Master Builders Victoria 2014 Excellence in Construction Awards

M A S T E R B U I L D E R S A S S O C I AT I O N O F V I C T O R I A

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Founded in 1955, L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd remains a fullyAustralian owned and privately held company.

Committed to delivering exceptional quality, value,and service on all projects.

L.U. Simon Builders is one of Victoria’s leading builders.

Aura Apartments7 Katherine Place, Melbourne

Trinity Apartments277 Raglan Street, Preston

The Guilfoyle35-47 Coventry Street, Southbank

L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd

Phone: +613 9488 0000 Fax: +613 9481 8988Web: www.lusimon.com.au Email: [email protected]

L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd

Phone: +613 9488 0000 Fax: +613 9481 8988Web: www.lusimon.com.au Email: [email protected]

Aura Apartments

Eden Apartments677 Victoria Street, Abbotsford

Trinity Apartments

The Guilfoyle

Committed to building our portfolioof sustainable projects

The Melton Library & Learning Hub is not only a landmark architecturalstatement, it’s a 5 Star Green Star rated public building. This is further

testament to ADCO Constructions’ ongoing commitment todelivering sustainable projects throughout Australia.

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Master Builders Association of VictoriaBusiness Development Manager: Tony Biff aroSponsorship & Alliance Manager: Danielle PennaFunctions Coordinator: Lisa SaccoFunctions & Events Assistant: Louise Miniken

M a s t e r B u i l d e r s a s s o c i at i o n o f V i c t o r i a

5 President’s Message

6 Judges’ Panel

9 Award Winners

37 Entrants

57 young Builder of the year Nominees

59 Regional Judges

60 North East Regional Winners and Entrants

67 North West Regional Winners and Entrants

71 South East Regional Winners and Entrants

77 South West Regional Winners and Entrants

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Project entered in this year’s Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards:Chanel, 140 Flinders Lane MelbourneCommercial Building $10 - $15M; Client: Chanel in association with Marriner Group

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M E S S A G E

S P O N S O R S

The 2014 Excellence in Construction Awards are an opportunity for us to recognise the high achievers in our industry.

For 138 years Master Builders have built our state’s most iconic structures including the Hotel Windsor, the Melbourne Exhibition Buildings and more recently, the Crown Casino Complex in which we hold these awards for the fourth time tonight.

Over the past 12 months, our members have continued to produce out-standing work in an ever challenging industry. It’s reassuring that the quest for quality by Victoria’s Master Builders has not been undermined by these challenging conditions.

This pursuit of excellence has been demonstrated by the exceptionally high standard of projects outlined on the following pages. These include:• The brilliantly constructed Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness

Centre, Heidelberg constructed by Leighton Contractors;• The beautifully executed Chanel Flagship Fitout, Melbourne by Stag

Shopfi tting; and• The innovatively built Melton Library and Learning Hub, Melton by ADCO

Constructions.

Of course, there can only be one overall winner and this year that hon-our goes to L.U. Simon Builders for their work on the Eden (Stage 1) in Abbotsford.

This project was the fi rst of three stages for a mixed-used development consisting of 205 high end apartments (including six customised apart-ments), eight commercial tenancies and common amenities that include a porte-cochère, concierge, residents’ gardens and roof amenities including a cinema, spas, indoor and outdoor cooking facilities and a boardroom.

Along with all of the other winners, special congratulations also goes to Nicholson Construction who were named Regional Builder of the Year for the Federation College and Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Centre as part of Federation University in Ballarat, Melbourne Facades who were named Best Specialist Contractor and Kate Dawson from Kane Construc-tions who was named Young Builder of the Year.

Master Builders could not accurately assess and rank these excellent achievements without experienced and highly qualifi ed judges. We thank them for donating a considerable amount of their time to the process, and for allowing Master Builders to utilise their expertise.

Master Builders also has the support of many valuable sponsors, includ-ing our long term major sponsor, MC Labour Services and partner Inco-link. Without their help, we would not be able to celebrate the winners in such fi ne style. We thank them for their ongoing support of excellence in the building and construction industry.

GREG zuCCALAPRESIDENT MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA

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Efy Karagiannis Efy is the Chief Operating Officer of the Domestic Building Insurance Program (also known as Builders Warranty) at the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority, responsible for the operational management of the program, including the development of processes within the underwrit-ing, claims, recovery and reporting functions. She is currently a mem-ber of the Federal Government’s Building Occupations Interim Advi-sory Committee, established by the National Occupational Licensing Authority, as well as being recently appointed to the position Adjunct Fellow (Building & Construction) at Holmesglen Institute. Efy has com-pleted a degree in Construction Management at RMIT University and has worked for a number of Mel-bourne’s leading builders during her career. She has extensive experience in commercial and residential proj-ects, having worked for a number of building companies, prior to her role as the Claims Manager at the Hous-ing Guarantee Fund Ltd. Efy is a past Board Member of the Architects Registration Board of Victoria and in August 2009, was appointed the first female President of the Victori-an Chapter of the Australian Institute of Building (AIB). Efy was awarded the prestigious NAWIC Crystal Vi-sion Award in October 2011, in rec-ognition of her achievements in ad-vancing the interests of women in the construction industry.

Sylvia Hadjiantoniou Sylvia Hadjiantoniou has a Bachelor of Commerce and qualifications in Build-ing / Project Management and has obtained her building practitioners licence with the Victorian Building Au-thority. She is also currently undertak-ing an Executive MBA at the Melbourne

Business School. Sylvia’s predominant professional role has been in the public and private sectors. She has substan-tial experience in master planning, property development and delivering major infrastructure projects. Her ex-pertise is in leading multifaceted proj-ects, multidisciplinary teams and mul-tiple stakeholders in complex service, financial and political environments.Over the last few years Sylvia has been involved with a number of uni-versities in developing new initiatives with Federal, State and Local Govern-ments, hospital and institute partners and investors. This has been primarily in the medical and health sectors, par-ticularly as they relate to education, to ensure the presence of universities in hospitals. In her current role as Direc-tor Major Projects she oversees a $65M capital and infrastructure portfolio for the Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences at Australia’s leading Research Institution, The University of Melbourne.

David BowerDavid has over 38 years experience in the building and construction in-dustry. Initially, working with the Vic-torian Public Works Department as a Structural Design Engineer he was responsible for the structural design of many significant government proj-ects. In 1980, he moved into project and construction management and was appointed in 1983 Private Secre-tary/technical adviser to Evan Walk-er the Victorian Minister for Public Works and Minister for Planning and Environment. In 1986 David moved to private enterprise as General Man-ager Andacon & Andasteel, respon-sible for the Design and Construct delivery of many Commercial, Retail and Industrial projects throughout Victoria. From 1990 to 2001, David was employed as the Projects Direc-

tor Construction with Burns Bridge Australia. This involved providing con-sulting services for initial feasibility assessment through to development approval and contract completion for property development, building con-struction and infrastructure projects. In January 2002 David joined Hansen Yuncken as the Victorian Construction Manager and was appointed State Manager in February 2003, under his stewardship the business grew from a turnover of $45m and 60 staff in 2002 to over $340m and 198 staff in 2010. In August 2010 David commenced the consulting practice Bower Consult-ing, providing strategic management advice in the areas of Value Manage-ment, Project Audits, Tender assess-ment, Claims Management, and ESD advisory and facilitation. David works closely with major clients, consultants and contractors and understands the importance of developing close re-lationships with all parties to ensure projects are delivered to all stake holders’ requirements.

Dr Philip Alviano Dr Phil Alviano is considered a leading specialist in sustainability in the building and construction industry in Australia. As the Master Builders Association Sus-tainable Building Advisor, Phil advises practitioners in the domestic and com-mercial sectors on sustainability solu-tions and onsite environmental man-agement. Phil’s extensive experience in education and training has informed the development of a unique nationally recognised construction Certificate IV qualification in environmental manage-ment and the national roll out of the accredited Master Builder Green Living program.He has worked on building and construction related projects for the last 13 years, including work as one of the environmental consultants on the Victoria to Tasmania natural gas pipe-

line link. He has also spent time working for the Environment Protection Author-ity Victoria, Melbourne Water and local government. Philip has a PhD in Ecol-ogy and land management, Masters of Environmental Science and a back-ground in education.

John Darcy John Darcy has been employed with Master Builders for the last seven years and came to Master Builders with varied industry expe-rience including having worked in the printing, aged care, government and retail automotive industries. John Darcy has 25 years experience in Occupational Health & Safety and workers compensation and cur-rently heads up the OH&S Unit of the Master Builders Association of Victoria. John has been involved in industry association roles for the last eleven years and is recognised as a leading employer representa-tive in the area of Occupational Health and Safety and networks ex-tensively with industry association colleagues across the full spectrum of Victorian industry. John also rep-resents Master Builders on numer-ous reference groups to assist in the development of practical guidance and advice in the areas of OHS and workers compensation.

Frank Pavan Frank Pavan is Managing Director of Pavan Consultants, a Melbourne and Bendigo based, multi disciplined firm of building designers, architects, en-gineers, interior designers and project managers. Frank is a civil/structural engineer with post graduate quali-fications in building design, project management and commercial and domestic estimating. He has worked in many and varied industries including

Efy Karagiannis Frank Pavan Sylvia Hadjiantoniou David Bower Dr Philip Alviano John Darcy

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mining, petro-chemical, commercial, retail, educational, defence, industrial, judicial, local, state and federal govern-ments and multi unit developments. Frank has 34 years experience in the building and construction industry and has worked in Saudi Arabia, Italy and in many Australian capital and regional cities. He is a member of Engineers Australia (NPER), Australian Institute of Building, Building Designers Associ-ation of Victoria, Master Builders Asso-ciation of Victoria, and Green Building Council of Australia. He is also a VCAT building expert and a member of the Australian Society of Building Consul-tants. Pavan Consultants won three design awards in 2011 and a project management award in 2014.

Russell BatesAs a Director of Johnstaff Pty Ltd, Russell has extensive experience at all levels of project developments and directs multiple projects from all construction phases through to com-missioning. He has constructed and managed all types of projects includ-ing hospital and complex laboratory, clean room and Bio Containment fa-cilities projects, correctional facilities, unit developments, nursing homes, educational facilities, shopping cen-ters and multi story developments, to name a few. He has a Diploma in Building and is also registered as a Building Surveyor, Building Inspector, Commercial and Domestic Builder. Russell has developed and facilitates risk management workshops on com-plex building projects to ensure suc-cessful outcomes for both all parties.

Stephen CurnowStephen Curnow was a Principal and Senior Project Director of the Sinclair Knight Merz Group until he retired in January 2014. He was responsible for

the provision of high-quality profes-sional building consultancy services to a wide range of clients for the overall management and delivery of their projects and for design and con-struction activities. He also spent a number of years running a Construc-tion Group building medium sized projects. Stephen is a civil engineer, a member of the Australian Institute of Project Managers and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Building. He has extensive experience in the procurement phase of major proj-ects including strategic and feasibility studies, value management, design, documentation and construction.

David Blanche B Arch (Melb), FRAIADavid Blanche is the former chair of the Building Advisory Council which is an industry wide group that ad-vises the Victorian Minister for Plan-ning on issues relating to the build-ing industry. David is an architect, and is currently managing director of a design management organ-isation and a property investment company. The design management company, Property Consultant Ser-vices, is responsible for the design and construction of a number of major projects in Victoria. Prior to that, David was director of Godfrey and Spowers, and was responsible for the design and administration of more than 20 major buildings in Mel-bourne and other parts of Australia. He was involved in the planning and development of the Southbank and Docklands precincts as new urban spaces in the City of Melbourne, and in the retention of the heritage environment in inner Melbourne. He has a passionate desire to use his planning skills to ensure that Mel-bourne remains a highly liveable city. He has been president of the

National Gallery Society of Victoria, and maintains a close relationship with the arts, the National Gallery of Victoria, and in the collection of art. He was also on the board of the Property Council, and a member of the Heritage Council. Life outside of work is important. David plays com-petition squash, and is an enthusias-tic, but somewhat erratic golfer. He is married and has two daughters, who share his interest in property and the arts.

Robert ContiRobert Conti studied architecture at the University of Melbourne and is the principal of Conti Architects Pty Ltd. The company commenced operations in 1987 following his re-turn from working as an architect in London from 1984-1986. It has since established a body of award win-ning architectural projects incorpo-rating architecture, interior design and landscaping in the commercial, institutional, residential and tourism sectors. Robert’s extensive travel and overseas work brings international experience and a historical perspec-tive of architecture to his works.

Wayne JudsonWayne is a retired director of a na-tional building company. He has accumulated nearly 40yrs of in-volvement in the industry and vast experience in running major build-ing projects. Since retiring from the hands on responsibilities of a building company he has assisted with promotion of apprentices, giv-en lectures at tertiary institutions and advised on a few select major projects. He describes himself as a “Grass roots builder” with a genu-ine interest in the growth of young building companies.

