CasCorporation - The Quarterly Newsletter

THE QUARTERLY

The Gap Road Level Crossing Custom Cladding Is Now Complete NEWSLETTER

Casello installed more than 1800 environmentally friendly glass-reinforced concrete panels along the new walking and cycling paths at Gap Road Station, Sunbury. This material is lighter than traditional concrete, uses less cement, no steel reinforcement, and produces fewer carbon dioxide emissions during manufacturing. The panels will form a textured feature wall, adding a splash of colour for those using the new road underpass. The new rail bridge features custom designed, perforated aluminium panels showcasing First Nation Indigenous artist, Teena Moffatt’s artwork.

Growth For CasConstruct And Their Team

With a new team and new projects, CasConstruct has seen a lot of growth in 2022.

Progress On Site At Tulip Grove

There has been a buzz of activity on site at Tulip Grove in Cheltenham.

have a strong family of hardworking, dedicated and talented professionals as we keep growing.

The past month on site has seen all in ground services and ground slabs installed on units 1, 2 and 3, allowing for all structural framing to follow soon. See page 14 for more information of the on site progress at Tulip. From New Heights In Williamstown North!

The Elements development in Williamstown North presents its newest addition. See pages 10 and 12 for more information and an update regarding the viewing tower and what you can see from the ‘top of the world.’

A Word From Mark Cassar

Well, what a busy year 2022 has been, and each year that passes continues to get faster. One minute we are setting goals for the new year, and the next, we’re setting the table for Christmas. Most of you will be looking forward to a well-earned rest over Christmas, spending time with loved ones, and contemplating what the new year will bring.

The holidays are a special time, a time to connect with all that grounds us in purpose, and a time to welcome some peace into our lives. My wish is that you find ways

to share this time with the people you love and that you get a chance to feel a sense of joy and peace that the season offers us.

For all the Cas businesses, plans are well underway for 2023.

With Casello, we have forged closer and stronger relationships with many of our clients and this will continue to be our focus in 2023. Please remember that we hit our huge milestone early next year of 25 YEARS and 31 March 2023 is the date to be ‘saved’.

With CasUrban & CasRealestate, we are very keen to lock in another large development that will keep us busy for 2023. This will be our focus over the next few months.

With CasConstruct, we have plans in place to achieve and accomplish. 2023 is going to be the biggest jump in yearly revenue in the companies history. We’ve moved from hibernation to a well-oiled machine. Looking forward to great achievements ahead.

I hope you will take a moment to

reflect on the difference you have made this year as you celebrate the holiday season, regardless of how you celebrate it. And, that you will join me in ringing in the New Year with anticipation of all that we will accomplish together in 2023.

Thank you for your partnership and support over the past year. And, happy holidays to you and your loved ones.

Be well and stay safe.

Mark Cassar.

CASCORPORATION

A Word From Vince Monitto

CASELLO | GENERAL MANAGER

Once again, we approach the finish line of yet another successful year at Casello and look forward to 2023 and beyond!

We are ending the year with a full book of work which is absolutely fantastic. This year we have secured many landmark projects. The start dates of quite a few projects keep being pushed back but we know that the first 3 quarters of 2023 will be the busiest we’ve ever been, and we need to ensure we have adequate resources to deliver all the projects we have committed to. This security of work in the pipeline enables Casello to be more strategic in the type of projects we chase for late next year. Again, as I have noted in previous newsletters, se-

A Year Of Growth For Casello

Casello has seen a lot of growth this year, let’s say hello to some new faces.

We are proud to announce a few new appointments in our Casello Site Management Team. We believe that these promotions will not only benefit our practice but continue to further a strong network of client and stakeholder relationships.

With an increase of complex recladding projects at Casello, Chris Nittoli has transitioned to the position of Project Manager for all cladding and recladding projects. Some of Chris’ most significant jobs that are currently running include the Rylands of Hawthorn cladding rectification project, MyPlace Apartments, and 33 Mack-

enzie Street Apartments.

As for the new additions to the Site Management team, Mason Thomas and Daniel Terrill have both accepted the challenge.

Starting with Casello as an apprentice in 2012, Mason has grown with us throughout the years and will now be leading the Labour Hire sector of Casello. Mason will oversee all labour and material related activities, enabling Casello to provide a reliable, flexible and quality service to every job.

