN REGIONS EXCELLANCE IN BUILDING AWARDS

Kay Bylund, winner of the Women in Building Award.

Gala event was held Saturday 5th March 2022 which was booked to capacity with over 400 people attending.

SOUTHERN REGIONS DIVISION MEETINGS: The month of February was the commencement of all Division Meetings in the Southern Regions and attendance numbers were high due to the fact with Covid-19, there were not many Meetings for the last 12 months.

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS INAUGURAL RACE DAY – FRIDAY 18TH MARCH: President and Committee of the Southern Highlands Division has organised their first Race Day at Goulburn on Friday 18th March.

All are invited to attend this event – the cost is $44.00 for light lunch and refreshments.

Please call the Ulladulla Office 4454 1955 if you are interested in attending.

Cert III in Construction Waterproofing started in Ulladulla in February.

CERT III IN CONSTRUCTION WATERPROOFING:

SOUTHERN REGIONS EVENTS:

Cert III in Construction Waterproofing commenced in Ulladulla in February with a great number attending.

By attending and completing this course and pass your assessments, you will receive a Qualification and be able to apply for a Waterproofing Licence through Fair Trading.

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2021 Southern Regions Building Awards Gala

Ulladulla

9 March First Aid Ulladulla 9 March Southern Highlands Meeting Goulburn 10 March First Aid Ulladulla 10 March SafeWork Breakfast Goulburn 18 March

Southern Highlands Race Day

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SAFEWORK NSW INCREASE OF SAFETY REBATE:

13 April First Aid Merimbula

SafeWork NSW has announced that they have increased the Safety Rebate from $500 to $1,000 but you must attend a SafeWork Presentation to be eligible.

14 April Hume Division Meeting Campbelltown

Ulladulla has organised SafeWork Breakfasts as well as Presentations at Division Meetings in a number of locations throughout the southern regions to assist Members to be eligible to apply for the rebate.

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Southern Highlands Division Meeting South Coast Division Meeting

Moss Vale Worrigee

22 April SafeWork Breakfast Ulladulla 11 May

Southern Highlands Division Meeting

Goulburn

16-18 May

Asbestos Removal & Supervisors Course

Ulladulla

25 May

Far South Coast Industry Update

Merimbula

26 May

Snowy Mountains Division Meeting

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PORT MACQUARIE 2022 events are taking off at full gallop N ow that we are back with face-to-face events, we have so much planned it’s hard to keep up.

First event for the year was our North North West Division Night which was held on February 15 at the Family Hotel in Tamworth (pictured).

Our members learnt how to use the Security of Payment Act with clients, to ensure they are paid on time. They also learnt about hot water options that will meet with the proposed changes to next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

Race Day The Oxley Division are holding the MBA Race Day on the 18 March at the Port Macquarie Race Club, which was delayed from the 20 March 2020. Everyone is looking forward to it as it’s been such a long time. Make sure you come along for a great day out, and if you don’t live in Port Macquarie, why not have a weekend away starting with the races on Friday afternoon!

Information Nights We have scheduled our usual Divisional Information nights, but we are also holding Information Nights in Kempsey, Gloucester and

Moree in 2022. These towns have missed out for a while now, so please support these events by encouraging others from the construction industry to attend, even if they are not current

members. It will be an opportunity for you to connect with your local council as well as hear from suppliers about products. The more attendees we get, the more we will schedule.

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or the past month, social media has been filled with posts about the Russia-Ukraine war. While some of this content is from valid media outlets, some of it can be considered misinformation. Whether intentional or unintentional, misinformation has always played a large role in war.

In the August 1960 issue of Master Builder’s ‘Construction’, the issue of Russian misinformation was a hot topic. It went as far to say “Russia’s official history of World War II is a typical piece of Communist mendacity and intransigentism”

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Please visit mbansw.asn.au/cpdseries for more information.

While restrictions are lifting, due to the continuing fluid state of government rules around social gatherings, dates and venues may be subject to change.

If changes do occur and we are not able to hold face to face events, we will endeavour to move the Seminars to a Webinar platform.

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elcome to the Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards for 2021.

These awards are very special, as it is one of only a few face-to-face gatherings of this size for the building industry in NSW at this time, and is a major step as we all move to a less restrictive environment.

I would like to acknowledge the The Hon Anthony Roberts, Minister for Planning, and Minister for Homes, who attended this event, representing the Premier of NSW and Mr Matthew Press, Director, Construct NSW. Over the last year, the Association’s main focus has been keeping our industry open, viable, working safely and most importantly informed.

These awards allow all of us to acknowledge the extraordinary ability and skill of our industry – which contributes to NSW’s built environment in the most important commercial and infrastructure sectors of our industry.

The industry as a whole should be very proud of its achievements during these challenging times. On behalf of the Master Builders Association of NSW, I congratulate you.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the judges who undertook inspections throughout New South Wales of projects with a combined value of over $6 billion, and over a period of seven months, while navigating the challenges of COVID. The judges freely donate their time and experience — to examine, evaluate, deliberate, and make very, very difficult decisions when considering all entries.

I thank the sponsors who continue to support this great industry and the awards presentation.

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.

On behalf of the Master Builders Association of NSW, I congratulate Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd for the Shell House, Brookfield Place, Sydney project as the 2021 Outstanding Construction Award winner. I extend congratulations to all entrants and winners in this year’s awards.

Thank You.

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Judges Kevin Cohen

Katie Hibbert

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, CoWyn 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.

Senior Inspector with Harm Prevention and Compliance Programs, Construction Metro SafeWork NSW. Currently an Inspector, with 15 years of service and experience across construction — specialising in the electrical trade, heavy industry, and transport.

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 (Qudos Bank Arena) and P1 Car Park for 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Stephen Edwards Stephen 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 105 employees and an annual turnover of $110 million in 2021. ‘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 42 years.

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Katie began her career as an Apprentice Signal Electrician with RailCorp (now Sydney Trains) at 15 years old. Progressing through the ranks to Work Group Leader and then Team Leader, she remains the youngest woman (within Sydney Trains) to complete her trade as an Electrician, becoming fully qualified on her 19th birthday. Her personal drive for workplace safety comes from the tragic loss of a friend in a workplace accident in 2016.

Moving to SafeWork NSW as an Inspector in 2019 has seen involvement in the development and roll out of projects such as Working At Heights, Scaff Safe, Solar Installations and recently Silica. Katie has a passion for protecting and promoting the health and safety of vulnerable workers such as apprentices and young workers in the Construction industry.

Currently completing a law degree, her ultimate aim is to continue to advocate for better safety on worksites in the Construction industry with an education before enforcement approach.

John Humphreys John was responsible for managing the design and construction of the Gore Hill Project for Lindsay Bennelong Development.

John has a wealth of experience acquired throughout a career in property development spanning the residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and transportation sectors. John’s involvement on scores of major mixed-use developments with similar opportunities and constraints to the Gore Hill project enables him to provide valuable insight to the development team. Significant projects which John has influenced include the commercial office buildings at Sydney Airport Centre, and the $500 million City Quarter re-development of Camperdown Children’s Hospital.

He was part of the CPG Developments team that designed and constructed the $350 million Kooindah Waters Residential Golf Resort and the Rushcutters Bay ADVANX residential development. Recent projects include the Masters Hardware Store at Northmead, the new Ronald McDonald House at Westmead, High Grove residential estate at Box Hill, NSW and the New Clarendon Homes Baboon enclosure at Zambie Wildlife Retreat. John has a Diploma in Quantity Surveying from UNSW. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

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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 where, for 11 years, he was the Business Development Manager.

Patrick 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 McKellar 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. Max Mosher Max 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).