Reg HobbsReg is a non-executive director of ANCON Beton Pty Ltd, following a term as Chairman for over a decade. ANCON Beton provides consulting services in advanced concrete tech-nology and construction techniques to clients in Australia, NZ, Asia, Rus-sia and the Middle East. ANCON Be-ton is the sole importer and distrib-utor of ‘Somero’ Laser Screeds for Australia, NZ and South East Asia. The company also distributes in-struments for measuring floor ‘flat-ness’ and ‘levelness’, as well as ‘Al-len Engineering’ ride-on trowels and other specialised floor construction equipment. He was a co-founder of Flagstaff Consulting Group in 1995, which continues to provide con-sulting services in the infrastruc-ture, construction and property sectors. Prior to that he worked in engineering, project management and general management roles with the Concrete Constructions and John Holland Groups for over 20 years. Reg is a graduate in Civil Engineering from the University of Melbourne and a Fellow of the In-stitution of Engineers. His interests include the role of engineers in con-struction safety, improving cost es-timation by civil engineers and inno-vation in concrete construction. He was a member of the Major Build-ings Committee of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service for seven years and is currently the Honorary Property Adviser to the Royal Aus-tralasia College of Surgeons.

Reg HobbsRussell Bates Stephen CurnowDavid Blanche

B Arch (Melb), FRAIARobert Conti Wayne Judson

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Mort Mitchell – Chief Judge Mort has been a building consul-tant for over 20 years, where he has worked on arbitrations, building dis-putes pre-purchase and building reports, and all matters relating to building construction. As a Builder, Mort has been responsible for the construction of over 10,000 dwell-ings in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, and has been Managing Director of a major building company for forty years. He served as Presi-dent of Master Builders Association of Victoria and was Victorian Presi-dent (Housing) of the Federal Master Builders, and Housing Advisor to the Australian Government. In his time in the Air Force he trained as an engi-neer. Mort is an experienced Arbitra-tor and Mediator and also appears as an Expert Witness at VCAT.

Kelvin Oldridge Kelvin is a Principal of KO Construc-tion Law Pty Ltd. Kelvin has more than 16 years’ experience in advising and acting for clients in construction law related to civil engineering, infra-structure, commercial and large scale domestic developments as a partner in National Australian Law Firm. He also has over eleven years project management experience including single and multi-storey domestic, commercial and industrial projects in Melbourne. He also worked on large scale projects in a project manage-ment capacity such as Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs London. The Westminster and Chelsea Hospital, and the London

Underground’s Jubilee Line Extension Project. Kelvin has a Bachelor of Build-ing from RMIT, a Bachelor of Laws (University of London) and a Gradu-ate Diploma of Corporate Governance (Chartered Secretaries Australia).

Daryl McIlvena Starting as an apprentice carpenter in 1961, Daryl has achieved more than 51 years experience in the construc-tion industry, before retiring in 2012. He is widely respected in the industry for his broad industry knowledge and aptitude, gained from his detailed and varied construction experience across all industry sectors, both in Australia and overseas. He is an im-mediate instigator of knowledge transfer, and related very well with both clients and employees. His ex-cellent communications skills are founded on his intrinsic and astute understanding of human relations, coupled with his foremost concerns for health and safety, and building quality. Major civic projects overseen by Daryl in his lengthy career include his role as Construction Manager for the massive Melbourne Airport Inter-national Terminal redevelopment and the Qantas Melbourne Domestic ter-minal, as well as key hospital projects at the Alfred Hospital, Ballarat Base Hospital and Sunshine Hospital, and numerous high rise apartment tow-ers in the city and city fringe. In early 2000 Daryl transferred to Indonesia as General Manager – Construction with German construction giant Bil-finger Berger, managing the Indone-sian Construction Division during his

two year posting. His extensive con-struction knowledge proved invalu-able in establishing the local office as a most reputable and quality builder. As well as his wide-ranging construc-tion experience, Daryl was also highly valued for his input in the review and analysis of tenders, as well as safety, workcover, quality assurance, defects and environmental issues.

Gerry NoonanSince graduating from the Bendigo School of Mines, Gerry has spent 51 years with the one organisation. As founding Director of Geotechnical Engineering, Gerry has had an in-volvement in most of the major build-ing and civil engineering construc-tion projects carried out in Victoria throughout this 51 year period. Signifi-cant civil engineering projects include King Street Bridge, Westgate Bridge, Melbourne Underground Rail, all Free-ways including Citylink and Eastlink and many dams including Thompson Dam and Sugarloaf Dam. Major proj-ects include The Rialto, Eureka, Shell building, QVI and Melbourne Central.

Peter Carmody Peter Carmody’s experience in the building industry ranges from small projects, multi-storey buildings, fit-out & refurbishment of existing buildings over a period of 56 years. He began his career as a carpenter working on various sites with promotions to fore-man, site supervision and contract administration. Peter worked with a number of major building companies & sub-contractors and was most re-

cently employed by Hooker Cockram Projects as Chief Estimator for some 28 years until his retirement in 2007. Since that time Peter has been ac-tive in the domestic building market with developments of new units, new houses, refurbishments, renovations and extensions, also working with the Building & Facilities Committee at Holmesglen TAFE, overviewing sub-mitted tenders and works in progress at their various campuses.

Laurel SengstockLaurel Sengstock has been employed in the Construction Industry for the last six years and is currently work-ing on contract with Master Builders in the training arena, reviewing and updating the Safety Training mod-ules.Laurel has 18 years experience in Occupational Health & Safety and workers compensation as both safety manager and a safety consultant. She has a broad knowledge of many in-dustry sectors. Having worked with recruitment industry’s blue collar divi-sions as a safety manager looking at the heavy manufacturing sectors of galvanising, metals manufacture, food processing and transport has pro-vided her with a depth of knowledge. Her work as a consultant was spread across the country added experience in rail maintenance, metals, call cen-tres and administration in both safety and workers compensation manage-ment. Laurel has been involved with Master Builders for the last 6 years, holding the position of Chair of the members OHS Committee from 2011 to 2013.

Daryl McIlvena Mort Mitchell Kevin Oldridge Gerry Noonan Peter Carmody Laurel Sengstock

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Master Builder of the year 2014 - excellence in highrise apartMent Buildngs

L.U. Simon Builders Pty LtdProject: EDEN (StAGE 1), ABBOtSFORDDesigner: ROtHE LOWMAN ARCHItECtS

This project is the first of three stages for this mixed-used development consisting of 205 high end apartments (including six custom-ised apartments), eight commercial tenancies and common amenities that include a porte-cochère, concierge, residents’ gardens and roof amenities including a cinema, spas, indoor and outdoor cooking facilities and a boardroom. The external façade consists of glazed aluminium windows, including laminate, tinted and also low

E glass, rendered precast and cement sheet fea-tures, Colorbond interlocking panels, and spotted gum ship lapped panels. The overall architecture and landscaping provides a unifying link between the frenetic energy of Victoria Street and the tranquil environment of the Yarra River.

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regional coMMercial Builder of the year

Nicholson ConstructionProject: FEDERAtION COLLEGE AND MANuFACtuRING AND ENGINEERING SKILLS CENtRE, FEDERAtION uNIvERSIty BALLARAt

The new state-of-the-art Federation College and Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Cen-tre is one of the most impressive structures in Ballarat. The striking external façade consists of multiple finishes with the inspired west eleva-tion referring to the purpose of the facility by representing the cell structure of steel under a microscope. The contemporary internal finish-es are robust and functional to cope with the harsh environment of manufacturing educa-

tion. A unique graphic in the Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Centre reflects the history of Henry Sutton, a leading local inventor from Bal-larat whose revolutionary ideas about mechan-ics in the 1950s continue to provide links with the education of students today at the Federa-tion University Australia.

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young Builder of the year

Kate Dawson, Kane Constructions Pty LtdKate Dawson is currently employed with Kane Constructions Pty Ltd and has been involved with the Company since 2006. During that pe-riod she has been responsible for projects up to $80,000,000 in value and has been respon-sible for project contract administration and coordination, site supervision and works pro-gramming. The Judges were very impressed with Kate’s enthusiasm, motivation, grasp and management of a wide range of technical and

complex issues of a project. Kate has also ex-hibited strong and very effective management and leadership skills.

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excellence in construction of coMMercial Buildings under $3M

Foursquare Construction Management Pty LtdProject: D’FINE CREAtIvE WAREHOuSE REDEvELOPMENt, SOutH MELBOuRNEDesigner: D’FINE CREAtIvE

An old warehouse has been transformed into a cutting-edge office facility that reflects the high-level technological sophistication of the occupy-ing IT companies. Structural bracing of the exist-ing façade was required to enable new openings for windows and bi-fold doors, and significant repointing restored the character of the original red brick facade. A huge glass skylight was fitted

into the existing roof above a new glass lift well. An old telecommunications tower was removed and backbone cabling was installed to support I.T. automation and other client specific cabling re-quirements. A large outdoor area that capitalises on city skyline views is one of the many highlights of the building.

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Established in 1955 and with over 2,000 design and construct solutions, Vaughan Constructions has established an unrivaled reputation as the leader in professional and cost effective design and construction services.

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Design and Build Delivery

Commercial Retail Industrial

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excellence in construction of coMMercial Buildings $3M - $5M

Vaughan ConstructionsProject: vCHQ2, PORt MELBOuRNE Designers: WAtSON yOuNG AND vAuGHAN CONStRuCtIONS

With many unique and intriguing features, this 2200m2 facility in Port Melbourne attracts considerable public attention. In fact the sur-rounding environment is now so aesthetically pleasing that both Mazda and BMW have photographed the massive, on site car park in their marketing campaigns. A bike park and gymnasium serve to encourage healthy work life choices for employees. Throughout construction, an incredible 92% of waste was

recycled. Both levels of offi ces are fi tted with acoustic paneling and eco-friendly carpet. Reclaimed native wharf timber was sourced locally to create the fl oating staircase. On the fi rst level, an atrium allows in natural light, and double-glazing to all elevations reduces noise pollution and controls interior temperatures.

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Kane Constructions Pty LtdProject: uNIvERSIty OF MELBOuRNE SPORtS PAvILION, PARKvILLE CAMPuSDesigners: COx ARCHItECtuRE AND ANDREW HAyES

Works to the University of Melbourne Sports Pavilion has improved the amenities for the tenant clubs and for the casual users who are predominately involved in football and cricket. The main oval pavilion has been redeveloped and the surrounding areas and spectator fa-cilities upgraded. All but the heritage listed, existing social room was demolished and work commenced on digging out a basement where the new sports facilities were constructed. The

ground floor was constructed to tie into the remaining heritage listed structure. The grand-stand bench seats are constructed from con-crete with timber inlays, and a canopy cantile-vers out over the seating area. This area also includes a fully glazed, timekeeper’s box and bleachers to either side.

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APM Group (Aust) Pty LtdProject: CHANEL, MELBOuRNEDesigner: tREtHOWAN ARCHItECtuRE

Restoration of the existing façade of this late 1800s bank building in Melbourne was an im-portant component of the brief for this Cha-nel project. Original lead paint was removed, window openings enlarged and painstaking repairs to the brickwork were undertaken. New steel frame windows and Juliet balconies were installed to incorporate the distinctly Eu-ropean design elements associated with the Chanel brand. The finished, six-level building

is the new Chanel headquarters and multipur-pose facility. The building includes high-end retail space, specialised training facilities, staff room and office, secure storage and exclusive entertaining areas.

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ADCO Constructions (Vic) Pty LtdProject: MELtON LIBRARy AND LEARNING HuBDesigner: FJMt

The Melton Library and Learning Hub project comprised the construction of a multi-purpose public building that incorporates library facili-ties and significant add on features including several multipurpose function rooms, a re-cording studio and editing rooms, an 80 seat seminar room/theater and administration of-fices. The facility also includes a café, internal and external play areas for children, a day care area, and a children’s nursing and assessment

room. External works includes new car parking and landscaping. The energy efficient building has a floor area of 3600m2 over two levels and is an impressive sight with its large, frameless glass and featured timber design elements.

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Cockram Construction LimitedProject: WESLEy COLLEGE - NEW MOuBRAy StREEt PRECINCt, MELBOuRNEDesigners: COx ARCHItECtS AND JONAtHAN GARDINER

The Wesley College, new Moubray Street pre-cinct consists of a new four-level, Creative Arts building that provides state-of–the-art perfor-mance teaching spaces, including recital halls, band rooms, sound recording studios, visual communications and media studies facilities. Works included modernising an existing, two-level teaching building, the Menzies Wing. Another existing building, Adamson Hall, was refurbished and converted into a fully function-

ing performance stage with theatre rigging sys-tems, thrust stages, and audiovisual systems. Extensive external works were also carried out to integrate the entire precinct by linking the new facilities to the school’s existing buildings.