Daniel Terrill first started his career with Casello as an apprentice carpenter in

2010 and worked his way up to the position of Project Manager. Having been with Casello for over a decade, Dan has worked on a variety of jobs and has continued to expand his knowledge of all construction related fields. He is the newest addition to the Site Management team and will undoubtedly make an impact with all jobs he takes on board.

Congratulations to both Mason & Dan on their new and exciting roles!

curing all this work is the direct result of how each and every Casello employee gets the job done and gives our clients complete confidence and faith in our ability to deliver successful projects.

The current projects we’re working hard to tender and secure for 2023 and 2024 are listed below.

I hope you all rest, recover, chill and have fun over the break with family and friends! Let’s do it all again next year!

Carpentry

• Footscray Hospital project with Multiplex

• Frankston Hospital project for Lendlease

• Melbourne Airport project with Lendlease

• 500 Bourke Street project for an existing office refurbishment for Roberts Co.

• Microsoft Data Centre for Kapitol Group

Cladding

• Pakenham Train Station, NWPA (North Western Program Alliance)

• MURL Station Upgrades (Melbourne Central, Parliament and Flagstaff), SPA (Southern Program Alliance)

Reclad Projects

• Crown Promenade Hotel and the Crown Hotel.

2022 IN

PHOTOS

A Recap Of 2022, What A Year It Has Been!

What a team and what an amazing year! Thank you to our fantastic team members for your service and continued support. We are extremely lucky to have a strong family of hardworking, dedicated, and talented professionals as we continue to grow. Next year marks 25 years for Casello, and this is an exciting milestone for us to celebrate as we move into the new year. Our team looks forward to the exciting pipeline of opportunities throughout 2023.

7 December 2022, Team on site at the Chadstone Shopping Centre project. From left to right: Jarrod, Trevor, Mick, Matt, Manu, Kyla.

1 September 2022, Team at the Victorian Heart Hospital Project. 6 December 2022, Chris Irvin and Chris Piccolotto on site at the Mainpoint Reclad project.

Seeing New Heights At Union Quarter Project

As expert leaders within the Cladding & Re-Cladding sectors, it’s no surprise that our team has been busy at Union Quarter in Spotswood installing 4,000m2 of cement sheet cladding!

With the cladding installation being a large portion of Casello’s work on this site, the team took a moment to share some smiles in front of the ExoTec CFC wall we recently built. Dominic and the team have also installed additional ExoTec cladding internally whilst following Casello’s diligent silica dust protocols!

Once complete, the mixed-use development will provide vital retail and accommodation to the suburb of Spotswood, becoming home to over 500 residents with a collection of one, two and three, bedroom apartments.

A great team powering through, led by Casello’s Project Manager Rob Panzarino and Leading Hand Kyle Ellis, we can’t wait to see the finished look!

We look forward to sharing more updates upon completion of Union Quarter.

6 December 2022, Adrian Parella and Kevin Gurry giving a smile at the Mainpoint Reclad project.

6 December 2022, Team onsite at Greensborough Station.

The Ongoing Works Leading Into The New Year

As we wrap up 2022, we have a number of projects that will continue into the New Year. Let’s take a look at the projects that are currently ongoing.

We are grateful for the service and support of our amazing team members. As we continue to grow, we are extremely lucky to have a strong family of hardworking, dedicated, and talented professionals.

Appointed As Head

It is with great pleasure that we share the news that Casello has been appointed as head contractor for a monumental reclad project on one of Melbourne’s most prestigious sites, Crown Metropol. We have recently been working on replacing over 4000m2 of Brushed Aluminium Composite Panels from HVG. They are a non-combustible acoustic insulation panel option made from volcanic rock. The team on site have been installing these panels with the help of multiple scissor lifts and abseilers along the driveway of the Crown Metropol building.

RYLANDS OF HAWTHORN 480 SWAN STREET MARGONEET MAINPOINT

WESTGATE TUNNEL PROJECT

BRIGHTON PUBLIC HOUSING

LILYDALE HERITAGE BUILDING

GREENSBOROUGH STATION

BARWON PRISON

MACKENZIE APARTMENTS

Recently Completed Projects

Recently Awarded Projects

The recent award of several cladding, recladding and carpentry projects to Casello is a true testament to the work we have completed throughout the year. A very busy year with the construction industry booming, and no sign of slowing down, is promising to bring many more jobs to our team from now into the New Year.