David Solomon David has worked in the building and construction industry for more than 33 years. He 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 was recently appointed to the board as an International Director of ISQEM. He developed the award-winning submission that saw MBA NSW receive the 2021 SafeWork NSW Association’s category. David is Standards Australia Chairman of Occupational Health and Safety Management Committee, Standards Australia International Head of Delegation, and the Convenor of ISO 45004 Working Group responsible for the development of a new international Standard for OH&S Performance Evaluation. David is a Certified Management Systems Specialist, and is Price Waterhouse Coopers External Advisory Board Chairman. He is also a Director on the board of the Crane Industry Council of Australia. David regularly reviews safety and technical documentation for State and National Government departments. David leads by example, driving safety awareness while never losing sight of the industry’s grass roots.

Len Tully Len completed a Bachelor of Architecture in 1975 and has more than 35 years’ experience in the building and construction industry, working mainly on projects in aged care, schools, and churches. He has worked with several architectural firms in Sydney, including holding directorship positions. As part of his work, he managed designs through documentation to completed built projects. In 2012, he retired from his position as director of T+E Architects but remains involved with the judging of the Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards.

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OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Shell House, Brookfield Place, Sydney Brookfield Place comprises three buildings in the city of Sydney; Shell House — restoration, Beneficial House — restoration, 10 Carrington St — new multistorey office building.

Shell House was originally designed by Spain & Cash; it is fully clad with terracotta tiles and includes a 400 tonne historic clock tower.

The Shell House restoration involved the gutting of the multi-storey building (including demolition of all floors) whilst retaining the entire historic façade, and the rebuilding of the floors to the original 65.5m height whilst supporting the clock tower above.

This involved the erection of a structural steel core in one of the light wells and a web of massive diagonal steel struts that progressively braced the façade as the floors were removed.

Ultimately the reconstructed Shell House was joined to the multi-storey office building known as 10 Carrington St via a full height void, which also allowed for vertical movement between floors via supported stairs and allowed for bridges to span the void to connect office floors all in an open-plan design.

The complexity of the sequential reconstruction to protect and support the façade and clock tower of Shell House, (noting that the building sits above Sydney’s underground rail line) cannot be underestimated. In addition, to achieve a very high standard of internal works (including integrated fit-out for the National Australia Bank), and then link this to the modern adjoining multistorey office building which was constructed simultaneously, is a real credit to Multiplex Constructions.

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CHRISTIAN CIPRI Stephen Edwards Constructions Pty Ltd

2ND STAGE APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR CARPENTRY

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We believe a truly collaborative project journey and aligned partnership objectives deliver the best project outcomes, every time.

Congratulations to the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct team on their award, and to everyone who contributed to this incredible precinct.

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RESTORATION / ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING UP TO $5,000,000

G & C WALLER BUILDERS PTY LTD Cottage Medical on Pulman, Berry The building at 1 Pulman Street was built in the 1860s to serve as Berry’s first store. Later on it was used as Berry’s first hospital. The building is in a commanding position at the northern entry to Berry but by 2019, it had become very dilapidated.

G & C Waller Builders were engaged to undertake a complete restoration of the old house to facilitate its new life as a local medical practice ‘Cottage Medical’.

The work involved initial asbestos removal and the replacement of worn timber structural members and flooring, new linings, window replacement and a new roof. The building has been completely rewired, the plumbing and stormwater have been renewed and modern AC and CCTV systems have been added.

The judges were very impressed with the quality of the work and the sensitive manner in which the heritage features of the building have been retained.

The clients were very proud to show the MBA around their new medical facility.

WINNER

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

BELMADAR PTY LTD Dawn Fraser Baths Redevelopment, Balmain The Council baths on the Western side of the Balmain peninsular were originally built in 1882.

They are the oldest remaining example of an enclosed tidal pool in Sydney Harbour and are named in honour of the most famous member of the Balmain Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club, Olympic Champion Dawn Fraser.

Belmadar won the contract to rectify the somewhat dilapidated timber baths including the raising of the concourse level by 1.25 metres to allow for rising sea levels. Site access down a steep, narrow emergency road was a major difficulty during the project but despite this, Belmadar have produced a sensitive reconstruction of the historic pavilions and boardwalk.

As a final touch the flood lights were lifted into place by a helicopter. A worthy category winner!

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

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD Retail Flagship, Sydney The new Retail Flagship (store) was originally built in 1916 as a printing office for The Daily Telegraph newspaper. Later it was occupied by the Bank of New South Wales and then by Cornelius Furs. The client required the site be modernised to meet their exacting standards as a luxury goods retailer. The work involved the demolition of the lower ground floor and extensive modification of the mezzanine floor to create two ‘double height’ spaces. These are connected by a meandering marble and ash timber bespoke staircase which was fashioned using steam treatment by boat builders. The heritage fabric and windows of the building have been carefully restored and the finished store radiates a wonderful ambience.

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RESTORATION / ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING $50,000,001 - $200,000,000

RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Wharf 4/5, Dawes Point This 100-year-old heritage timber structure has for some time been the home of Sydney Theatre Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Gondwanna Choirs, Sydney Dance Company, The Song Company, and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.

The project involved the demolition of the former internal structures and the delivery of new stateof-the-art facilities for the artistic tenants. The works included major structural alterations and fire engineering upgrades to meet the current BCA standards. In particular, many of the aging turpentine piles and supporting timbers had to be replaced and in total over 1000 tonnes of new structural steel members were incorporated into the building.

Externally the building retains its heritage appearance but internally the various arts bodies now have wonderful venues in which to perform.

An excellent result from the team at Richard Crookes Constructions.

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MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

RESTORATION / ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING $200,000,001 & OVER

Shell House, Brookfield Place, Sydney This project involved the gutting of the multi-storey Shell House building, demolishing all floors, retaining the entire historic façade, and rebuilding floors to equate to the original 65.5m height. During this process the 400 tonne heritage clock tower was supported. The high quality office building included a fully integrated fit out for the National Australia Bank. Shell House formed part of a complex known as Brookfield Place, with Beneficial House and 10 Carrington St. Shell House was connected to 10 Carrington St by a spectacular full height void, which also provided for the vertical movement of office staff between floors via suspended stairs and bridges to span the void to connect office floors, all in an open plan design.

Shell House Suspending a 400 tonne clock tower mid-air, and retaining and restoring one of the tallest heritage facades in the world. Breathing new life into the historic Shell House was a challenge we relished. We are immensely proud of what we achieved, and for winning the ‘Restoration / Adaptive Re-use’ award and overall ‘2021 Outstanding Construction Award’ at the MBA NSW Excellence in Construction Awards.

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ADAPTIVE RE-USE UP TO $5,000,000

LIFESTYLE BUILDING & DESIGN PTY LTD Boardroom, Caringbah

The Boardroom project involved the conversion of an old timber supply factory/warehouse into a state-ofthe-art ‘man cave’ as described by the builder. This builder worked very closely with the owner throughout the design and construction stages producing a very different facility, comprising such spaces as an artist workshop, metal fabrication and welding workshop, two internal garages, plus a caretakers/owners’ facility on the first level, incorporating a home cinema, bar, kitchen, art studio pool and table tennis areas.

The finishes were well thought out to suit the client’s wishes and the standard of construction was very high considering the original state of the old building.

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ADAPTIVE RE-USE $5,000,001 & OVER

BUILT Substation No.164, Sydney Substation 164 is a new 7867sqm boutique office tower that incorporates the restoration and refurbishment of the heritage-listed Shelley Warehouse and the adjoining former electrical substation, together with a new 7-level sculptural glass extension.