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Cockram Construction LimitedProject: BOx HILL INStItutE BuILDING 7 INtEGRAtED tECHNOLOGy HuBDesigners: SPOWERS ARCHItECtS AND NIGEL FItON AND SCOtt

This four-level, 6000m2 facility is designed for educating Victoria’s mechanical service trade apprentices. The structure consists of precast concrete, insitu concrete, structural steel columns, bracing and roof framing. The building includes a feature, ground-level atri-um workshop, technical classrooms, offices, staff/student integration and breakout areas with a bridge link to the adjacent building. The façade is a combination of stainless steel

composite cladding, perforated powdercoat-ed aluminium panels fixed to structural steel framing, large span structural glazing, and an aluminium framed, glazed curtain wall. The integration of the systems required extensive design coordination, prototyping and pro-gramming prior to installation on site.

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Kane Constructions Pty LtdProject: SIMONDS StADIuM SOutHERN StAND REDEvELOPMENt KARDINIA PARK, GEELONGDesigner: POPuLOuS

This unique and challenging project to design and construct the Simonds Stadium Southern Stand incorporated building a Community Well-ness and Education Centre and ancillary fa-cilities including a first aid room, cheer squad room, and police and staff muster rooms. The scope of works also included a public sports bar, past players’ and officials’ room, office facil-ities and two public concourses with food and beverage facilities to service spectators.

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Leighton Contractors Pty LtdProject: OLIvIA NEWtON-JOHN CANCER AND WELLNESS CENtRE, HEIDELBERGDesigner: JACKSON ARCHItECtuRE AND MCCONNEL SMItH JOHNSON. StRuCtuRAL ENGINEER - BONACCI GROuP

The Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre is built around a central core comprising two lifts and a stair well over eight levels. As a 5 Star Green Rated design, the building is an in-dustry leader in its integration of sustainable re-sources and ecologically responsible construc-tion principles. Green Star Alpolic multipurpose cladding enhances the aesthetic appeal of the façade, bringing the rigidity of heavy gauge

sheet metal in a lightweight composite mate-rial. The interior finishes promote a healthy, safe and healing environment through the selection of materials that are sustainable, and have low toxicity and low embodied energy.

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ADCO Constructions (Vic) Pty LtdProject: Melton library and learning HubDesigner: fjMt

Part of ADCO’s scope for this project was to undertake research and development on all building material, some specified some not, to ensure compliance was met with the require-ments of the Green Building Council materials rating tools. With the majority of the materi-als selected not yet tested against the per-formance parameters of the GBCA materials credits, significant time and resources were al-located to ensure all the building material used

were compliant with GBCA requirements. The Melton Library and Learning Hub is only the second project to be awarded a 5 Star Green Star Design Rating under the new Public Build-ings PILOT rating tool.

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Melbourne FacadesProject: MONASH uNIvERSIty NEW HORIzONS, BuILDING 82, CLAytONDesigners: LyONS AND INHABIt GROuP/MELBOuRNE FACADES

The scope of works for the New Horizons build-ing includes an extensive use of structural steel to the entire perimeter of the building. The structural steel members were installed within tight tolerances to ensure accurate bracket installation for the façade boxes. The façade boxes were all manufactured off site, primarily in two halves for transportation because some were up to 22 meters long. Attached to the top and bottom of the boxes were the sub-framing

for the aluminium window system. The Kalzip cladding works to roofing and soffit had to be carried out on site due to the complex geom-etry of the building.

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L.U. Simon Builders Pty LtdProject: EDEN (StAGE 1), ABBOtSFORDDesigner: ROtHE LOWMAN ARCHItECtS

This project is the first of three stages for this mixed-used development consisting of 205 high end apartments (including six custom-ised apartments), eight commercial tenancies and common amenities that include a porte-cochère, concierge, residents’ gardens and roof amenities including a cinema, spas, indoor and outdoor cooking facilities and a boardroom. The external façade consists of glazed alu-minium windows, including laminate, tinted and

also low E glass, rendered precast and cement sheet features, Colorbond interlocking pan-els, and spotted gum ship lapped panels. The overall architecture and landscaping provides a unifying link between the frenetic energy of Victoria Street and the tranquil environment of the Yarra River.

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excellence in health and safety

Built Project: tHE WILLIAM, MELBOuRNEDesigner: BRuCE HENDERSON ARCHItECtS

This project commenced the transforma-tion of what was a “ghost” property into 560 apartments, a large office area, retail tenan-cies, gymnasium and an open rooftop pool area. The demolition of every façade of two existing towers, removal of hazardous mate-rial and extension of the structure at height presented many challenges that were handled safely, with over 439,470 of Lost Time Injury free man hours completed on the site to date.

The scaffolding represents one of the highest erected in Melbourne CBD and as testimony to the high safety standards achieved, the unique construction and related logistics were incorporated into WorkSafe’s scaffold training course as a case study.

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excellence in fitout

Stag Shopfitting Pty LtdProject: CHANEL FLAGSHIP FItOut, MELBOuRNEDesigner: PEtER MAKINO

The use of specialist material in this project is designed to complement and enhance the jewellery and accessories of the world-leading luxury retail brand Chanel. Boutique design is an extension of Coco Chanel’s original designs in Paris and the fabrics, finishes and art pieces for the flagship boutique in Melbourne have been sourced internationally from a range of world-renowned artists and suppliers. The cen-terpiece of the fitout features a marble stair-

case with hand cast brass handrail and faux skylights over a giant artwork. The wall display system is made up of panels and shelves and glass shelving boasts fine silk fabric in a resin poured interlay.

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excellence in construction of industrial Buildings

Monaco Hickey Pty LtdProject: CSL BEHRING PRIvIGEN FACILIty, BROADMEADOWSDesigners: A5 ARCHItECtS, ALDO MAttESSI AND RAyMOND KENyON

The construction of CSL Behring’s plasma facil-ity comprises three levels that include an exten-sive electrical and mechanical building plant, new substation, transformers, pre-production plant infrastructure, production support systems, clean rooms incorporating the various equipment and stages of production processing, administration support offices and warehousing. A multi-level slab on ground basement includes numerous captive in ground waste pits for process waste

collection and transfer. A variety of special doors including high-speed roller doors, and metal clad doors with specialised frame and locks, were procured from Germany to meet rigorously con-trolled access and security requirements.

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excellence in civil construction

Lloyd Group Pty LtdProject: MELBOuRNE zOO - LEMuR ISLAND, PARKvILLEDesigners: uRBAN INItIAtIvES, BuILDING ARCHItECt - PHIL SNOWDEN, SNOWDEN ARCHItECtS

The Melbourne Zoo Lemur Island project is the second major project Lloyd Group has deliv-ered for Zoos Victoria in two years. Located right at the main entry the project required considerable traffic and pedestrian manage-ment. The works involved demolition of a pre-vious Orangutan containment building with its existing moats. Recycled timber was used for a new boardwalk and sustainable sourced rattan

was used for weaving the Lemur Pods and en-try threshold. All exposed structural steel is hot dip galvanized with a three-coat site-applied paint system. Feature landscape works includ-ing deadfall trees, recycled from accredited de-forestation contractors, and rock boulders that were hand-selected from local sources.

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specialist contractor’s collaBoration award

Buxton Construction (Vic) Pty LtdFor over four decades, Buxton Construction has grown to become a multi-faceted business focused on excellence in construction and en-during client and partner relationships. Buxton have demonstrated a consistently professional approach in their dealings with their Specialist Contractors through Tendering, Contracts, Site Operations, OH&S and Financial dealings. They were the standout nominee and their culture is both recognised and applauded by the Master Builders Specialist Contractor’s Committee.

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Best Sustainable Energy Project

Built ProjEct: Yarra ValleY Water MitchaM head OfficeDESignEr: GraY Puksand

Built were engaged to refurbish two existing 1960’s office buildings. Works included the refurbishment of the façade, an internal, environmentally efficient fitout, and an upgrade of the services, including the installation of a new, tri-generation system in an energy centre, servicing the site. The design aimed to achieve many water related sustainability initia-tives including water conservation, upgrading the rainwater and stormwater collection for reuse, and upgrading all fixtures to achieve the highest water usage efficiency. This project is an example of how commercial construction can be highly sustainable without detracting from aesthetic design intent or functional performance.

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Mccorkell constructionsProjEct: circus Oz, cOllinGWOOdDESignEr: lOVell chen

The works undertaken in this project were to enable Circus Oz to relocate to a purpose designed special-ist space, built over two floors. Previously a TAFE centre, concerns with the structural integrity of the building required remediation and coordination of a new structure with the condition of existing build-ings on site. Large structural steel framed rehearsal room facilities were constructed with the Bondor façade panel system using mobile cranes and boom lifts, with concrete slabs poured on ground and inte-grated with specialist sprung timber floors. Façade restoration works included integrating old and new materials in addition to restoring brickwork and ex-isting timber windows.

Excellence in Health and Safety

Built ProjEct: the WilliaM, MelBOurneDESignEr: Bruce hendersOn architects

Situated in a busy CBD location with tight logistics, this apartment project presented intricate challeng-es both in terms of its technical demands and the resulting safety measures required. Complex demo-lition, hazardous materials removal and the exten-sion of the structure at height, are some of the chal-lenges that were successfully managed. Testament to the high safety standards achieved on this project is that it was a proving ground for both accreditation and re-accreditation with the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner. This accreditation process in-volved robust and rigorous auditing of systems, pro-cedures and performance.

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Baron forge Pty ltdProjEct: 171 cOllins street, MelBOurneDESignEr: Bates sMart

The wall cladding throughout this construction proj-ect was technically very challenging due to the huge expanse of stone, as well as the necessity to match and blend the product consistently, in order to meet the strict quality requirements of the project. As the lobby had more than 3000 pieces of stone, there was a need to carefully match the colours to ensure the continuity and blend across this vast area. The contractor made numerous trips to Italy to source the suitable wall cladding options, ensuring quality controls and sufficient stocks were in place to meet the project requirements.


BuiltProjEct: nOrthPark PriVate hOsPital cOnsultinG suites, BundOOraDESignEr: hsPc

The builder was engaged to undertake stage 5 of the Northpark Private Hospital’s total development, after the previous contractor who had commenced works was unable to complete the project. The building was designed to be the flagship of the entire site featuring a uniquely identifiable curtain wall façade, consult-ing rooms, minor procedure rooms, meeting rooms, open spaces and adequate parking facilities. Due to the complexity of the project, attention to detail and commitment to quality were essential. Quality control systems were employed to ensure that a high stan-dard of construction was maintained without com-promising the client’s requirements.


Building engineeringProjEct: PenleiGh and essendOn GraMMar schOOl, BOYs Middle schOOlDESignEr: McBride charles rYan

This project involved construction of new classrooms, staff offices and amenities over three levels and includ-ed the refurbishment of existing science laboratories and classrooms to an adjacent building. The building façade is predominately composed of concealed fix Swiss Pearl cladding, glazed bricks and honed block work. Each classroom incorporated wireless internet and interactive audiovisual whiteboards to assist staff with the latest teaching technology. A new passenger lift was also installed to comply with current disabled access requirements. Two existing buildings, one sin-gle storey and one double storey, were demolished at the beginning of the project.

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Excellence in construction of commercial Buildings over $80M

l.u. simon Builders Pty ltdProjEct: the GuilfOYle, sOuthBankDESignEr: sJB architects

This design and construct project comprises a 24 storey building development incorporating 353 single and double bedroom apartments, four tenan-cies and two basement levels of car parking. During excavation and retention works, a large number of existing piles were encountered within the site that severely hindered the ground works resulting in con-stant re-scheduling and programming of the works, as well as some redesigning to accommodate these unforeseen obstacles. Guilfoyle’s distinctive facade is clad in a combination of aluminum batten screens and fins, zinc paneling, painted precast, Vitrabond paneling and coloured glass.