We are proud to have been chosen for these projects, and we hope to continue building on this momentum with additional wins throughout the new year.

Cladding works including Sculptform battens for the expansion of the Entertainment and Leisure Precinct.

Removal of existing EPS cladding and replacement with Hebel. Including the removal of combustible ACP and replacement with 3mm solid aluminium panels.

From Ben Kavanagh CASURBAN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Since the mid year edition of the quarterly CasCorporation Newsletter, it has been a very busy period for CasUrban working with CasConstruct to begin construction on many projects.

With a significant focus in 2022, seeing numerous projects coming to a successful conclusion, as well as many projects transitioning from the planning phase to the construction phase, CasUrban is now turning our sights to further strategic acquisitions to fill the pipeline. We look forward to many exciting announcements in this space in early 2023.

Finally, I would like to thank each and every team member of the CasUrban team for their hard work and dedication in 2022. I wish you all and your families a safe and Merry Christmas and a relaxing break to reset for the biggest year to date.

We have recently achieved the following milestones:

Elements

Our $90m development, Elements in Williamstown North, CasUrban’s most significant to date, is progressing well. Remediation of the highest risk activity is complete, and in grounds and slabs have commenced.

Stage 1 of 5 is due for settlement in early 2024.

Reynold St

We have successfully obtained Planning Approval for an additional two levels; Settled the land with our partner Housing Choices Australia; progressing detailed design to permit construction commencement in January 2023.

Medina Park

Stage 3 – successfully completed and settled all lots with CasConstruct replacing the insolvent builder. Stages 4 & 5 - Appointed the CasConstruct team to complete the 28 townhomes, and construction has commenced.

13 Middle Rd

All construction was successfully completed and all

townhomes were settled.

239 Rosanna

The sold lots have settled, and CasConstruct is now progressing with the construction of the six townhomes.

Edward St

The six stunningly designed townhomes by DKO are nearing completion by the end of February 2023.

Jarma Rd

Construction is progressing well on the five townhomes, with completion anticipated in mid-2023.

Dactyl Rd

With CasConstruct appointed as builder, construction is completed for the sub-division, and lots have settled. CasConstruct is now commencing construction of the townhomes, which is expected for completion in late 2023.

Tulip Grove

CasConstruct is progressing well with the construction of the 3 townhomes.

Whats New At The Elements Project In Williamstown North

It has been a productive few months at Elements in Williamstown North with a lot of progress on site. Inground services, civil works and all footings have been completed on Stage 1 of the development, with slab preparation now underway!

CasConstruct is now preparing the site for the slab pour, which will spark some

significant changes on site, with structural framing going up during the next stage.

It is an exciting time as we move into the New Year for the Elements project, as we will see more trades and construction on site and become closer to welcoming the first residents to their new homes at 240 Kororoit

Creek road in 2024. This is an exciting project that all of CasUrban have been dedicating their efforts to for the better part of 2022. We look forward to what 2023 has in stall for Elements.

See page 13 for some more information.

CasUrban Wins Big In Hampton East!

In the last few months, CasUrban celebrated a major milestone with their One Reynolds Development in Hampton East. As part of Victoria’s Big Build, CasUrban has recently received approval from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) for their latest collaborative development project, One Reynolds. An 8 level development comprising of 83 apartments in Hampton East for Housing Choices Australia.

This monumental result was achieved by engaging the local community and participating in extensive design & planning reviews & recommendations from the Office of the Victorian Government Architect, DELWP and Homes Victoria.

Getting this project off the ground running has been made possible by our highly skilled consultant team, including Planning & Property Partners, our architects, Rothelowman, who were an integral part in being able to achieve such successful planning approval permissions.

We are proud to be a part of this monumental project and are progressing with Rothelowman, Zero Carbon Futures and Chase Constructions to get the project started as basement works are set to commence at the beginning of 2023.