The project involved complex construction works which included the full restoration, refurbishment and consolidation of the two existing heritage buildings, basement excavation and full building underpinning temporary works.

It also included construction of a new cantilevered curved glass extension structure above the heritage buildings requiring significant planning, engineering and innovative construction methodologies.

Substation 164 (the entire commercial complex) is a very fine example of converting two historic industrial buildings into one modern, state-ofthe-art, commercial complex without losing any heritage value.

A very well thought out, coordinated and well constructed project.

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REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION UP TO $5,000,000

PATTERSON BUILDING GROUP PTY LTD Haberfield Library, Renovation and Extension This project involved the partial demolition of an existing section of the building whilst retaining the original Haberfield School of Arts heritage section.

The alterations included the ground and first floor library and Community Centre. Remedial works included replacement of the roof, rectification works to existing timber windows, increased structural support, and retention of existing Library timber flooring requiring specialist treatment. Internal finishes were diverse and, in many cases, had to be incorporated to match existing works. The works on the northern boundary were on the adjacent school boundary requiring careful management of these works together with appropriate protection of the school. Externally, the original heritage façade was remediated through the application of mineral silicate paint whilst the original School of Arts balcony awning was reinstated by replication of the original design, including copper gutters and downpipes, lead flashing and cedar shingles.

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REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $5,000,001 - $10,000,000

CALIDA PROJECTS Robin Hood Hotel — Stage 2, Waverley With significant excavation, underpinning and structural works within the basement, the lower space was transformed to a fully functional kitchen, storage and amenities for the public. The ground floor underwent refurbishment, while maintaining the look and feel of the existing hotel. Existing apartments on level 1 were incorporated into a new dining, bar area and kitchen as well as an outdoor bistro. Access for the lower basement works was difficult due to excavation, with temporary propping and underpinning all completed with limited head room as an overriding constraint on progress. The works were completed in a relatively short time frame considering the complexities, with the quality of finishes being of a high standard.

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REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $10,000,001 - $50,000,000

KANE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Australian Museum, Project Discover, Darlinghurst The Australian Museum is the oldest natural history museum in Australia, established in 1827 and first opened in 1857. It has undergone numerous renovations and extensions over the years. The project was full of complexities from materials handling constraints, working within a live museum environment, vibration and noise constraints, heritage conservation requirements. The scope included Basement, Lower & Ground Floors and Lewis Wing demolitions, restoration of heritage features, strengthening of existing structures, new escalators and fit-outs. For Upper Levels, there were new stairs, strip outs and new amenities, new café and education space, glazed façade. Critical to the works was the development of an interim fire safety plan which allowed the museum to function. The sequencing of the work was critical to ensure safety within the occupied building while maintaining structural stability.

Materials handling systems had to be implemented and tightly controlled in order to avoid delays. The work was completed within the time constraints set at the beginning of the project.

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BUILDCORP INTERIORS

REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $50,000,001 - $100,000,000

44 Martin Place, Sydney

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MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

REFURBISHMENT / RENOVATION / EXTENSION $100,000,001 & OVER

Photographer: Marcus Clinton

A new ground floor lobby with a full height penetration from ground to L12 skylight and a new glass atrium for natural light throughout has opened up the floors to a modern new office space, which included a rooftop terrace garden. This work included a new interconnecting staircase which has become a key feature. These works were constructed while the ground floor tenancies remained operational. Works included structural demolition and building strengthening, new level 11 slab construction, typical open plan office floors with reconfigured amenities, new lift controls, striking external façade and heritage sandstone refurbishment, a full upgrade of base building services and systems and new end of trip facilities.

388 George Street, Sydney This project involved the refurbishment of the existing property into “A” Grade commercial office space that included a revitalised entrance and building identity. The irregular shapes in this building lent itself to the use of approximately 250 tonnes of structural steel and bondek slabs, providing the flexibility required to achieve the design intent. A further bespoke element was the installation of a 385sqm glazed canopy which spans diagonally between the two street frontages. The canopy comprises of curved and bent trafficable glass, supported by 50 tonnes of exposed steelwork. The project was diverse in nature comprising many aspects of refurbishment and extension works all completed in the heart of the CBD.

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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — NEW UP TO $10,000,000

WHITCON PTY LTD Huntlee Tavern, Branxton The new tavern cleverly captures contemporary interior trends that are well blended with tones of the traditional country style pub.

The tavern features recycled bricks and hardwood throughout, a state-of-the-art audio visual system, premium food and beverage facilities catering for 750 people and exceeds acoustic and energy efficiency requirements to create a highly unique and timeless Hunter Valley venue.

Congratulations to the WHITCON team in delivering this outstanding project.

388 George Street An iconic 1970s tower transformed into a premium mixed-use development in the heart of Sydney.

We’re proud to have delivered 388 George Street and win best Refurbishment/Renovation/ Extension at the MBA NSW Excellence in Construction Awards.

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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — NEW $10,000,001 & OVER

ADCO CONSTRUCTIONS Wenty Leagues Club, Wentworthville The design and construct project was the largest and concluding stage in the club’s staged master plan. The staging strategy successfully enabled the club to continue trading without disrupting members and guests. The stunning extension features, premium casual dining areas, and entertainment precinct with a variety of food outlets, main bar, expansive children’s play area, indoor seating, and outdoor dining areas all supported by one commercial kitchen. The project also includes a new 248 space basement and suspended car park and a grand foyer entry incorporating a unique water feature.

The ADCO team’s careful planning, coordination and construction has been the contributing factor in successfully delivering this milestone project and honours the Wenty Leagues Club master plan.

Photographer: Phu Tang

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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT UP TO $3,000,000

GIRVAN GROUP AND DEXUS Gateway Business Lounge, Sydney The GIRVAN GROUP were engaged in a design and construction project for refurbishment works on the main building entrance, lobby, and car park. The main entrance design features local granite, sandstone, and timber. The lobby features sculptured lighting installation with clusters of glass pendants hanging from a double height ceiling, the open plan entrance café, concierge desk and lift access. The café and lounge were tastefully completed to an exceptional standard highlighting the hanging chain mesh screens, curved coffer ceilings, bespoke joinery, custom carpet, and feature planting. The GIRVAN GROUP effectively delivered this quality project.

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FUGEN CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT $3,000,001 - $5,000,000

Cucina Porto, The Star Italian Restaurant Construction, Pyrmont The FUGEN team were engaged by The STAR to construct a new Italian Restaurant and were responsible for bringing the design brief and initial project vision to reality, combining old world charm with modern Italian sophistication. The cold shell project included a new kitchen and bar, pizza oven and cool room, main bar, glazed façade, and entry as well as services modifications and new lighting. The interior features elegant shades of pastel pink, bottle green and maroon and are layered with arts and ceramics to create a warm and inviting space. The bespoke high-end joinery fit-out compliments the mixture of floor coverings throughout.

The overall impression is one of quality and is an exceptional facility for the STAR complex.

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XENIA CONSTRUCTIONS (NSW) PTY LTD

HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT $3,000,001 - $5,000,000

Coogee Surf Life Saving Club Refurbishment

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FUGEN CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT $5,000,001 - $10,000,000

Photographer: Brett Boardman

The project involved the demolition and structural extension of the existing building, overhauling the façade, the installation of a new DDA compliant lift, construction of a new sea wall, stabilisation of the rock face below the building and a full internal fit out of a food preparation kitchen, bar, cool room, function space and supporting amenities. The iconic surf club founded in 1907 suffered major structural damage during a 2016 storm. The Xenia Constructions team in collaboration with stakeholders ensured the refurbishment met the client’s needs and functionality, aesthetics and high-end quality finishes.