Excellence in civil construction

lloyd Group Pty ltdProjEct: MelBOurne zOO - leMur island, ParkVilleDESignErS: urBan initiatiVes. BuildinG architect - Phil snOWden, snOWden architects

There were many challenging aspects to this Mel-bourne Zoo project including traffic and pedestrian management, which was critical to ensure that the project was delivered on time, and with the appropri-ate safety measures for members of the public and zoo staff. Tree protection was another challenge and a professional arborist carried out the relocation of a number of mature trees. The materials and detailing of the building have been constructed to be extremely robust, using recycled timber for the broadwalk and all exposed structural steel works were hot dip galva-nized with a three-coat, site applied paint system.


lloyd Group Pty ltdProjEct: neWhaVen Middle schOOlDESignEr: McildOWie Partners

Works involved the construction of three building pods linked by a covered walkway, providing a new purpose built facility comprising of twelve separate learning spaces. The materials and detailing of the building have been constructed to be extremely robust and capable of coping with the extreme weather conditions, typical of the environment. Building methods comprised conventional con-crete raft slabs with a significant amount of timber element including wall and roof framing. The build-ing achieved a 5 Star energy rating resulting from a large quantity of wall and roof insulation, high level ventilation and energy efficient glazing and build-ing management systems.


ireland Brown constructionsProjEct: fairhaVen surf life saVinG cluB redeVelOPMent PrOJectDESignEr: third ecOlOGY

This community redevelopment project involved the demolition of the existing clubhouse and nearby pub-lic toilet facilities in addition to the construction of a new facility, which provided a new surf club across two levels. The builder encountered challenges when asbestos was detected during demolition resulting in construction works being put on hold. When works recommenced, various materials and techniques were incorporated including CFA piles, concrete slabs, concrete sleeper and block work retaining walls, and structural steel and timber. Once the struc-ture and external envelope was completed, works were able to commence internally providing a main clubroom and all associated amenities.


ireland Brown constructionsProjEct: altOna refinerY BuildinGs uPGrade (arBu) PrOJectDESignErS: Ml desiGn and WOrleY ParsOns (structural desiGner)

The basis of this refinery project was to ensure that refurbished and new buildings were strengthened in order to conform to global ExxonMobile refinery safety standards. Developments in Ireland Brown Constructions’ own site safety management re-quirements occurred as part of their commitment to meeting client expectations on the project. Im-provements were made to site induction training material in order to provide workers with a greater understanding of working in a refinery environment. Other initiatives included improvement in the ef-fectiveness of toolbox talks, focus on changing at-titudes and behaviors, and the success of senior management involvement.


ivy constructions australia Pty ltdProjEct: riPPOnlea estate rOOf restOratiOn and stOrMWater uPGrade, elsternWickDESignEr: lOVell chen architects

The main scope of works in this heritage restora-tion project involved the replacement of the main house’s roof tiles, roof plumbing and upgrading the storm water system. Initially, full perimeter scaffold-ing was required to ensure safe access to the roof and provide efficient materials loading and removal of a vast amount of waste. The main roofing works involved installing new insulation, removing existing tiles, installing new sarking and timber battens, new copper roof plumbing, new lead flashings, flat roofs to the balconies and tower and installing new terra-cotta tiles in a pattern that match the original design of the house.

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Buxton construction (Vic) Pty ltdProjEct: BridGe inn hOtel, MerndaDESignErS: drc architects and daVid BarlOW

Works required the preservation, refurbishment and restoration of the existing 1891 heritage protected Bridge Inn Hotel, in addition to the construction of a new adjoining facility comprising gaming, TAB, sports bar, lounge bar, bistro and dining. The nature and complexities of the site, heritage building and constant design evolution, challenged the project team and required a collaborative approach by all team members. Where possible, all existing heri-tage features were retained and restored, including double hung sash windows, cornices and mouldings. The new building hosts an array of fresh and innova-tive material and finishes.


Buxton construction (Vic) Pty ltdProjEct: POrtsea cluB GOlfhOuse DESignErS: PerrOtt lYOn MathiesOn, PlM architects

This functional and attractive two-storey golf club-house is not the average clubhouse. The facility also includes 24 private guest suites. Construction meth-ods include a concrete ground slab with structural steel frame to support the upper ground floor con-crete slab, which was a truss deck system and roof frame. The external façade comprise a number of different finishes, which enhance the overall look of the building. There is a large focus on façade glazing, particularly to all guest suites and members’ areas. The internal fitout includes a strong theme of timber paneling and pattern-matched carpets to all guest dining, and function areas.


Buxton construction (Vic) Pty ltdProjEct: rsPca BurWOOd eastDESignEr: BraMfOrd architects

This development consisting of lower ground, ground, first and second floor was required to be carried out in two stages, as the existing RSPCA facilities remained occupied during construction. Construction incorporates post-tensioned concrete slabs and Brighton lite cement precast panels with a steel frame metal deck roof. A combination of alu-minum composite panels, glazed curtain wall and striking vertical sun fins create the building’s unique façade, reinforcing its bold statement. The nature and complexities of this site and design require-ments impressed the importance of communication to enable the successful completion of the project.

Excellence in Highrise Apartment Buildings

l.u. simon Builders Pty ltdProjEct: eden (staGe 1), aBBOtsfOrdDESignEr: rOthe lOWMan architects

Eden Apartments are the first stage in a three stage mixed used development, consisting of 205 high-end apartments, eight commercial tenancies and common amenities. The structure comprises of both in-situ and precast concrete elements, vertical ele-ments and efficient, post tensioned slabs. The two cores are precast with wet-joints. Structural steel was also utilised throughout the project, the most significant element being the double height glazed façade support to the lower ground restaurant and level eleven residents’ amenities area. One of the more significant features of the site is the very dif-ferent nature of the adjacent land, the natural land-scape of the river corridor contrasting with the busy urban interface of the streetscape.

Excellence in construction of Highrise Apartment Buildings

l.u. simon Builders Pty ltdProjEct: aura aPartMents, MelBOurne DESignEr: euGene chienG (haYBall)

This project called for an early works contract, in-cluding the demolition of an existing, three storey brick and concrete carpark structure including a basement to half the site, and the head contract included the design and construction of a 30 level residential apartment tower. The precast, concrete panels that are a dominant feature of the east eleva-tion, as well as the overall building design, although simplistic in colour and finish, have provided a high quality, long lasting and zero maintenance finish. The use of high quality, double-glazing, of bronze and grey colour in certain areas, with floor to ceil-ing windows to balconies, offer sensational city and river views.


l.u. simon Builders Pty ltdProjEct: trinitY aPartMents, PrestOnDESignEr: OrBit sOlutiOns

The scope of works involved the design and con-struction of the Trinity Apartment Building, an eight level development comprising 51, two and three-bedroom apartments, two double storey re-tail shells, and associated car parking. Innovation was the key to meeting the client’s budget and the builder was able to incorporate many systems into the project. By designing and constructing a precast piles/ground beam foundation system, in lieu of the originally designed pile caps, significant excava-tion of contaminated bad ground was avoided, and greater bearing capacity was achieved for the upper structure. Through many initiatives, this project suc-cessfully met time, cost and the quality objectives of the stakeholders.

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kane constructions Pty ltdProjEct: siMOnds stadiuM sPOrts liGhtinG, kardinia Park, GeelOnGDESignEr: POPulOus

This design and construct project involved a degree of difficulty due to the sheer size and weight of the light towers, each boasting a combined weight of 158 tonnes, and standing 75 metres tall. The project team’s approach to standards of quality reflected the client’s request for an architectural statement for the grandstand, integration into the existing stand, contract requirements and the future maintenance requirements. The quality of workmanship was a high priority, with quality plans developed to include specific requests and architectural input. Both the council and Geelong Football Club are extremely happy with the end result.

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kane constructions Pty ltdProjEct: federatiOn square canOPY, MelBOurneDESignErS: MaddisOn architects and kiM Mclaren

Works called for the construction of a new freestand-ing canopy structure located in the Plaza of Fed-eration Square. Some of the specialist finishes in the project include a project specific steel coating system developed by Dulux in consultation with the design architect. The canopy is located on a suspended slab above existing tenancies, which required careful co-ordination in the installation of underslung stormwa-ter works within the ceiling space of the art gallery below. The penetration through the suspended slab required a robust bitumen waterproofing system en-suring the current, 20-year waterproofing at Federa-tion Square was maintained.


kane constructions Pty ltdProjEct: uniVersitY Of MelBOurne sPOrts PaViliOn, ParkVille caMPusDESignErS: cOx architecture and andreW haYes

This project consists of works to redevelop the univer-sity’s main oval pavilion and upgrade the surrounding areas and spectator facilities. The project commenced with the demolition of the existing facilities, with the exception of the heritage listed existing social room, which remained. The basement construction involved a slab on ground with both loading and non-load bearing core filled block walls that support the sus-pended slab above. The ground floor was then con-structed and tied into the remaining heritage listed structure. The grandstand seating comprises concrete with insets for timber seating inlays. Above the grand-stand is an amazing canopy that cantilevers out over the seating.


kane constructions Pty ltdProjEct: siMOnds stadiuM sOuthern stand redeVelOPMent, kardinia Park, GeelOnGDESignEr: POPulOus

The project team’s approach to high standards of quality reflected the client’s request for an architec-tural statement for the grandstand, integration into the existing stand, contract requirements and fu-ture maintenance requirements. The structure of the building includes insitu mass concrete pad footings, strip footings and walls installed to natural ground to support dead end loads from the grandstand, as well as providing earthquake protection. The Colorbond façade follows the curve of the grandstand, comple-mented by Colorbond roof sheeting to level two and the main roof, also providing long term maintenance solutions when dealing with high rain level.


Maben GroupProjEct: MelBOurne residence, MelBOurneDESignEr: elenBerG fraser

The existing 1880s heritage brick warehouse build-ing was extended vertically, adding two floors to create a new office and a penthouse for the own-ers. The original brickwork parapet required struc-tural stiffening to assist in the transfer of load from the pre-cambered floor beams, which spanned the full width of the building and supported level four transfer slab. The exterior of the modern two level extension is a stark contrast to the heritage ware-house that supports it, featuring composite panel cladding, high performance double glazed units in aluminium window frames and custom perforated aluminium screens on steel frames that slide the length of the building.


Maben GroupProjEct: MetrOPOlitan GOlf cluB, OakleiGh sOuthDESignEr: sJB architects

To allow operational flexibility, this golf club project was designed to accommodate staged construc-tion. The current built form includes a new pavilion connected to a section of the former clubhouse by a central, glazed spine. The new building houses club reception and hospitality facilities, while the existing structure retains its original function of locker rooms and pro-shop. The building consists of various sus-pended slabs over engineered fill, and some on-grade ground slabs. A steel structure on the ground floor supports a series of large timber roof trusses.

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Excellence in construction of industrial Buildings

Watpac constructionProjEct: MelBOurne Parcel facilitY exPansiOn, sunshine WestDESignErS: the ellis GrOuP

Due to the rapidly expanding online shopping in-dustry, Australia Post decided to extend their ex-isting facility to meet demand. Construction scope involved the base works, which included structural steel, roofing, concrete construction, a fully me-chanical system, fire detection, back up generator power, offices and staff amenities. The works were coordinated around the existing operational facility, with significant traffic and personnel management measures implemented to ensure continuity of op-erations and safety at all times. Watpac also offered sound design and practical advice for design issues, which occurred during the project.


kane constructions Pty ltdProjEct: OWen dixOn chaMBers West tOWer additiOn, MelBOurne DESignErS: GraY Puksand and kellY WellinGtOn

The 20-storey tower required the addition of five levels of chambers and an additional level for the plant room. The structure incorporates structural steel framing with a Hebel plank floor slab and glass façade. The use of this lightweight construction has allowed the tower to increase by an additional six floors, compared to the more traditional construc-tion approach of concrete columns, beams and floor slabs. The additional five levels of floor area have al-lowed for 82 additional chambers, with each cham-ber individually designed and modified to suit each tenant. An integral part of this project involved the upgrade of the high-rise lifts.


kane constructions Pty ltdProjEct: racV tOrquaYDESignErS: WOOd Marsh and darren kaYe

This five star, architecturally challenging five storey resort complex includes multiple dining spaces, bars, golf club, gaming rooms, gymnasium, pool, spa and various function spaces. The building form is made up of a sequence of curves, constructed using a combi-nation of natural materials such as stabilised rammed earth walls and large timber sections. The structure cantilevers over level four with precast rammed earth panels appear to hang from level two. Internal finishes are of a high standard and comprise rammed earth walls, American oak veneer walls and floors, exposed aggregate concrete screed floor and marble in the spa and steam rooms.


kane constructions Pty ltdProjEct: dandenOnG hOsPital Mental health redeVelOPMentDESignErS: Bates sMart - irWin alsOP

This mental health redevelopment project involved two stages requiring the demolition of the existing mental health facility and the construction of four new buildings. Stage one called for the construction of the Adult Acute building allowing patients to be relocated from the existing facility, in order for Kane Constructions to take possession. The three other new buildings each contain a high dependency unit with a mezzanine level, complete with a series of catwalks to house the majority of services and equipment within the building. A series of covered walkways links each of the buildings and provides access to the main building.


kane constructions Pty ltdProjEct: nOrthern hOsPital eMerGencY dePartMent & sPecial care nurserY, ePPinG DESignErS: Billard leece

This hospital project comprises over 15 stages involv-ing the refurbishment and extension of the emer-gency department and special care nursery, within a fully operational hospital. Centrally located on the first floor, the special care nursery extension required the staged delicate demolition, modification and re-furbishment of the existing maternity ward, delivery suite and special care nursery to create a new special care nursery facility, as well as the addition of a new two storey internal courtyard. Running concurrently, the demolition and refurbishment of the emergency department included the addition of a three storey concrete and steel structure.


kane constructions Pty ltdProjEct: Prahran dhs redeVelOPMentDESignErS: desiGn inc and stePhen WeBB

This project involved the design and construction of 188 new apartments, split into 94 one-bedroom and 94 two-bedroom units clustered over three buildings. The three new buildings wrap around the south east corner of the estate, and are between four and ten storeys high. Specialist finishes include a unique pre-fabricated approach to the façade ensuring the archi-tects intent was achieved via an improved pre glazed aluminum suite, complete with minirib façade lining installed between. Stage two of the project involved demolition of an existing unit block and replacing it with an enlarged central parkland.