22 November 2022, CasUrban meeting with Housing Choices Australia for the One Reynolds project.

22 November 2022, One Reynolds launch with Rothelowman.

An Update From Adam McWatters From CasRealestate

Unfortunately, housing values were down 0.8% across Melbourne in November, which was the ninth consecutive month on month decline. The good news was that this was the smallest monthly drop since July, and the rate of decline has been easing over the past three months. In November, the Median house price in Melbourne was $915,000. Since peaking in February, Melbourne housing values are down 7.1%, leaving the overall market just 2.8% higher than pre-covid levels. With interest rates likely to increase further, it is predicted that housing values will continue to trend lower in the short to medium term until inflation is under control and interest rates stabilise. Since the RBA began its cash rate hikes in May, we are now up 2.85% basis points from an all-time low of 0.25%. However, we are yet to see a rise in distressed listings or forced sales due to the tight labour market, which has kept borrowers on track with their mortgage repayments. The RBA recently noted in August that the average Mortgage holder had enough in their offset or redraw accounts

for about 20 months of mortgage repayments. However, this trend could rapidly change if we see an increase in the cash rate, unemployment rate or a situation where borrowers start to see negative equity in their homes due to falling values.

The good news is that we are seeing an increase in net overseas migration quicker than expected. Although this has initially caused a big increase in rental demand, it should flow on and support the housing buying demand more broadly over the medium term. This should help incentivise investors to return to the market and become more active as they take advantage of strong rental conditions. Higher rents could also act as a natural incentive for renters to consider buying as the entry point for a home becomes more affordable. Currently, there are around five million people in Melbourne, and it is projected that Melbourne will soon overtake Sydney as Australia’s largest capital city.

Since the last update, it has been pleasing to see the construction completion and the purchaser handovers of 7 Middle Road Maribyrnong, 13 Middle Road Maribyrnong and Stage 3 Medina Park Eumemmerring. All purchasers are happy and have settled comfortably into their new homes. Selling ‘off the plan’ is challenging at the best of times, but it was very rewarding

working alongside the CasUrban team, knowing that what we sold precisely matched what the renders and marketing collateral reflected. We now look forward to selling out the remaining 28 townhomes in Stages 4 & 5 at Medina Park Eumemmerring and the latest acquisition, ‘Elements’, a total of 67 townhomes in Williamstown North. Both developments are currently under construction, and hopefully, sales will pick up when the market conditions improve next year. I wish everyone at CasCorporation and their families a safe and Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing everyone again in the New Year.

Keystone, The Jewel Of Eumemmerring

Developer | CasUrban Architect | Archsign Builder | CasConstruct Agent | CasRealestate

Keystone, the prized and final release within the Medina Park Estate. Keystone defines a new standard for contemporary living in Eumemmerring.

The beautifully appointed three-story townhomes are set within an elevated enclave of only 28 residences. Keystone is scenically encircled by parklands and creekside reserves that are connected to a vibrant local community. Thoughtfully designed, Keystone’s design, architecture and land-

scaping respond to both the colours and shapes of its natural surroundings. The carefully curated materials, mixed textures, and sleek finishes form an interior palette that is elegant and welcoming. Choose from two elegant interior colour palettes.

Within the Contemporary Scheme, the design blends fresh, bright tones; a light stone benchtop, white cabinetry, light brown floorboards and cosy beige carpets. The tasteful ‘Industry Scheme’ presents a sophisticated dark stone benchtop, dark grey tiles, carpet and light grey floorboards, balanced with white walls, cabinetry and kitchen tiles.

Keystone Eumemmerring is ideally located with shops, numerous sports & leisure parks, school and public transport all in easy reach.

Comprising:

• 3-4 Bedrooms with BIR

• 2 bathrooms ( master with ensuite)

• Double garages

• 20mm Stone benchtops

• European Stainless Steel appliances

• Split system heating and cooling

• Laminate timber flooring

• Rainwater tanks

• Communal edible garden

Viewing tower at Elements.

CASREALESTATE | SALES MANAGER

Williamstown Bayside Delight, Elements

Construction of Stage One is well underway at Elements in Williamstown North.

tinue to be felt here in the quality of the design and choice of materials which will become the hallmark of these statement, Williamstown North homes.

The kitchens are designed with a wide selection of luxurious finishes and styles to suit all discerning tastes, stone benchtops, SMEG appliances and optional integrated fridges.