Astor Hotel Refurbishment, Albury The reimagined Palm Springs style Astor Hotel in Albury has enticed new patronage to this newly refurbished modern hospitality venue. Works were staged, keeping the hotel’s critical areas fully operational. Being on the NSW/Victoria border, sourcing of contractors, suppliers and materials in a timely manner was a challenge. The covered all weather courtyard is a feature of the refurbishment. This included significant challenges with structure. This project is an excellent example of communication and collaboration with the client and the consultant team.

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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT $10,000,001 - $15,000,000

SHAPE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD The Hyatt Regency Refresh Project, Sydney The refresh project encompasses the refurbishment of 649 standard rooms, 13 suites, 15 corridors and lift lobbies. The rooms include new carpet, tiling, joinery, loose furniture, lighting, blinds, and wall finishes throughout.

All works on the iconic hotel were conducted during live operations meaning the hotel could continue to function with minimal disruption to staff and guests.

This refurbishment transformed a dated rundown hotel into a warm, welcoming 5-star facility.

High level involvement and communication between Shape, their contractors and consultants ensured this complex refurbishment was completed to the highest standard.

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HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT $15,000,001 - $20,000,000

ROHRIG NSW Forest Hotel, Frenchs Forest Rohrig transformed a popular Northern Beaches tavern into the newly branded Forest Hotel.

The tavern works included a sports bar, kitchen and bistro, gaming bars, open air gaming area, function space, children’s play area, external beer garden and a full external face lift.

The architectural features include a sculpt form wall, multiple feature ceilings and curved ply dry bars.

Each space has a unique look and feel.

WINNER

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

NEW ENGLAND CONSTRUCTIONS The Builders Club, Wollongong This large-scale refurbishment involved most of the club. With an update to modern internal finish, the project involved the management from early contractor involvement in design, approval and construction for the internal refurbishments and car parks to accommodate members and guests.

The new external extension includes a portecochere covered awning, foyer entry, lifts, toilet amenities, alfresco gaming inclusive of landscape.

Internal changes include bistro, dining, bar areas and cool room upgrades, new sports bar, concierge desk, bottle shop and amenities. From inception to completion the Builders Club is a testament to collaborative partnerships between contractor, design team and client. Quality of finish and unique design elements developed through an innovative approach was driven by New England Constructions passion in delivering this outstanding project.

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COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS UP TO $50,000,000

INFINITY CONSTRUCTIONS GROUP Judith Neilson’s Institute for Journalism and Ideas, Chippendale

Photographer: Ben Guthrie — The Guthrie Project

The new headquarters is a unique project, thoughtfully designed and constructed to promote quality storytelling around the world. Structurally the project presented multiple challenges. Custom formwork was developed to achieve the many Class-1 off-form finishes. The spatial restrictions required careful planning to ensure the desired quality for exposed structural elements was achieved. The project presented significant challenges such as Heritage Conservation, contaminated ground conditions, environmental constraints, neighbouring properties, authority dealings, plus heavy use of bronze in the façade features and interiors. An outstanding finish has been achieved throughout this unique and bespoke project.

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BUILT

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $50,000,001 - $300,000,000

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3 Parramatta Square, Sydney Parramatta Square is one of the largest urban renewal projects in Australia. As part of the larger precinct work it was bounded on all sides by adjacent construction activity making the site very constricted. In addition to this, the excavation of the 4-storey deep car park translated to there being extremely limited access to the site for construction. One of the solutions to the space constraints was to pre-assemble the feature stairs and crane them in fully clad. The builder fast tracked the prototype/visual mock-up of the façade to ensure early approval. This allowed the manufacture of the systems early in the project, ensuring the façade was available to be installed on site as soon as the floors were available.

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MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $300,000,001 & OVER

Brookfield Place, Sydney The development provides a world class office tower, restoration of two heritage buildings and the major upgrade of Wynyard Station’s George Street entrance, public concourse and grand transit hall. 10 Carrington Street forms the project’s centrepiece, with 58,000sqm of PCA premium grade office space over 27 levels.

The refurbishment of Shell House and 285 George Street has meant that both heritage properties have been returned to their original use as office buildings. In line with the ‘pedestrianisation’ of George Street, the entrance to Wynyard Station from George Street has been completely redeveloped for Sydney’s commuters who use this station every day.

Brookfield Place Sydney The transformation of Sydney’s busiest rail precinct into a thriving mixed-used community anchored by a world class commercial tower.

We’re proud to have delivered Brookfield Place Sydney and win best Commercial Building at the MBA NSW Excellence in Construction Awards.

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS UP TO $5,000,000

FARINDON CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Castle Hill BMW This project involved taking an empty, rather tired looking warehouse and turning it into a satellite sales centre and high-tech workshop for BMW. During the course of the seven month construction period the existing mezzanine slab was demolished and replaced and virtually the whole of the main warehouse slab was renewed, and appropriate services were provided to carry out the maintenance and servicing of cars. A car lift, extensive glazing and high-class finishes were added to the front showroom area so as to best present the new cars.

As prestige car makers, BMW demand that their sales and maintenance facilities meet the highest standards. Farindon Constructions have met these requirements and have completely transformed the whole building. The finished outlet is very impressive indeed. Well done Farindon.

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS $5,000,001 - $10,000,000

SHAPE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Toyota Eastern Region Training School, Moorebank Toyota finished up a previous lease and needed to move into their new training facility at Moorebank in 13 weeks; a very tight time frame. The key challenges of Shape’s contract hence became time, resources and design coordination.

The project involved the fitting out of an existing warehouse into a new office space for the Toyota Training Team, which included five training rooms equipped with AV for presentations and a fume exhaust system which allowed for the operation of vehicles within those rooms. In addition, there is a large, secured workshop where trainees can work on cars which have not yet been released to the market and there is fleet parking for up to 39 cars.

Well done to Shape Australia.

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS $10,000,001 - $20,000,000

MAINBRACE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Greenacre Processing Plant In 2018 Mainbrace completed a large cold storage warehouse for ‘Real Dairy’ at Greenacre. That project went well and in 2020 they were awarded a new 12 month contract to build an adjacent 4500sqm refrigerated food processing facility incorporating a two-level office and amenities area along with a lower ground plant area and associated external works and landscaping.

The completed building certainly looks impressive and inside it provides a comfortable work environment and meets the highest hygiene standards for food production and handling.

An excellent effort by Mainbrace.

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS $20,000,001 & OVER

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD Arnotts Darug, Huntingwood This warehouse, a climate controlled 35m high and 5,000sqm structure was built over an eight-staged construction process to coordinate with the existing operations of this major biscuit making plant for Arnotts.

The contractor worked very closely with the owner/biscuit maker and also with Linfox, the Distributions Manager and contractor. All work was completed to very tight tolerances to accommodate the 30m plus high storage racks and the fully computerised stacking forklifts. The resulting building is striking and highly visible from the M4 motorway, and internally it presents as very well constructed and ideally suited to the complex, modern racking installed and the fully computerised distribution systems.

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BUILDCORP CONTRACTING

TERTIARY BUILDINGS UP TO $50,000,000

Macquarie University Ainsworth Building, Macquarie Park

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LAING O’ROURKE AUSTRALIA CONSTRUCTION

TERTIARY BUILDINGS $50,000,001 - $130,000,000

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The Ainsworth Building is Macquarie University’s new faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. There are 11 learning spaces and a 200-seat lecture theatre. The four-storey building is constructed with prefabricated, cross laminated timber and Glulam structure wrapped in a high-performance, large scale, double-glazed curtain wall. Timber structural elements are exposed, internal layouts are column free and there has been extensive use of natural materials. Fire Engineering was a significant requirement for compliance. Works were adjacent to the busy Macquarie University Hospital. Existing roads, traffic flows and services infrastructure were also significant challenges during the construction.