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Becon constructions (aust) Pty ltdProjEct: 205 GiPPs, aBBOtsfOrd DESignEr: kann finch and MaxiM BachiMOV

205 GIPPS, Abbotsford is an innovative, multi-level, inner suburban, affordable housing project spread over three buildings, providing 59 apart-ments, 60 car spaces, a shared internal courtyard and retaining the heritage brick façade of the orig-inal boot factory. Work was set in two stages with separate contracts for demolition and excavation, and construction and fitout. During the design stage, a traditionally reinforced concrete structure was elected as a result of achieving zero deflec-tion in the structure required for the brick façade. The other main part of the structure is the three, precast cores of lifts and stairwells.


icon construction australia Pty ltdProjEct: alBert tOWer, sOuth MelBOurneDESignEr: rOthe lOWMan

Delivered under a design and construct contract, this residential project consists of 157 apartments in a sin-gle, 31-level tower. The building is supported by a com-bination of bored piers, in ground footings, a mixture of traditionally reinforced and post tensioned slabs, insitu columns, insitu sheer walls and internal precast. The external finishes are very simple in elemental content, but extraordinarily complex in their design, placement and integration with each other. The striking façade consists of precast S-shaped panels and rectangular, spandrel panels in alternating forms of Brighton light cement and black oxide, complemented by aluminum windows fitting neatly inside the hexagonal openings framed by the precast.

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stag shopfitting Pty ltdProjEct: chanel flaGshiP fitOut, MelBOurneDESignEr: Peter MakinO

The fitout features the latest in luxury retail design for the Chanel flagship boutique in Melbourne. Fabrics, finishes and art pieces have been sourced globally from a range of world renowned artists and suppliers; the methodology in boutique design is an extension of Coco Chanel’s original designs in Paris. The centerpiece of the fitout features a hand cast brass handrail to the marble staircase with faux sky-lights over a giant artwork. The typical wall display system is made up of panels and shelves and the glass shelving boasts fine silk fabric in a resin poured interlay. Dressing rooms have inner and outer areas where staff and clients can engage one-on-one.


Watpac constructionProjEct: sinGle leaP 2 (VictOria)DESignEr: WOOds BaGOt

This project was delivered across two secure Aus-tralian Defence Force sites comprising 320 con-temporary accommodation units. Accommodation is consolidated into multilevel blocks, typically two levels of accommodation accessed via end stair and walkway placed over ground level parking, creating three levels in total. The structure, which is off form pre-cast concrete, is punctuated with fenestation and coloured panels of FC sheet and corrugated Colorbond sheeting. In addition to the core build-ings, works on both sites also included extensive civil activities including roads and pavements within, and to, the accommodation precincts.


Watpac constructionProjEct: dandenOnG MuniciPal BuildinGDESignEr: lYOns

The new, multi-purpose facility is situated on a rect-angular shaped site featuring a natural gradient from east to west, with an overall level difference of approximately four metres. The main building forms an L-shape; structurally combining insitu reinforced post tension concrete, with structural steel roof structures and foundations comprising CFA piles with reinforced concrete ground beams, connect-ing the piles. The façade boasts complex feature precast concrete panels, glazed curtain walling and composite aluminum cladding, with feature roofs formed from standing seam aluminium. The project also features a new civic square to accommodate up to 2500 people.


Watpac constructionProjEct: sundaY aPartMents, sOuthBankDESignEr: WOOds BaGOt

This project comprises a 14-level residential apart-ment building, incorporating 237 apartments, retail space, parking, and pool facilities. The project fea-tures extensive use of exposed concrete panels as finished wall surfaces to achieve a ‘controlled indus-trial’ aesthetic as required by architect and client. The building has a significant louvered curtain wall system to the internal elevations and the external eastern elevations. The variety of colours in the lou-vered curtain wall were achieved using a range of tinted interlayers, with extensive prototyping under-taken to achieve an exact colour match to the adja-cent powder coated metal cladding.

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united commercial ProjectsProjEct: PrOBuild Office fitOut, MelBOurneDESignEr: Bates sMart

The project was undertaken to blend two large compa-nies into one. Spread over two floors, the interior space included large, open-plan workspaces, boadrooms, meeting rooms, executive offices and large, breakout spaces. With the corporate image of a professional building company to portray, quality and attention to detail required feature elements to standout through-out the project, from extensive epoxy flooring, to pack panels, book matched veneer panels and doors, slatted timber screens over colour glazing; the list of quality products alone demanded quality workmanship. The project from the outset was challenging, the client needing to move out of their existing premises, and with numerous design changes along the way, there was no flexibility of extending the program.


adcO constructions (Vic) Pty ltdProjEct: MeltOn liBrarY and learninG huBDESignEr: fJMt

The builder was engaged to deliver the construction of this multi-purpose public building. The building is visually stunning from an architectural perspec-tive and utilises significant amounts of frameless glass, exposed timber building super structure, tim-ber wall and ceiling linings, timber stairs and even timber sunshades. All quality products were care-fully selected while ensuring the project budget was maintained and the strict performance requirements were met. The largest single cost element of the project involved the construction of an energy ef-ficient building envelope, which is fully air sealed to Worlds Best Practice Standard.


foursquare construction Management Pty ltdProjEct: d’fine creatiVe WarehOuse redeVelOPMent, sOuth MelBOurneDESignEr: d’fine creatiVe

This project required the conversion of an existing warehouse into a high-end office facility for two info tech businesses. The demolition of a portion of the concrete slab, ceiling and roof structure was under-taken to install the new timber stairwell, and glass encased feature lift well. The existing façade of the building was in very poor condition, and after form-ing new openings for windows and bifold doors, sig-nificant re-pointing was undertaken to restore the character of the original red brick façade. High end finishes were used throughout the project including frameless, zero tolerance glass on the lift shaft with customised steel and spider patch fittings.


foursquare construction Management Pty ltdProjEct: nOrthland shOPPinG centre - staGe 1, PrestOnDESignEr: sean O’callaGhan (leffler siMes), nOel teh (tcl)

This design and construct project called for an ex-tension to the existing Northland Shopping Com-plex, specifically the entertainment precinct. Works included demolition of a major departing tenancy, removal of existing structure including 14 precast panels, each 11 metres high with spandrel panels, a complete re-work of all site levels, significant in ground piling works and concrete precast and steel construction. One major challenge faced by the builder was maintaining access to the existing shopping centre. The addition of specific tenancy requirements towards the project’s completion date were incorporated into the overall construction pro-gram, without any delay to the schedule.


Odc designProjEct: little GrOuP Office, sOuth YarraDESignEr: MiM desiGn

The overall space for this project consists of split levels, mezzanines and a lobby with access to level one via elevator or internal staircase, ground floor of open workstation areas, tearoom and manager offices. Level one consists of a boardroom, meet-ing room, balcony, CEO’s office and reception area. In keeping with the client’s brief for a ‘home-ly’ office space, appropriate finishes were selected including natural oak timber, marble, polished plaster, organic tactile fabrics, warm laminates and powder coated steels. Building with these delicate finishes resulted in exceptional man handling skills with each joinery unit/workstation and furniture carefully custom built.


figurehead construction Pty ltdProjEct: sanctuM BriGhtOn aPartMentsDESignErS: dkO

Initially, this project comprised eighteen, high-end apartments, however the design progress dramati-cally changed through the sales process to arrive at a reduced and consolidated fourteen apart-ments. The scope of the project included post ten-sion slabs, solid masonry construction, a double-fronted, glazed, commercial window system and tectonic acoustic flooring. To ensure quality, the subcontractor selection process was adapted to suite the project as well as sourcing samples of alternative materials and selecting the most ap-propriate product. The result is an extremely well finished product, delivered successfully within both time and constraints.

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leighton contractors Pty ltdProjEct: OliVia neWtOn-JOhn cancer and Wellness centre, heidelBerGDESignEr: JacksOn architecture and MccOnnel sMith JOhnsOn. structural enGineer - BOnacci GrOuP

The ONJCWC is predominately a reinforced concrete structure with post tensioned slabs over eight levels. The project features 100 per cent utilisation of enviro-crete, with a minimum of 20 per cent recycled com-ponent used throughout. Construction of the linear particle accelerator radiation bunkers was challenging because of the large volume of wet concrete needed formwork support. Each bunker has 2.4 metre thick walls that extend more than five metres high and are topped with a 2.4 metre thick concrete roof. The curtain wall structure features architectural finishes including Viridian Thermo Tech Glass and Apolic Alu-minium with metal composite cladding.


sJ higgins Pty ltdProjEct: cathOlic ladies’ cOlleGe sister una Mcallister centre, elthaMDESignEr: WilliaMs rOss architects

The scope of works consisted of the excavation and re-tention of the existing natural topography within and around a natural environment, creating a benched site ready for construction of the new chapel building. The new building is divided into two main areas. Level one incorporates a combination of concrete strip footings, an insitu concrete slab, precast panels, structural steel columns and beams. Level two consists of structural steel columns, external metal stud framing and a rein-forced cantilevering Bondek slab with 600mm deep, in-slab rebates for mechanical heating radiators. The striking appearance and contrast between colours and finishes on the external envelope of the chapel building speaks volumes for care taken during finishes selection.


sJ higgins Pty ltdProjEct: BriGhtOn GraMMar Middle schOOl redeVelOPMentDESignEr: clarke hOPkins clarke

This landmark project consisted of the demolition of various existing buildings and the surrounding land-scape. Upon completion of the demolition, works entailed the construction of a new standalone mid-dle school campus broken up into three buildings: Building A, Building B and Stott Hall/Chapel (an ex-isting heritage structure). Build A is the largest build-ing and includes a basement car park, two levels of open-plan teaching space and multimedia areas. Building B, a multi-purpose space, was designed to connect the old with the new. The new structure was required to link in with the existing weatherboard facades without compromising the integrity of the existing structure.


aPM Group (aust) Pty ltdProjEct: chanel, MelBOurneDESignEr: trethOWan architecture

This project involved the transformation of the former Scientology Building into the new Chanel Headquarters in Melbourne. Works on the late 1800s bank building involved significant structural altera-tion, extension and then a high-end refurbishment in line with strict brand requirements. The complicat-ed construction works required a lateral approach working up and down at the same time with mul-tiple work faces operating simultaneously with strict management logistics to meet the tight time frames. Refurbishment and rebirth of the building required extensive structural alterations to suite the new re-tail use, in addition to the restoration of the existing façade, an important component of the Chanel brief.


Melbourne facadesProjEct: MOnash uniVersitY neW hOrizOns, BuildinG 82, claYtOnDESignErS: lYOns and inhaBit GrOuP/MelBOurne facades

The scope of works carried out on this building in-cluded the extensive use of structural steel installed to the entire perimeter of the building. The external aluminum windows were all fabricated and glazed off site, which enabled maximising the site installa-tion efficiency and the ability to maintain a consis-tently high standard of workmanship. In addition a bespoke sub framing and installation system was developed, which allowed both inclined and angled windows to be easily installed, similar to installing horizontal windows. Involvement of all parties, be-ginning with design, through to the review of instal-lation methodology, was undertaken with a united and cooperative approach.


united commercial ProjectsProjEct: the arts fOruM, uniVersitY Of MelBOurne DESignEr: architectus

The selection of materials for this forum is tectonic in its functional response and is underpinned by plan-tation plywood joinery, adjustable natural daylight, low energy light fittings, hard wearing upholstery and displacement air handling, utilising the floor ple-num of the amphitheatre. This project proved to be a challenge due to the complex geometric ceiling structure, extensive excavation in an occupied build-ing, stepped curved platforms and joinery along with miles of cabling and discreetly concealed con-trol equipment. This all reinforced the importance of a very close relationship between the client, design team and subcontractors in order to get the project completed on time and on budget.

