2021
Master Builders – Bankwest Excellence in Construction Awards
J U D G E S
Robert Shaw
CHIEF JUDGE Robert Shaw is a Founding Director Daly & Shaw Building Pty Ltd (along with Mick Daly), Director Daly & Shaw Pty Ltd, Western Ladders Pty Ltd, Western Timbers Pty Ltd, Evolution Custom Builds+Extensions+Renovations. Robert has worked for himself since finishing a carpentry trade certificate in NSW when he was 21 since then has built five extremely successful business showing outstanding Entrepreneur skills. In 2003 Robert joined Master Builders WA Housing Council in 2004 He became Chair of the housing Council for seven years. Robert then became State President in 2011 of Master Builders WA serving a 3-year term. At the same time severed a 4-year term as President of Netball WA loving the challenge of time management while adding value using skills from the privet sector for the benefit of not-for-profit organizations. Current Director of Master Builders Australia. 2014 Current Chair of National Economic & Productivity Committee 2021. Chair of the National Residential Builders council. 2015-2020 Current Director of Master Builders WA 2005. Current head judge for Master Builders WA. President of Netball Australia. 2016-2019
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Charlie Baggetta
REGIONAL JUDGE Charlie started in the Building Industry in 1962 doing a five-year apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery. On completion of his apprenticeship, he worked in both Residential and Commercial sector of the industry. After gaining experience, he commenced studying for his Building Registration Certificate. He started his own Building Company, Baggetta Builders in the Southwest in 1980, and is still active in the Company operations. Charlie is now a life member of the Master Builders Association and has held a membership since 1980.
Kristin Back
Kristin started his career in residential construction at the age of 18. As a bricklayer, Kristin worked for a major residential home builder for five years as a Site Supervisor before being promoted to Site Manager. Kristin has been with Mapel Building since 2007, originally in the role of Site Supervisor before moving on to become Mapel’s Construction Manager in 2008 and General Manager in 2012, and a Registered Builder since 2010. Today, Kristin oversees the progression of all projects. He’s Mapel’s go-to person to liaise with clients and enjoys engaging with and managing people and the commercial processes. Between running Mapel Building Kristin also finds time to train for triathlons. A husband, father of three, grandparent and an aspiring athlete, he completed his first solo Half Iron Man in 2019 and starts most of his days with long training runs, swims, or bike rides. Kristin’s extensive background in the industry and love of the job makes him a valuable member of the Mapel team.
Warren Kerr
Over the past 35 years, Warren has specialised in the planning and design of major health facilities. In addition to his formal qualifications in architecture, Warren has a Masters’ Degree in health administration and a post-graduate diploma in project facilitation. Warren also maintains an active interest in teaching and research as an Adjunct Professor at UWA and as a member of the Australian Health Design Council and the International Union of Architects Public Health Group. Warren is a former State and National President of the Australian Institute of Architects and in 2009 was appointed as a member of the Order of Australia for his services to architecture.
Jane Arnolda
Currently working at Structerre Consulting as the National Engineering Manager, Jane has been a part of the building industry for close to 15 years now. The Building Industry is something Jane is really passionate about, being fortunate enough to be a co-opted member of the housing council and a long-standing member of MBA. After winning the 2020 Inaugural Women Building Australia Award, Jane was delighted when MBA asked me to sit on their judging panel this year. “After years of attending the awards as a guest, it was great to finally see behind the scenes and have insight into how the judging panel operates. The calibre of nominees was extremely high, which really is a testament to the standards we are achieving as a building industry in WA.”
Robert Johnson
Lorenzo Cassiani
Originally Born in Canada, Lorenzo migrated to Australia in 2006. Having a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and prior to founding Cassari, Lorenzo worked for various commercial construction companies in Canada and Perth. In 2010, Lorenzo alongside his brother-in-law formed Cassari. Lorenzo has been a judge in the Master Builders Awards for over 7 years.
Rob is a structural engineer and, prior to his recent retirement, spent the last 31 years of his 45-year career as engineer, Director and Chairman at BG&E Pty Limited (previously Bruechle Gilchrist and Evans), during which time the company expanded from 20 to 300 staff in 8 office locations. Rob’s experience extends to a wide range of structures, large and small, including buildings in Dubai, Doha, London, and Chicago. Rob has served various roles on committees for Engineers Australia and the University of Western Australia and is a Fellow of Engineers Australia.