Engineering and Technology Precinct (ETP — Stage 1), Darlington The University of Sydney’s Engineering and Technology Precinct (Stage 1 of the University revitalisation program) comprises new works and refurbishment of existing spaces to provide 17,000sqm of space for state-of-the-art Electrical Engineering. The works require the existing and new to be connected. The existing building remained in use during these works. Green star rating was a high priority. The design responded to the university’s Wingara Mura-Bunga Barrabugu design principles. A “constellation of spaces” and many indigenous art works were incorporated into the design and construction.

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LAING O’ROURKE AUSTRALIA CONSTRUCTION

TERTIARY BUILDINGS $130,000,001 - $200,000,000

Susan Wakil Health Building, The University of Sydney, Camperdown

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FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD

TERTIARY BUILDINGS $200,000,001 & OVER

This building is adjacent to Charles Perkins Centre and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is eight levels of accommodation with learning areas, nursing clinical simulation laboratories and multi-use treatment and rehabilitation rooms. There is a 350-seat tiered lecture theatre. Specialist medical imaging suites are also included. Flood mitigation was part of the construction works. The building has allowance for future extensions where a de-constructable façade was installed. Existing services, fire separation and a platinum building rating added to the complexity of the construction. This is a world class research and education facility that places health disciplines at the forefront of innovation and learning policy.

Macquarie University Central Courtyard Precinct, North Ryde The Macquarie University Central Courtyard Precinct is a central hub for students and staff within the University.

Works included the major redevelopment and landscaping of Mars Creek, including an amphitheatre. The Central Courtyard was redeveloped and landscaped. The existing Lincoln Building was fully refurbished. A new learning and teaching building including a new Graduation Hall and Function Centre and a new build of two towers for 342 students including amenities and breakout function and ancillary spaces was part of the build. Works for this major project over a significant area were undertaken in a live university campus. Safety, noise and construction traffic movements were all major considerations.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS UP TO $10,000,000

REITSMA CONSTRUCTIONS Our Lady Queen of Peace Stage 1 — Primary, Greystanes This project includes classrooms and a library for 360 students. The building is of high quality. Works included construction within a school of 1100 students with minimal access for construction and storage. In addition to this, the construction included extensive staging to accommodate school activities and presented the builders with a challenging building methodology.

WINNER

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

COWYN BUILDING GROUP Good Samaritan Catholic College — Mackillop Centre, Hinchinbrook This work included 23 general learning areas in a new building and a first floor extension to an existing building. Building over an existing building and extensive services requiring relocation and upgrading contributed to this complex build.

Flood affected land was managed in the design and construction of the works.

Significant design modifications to structural design realised savings in time and costs.

These GLAs provide a modern and spacious asset for the College.

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ROHRIG NSW

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

William Clarke College – STEAM Building, Kellyville

WINNER

REITSMA CONSTRUCTIONS

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

This building is part of William Clarke College’s program to provide state-of-the-art space for science, engineering, visual arts and technology. It provides 45 learning spaces, staff hubs and an amphitheatre.

The construction included concrete formwork and an external façade materials from the UK with supplier design and installation requirements. Works required meticulous planning, transparent communication and persistence. Extensive use of Building Information Modelling Software was used to ensure seamless installation of the unique product. The building fit-out includes operable walls, glass balustrades, feature ceilings, joinery, engineered timber flooring to a suspended amphitheatre concrete structure.

Central Coast Grammar School, Junior School — Buildings 1 and 2, Erina Heights This project consisted of a new K-6 junior school within the existing school campus. There are three buildings. One three-storey classroom block, one two-storey classroom block, a grandstand and significant landscaping.

Works consisted of several different construction materials and methodologies. The design includes several complex roof junctions and finishes. Y-shaped concrete precast columns are a feature of the design.

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WINNER

PRIVATE SCHOOLS $40,000,001 & OVER

KANE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Wenona School, The Athenaeum, North Sydney The Athenaeum is a new multi-level building for Wenona School which seamlessly ties into the existing school. It incorporates state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering and mathematics areas, laboratories and food technology kitchens.

There is a 25m pool, a learn-to-swim pool and a gym. Roof skylights have been effectively used to provide natural light to the below-ground pool. Portal frames span 20m over the pool. A cantilevered stair and steel Hager’s were used to minimise intermediate floor thickness.

This facility is a valued addition to the Wenona Campus.

WINNER

PUBLIC BUILDINGS UP TO $10,000,000

AURIFY CONSTRUCTIONS Wattamolla Visitor Precinct Amenities Upgrade, Royal National Park Wattamolla Visitor Precinct Amenities Upgrade was for a new amenities facility. The building was designed and constructed as an architectural feature within the park, having a minimal impact on the surrounding environment. The building is constructed from precast concrete panels, with a rough sawn Oregon timber impression to the external faces. A large structural steel roof sits above the panels, allowing for the amenities to take advantage of natural lighting and for the treescape to be seen between the two features. The male and female amenities are linked with custommade tallow wood timber screens, and a bespoke concrete basin framed by a concrete portal.

Aurify Constructions developed the construction methodology with a focus on establishing a sequence of works facilitating the execution of critical path activities in a safe manner, complying with legislative requirements, the BCA, Australian Standards and client quality expectations.

Photographer: Justin Alexander

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FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD

PUBLIC BUILDINGS $10,000,001 - $60,000,000

The Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney, Camperdown The five-storey museum was created to consolidate the University’s Macleay, Nicholson, and University Art Gallery collections. A key feature of the building is the striking concrete box structure which cantilevers 14m to the south, overlooking the city skyline. The ‘Box’ is a complete in-situ construction methodology that was limited in terms of pour breaks, deflection, and propping during construction to ensure the quality was achieved with limited cracking and deformation. The podium is, in fact, an array of concrete elements that were precast off site, with the structure then built over it. This timeless construction project will endure for generations to come. It was a clear winner in this category.

WINNER

PUBLIC BUILDINGS $60,000,001 & OVER

JOHN HOLLAND PTY LTD Clarence Correctional Centre, Lavadia Clarence Correctional Centre involved the installation of approximately 5000 precast concrete panels and over 600 prefabricated cells, comprising multiple configurations of single, double, triple and quadruple cells, weighing up to 80 tonnes each.

The Lift & Shift team developed an end-to-end solution to transport and safely complete all installation ahead of the programmed schedule.

The team used drone aerial mapping to plan delivery routes and survey road grades for the movement of the 72-wheeled self-propelled trailers, which were carefully selected because of their manoeuvrability and terrain capability while limiting the need for temporary ground stability works.

The sheer scale of this project is daunting, but the judges found that the materials and detailing were kept consistent throughout giving the project a clear, well defined quality of construction. In addition, the services and security systems are state of the art.

This is a well-deserved winner of its category.

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WINNER

CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY

QUALITY MANAGEMENT & CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Notts Avenue Safety and Streetscape Upgrade, Bondi Beach Bondi Beach is world famous, likewise ‘Icebergs’ at the southern end of the beach is very well known, with an iconic location which serves as the start of the Bondi to Coogee Coastal walk. Notts Avenue sits behind Icebergs and Waverly Council identified it as a priority area for an upgrade for pedestrian and vehicular access (to Icebergs and the adjacent apartment blocks). Safety for the many thousands of walkers who use the area was the main consideration so the project Traffic Management Plan was strict and extensive. Quality Management and Constructions have achieved these objectives and the Council is very pleased with the outcome.