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cockram construction limitedProjEct: deakin uniVersitY australian future fiBres research and innOVatiOn centre staGe 2, Waurn POndsDESignErS: WOOdhead architects and PadraiG sinnOtt

This project comprises two new buildings, PC2 ca-pable. The structure is a variation on the traditional footing slab, steel, precast construction methodol-ogy. As the precast panels formed the perimeter formwork in a number of scenarios, the panels were installed prior to the slabs. Once installed the slabs were poured up to the panels with doweled joints connecting them together. All open warehouse and production areas were specified to have Lysaght Spandek product cladding installed internally. Ex-ternal finishes include Alucobond, Kalzip, patterned precast panels and metal roof decking products.


cockram construction limitedProjEct: aqualink BOx hillDESignEr: WilliaMs rOss architects and GraY BartOn/stePhen MaxWell

Aqualink is one of the most modern and innovative aquatic and leisure centres in Australia in terms of its environmental and sustainable design features, diverse acquatic facilities, spacious and flexible pro-gram spaces and broad range of services. The two-level structure consists of concrete floors, insitu col-umns, post tensioned suspended slabs, combined with a steel framed roof. The external façade was predominately constructed with Kingspan insulated wall and roof panels, LED lit Danpalon architectural cladding, large glass to the north and west facades, and feature glazed brickwork. Applied surfaces such as tiles and paints were chosen for their durability, servicing and ease of cleaning.


cockram construction limitedProjEct: cOstcO WhOlesale australia, rinGWOOdDESignErS: GrOuP Gsa architects and GeOrGe BarBas

Costco expected the highest level of finish on the concrete trading floor requiring considerable time and effort by the project team, contractor and client to minimise the risk of defective areas and to achieve a satisfactory project outcome. The steel superstruc-ture was entirely shipped in from China, demanding a low tolerance on construction levels and placement of cast in items. The complexity and difficulty for internal finishes was largely in the food preparation area and ensuring installations meet food code re-quirements, entailed significant research. Significant civil works were required to re-route overhead power lines to underground, decommission and divert an electricity substation, and re-route a high voltage ring main around the site.


cockram construction limitedProjEct: frankstOn hOsPital staGe 3 and eMerGencY dePartMent deVelOPMent Main WOrksDESignErS: lYOns architect and JOhn POWell

Stage three of this hospital project involved the con-struction of a five-level, concrete structure with a structural steel roof. The works consisted of providing a new Emergency Department, a 64-bed inpatient unit and a 24-bed short stay unit. This was all in ad-dition to an expansion of the existing ICU. Strength-ened by the project safety management plan and procedures, the project strived to achieve an injury free workplace. Cockram promotes a safety manage-ment place through more than just policy and proce-dure. The idea of rewarding those for working safety, as well as seeking assistance to achieve a safe work-place, encourages all on site to get involved.


cockram construction limitedProjEct: WesleY cOlleGe - neW MOuBraY street Precinct, MelBOurneDESignErS : cOx architects and JOnathan Gardiner

Construction works on this project consist of a new, four-level, Creative Arts Building and the refurbish-ment of Adamson Hall. The new building structure consists of insitu Class Two walls with suspended, post-tensioned Bondek slabs. Core filled block work walls surround the perimeter and encapsulate sound sensitive areas for acoustic performance require-ments. A structural steel frame is connected to the west façade of the new building to create the Fly Tower, linking the new building to the existing Ad-amson Hall. External finishes include a sandstone rain screen façade supported off structural slabs by a vertical mullions system and horizontal curved rails, which stone panels clip into.


Monaco hickey Pty ltdProjEct: csl BehrinG PriViGen facilitY, BrOadMeadOWsDESignErS: a5 architects, aldO Mattessi and raYMOnd kenYOn

This state of the art blood plasma production facility comprises three levels incorporating an extensive elec-trical and mechanical building plant, new substation, transformers, pre-production plant infrastructure, pro-duction support systems, clean rooms incorporating the various equipment and stages of production pro-cessing, administration support offices and warehous-ing. The clean room environment dictated the high quality and highly detailed nature of internal finishes. External finishes utilised in the construction included a sandwich panel, which provides insulation value to the building, as well as tying in with the existing CSL build-ing. As part of the new works, additional roadways and carparks were also constructed.

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ramvek Pty ltdProjEct: the eMersOn, sOuth YarraDESignEr: neWline desiGn

The scope of this project required structural demoli-tion and refurbishment of the old hotel, which was gutted to external walls. The old site was made up of two levels, with the addition of a third level and roof terrace added to the existing structure. The ex-ternal façade is heritage listed, so all work required execution in accordance with the Heritage Council and Heritage Victoria standards. With these limita-tions, the changes were kept simple with an overlay, patch and paint. Bespoke internal finishes have been used throughout the entire venue, including custom design lighting and pendants.


hansen Yuncken Pty ltdProjEct: WcJc 223 WilliaM street leVel 3 cOurtOOM 6 PrOJect, MelBOurneDESignEr: Billard leece PartnershiP

This courtroom project embraced modernity in ev-ery aspect of its design, with the scope of works in-cluding full modernisation to the internal foyer area, security scanning points, judicial staff room, griev-ing room, judges’ chambers and full refurbishment of the court. Along with the significant upgrade of services, equipment and infrastructure, new joinery and furniture were required. Considerable challeng-es were seen in commissioning mechanical services along with audio-visual systems, as the project brief called for the court to be multifunctional at any one time. Resilient planning and programming was needed for delivery of a project in a ‘live environ-ment’ and by the client’s completion date.


Valeo construction Pty ltdProjEct: 10 Bruce street, BOx hillDESignEr: POint architects

Bruce Street apartments consist of a basement car park and 25 residential apartments. Quality is the key to this development. Throughout the project, high quality materials and finishes were selected. The foundations consist of bored pier piles, which have been installed to retain the soil for the base-ment structure. The basement floor is a concrete slab on ground with shotcrete concrete walls in be-tween piles. The first and second floors are concrete with AFS columns, which also transfer loads, from the upper storeys. External finishes are the main at-traction displaying Easy Lap cladding, Matrix clad-ding and orange Alucobond cladding creating a wonderful contrast.


cockram construction limitedProjEct: dePartMent Of PriMarY industries attWOOd redeVelOPMent staGe 1 DESignErS: sPOWers architects and JOhn Pearce

Works involved the construction of a new, open-plan office along with a new plant room. It also included the entire refurbishment of an existing, two-level building consisting of open plan offices, an incident control centre and laboratories, and a major servic-es infrastructure upgrade. The existing structure for building AO2 was fully demolished with the excep-tion of the ground slab. The new structure consists of LVL portal frames and struts. The structure for build-ing AO3 and the laboratories already existed, how-ever it required strengthening to allow the new level one plant room extension to be constructed.


cockram construction limitedProjEct: cOMMunitY fire refuGe PrOJect - fernY creek DESignErS: Brand architects and GreG strickland

This community fire projet involved the retrofitting of existing school buildings to become fire refuges in the event of a fire within the surrounding com-munity. Both schools are retrofitted with internal mechanical systems. Externally, a series of fire re-sistant enclosures and a large ember proofed plant enclosure were constructed to house major items of plant, including high ambient temperature chillers, AHUs and diesel generators. Fire hose reels, storage tanks and pumps have also been installed at both schools. As the project internally was essentially service based, internal finishes consisted of mainly patching and some minor joinery work.


cockram construction limitedProjEct: BOx hill institute BuildinG 7 inteGrated technOlOGY huBDESignErS: sPOWers architects and niGel fitOn and scOtt

This educational facility includes a feature ground level atrium workshop, technical classrooms, offices, staff/student integration and breakout areas with a bridge link to adjacent Building 8. Construction works included the demolition of the existing car-park, essential services relocations, upgrade of ex-isting electrical kiosk, complex mechanical services with an alternative system for each level, PV array, services bar reticulation systems, complex wall and ceiling linings, façade systems, access road, bike pods and external works. A different colour theme runs through each floor of the building requiring extensive sample production and prototyping, to coordinate colours for the different coating systems used for different materials.




SydneyPh: 02 9502 4544





Vaughan Constructions Head Office, VIC5 Star Green Star - Office As Built v35 Star Green Star - Office Interiors v1.1

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synthesis design & BuildProjEct: BunJilaka GallerY redeVelOPMent - creatiOn cineMa nest and Our stOrY 200 Years, MelBOurne MuseuM, carltOn GardensDESignEr: Peter WilsOn - MV desiGn

The tender process for this project was incorporat-ed in two parts. The first called for the design and build of the ‘Creation Cinema’ and the second, the design and build of ‘Our Story - 200 Years’. During the tender process a lot of time and effort was taken developing ideas and methods that would provide practical cost effective solutions to allow the client’s design intent to be realised. This included solutions for structural methods and materials, aesthetic de-tailing and material selection that were identified in the tender by the client. Due to Museum Victoria be-ing an open working museum, the overall approach was to build, fabricate and pre-assemble as much of the project off site, then deliver and install.


Vaughan constructionsProjEct: Vchq2, POrt MelBOurne DESignErS: WatsOn YOunG and VauGhan cOnstructiOns

This uniquely designed facility features a building that is not only aesthetically pleasing with a grand staircase built from recycled wharf timber, steel and glass, but is also underway to achieve a 5 Star en-ergy rating. The ground level consists of a carpark and bike area. There are two levels of offices, all equipped with acoustic paneling, eco-friendly car-pet and an atrium in the middle of the building on level one, to allow for the efficient capturing of natu-ral light throughout the day. The second level com-prises meeting rooms and a staff lunch room with an impressive, engineered, polished concrete bench, formed as one piece onsite.


Vaughan constructionsProjEct: caBrini linen, dandenOnG sOuthDESignErS: rhn desiGn and VauGhan cOnstructiOns

This 4 Star energy rated project features a raft of pi-oneering, sustainable design measures including co-generation energy, Class A recycled water and Col-orbond insulated panels throughout the facility. The co-generation plant provides the additional benefit of being able to supply part, or all of the electrical energy serving the laundry’s equipment simultane-ously. A purpose built pipeline supplies Class A re-cycled water, supplying sustainable water for the facility. Colorbond insulated panels, chosen for their sustainable properties, were installed around the outside of the entire facility significantly lowering the amount of energy needed for heating and cool-ing throughout the year.

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Vaughan constructionsProjEct: caBrini linen, dandenOnG sOuthDESignErS: rhn desiGn and VauGhan cOnstructiOns

Vaughan Constructions provided a complete turn-key prelease solution that included identification and acquisition of the site, and full design and construction services for a fixed price and time. The structural steel frame of this linen services facility was optimised to meet the laundry fitout requirements, with a combination of conventional and fibre reinforced slabs on the ground. External finishes include sandwich panel walls throughout the production and office areas, and concrete pre-cast panels to the plant areas and ancillary build-ings. This benchmark project was completed one month ahead of schedule.

Excellence in constructions of industrial Buildings

Vaughan constructionsProjEct: sealY, keYsBOrOuGhDESignEr: Peter YOunG

The new manufacturing facility contains factory facilities in addition to offices, bluestone entry stairs, and LED carpark lighting, for a leading bed-ding company. The construction methodology commenced with the office structure, which was augmented to allow the fast track assembly of the office well in advance and without reliance on the warehouse construction. This was done to allow the fabrication of steel and precast in two separate stages, allowing the smaller work zone of the office to advance on program. Externally, a rich combina-tion of Alucabond, brick, bluestone and render pro-vide a warm and comforting feel closely associated with the brand.


ramvek Pty ltdProjEct: the duke Of WellinGtOn, MelBOurneDESignEr: neWline desiGn

As the Duke of Wellington is heritage listed, the re-furbishment required careful modifications and pre-cautions, in order to ensure there were no detrimen-tal effects to the fragile, existing structure. Sections of the old building were removed to accommodate new areas, such as staircases. The external façade was repainted, rendered and painted in heritage specific colours, in addition to new lighting and a gold inlay into the existing press rendered sign. The internal fit out included the supply and install of three bars, all furniture, external decking, floor finishes, internal wall claddings and glazing, light-ing control system, signage, bathrooms, new entry doors and frames.




SydneyPh: 02 9502 4544





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Johns lyng commercial BuildersProjEct: OakridGe WinerY, cOld streaMDESignEr: dentOn cOrker Marshall architects

Oakridge Winery required a new restaurant and cel-lar door facility to replace the existing outdated fa-cility. Screw piles beneath a conventional concrete strip footing support the building, and a steel portal frame is supported on the strip footing with a con-crete slab cantilevered along its north elevation. A glass facade runs along the entire northern elevation beneath the cantilever cement sheet clad box truss, which houses all the major services. A stand out internal feature is the black polished concrete floor slab that runs throughout the entire building, high-lighting the dark timber joinery and lightly coloured Corian benchtops.