Elements is a beach side neighbourhood that offers brand new low maintenance, 3 & 4 bedroom family-sized townhomes. The Baldasso Cortese Architects have carefully crafted, curated and designed each and every townhome with luxury and elegant beachside living in mind.

Being spacious and luxurious, each home has its own distinctive identity with many design options to select from. There are European influences con-

Each home has a private rooftop terrace with the potential for a built in outdoor kitchen, the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day or to entertain friends and family. The street-level garaging with internal access also features a rainwater storage tank designed to meet the extensive landscaping irrigation requirements. Each home also comes equipped with solar panels and energy-efficient lighting installed as standard.

The bathrooms are carefully curated with floor to ceiling tiles and Calacutta Sahara vanity/ basin tops. Visit one of many vibrant cafes, shop in the local village, or go for a run on Williamstown or Altona Beach. With easy access to public transport, major highways and freeways are moments away.

A Natural Flora And Fauna Haven

At Your Doorstep

One of CasUrban’s largest and most recent development in Williamstown North, offers the perfect combination of architectural beauty and natural amenity.

for natural Flora and Fauna! With all wildlife and native plants, this unspoilt oasis contains walking trails and bike tracks begging to be explored.

Adjoining Williamstown beach, what better way to spend a peaceful afternoon or mid-morning recharge than taking in the natural beauty of the gentle sea breeze and calming sounds of waves crashing on the shoreline. We have a generous offer exclusive to all staff members, extending to all immediate family. Any staff member interested in purchasing a luxurious townhome with bay views at our Elements development will receive a 5% discount off the listed price. This equates to a massive saving of up to $80,000. All that is required is a 5% deposit to secure one today. Please contact Adam McWatters or Sabina Hoque for more details.

The perfect place to call home, boasting panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay to Point Cook with Jawbone Reserve and Williamstown Beach, an incredible view all from your own private rooftop terrace! Jawbone Reserve is a nearby haven

Developer | CasUrban Architect | Baldasso Cortese Builder | CasConstruct Agent | CasRealestate

View of Jawbone Reserve Nature Reserve across from Elements.

An Update From Daniel And The CasConstruct Team

There is no doubt 2022 has been an exciting year for us at CasConstruct. With the organisation experiencing strong growth, we say hello to our new headquarters in Port Melbourne and welcome ten new faces to the CasConstruct team.

With the new office buzzing from all the activity, progress across all of our sites has been positive and we have been able to hit the ground running with the commencement of six new projects while successfully completing our take over job at Stage 3 of Eumemmerring.

Elements

Elements, a significant development in the entire Williamstown North precint. We’re excited to have commenced this monstrous job and would like to give thanks to the amazing efforts made by our entire project team and the team at CasUrban. With the Stage 1 slabs to be poured and stage

2 undergrounds set to be complete by Christmas, we are well underway and moving with strong momentum into 2023.

Tulip

It has been full steam ahead at Tulip Grove, with the project moving at a great pace. With slabs poured, structural steel in place and framing in construction, the project is on track to have roofs installed by Christmas.

We would like to wish everyone across all of CasCorporation and beyond a healthy and happy Christmas break, and we look forward to an exciting 2023.

It’s Full Steam Ahead On Site At Tulip Grove,

Cheltenham.

There has been a buzz of activity onsite at Tulip Grove with some exciting new updates. The past month has seen in ground services and ground slabs installed on units 1, 2 and 3, allowing all structural framing to follow soon. The installation of the structural framing will mark a major milestone on site at Tulip Grove, and it is getting us excited to be able to welcome the residents to their new homes soon!

Brand New Commercial Manager

The CasConstruct team is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Castelluccio as their newest Commercial Manager.

Since joining the CasConstruct team in 2022, Daniel

has played an integral role in the growth and success of CasConstruct. Congratulations Daniel! We know you’re going to be fantastic in your new role and make a lasting contribution to the entire CasConstruct team.

CasConstruct

Welcomes Sam Dalton!

Contributing to the success of Casello over the past decade as a Project Manager and leading the Labour Hire division. Sam has transitioned into the new role of Construction Manager at CasConstruct. Everyone at Casello has had the pleasure of working alongside Sam for many years, and Sam has undoubtedly become a valued team member throughout the all of the Cas Companies.

Always willing to go above and beyond for every project and every challenge he faces, we can collectively say that we have been proud to have you on board.