Bored piers were placed, and then concrete cantilever beams were poured to widen the area generally along the cliff face. After pouring the base slabs the concourse was topped with pavers and bollards and lighting and a viewing platform were added. All this was completed on a ‘live site’ with a continual stream of walkers and joggers passing by.

WINNER

SPORTING FACILITIES UP TO $10,000,000

HINES CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Corowa Aquatic Centre This Centre is a valuable addition to Corowa and the surrounding community.

Works comprise a 50m external pool, a 25m internal training pool and an attached splash pool with associated change facilities. There are two plant rooms, a club room, administration space and shade cloth covers and landscaping.

Buildings and the external areas are well detailed and required specialist construction techniques, particularly with the pool and plant room construction and fit-out. Natural ventilation, that is automatically activated, of internal pool spaces and, heating of concourse areas make this a state of the art development. Adjacent construction contracts of building and civil works by separate contractors at the same time required access and construction adjustments that were well managed. Local trades were used for a majority of the project.

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

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD Ashfield Aquatic Centre The project involved the complete redevelopment of the site and the delivery of a state-of-the-art new facility for the Inner West community.

The works comprised the demolition of the existing facility and construction of a new outdoor 50m pool, water polo pool and leisure pool as well as the retention of an existing indoor 25m pool, and the construction of a new spa, sauna and steam room. A 900sqm gym facility is also part of the redevelopment together with various front-of-house facilities.

The project had a number of intricate aspects that required a high level of skill and understanding to resolve. These included the contamination of the site, the retention of existing structures and moveable floor installation during COVID-19.

The existing 60-year-old facility has been completely redeveloped within a tight time frame and budget.

The overall project has been completed to a high standard and worthy of this award.

Hines Constructions is a multi-award winning commercial construction company with a focus on delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable projects in regional NSW WE MANAGE, BUILD & DELIVER

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Congratulations to Sense

Projects Pty Ltd

winning

the

2021 MBA Excellent in Construction Awards in the $3m to $5m Fitout Category for the Monash IVF Flagship consult / day hospital facility.

Delivering over 350 projects with quality outcomes for the past 16 years.

WINNER

SPORTING FACILITIES $50,000,001 & OVER

CPB CONTRACTORS Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Zetland The facility comprises a 50m heated outdoor pool, a 25m indoor pool with movable floor, a hydrotherapy pool and a water playground facility. The pool hall has the longest free spanning mass glulam timber beams in Australia being 36m in length.

The facility also includes a full health fitness centre, outdoor training gym, a FIFA certified multi-purpose synthetic sports playing field, crèche and café. The facility holds a 5 Star Green Star rating for Design.

The Indoor pool area incorporates a mechanical open balance system of ventilation that eliminates condensation and odour to the internal areas.

The site was discovered to be heavily contaminated with asbestos, hydrocarbons and lead, resulting in a redesign of the foundation system. BIM modelling was utilized to review design to ensure the complexities of the detail design were resolved in advance of the construction phase.

Photographer: Peter Bennetts and Kyle Ford

WINNER

INTERIOR FITOUTS UP TO $3,000,000

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD Nest — 1 Denison, North Sydney FDC has created a luxurious, high-end holistic wellness centre over 600sqm which includes the wellness studio, building management offices and further sub tenancies. The features are the curved archways and ceilings, sprung floor and enhanced acoustic treatment, boardroom, use of various flooring materials, custom seating and the general ambiance with bespoke joinery, quality detailing and finishes. The works were undertaken in a compressed timeframe. Fire egress was complicated to resolve due to distances to egress points but was overcome with an innovative solution. The workmanship is of a high standard with FDC utilising its expertise in planning and delivering a project that exceeded client expectation.

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WINNER

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

SENSE PROJECTS PTY LTD Monash IVF Sydney This flagship clinic in the Sydney CBD comprised over a 1200sqm footprint, a patient waiting and reception area, pathology collection, ultrasound, embryology and andrology laboratories and collection, day surgery, recovery and sterilisation space along with administrative, storage and staff break out.

The challenge was to take a Class 5 commercial office building built in 1988, and adapt it to a world class clinic. The planning was carried out over 11 months where Sense Projects used its expertise to hone and refine the details and negotiate with all the parties involved in the approvals process.

The identification of existing services, incorporating the new services, establishing access and runs for the services was very complicated in such a building.

The finishes were executed by Sense Projects to a high standard, demonstrating a high level of skill in a difficult working environment. It is a credit to the Sense Projects team for the detailed and thorough planning leading into a well-executed project.

WINNER

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

XENIA CONSTRUCTIONS (NSW) PTY LTD NEXTDC S2 Data Centre Front of House Office Fitout, Macquarie Park Xenia Constructions were engaged to fit-out the front of house, basement, lobby, and Level 1 at NEXTDC’s Data Centre. The fit-out comprised new offices, meeting rooms, concierge, security office, toilet and amenities, board rooms, security booths and breakout areas.

Carried out within a restricted timeframe, the detailed planning and co-ordination were critical to the successful completion. Xenia Constructions used its expertise throughout the project to minimise delays, redesign to minimise penetrations, redesigned utilising alternative lightweight materials and reconfigure amenities layouts.

The floor and wall finishes and the integration of services which are required for a fit-out 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 $8,000,001 - $15,000,000

MPA CONSTRUCTION GROUP PTY LTD Global Luxury Brand, North Sydney This flagship global luxury brand store reflects exactly that luxury appearance achieved through detailed planning and execution.

Constructed over two floors this fit-out incorporates two internal staircases, a feature plaster mould (in a wave wall), reception area, training and meeting facilities, workstations, café and breakout space.

The background of the above is a black and white palette.

Detailed survey and planning were required to overcome inherent slab undulations over the entire floor plate, providing a suitable substrate for the quality marble floor and the engineered oak timber flooring.

The works were well executed to a very high standard. A level of skill and co-ordination has been demonstrated to achieve the final result.

Photographer: Anson Smart Photography

WINNER

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

GRAPHITE PROJECTS PTY LTD

Photographer: Tony Ridley

City of Newcastle Offices The Newcastle offices were over six levels of 7000sqm comprising Council offices and call centre, Council Chambers, Community Library, street signage, services upgrade and rooftop outdoor entertainment area.

The detailed planning and execution of the works provides flexibility in its true form. The library area can be transformed into varying workspaces for the community, council meetings, children’s readings. The audio visual, LED screens and the Interactive Digital Storyboard is a standout. The curved timber reception wall and desk frontage is striking and well executed along with the lighting which is a reflection of the carpet design below. This is a great enhancement for the City of Newcastle and its community.

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WINNER

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

MPA CONSTRUCTION GROUP PTY LTD Microsoft, North Sydney The Microsoft fit-out comprises seven levels with each level conveying a different Australian landscape and colour scheme; from the Figure 8 Pools, Cradle Mountain and Wave Rock, Daintree Mountain, Mount Stromlo, The 12 Apostles and The Remarkables. All seven levels are connected through the internal staircase — a striking feature.

The space also includes conference rooms, live stream space, Xbox room, wellness space and gymnasium, kitchen, lockers, various collaborative spaces and workspaces, soundproof pods and a range of meeting rooms. The central stair has 20,000 individually controlled pixels, 32 tonnes of steel and 398 lineal metres of carbon fibre slab support. The rock wall presented many issues but the result is unique and impressive. MPA used its expertise to overcome issues related to the undulating base building slab, alteration to services, the myriad of cables with over 150kms of network cabling installed and integrated.

Photographer: Toby Peet

WINNER

INTERIOR FITOUTS $35,000,001 & OVER

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD Tech Office Fit-out, Pyrmont FDC have produced an exciting cultural experience in this six-storey above-ground office building which forms part of the Pyrmont Campus. The works include Event Space Auditorium, Café, Wellness Centre, Cinema, Gymnasium, full commercial kitchen and dining facilities and work areas. The works were undertaken in seven separate stages being Event Production and Prefunction areas.