Johns lyng commercial BuildersProjEct: Peter steVens MOtOrcYcles, rinGWOOdDESignEr: JaMes ridGeWaY

This development features commercial space for one of Australia’s premier motorcycle, watercraft, spare parts and accessories retailer. Building meth-ods included a reinforced concrete strip and pad footings with conventional concrete blinding to ob-tain the required bearing pressure. There are also 150mm thick precast concrete perimeter walls and a conventional steel frame, including introduced mon-ument collections to dramatically reduce the origi-nal designed, internal diagonal bracing to further maximise the overall showroom size. Samples of all finishes were obtained for review and approval prior to installation, which ensured that the high quality of the final product.


crema constructions Pty ltdProjEct: 380 deGrees, BriGhtOnDESignErS: rOthe lOWMan and Jeff deal

The scope of works on this project involved the design and construction of three basement car parks, ground floor retail space, and four levels of luxury apartments with internal courtyard and separate light well garden. The ground floor incorporates a state-of-the-art Coles supermarket and Liquorland fitted with a vibration iso-lated back of house slab to isolate any vibrations from transferring through the building, creating noise in the above apartments. There are four levels consisting of a mixture of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, featuring 47 different layouts. Externally the building boasts a number of different façade elements, most notably the tri-coloured sliding feature screens which were imported from overseas.


fdc construction & fitout (Vic) Pty ltdProjEct: diGital realtY data centre, deer ParkDESignErS: GreenBOx architects

The Digital Realty Data Centre in Melbourne, is a high profile and complex project. The project team involved were determined to achieve a high quality product treating small and large details with equal importance. Creative thinking overcame challenges of inclement weather, construction methodology and technical coordination of client supplied equip-ment. Despite challenges during the project includ-ing rock excavation and client internal changes, the project was finished on schedule and designed by structure and staging to complete these works to a high standard.


ducon constructionProjEct: rOYal WOlf, sunshineDESignEr: rOOM ii architects

Works on this project included the design and con-struction of a commercial building that incorporates environmentally sustainable design throughout. The building strived to increase energy efficiency through the innovative use of recycled shipping con-tainers as the main structure of the building, includ-ing vertical fixed containers, together with Silka Sar-nafil waterproof membrane and Kingston insulation boards acting as the roof. Other sustainable features incorporated include thermally designed window systems, Webforge steel sheets used to create eaves around the building providing sun shade and heavy insulation to floors, walls and roof.


ducon constructionProjEct: rOYal WOlf, sunshineDESignEr: rOOM ii architects

This project comprises a single storey office build-ing constructed from modified shipping containers. Works demanded a high level of quality for both the internal and external construction, simply by the complexity of the design, materials and finishes se-lected. Externally, the structure combines concrete pads, block piers and shipping containers joined to-gether with steelwork. Silver top ash timber batten screens throughout the façade breakup the shipping containers. The internal walls display a mixture of ex-posed shipping containers and plastered walls and ceiling. A vertical shipping container with windows above creates a large void at the entrance of the building, allowing sun light into the building.

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adcO constructions (Vic) Pty ltdProjEct: MeltOn liBrarY and learninG huB, MeltOnDESignEr: fJMt

Part of ADCO’s scope for this project was to under-take research and development on all building mate-rial, some specified some not, to ensure compliance was met with the requirements of the Green Build-ing Council materials rating tools. With the majority of the materials selected not yet tested against the performance parameters of the GBCA materials credits, significant time and resources were allocated to ensure all the building material used were com-pliant with GBCA requirements. The Melton Library and Learning Hub is only the second project to be awarded a 5 Star Green Star Design Rating under the new Public Buildings PILOT rating tool.


s & B lamble Builders Pty ltdProjEct: riVercrest christian cOlleGe – elc, clYde nOrthDESignEr: sMith & traceY, ted adaMs

The scope of works included the construction of Stage 1 Early Learning Building at Rivercrest Chris-tian College, including the construction of rammed earth walls through the centre of the building and externally, and construction of the truss roof. The in-stallation of crazy paving lime stone flooring to the entry foyer and break area, provide a surface with multiplex texture and colour, which is a stand out feature. The introduction of wall vinyl leaf patterns tie in with the installation of the vinyl floor patterns which are unique to each room.


c & s lightweight Bldg specialists Pty ltdProjEct: 205 GiPPs, aBBOtsfOrd

The team at C & S Lightweight was responsible for all masonry works completed on this project. Works included a new Flemish bond façade, repairing the existing façade to provide a main feature of the project, courtyard concrete block planters with their combination of smooth and split faces, and largely hidden and utilitarian core filled structural block-work elements in the basement. The experienced site personnel and commitment to the project was invaluable and ensured that a high quality outcome was achieved.


JBM GroupProjEct: nOrthland shOPPinG centre - staGe 1, PrestOn

Among other contributions to the project, JBM were responsible for the installation of the bespoke Dan-palon. To avoid wastage and inconsistencies on site, the templates were manufactured so that accurate cutting and connections for waterproofing were es-tablished. JBM handled the intricacies of the instal-lation with professionalism and accuracy, resulting in minimal defects.


Brd industries Pty ltdProjEct: PenleiGh and essendOn GraMMar schOOl BOYs Middle schOOl, east keilOr

BRD Industries were contracted to carry out the foot-ings, slabs, reinforcement, formwork and concrete to the mains structure, in addition to the external stairs and feature walls. The key feature of the building is the front entry stairs and walls, which would typically be done by forming a shape and pouring concrete into the shape. However, these wall structures were particularly challenging to construct because they were built from the inside out, and also asymmetri-cal in design. The highest standard of finish has been achieved by BRD Industries.

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Ian Lee North East Region Judge

Born and bred in Geelong, Ian com-pleted a Carpentry & Joinery ap-prenticeship in 1958 mainly building houses & maintenance. After meet-ing the love of his life in Hobart af-ter a yacht race Ian and his wife set up home in Hobart and set about building Spec homes until 1977 when the desire for some warmer weather bought about a move to the Gold Coast where he continued with Spec Building. In 1980 Ian re-turned to his home town of Geelong where he continued building now with the help of his two sons. Ian has been retired for almost 10 years enjoying quality time with his wife which includes sailing in the sum-mer & an annual caravan holiday to Queensland for 3 months during the chilly winter months.

Angelo Inguanti North East Region Judge

Born in Werribee South and brought up on a large market garden farm, Angelo spent his life until 18 years working on farm together with his father and 4 brothers until he heard the “calling” to be a carpenter. An-gelo carried out his apprenticeship under the guidance of a successful joiner in the local town and gained extensive cabinetry/carpentry skills. Losing a couple of fingers on a “buzzer” did not deter him from obtaining his building registration and from a young age, Angelo built many homes, including spec homes and order homes in the north west-ern metropolitan areas. In the last 10 years, and after taking a little relaxing weekend trip to the Bellarine, both Angelo and his wife fell in love with that beautiful region and decided to move camp leaving behind 4 children and 8 grandchildren spread over ar-eas of Werribee, Woodend & Wal-lington. The boys in the family are also involved in the building indus-try and call on Angelo to assist from time to time. Recently moved into a newly built “last” home and retreat in Point Lonsdale which has beauti-ful water & countryside views, Angelo and his wife are encouraged to stop and smell the roses. So they have de-cided to retire and take time to enjoy the simple things in life; family times, tending to their veggie and fruit trees and many variety of rose plants which Angelo’s wife adores and tak-

ing time to travel. In saying that, one cannot get the building industry out of one’s system and therefore An-gelo still enjoys taking part in related activities such as judging homes for their relevant awards.

Bill MillerSouth East Region Judge

Married with 3 Children and 8 Grandchildren, Bill enjoys an active lifestyle playing golf, bike riding, fishing and touring the outback. As an apprentice carpenter in 1970, Bill began his career with Ross and Smith Pty Ltd Builders – learning all facets of building work, residential, extensions and commercial proj-ects. In 1975 Bill began work with John W Henderson Pty Ltd – mak-ing a move to commercial and light industrial work. Bill began his career as Assistant Building Surveyor and Building Inspector in 1985 when he commenced at Borough of Eagle-hawk and shared half his time with the Shire of Huntly, after 10 years Bill joined the Master Builders As-sociation as a Building Inspector for the Bendigo region, shortly af-ter the Victorian Government per-mitted Private Surveyors / Inspec-tors to operate in Victoria. Bill has been involved with the MBA Golf day, Judging of the “Apprentice of the Year” awards and various other member activities. In 2006 Bill re-tired after 12.5 years of service.

David McMathNorth West Region Judge

David joined the Building Indus-try in 1959 as an apprentice. After completion spent the next 16 years self employed with 3 apprentices. He worked on extensions, renova-tions and new homes, as well as Government contracts, major resto-ration projects in Mt Macedon and Toorak. He joined the Master Build-ers in August 1981. Along with Barry Partridge, David was involved in the Master Builders Group Scheme until BIGS took it over. David went on to work in the Membership de-partment, servicing members in Gippsland and the North East of the State. David ran seminars on several issues including the introduction of HGFL, 5 Star, Building Practitioners Board, Warranty Insurance, RES Code, GST, Red card, and spoke on Industry topics at Trade Nights. David joined CBus in 2005 on a 12

month contract to help with the in-troduction of choice to the Build-ing Industry (where employees can choose between retail and industry funds) this turned into a full time po-sition and after 7 years David is now enjoying retirement.

Peter HelferNorth West Region Judge

Peter has over thirty years experience in the construction industry having un-dertaken a range of roles and projects. His past project experience includes the telecommunications, defence, educational, commercial, cultural, and retail sectors. Peter is the Business De-velopment Manager for Devco Project and Construction Management where he has the role of developing and implementing business development and marketing strategies. Peter joined Devco in 2013 after six years in a simi-lar role with other major construction organisations. Prior to that he was the Victorian Director for eight years of a national architectural practice where he was leading a team of architects, interior designers, planners and urban designers on construction and related consultancy projects valued up to $150M. Peter has specialist experience in capital works planning and project development, master planning, design management and asset management. He provides these services to Clients as part of his role at Devco Project and Construction Management. Pe-ter holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Engineering (Project Management). He was also a sessional lecturer for six years at the Masters level, in project and risk management at RMIT University. Peter has been a judge with the Master Builders for the Regional Building Awards since 2009.

Brian MacSweeneySouth West Region Judge

Starting an Apprenticeship in Car-pentry at just 14 years of age Brian has spent 53 years working in the building industry, forming Brimor Constructions in the 1970’s. Working on residential projects in Metropoli-tan Melbourne and throughout the north west of the state Brian has seen many changes within the in-dustry. With an initial focus on reno-vations Brian’s work soon moved to the construction of new homes pro-viding mostly for the first home buy-ers market. A Master Builder mem-

ber for more than 20 years this was his first year at judging of the Re-gional Building Awards. In his spare time, Brian enjoys spending time on his property breeding parrots and goats and simply enjoying the rural lifestyle. With 3 grandchildren Brian and his wife are kept busy with regu-lar QLD holidays.

Chris MoreySouth East Region Judge

Chris completed an apprenticeship with H.F. Yuncken in Melbourne in 1970 followed by training in Esti-mating and Project Management. In 1974 a move to Bendigo saw Chris take up the position of Area Man-ager. After gaining valuable experi-ence Chris established Morey and Hurford Master Builders in 1991. The company specialised in medium to large Commercial work throughout Central Victoria, employing an aver-age of 40 people during his 18 years in business. Chris retired in 2009 but has not slowed down; with a 12 acre property he grows olive trees and Shiraz grapes, has many Alpacas and has a keen and active interest in breeding and racing thorough-breds. With 5 grandchildren across different states Chris and his wife enjoy catching up with their family and travelling. Chris has maintained an interest in the building scene as-sisting the local Grammar school in Bendigo as a building consultant; he has maintained a domestic un-limited and commercial licence and is presently assisting his son-in-law with the setup of his own building company. A member of the Master Builders Association since 1970 this was Chris’ third year judging the Re-gional Building Awards.

Peter VleugelSouth West Region Judge

Peter Vleugel is now retired. After a fabulous lifetime in the building industry, his life has been blessed having had 47 years building amaz-ing houses. Winning awards with the MBAV, Training a huge number of apprentices. Working with some of Melbourne’s high profile archi-tects, and in the later years creat-ing his own medium size develop-ments. So now it’s fast cars, garden, golf, travel, and once a year judging homes for the association. Thanks for the privilege.

Ian Lee Brian MacSweeney Chris Morey Peter VleugelAngelo Inguanti Bill Miller David McMath Peter Helfer

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north east - regional coMMercial Builder of the Year

Joss ConstructionPRoJEct: Huon HILL QueSt & HoteL WoDongA DESigNERS: FDg ArCHIteCtS (QueSt) & Itn ArCHIteCtS (HoteL)

A disused railway site on the fringe of the Wodonga CBD was the location for the con-struction of the Quest Serviced Apartments complex and Huon Hill Hotel. Civil works in-clude two public road entries and parking for 227 cars. Landscaped areas surround the buildings and the In-ground pool. Finishes within the Quest Serviced Apartments build-ing are to a 4.5 Star standard and the 80 rooms are bright and modern to meet the

expectations of business travellers. The ho-tel boasts many finishes including stone fire-places, sandblast exposed precast concrete columns and lintels beams, and a combination of engineered timber and carpet flooring with bluestone borders.