Wishing you the very best with your future endeavours at CasConstruct and your journey ahead.

Reaching New Heights

Stepping out from behind the desk, CasConstruct’s office staff visited Claude, the Site Manager at Elements, to view the progress on site at Elements in Williamstown North. With the newly constructed viewing tower in place behind the display suite, Madison, Sarah, Daniel and Claude made the most of Melbourne’s sunshine last week. They all step foot on the almost 10-meter-high

viewing tower to get a better look at the world around the bayside development. The top of the tower reaches a height that would give potential and existing clients a view from their rooftop terrace.

Claude, the king of selfies, has titled this snapshot “Top of the World’.

We look forward to more exciting updates at Elements and seeing the following stages of construction progressing throughout the beginning of 2023.

The Williamstown North development, Elements, has recently seen some fresh new faces on site.

2 December 2022, left to right - Madison, Sarah, Daniel and Claude on site at the Elements viewing tower.

Hip Hip Hooray! Happy Birthday

Daniel Nadanic

Cheryll Walsh

David Strange

Joanne Allison 9 Tome Nadanic 11 Paul Treherne 12 Claude Rizzardo 12 Kevin Gurry 12 Sam Dalton 14 Jason Buhagiar

16 Troy James 18 Paula Cocomello 20 Robert Muir 23 Benjamin Owen 23 Daniel Nelson 23 Kim O'Brien 24 Jordan Powel 24 Shikha Kothari 30 Sabina Hoque 30 Tim Mclean

Upcoming Birthdays For 2023

February March January

1 Dean Laws 5 Matthew Hall 5 Steven Thomas Brock 14 Justin Duke 14 Rhys Rostolis 18 Dustin Aaron Grant 20 Tony Lazarovski 21 Rodney Macleod 23 Murray Collins 23 Stuart Cormack 24 Stephen McCallum 25 Matthew Byron

3 Sam Rachiele

Adrian Davidson 7 Ferdinando Loprete

Jaidyn Owen 8 Nathan Sabato 10 Robert Evans 12 Andrew Lucas 13 Daniel Castelluccio 14 Angela Gosovski 15 Paul Abernethy 16 Martin White 18 Dharen Nayer 20 Corey Brady 20 Steven Cormack 20 Tony Mobrici 23 Shawn Marinakis 25 Miguel Souza De Vasconcelos 28 Jack Axtens 28 Jon Dawson

4 Adrian Pittas 4 Daniel Brown 4 Jake Vita 4 Vince Monitto 7 James Sprague 7 Sam Perera 9 Mark Lauretta 9 Vincent Di Santo 13 Benjamin Smith 13 Daniel Terrill 15 Rodney Haworth 18 Mark Kelly 21 Dale Bruckner 27 Brendan Glass 30 Mason Thomas

Congratulations to our new team members who welcomed babies into the world this year! We’re excited for you and your families.

Images from left to right : Congratulations Kyle and Jordyn on welcoming their baby boy Oliver Ellis on the 29th of November 2022.

Congratulations Steven on welcoming his new baby girl Bonnie in 2022.

Congratulations John and Ana on welcoming their new baby girl Stella on the 2nd of December 2022.

GET TO KNOW

Quick Questions With Your Colleagues

10 Questions For Ilya Latch

Ilya is CasUrban’s newest Assistant Development Manager. A new face in the CasUrban team but already making a tremendous impact.

How do you take your coffee?

What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

“Don’t let perfection get in the way of progress”

What is your favourite movie?

It is close between ‘The Spanish Apartment’ and ‘Gattaca’

You only get three words to describe yourself, what are they? Getting it done

Flat White or Macchiato

Sweet or savoury? Sweet

What is your hidden talent?

Ability to learn a language in 18 days and then forget it in 18 hours

Do you live by any words of wisdom?

“Don’t leave something for tomorrow if it can be done today.”

A genie gives you three wishes—what are they?

A superyacht with a crew, ability to control time.

What is your favourite word? Indulgence

What’s one thing that can instantly make your day better?

Mid December scheduled slab pour going ahead and I get a call from site with the sound of concrete truck in the background.

10 Questions For Rob Panzarino

One of Casello’s longest standing employees, Rob is an integral part of the Site Management team at Casello as a leading Project Manager.