There were numerous complex issues needed to be resolved in connecting the existing floors by the impressive stairs. Major planning, services relocation, slab removal and then the installation of the stairs was undertaken within the occupied building levels. A feature among many was the lighting design and the interior design intent. The lighting changes moods for the different areas and required detailed planning and integration by FDC. They have achieved a high quality of finishes in a challenging environment of a partially occupied building of existing staff.

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RETAIL BUILDINGS — NEW OPEN PRICE CATEGORY

ADCO CONSTRUCTIONS Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre This Development ‘up-cycled’ a disused industrial warehouse located next to the existing Marrickville Metro Centre while also extending south, adding an additional 11,000sqm, offering two levels of retail and three levels of parking, leisure outlets and an alfresco dining area.

The new centre combines the retailing of local produce with the creation of a hub of drinking and dining experiences.

A key focus of the project team was to deliver socially and environmentally focused solutions, working closely with local stakeholders to ensure the space and delivery approach respected the cultural diversity of the area. A new pedestrian footbridge between the two centres is a key feature of this outstanding retail development project.

ADCO brought to the fore its extensive experience in retail construction, particularly working in and next to existing retail spaces in high traffic areas.

Photographer: Phu Tang

WINNER

RETAIL BUILDINGS — REFURBISHMENT OPEN PRICE CATEGORY

URBAN FITOUTS & CONSTRUCTION Locali by Romeo’s IGA, Sydney The refurbishment and fit-out of the entire Lower Ground (1800sqm) of iconic 388 George Street has created Locali by Romeo’s, a European-Inspired Food Hall. Locali is a new, unique concept, mixing traditional supermarket retail and hospitality. The main store’s floor plan encourages an intuitive circular flow. The floor is punctuated by cylindrical support columns, forming a robust structural curve to inform the shape of counters and motifs. The proper management of the procurement of material and equipment was essential to the success of this project, especially given the tight timeframe. By treating each food service area as discrete areas or sub-projects, the works were tackled concurrently to ensure that the team met the design purpose and functionality of each area. Project commencement of each area was staggered to ensure trade roll on through the sub-projects.

Photographer: Robert Walsh Photography

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WINNER

AGED CARE BUILDINGS UP TO $35,000,000

GRINDLEY CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD Pozieres House, Umina Beach Pozieres House comprises a 114 bed aged care facility built to a high standard and situated on a very tight site surrounded closely by operational aged care facilities.

True collaboration during construction between the client, builder and architect was achieved which was obvious to the judges during the site inspection.

The builder encountered serious ground water problems necessitating speer points, and asbestos contamination was found during services excavation works.

The team utilized AFS pre-finished wall systems on the ground floor, and lightweight structural steel framing on the second floor, in lieu of conventional steel structure and roof framing, this providing a more accurate, safer and faster construction process.

A successful project for a very involved, innovative and productive builder.

WINNER

AGED CARE BUILDINGS $35,000,001 & OVER

GROWTHBUILT Estia, Blakehurst Estia Blakehurst is a new 105 bed residential facility completed in February 2021. It contains very high standard well-being and healthcare services for its residents and has lovely views over Kogarah Bay and the Carss Park bushland.

The facility is located adjacent to the Princes Highway at Blakehurst, so site access constraints were a continual issue. In addition, there is a Petrol Station next door, so the soil was found to be highly contaminated with hydrocarbons.

Notwithstanding these problems, the project was completed in 21 months with minimal safety issues; a credit to Growthbuilt.

The judges were impressed with the high-end finishes for the residents and the brickwork and car parking areas were of a particularly good quality. The completed Estia facility now provides a luxurious standard of accommodation for both respite and long term aged care.

Photographer: Sebastian Photography

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LIFESTYLE LIVING OVER 55S OPEN PRICE CATEGORY

LIPMAN PTY LTD Bupa, Sutherland The works included two multi-storey buildings on top of a two-level basement car park, and the associated facilities including; pool, medical consultation rooms, café and cinema.

The project was completed via a Design & Construction Contract with the consultants being novated to Lipman at 80% design stage.

Bupa planned to retain the asset, so long term maintenance and operating costs were serious considerations during design finalisation and construction.

The judges were impressed with the attention to detail and quality of construction, noting also that the project was completed one day inside the original contract period despite COVID restrictions, and noting that a defect-free completion was achieved.

WINNER Master Builder Excellence in Construction 2021 Educational Buildings - Childcare (up to $5 million)

www.hcco.com.au

02 6372 0201

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WINNER

CHILDCARE UP TO $5,000,000

HAYES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Lake Cathie Little Learners Childcare Centre This highly innovative centre was designed to accommodate 125 children and is located 300m from the beach. The selection of materials used for the project had to withstand the harsh weather elements from the centre’s seaside location.

The centre has separate dedicated areas for learning which include art rooms, science lab, music, IT, library and performing arts rooms, commercial kitchen, and cool room. The exterior of the building is striking yet functional and boasts some innovative outdoor play areas that blend in with the natural environment and a water splash pad. The centre advocates for sustainable living with numerous garden beds, solar and rainwater harvesting systems.

Hayes Construction worked collaboratively with the centre’s owner and delivered a quality project with a very high standard of finish.

WINNER

CHILDCARE $5,000,001 & OVER

BLUE GROUP PROJECTS PTY LTD Fit Kidz, Rouse Hill The new Rouse Hill facility accommodates 156 children and the head office for Fit Kidz learning centres.

A variety of construction methods were used, including tilt-up concrete wall panels, off form concrete and structural steel portal framing.

Innovations developed during the project were the distressed hardwood timber cladding, the custom designed and built children’s play equipment both internally and externally and the laser cut form work for the circular skylights.

The project provides architecture, materials, internal spaces and external playscapes of the highest quality. Blue Group Projects completed this complex and detailed project with a very high standard of finish.

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ERILYAN PTY LTD

COMMUNICATIONS BUILDINGS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY

Equinix SY5 1P & Phase 2, Alexandria Construction occurred while the data centre continued to operate with many serious constraints to routine building operations. Erilyan had to install four 10-tonne transformers into switch rooms and four 65-tonne generators, employing the use of a 50-tonne mobile crane operating within the restrictions of Sydney Airport.

Subcontract access was severely restricted within the existing buildings, so as much as possible off site prefabrication occurred, whilst all on-site staff and workers were subjected to rigorous security checks. This project was another good example of the builder and their staff working very closely with the owner/operator to achieve a smooth and seamless existing facility expansion.

CONSTRUCTION & FIT-OUT

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MBA AWARD WINNER EQUINIX SY5 2021

ER ILY A N.C O M.A U

G E N U IN E, P R O G R E S S I V E, E F F IC A C IO U S

WINNER

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION OPEN PRICE CATEGORY

INFINITY CONSTRUCTIONS GROUP Scape Darlington This Student Accommodation in Darlington consists of 201 studio apartments over four levels. Common areas, external courtyards and landscaping are also included.

Basement construction, articulated façades and a complex upper floor, lightweight construction with multiple changes of direction were part of the challenges of this building.

This building is in a conservation area and is compliant with the infill development guidelines. It is a fine example of collaboration between builder, client and key consultants.

Photographer: Ben Guthrie — The Guthrie Project

WINNER INNOVATION

BUILT 3 Parramatta Square, Sydney Built won the innovation award due to several outstanding features; Central Atrium, Western Façade Pop Out Feature, Green Star & Energy Results and Best Practice Waste Management. The atrium is not only a key feature but challenging to build in its own right. Built identified at design stage the greatest challenge would be providing access to the various atrium work fronts. This saw development of solutions that required no traditional scaffold and took up minimal space. The 3PS façade portrays the image of rectangular boxes being stacked upon one another. This made for a very complex and highly detailed design especially at junctions where three planes of façade would meet.

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WINNER

EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY

CPB CONTRACTORS Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Zetland The facility comprises a 50m heated outdoor pool, a 25m indoor pool with movable floor, a hydrotherapy pool and a water playground facility. The pool hall has the longest free spanning mass glulam timber beams in Australia being 36m in length.

The facility also includes a full health fitness centre, outdoor training gym, a FIFA certified multipurpose synthetic sports playing field, crèche and café. The facility holds a 5 Star Green Star rating for Design.

The Indoor pool area incorporates a mechanical open balance system of ventilation that eliminates condensation and odour to the internal areas. The site was discovered to be heavily contaminated with asbestos, hydrocarbons and lead, resulting in a redesign of the foundation system. BIM modelling was utilized to review design to ensure the complexities of the detail design were resolved in advance of the construction phase.

Photographer: Peter Bennetts and Kyle Ford

WINNER

SITE SAFETY — COMMERCIAL PROJECTS UP TO $50,000,000

FREYSSINET AUSTRALIA Remediation Works to the Architectural Roof Feature, Sydney Freyssinet’s project, located in Sydney Harbour, highlighted the importance of tethering hand tools. This project showed meticulous tethering techniques for workers’ hand tools. To that end Freyssinet engaged a “Drops Prevention” consultant who delivered training on proactive measures to further prevent the risk of falling objects.

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MERIT

SITE SAFETY — COMMERCIAL PROJECTS $50 MILLION & OVER

JOHN HOLLAND PTY LTD Sydney Football Stadium Redevelopment, Moore Park John Holland received a meritorious award for their ongoing efforts in providing a safe workplace at the Sydney Football Stadium. They include seating platforms when installing pre-cast elements and the safe demolition of the existing roof structure.

Detailed planning regarding the sequencing of works introduced safety-in-design factors at the planning stage, so much so that it eliminated some work faces and some working at height elements all together and eliminated falling objects.

WINNER

SITE SAFETY — COMMERCIAL PROJECTS $50 MILLION & OVER

BUILDCORP CONTRACTING Santa Sophia Catholic College, Box Hill This project at the Santa Sophia School displayed a range of leading, positive control measures that were put in place and broadly adopted by all those on site. They included the elimination and use of ladders over the height of one metre through the sequencing of works by replacing them with Electric Work Platforms, the elimination of ladders within three metres of live edges and the inclusion of bumper wheel stops e.g., where possible to prevent plant and equipment from becoming too close to the edge. These physical controls when bundled together identified a noticeable positive cultural shift on site once they were put in place, providing a higher level of comfort regarding Buildcorp’s ongoing commitment to safety.

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MERIT

SAFETY INNOVATION

2GO2GUYS PTY LTD AED Equipped Vehicles, Five Dock 2go2guys are a small property maintenance company who quite simply installed Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in all their work vans.

In addition to this, they had all of their staff trained in the use of AEDs and partnered with the charity work of the Heart of the Nation. Doing a cost vs. size of company benefit analysis lead to the conclusion that the safety benefits of their AEDs far outweighed the cost, which is why 2go2guys are the recipient of a meritorious award for the Safety Innovation category for 2021.

WINNER

SAFETY INNOVATION

BUILDCORP GROUP “Proactive Safety (across the business)” Buildcorp Group have designed and developed an online real-time reporting safety management dashboard.

It is a proactive safety system that has prompts programmed into it that help to address the mitigation of falls from heights, ensure effective incorporation of COVID-19 requirements and include the new risks that the pandemic brings.

The system was able to identify a 56% reduction in lost time and injuries and recorded an 86% drop in extreme items over the period of 2018-2021.

This level of reporting and change in behaviour on site to enable such detailed positive indicators to be implemented is exactly the reason Buildcorp Group is the recipient of the winner’s title for the 2021 MBA construction awards.

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GRATER CONSTRUCTIONS

BEST USE OF BRICKS

Metrics Credit Partners, North Sydney This small, two-storey office extension required a brick hedgehog curved wall.

Works were undertaken using a radial arm with templates both vertically and horizontally. The brickwork required very tight tolerances.

The standard of workmanship is exceptional.

WINNER

BEST USE OF STEEL

BUILT IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAMARAS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS Sub Station No.164, Sydney Built elected to go with the structural steel over concrete for this project, due to the cantilever spans and the complexity of the raking columns on Levels 7 & 8 supporting the glass extension. Additionally, the steel put less dead load on the offset core which resulted in less horizontal flex for the building.

Lower ground floor to Level 5 structure consisted of structural steel columns between slab and soffit to transfer the new build loads directly to the basement, plus welded box plate elements to tie into and strengthen new floor slabs.

Levels 6 through to 13 consisted of composite structural steel, bonded to concrete floors with raking columns, eventually cantilevered to support the new office floors above.

This project utilized the true flexibility of structural steel design and construction for use in both the old and new structures.

Well done Built and the Samaras team.

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MERIT

BEST USE OF CONCRETE

KANE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD Wenona School, The Athenaeum, North Sydney This project included a high standard of finish, and an innovative structural design. The design incorporated large post tensioned portal frames with 20m spans over the pool. Intermediate floors above were hung from steel hangers to longspan roof beams over to minimise structural floor thicknesses.

A cantilevered concrete scissor stair is a feature of the pool gallery space.

The pool has an impressive column support system.

Concrete finishes are exceptional throughout.

WINNER

BEST USE OF CONCRETE

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD The Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney, Camperdown Of utmost importance was the construction of the concrete box. A significant amount of data was considered before confirming the final concrete mix design for the project. Hydration temperature, drying shrinkage, sustainability, water demand, thermal expansion, aggregate size, placement methods and ambient temperatures were all discussed and scrutinised, to ensure consistency and colour control. What was arrived at was a mix that had 30kg cement reduction, replacing the originally proposed aggregate due to its shrinkage characteristics; introduction of a water reducer that delivered a higher water cut and improved setting time; and a total reduction of 12 litres of water per m3 to again, aid in shrinkage control.

The ‘Box’ is a complete in-situ construction methodology that was limited in terms of pour breaks, deflection, and propping during construction to ensure the quality was achieved with limited cracking and deformation.

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BEST USE OF TIMBER

FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT PTY LTD Macquarie University Central Courtyard Precinct — Graduation Hall, North Ryde Tasmanian Blackwood timber veneer panelling was used throughout, lining the walls and ceilings in an intentional, mis-matched pattern which comprised of 600sqm of wall panelling and 900sqm of folded ceiling panels. The selection of timber finishes goes beyond the visual benefits, with selected timber products contributing to the outstanding acoustics within the space. The highly complex geometry involved in the ceiling panelling required stringent quality assurance practices to be implemented to ensure the installation was correct on the first attempt. FDC meticulously delivered a stunning showpiece that met the client’s needs and functionality, aesthetics and endless quality finishes.

A venue change for the 2022 Excellence Awards Presentation Evenings With The Star closing their Event Centre we have had to find a new venue. The 2022 Awards night will be held at: ROSEHILL GARDENS - GRAND PAVILION LEVEL 2 Friday 11 November 2022 | Housing and Pool Awards Saturday 12 November 2022 | Construction Awards

MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NSW EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2021

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Beautiful. Natural.

Sustainable.

Australian.

You can be assured that wood carrying the Responsible Wood mark has come from certified Australian forests that are sustainably managed to the highest global standards.

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