What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Be good to your mother and happy wife happy life!

What is your favourite movie?

I have two favourites that I could watch on repeat. They are Days of Thunder and Remember the Titans.

What is your favourite word? Absolutely!

What’s one thing that can instantly make your day better?

Hearing from my kids.

Do you live by any words of wisdom?

If it’s meant to be, it will be!

You only get three words to describe yourself, what are they?

Generous, Determined, and Thankful.

How do you take your coffee?

Small Extra shot latte.

A genie gives you three wishes—what are they?

A house by the water with plenty of land for my kids to do whatever they like on it and good health obviously!

Sweet or savoury? Savoury for sure.

What is your hidden talent?

I would love to say I have one but unfortunately I haven’t got any hidden talents.

13 December 2022, Ilya Latch smiling for the camera.

13 December 2022, Rob Panzarino smiling for the camera.

SOCIAL EVENTS

A Deep Dive Into The Social Events Of The Year, 2022

The year of 2022 saw a lot of growth, movement and development for all of the Cas Companies. We were a part of and supported many Women in Construction events and have become members of these supportive communities.

In November, the Casello team attended a lovely afternoon with John Holland at their Inaugural Trade Partner Female Networking Event. Hosted by the Victorian Women in Building Committee, it was fantastic to see so many women in construction and hear all of their motivating journeys and stories in the industry. We hope to see the room filled with even more women in construction next year, both in our team and industry wide.

Casello is a such a big supporter of equality and proudly champi-

ons our internal and supporting industry efforts to increase the number of women within our incredible industry. We’re inspired and excited to see this community grow over the coming years and are privileged to be at the forefront of this movement.

2022, left to right - Paula, Jennifer, Melisa, Kim and Cheryll at the Epworth Women’s Health Luncheon.

24 November 2022, left to right - Jon, Rose Ann, Vanessa, Phoebe, Paula and Vince at the John Holland Females in Construction Networking Event.

Head Contractors At Rylands Of Hawthorn

This year Casello was appointed as Managing Head Contractor on the Rylands of Hawthorn cladding rectification project with Arcadia Group. The project team presented works overview to the entire residential population and stakeholders at Rylands of Hawthorn, detailing the construction set to occur over the duration of the project.

Rylands of Hawthorn is a retirement village and community offering independent living in the heart of Hawthorn, with over 80 apartments.

Casello presented a works overview, prototypes, project plans, site mobilisation, and a timeline for the expected duration of works. Together with Arcadia Group, Casello will restore the cladding around the perimeter of the building, removing 2500m2s of combustible materials from the building facade.

Whilst works are underway, the residents will continue to occupy their homes, making this a live site for the duration of construction. As you can imagine, the safety of our staff, contractors, and all residents is of utmost importance, which is why Casello is a perfect fit for the job!

A shout out to the entire project team led by Sam, Chris and Fergus for an incredible job well done.

6 December 2022, Yassar Barbar and Dale Digiacomo on site at Greensborough Station.

6 October 2022, left to right - Paula, Melisa, Phoebe and Kim after a glass of bubbles at the Epworth Women’s Health Luncheon.

20 October 2022, Rylands of Hawthorn presentation.

20 October 2022, from left to right - Fergus, Sam, Ross and Chris all happy after a successful presentation to the residents at Rylands of Hawthorn.

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Casello had the pleasure of completing cladding works across the 39-level landmark building of 405 Bourke Street, installed both internally and externally at the entrance.

The past month has seen in ground services and ground slabs installed on units 1, 2 and 3, allowing all structural framing to follow soon!

It’s with great pleasure to announce that CasUrban has received planning approval from DELWP for our most recent collaborative development project, One Reynolds.

CasRealestate is excited to announce that CasUrban has launched their latest development, Elements, in Williamstown North.

Marking a major milestone, we are excited to begin construction at our newest development, Elements, in Williamstown North!

A landmark project by Multiplex, 308 Exhibition Street is a dual tower high-rise development comprising of 300 luxury apartments and over 500 luxury hotel rooms.

Casello | 405 Bourke Street

CasRealestate | Display Suite

CasConstruct | Slabs at Tulip

CasUrban | Elements Begins

CasUrban | One Reynolds

Casello | 308 Exhibition Street