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north east - excellence in coMMercial Buildings under $1M

Connelly Construction ServicesPRoJEct: VICtory LutHerAn CoLLege - MuSIC Centre, WoDongADESigNER: LInDSAy JorDon

The design and construction of the Music Cen-tre successfully balances contemporary archi-tectural characteristics with the existing older buildings of Victory Lutheran College. The specialised building is an innovative space to facilitate learning and encourage creativity. It consists of individual practice rooms, a record-ing booth and dual classrooms, a computer lab and a central hallway area. A significant design feature is the bi-fold door access from one of

the classrooms to an elevated external amphi-theatere where students can showcase their talents to parents and the college community.

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north east - excellence in coMMercial Buildings $1M - $3M

Connelly Construction ServicesPRoJEct: DAIntree MeDICAL Centre, WoDongADESigNER: LInDSAy JorDon

The innovative design and construction of the new Daintree Medical Centre and separate Bor-der Pathology tenancy create a sustainable practice that is both user and environmentally friendly. The floor plan ensures natural light to all consulting rooms and the layout utilises the site’s maximum available space to accommo-date eight practitioners, seating for more than 40 patients, a procedure room, office spaces, nurse’s rooms, administrative facilities and car

parking spaces for 50 vehicles. The light co-lours, clean lines and feature glass are part of the distinctive contemporary design that makes the facility inviting to the community.

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north east - excellence in coMMercial Buildings $3M - $6M

Browns WangarattaPRoJEct: DePArtMent oF JuStICe, WAngArAttADESigNER: neIL trABAnt

The new Department of Justice building is a modern design complementing the surround-ing streetscape and providing a landmark showpiece for the community of Wangaratta. The upper three levels of the building contain offices and amenities, and the below ground level provides secure parking for 12 vehicles, bi-cycles, a change room with showers and lock-ers, and a centrally located lift and stairwell. Green star principles guiding the design of the

building include the mechanical and electrical design, the orientation of the building and ther-mal principles in the development of the walls and ceilings.

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north east - excellence in coMMercial Buildings over $6M

Joss ConstructionPRoJEct: Huon HILL QueSt & HoteL, WoDongA DESigNERS: FDg ArCHIteCtS (QueSt) & Itn ArCHIteCtS (HoteL)

Situated on the fringe of the Wodonga CBD, this project comprised the construction of the 80 room Quest Serviced Apartments com-plex complemented by the Huon Hill Hotel. The apartment complex is linked to the hotel via a fully enclosed, air conditioned pedestrian bridge. Built to the specific Quest Serviced Apartments design brief, the apartments com-prise one, two and three bedroom units over four levels with a basement car park. The hotel

boasts a recycled timber wall in the bar, perfo-rated ceilings, engineered timber wall cladding, huge ceiling fans and uniquely designed light-ing that generates a superb ambience.

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Joss ConstructionPRoJEct: Huon HILL QueSt & HoteL WoDongADESigNER: FDg ArCHIteCtS (QueSt) & Itn ArCHIteCtS (HoteL)

This project involved the development of redundant railway land on the fringe of the Wodonga CBD. The scope of works included the construction of an 80 room Quest Serviced Apartments complex comple-mented by the Huon Hill Hotel. Built to the specific Quest Serviced Apartments design brief, the apart-ments comprise one, two and three bedroom units over four levels with a basement car park. The Quest Apartments are linked to the hotel via a fully en-closed, air conditioned pedestrian bridge allowing easy access for guests.


Zauner ConstructionPRoJEct: nortHPoInt DeVeLoPMent, LAVIngtonDESigNER: StePHen CAMILLo, LeFFLer SIMeS ArCHIteCtS

This project is the home of Zauner Construction. The building that was the Zauner office for over 50 years was demolished to make way for the Northpoint de-velopment. Works involved the design and construc-tion of the Northpoint Tower, a modern multi storey building with a gross floor area of 3,747m2 over five levels plus additional car parking. The tower was con-structed to be environmentally friendly. A previous stage of this project was the design and construction of six single storey leasable spaces and car parking.


Zauner ConstructionPRoJEct: nortH eASt WAter regIonAL oFFICe, WoDongADESigNER: StePHen CAMILLo, LeFFLer SIMeS ArCHIteCtS

The North East Water Regional Office Wodonga project, combined the refurbishment of an existing 600m2 building to convert into the main entrance, and an auditorium area plus the partial demolition of an existing shed portion, to allow for the construc-tion of a 3000m2 two storey building. The building was requested to have an environmentally sustain-able design, reuse existing materials and to create an environment that provides a high degree of ef-ficiency, all of which were achieved.

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Diverse BuildersPRoJEct: nAtHALIA SeConDAry CoLLege - trADe WIng CentreDESigNER: noW ArCHIteCture

This project involved the construction of a new trade wing for the Nathalia Secondary College including some minor demolition and the clearing of the site in preparation for construction of the new building. There were two separate areas of the school requir-ing works one being a carpentry trade wing and the other a hair dressing training facility. The structural components of the building include exposed LVL beams of varying sizes.


Moretto Building Pty LtdPRoJEct: tooLAMBA PrIMAry SCHooLDESigNER: oSA ArCHIteCtS

The scope of works for this project included the construction of new school buildings including li-brary open learning areas, staff facilities and outdoor spaces. The site is located in a natural environment which provided the backdrop for the use of natural colours and materials to suit the surroundings for example stonework was used throughout as a fea-ture. Internally the open learning spaces provide an excellent learning centre for the students.


Moretto Building Pty LtdPRoJEct: CoLeS KMArt FACADe uPgrADeDESigNER: MCCABe ArCHIteCtS

This project involved redevelopment works to de-molish existing toilet amenities and replace them with new facilities. The existing façade was re-moved and replaced with a new structure and works also included the upgrade of electrical and mechanical services.

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Connelly Construction ServicesPRoJEct: VICtory LutHerAn CoLLege - MuSIC Centre, WoDongADESigNER: LInDSAy JorDAn

This project involved the construction of a new mu-sic facility consisting of individual practice rooms, a recording booth and dual classrooms – one with ex-ternal bi-fold window access to an amphitheatre for performances, a computer lab and a central hallway area. The project incorporated additional bathroom facilities in a separate building, extended to the ex-isting classrooms. The design and construction of this project was unique, particularly regarding the need to maintain and incorporate the educational aspects of the specialised building, while working to blend with the new design.


Connelly Construction ServicesPRoJEct: DAIntree MeDICAL CentreDESigNER: LInDSAy JorDAn

This project was undertaken to design and construct the new Daintree Medical Centre, including a sepa-rate tenancy for Border Pathology. This involved the construction of a new medical practice, satisfying the requirements of eight practitioners, a proce-dure room, office spaces, nurse’s rooms, the general manager’s office and administrative facilities. Fur-thermore, the project incorporated external works facilities with provision for future additions.


Browns WangarattaPRoJEct: DePArtMent oF JuStICe, WAngArAttA

Harmonising the new structure with the surrounding environment was a key factor in this project which, when completed, was designed to be a feature when approaching from the north end of the city centre. The building was designed to accommodate the staff and the everyday interaction with clients and customers. The building contains three levels above ground and one below with the upper levels containing offices and the below level, secure car parking. The lift and stairwell are centrally located within the office layout.

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Fairbrother Pty LtdPRoJEct: gIrton grAMMAr SCIenCe BuILDIng, BenDIgoDESigNER: et ArCHIteCture

This project required considerable attention to detail when planning the construction of the Sci-ence Building. Structural steel setout was laid at various angles and had a number of cantile-vered components at each level. Internally, the laboratory walls are lined with chemical resistant boards while the floors and emergency shower are commercial grade vinyl throughout. LED light fittings make a significant positive contribution to saving energy and running costs. Strategically

positioned sunhoods provide shade during the peak of summer, and large glass curtain walls al-low natural sunlight to enter from all the sides of the building, reaching the central core. The large atrium space also allows in natural light and cre-ates a very open and cheerful interior ambience.

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VR BuildersPRoJEct: MALDon CoMMunIty BAnK, MALDonDESigNER: tHe PLAn FACtory

Maldon Community Bank was designed to tie in with the historic nature of the town. The building’s façade, parapet and verandah match other buildings in the street making it blend in seamlessly. In contrast, the interior décor of the Bank is ultra modern with sleek finishes and fixtures and all the high technol-ogy required by a bank of today. The build-ing is energy efficient with Kingspan’s Kool-therm insulation to the double brick walls and

glazed windows. The sustainability features and bright and colourful internal spaces make the Bank a relaxed and cheerful environment for staff and customers.

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The first stage in the construction of the Sci-ence Building for Girton Grammar School in-volved the demolition of two existing residen-tial buildings, previously used by the school as administration hubs. The final build has provide the school with new staff offices and amenities, along with modern learning spac-es, made up of both wet and dry laboratories. The top level provides a designated library for all senior students. Woodgrain panelling inte-

grates well with the acoustic fabrics and co-loured paneling. A key feature of this remark-able building is a first class lecture theatre, complete with full acoustic wall and ceiling linings, and dedicated theatre seating.

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Vr BuildersPRoJEct: MALDon CoMMunIty BAnK, MALDonDESigNER: tHe PLAn FACtory

Maldon Community Bank was designed to tie in with the historic nature of the town. The building’s façade, parapet and verandah match other buildings in the street making it blend in seamlessly. In con-trast, the interior décor of the Bank is ultra modern with sleek finishes and fixtures and all the high tech-nology required by a bank of today. The building is energy efficient with Kingspan’s Kooltherm insula-tion to the double brick walls and glazed windows. The sustainability features and bright and colourful internal spaces make the Bank a relaxed and cheer-ful environment for staff and customers.



The first stage in the construction of the Science Building for Girton Grammar School involved the demolition of two existing residential buildings, previ-ously used by the school as administration hubs. The final build has provide the school with new staff offic-es and amenities, along with modern learning spaces, made up of both wet and dry laboratories. The top level provides a designated library for all senior stu-dents. Woodgrain panelling integrates well with the acoustic fabrics and coloured paneling. A key feature of this remarkable building is a first class lecture the-atre, complete with full acoustic wall and ceiling lin-ings, and dedicated theatre seating.

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TS Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct: LAtroBe regIonAL HoSPItAL - ALLIeD HeALtH, trArALgonDESigNER: VInCent CHrISP

The Latrobe Regional Hospital project involved renovating and altering 898 square metres of an existing building, and expanding the area by 470 square metres into an existing courtyard. The works were staged to allow for the ongo-ing operation of a substantial component of the hospital. The completed facility includes a suite of consultation rooms, waiting rooms, medical rooms, and physiotherapy gym including out-door facilities and associated meeting rooms

and offices. As a health facility a clinical level of finishes is mandatory and TS Constructions has delivered a very high standard in all aspects of this superbly constructed facility.

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TS Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct: CoWeS AMBuLAnCe StAtIon, CoWeS

The recently completed Cowes Ambulance Sta-tion was built on a greenfield site in an indus-trial area of Phillip island. The structure covers the majority of the site stretching over 1,250 square metres, and with walls of 6.8 metres around the perimeter it risked being a confront-ing monolith. However with the careful selec-tion of colours, materials and external features, the modern complex is a spectacular building with the flexibility and security to service the fast growing country town. The building is low

maintenance and the clever design allows for additional offices and support services to be added under the roofline without the need for extensive external walls.

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CM & HM Banks Pty LtdPRoJEct: gegAC - DALA yooro CHILDCAre, BAIrnSDALeDESigNER: BALDASSo CorteSe

Building the new Dala Yooro Aboriginal Child and Family Centre required alterations to an existing administration building, the construc-tion of a new building, car park, bus drop off and extensive landscaping. Construction meth-ods and finishes include 400mm wide rammed earth walls made from local clay and gravel. The texture and warm tones of this sustain-able material complements the exposed timber beams and columns. In harmony with the natu-

ral pallet, acoustic ply walls and ceiling linings add lustre to the interior. A commercial kitchen and laundry equipment are included in the fa-cility and the complete hard and soft landscap-ing incorporates native plants, dry creek beds, paths and sand pits.

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TS Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct: LAtroBe regIonAL HoSPItAL - ALLIeD HeALtH, trArALgonDESigNER: VInCent CHrISP

The project involved an expansion and up-grade of the existing Allied Health and Reha-bilitation departments of the Latrobe Region-al Hospital in Traralgon. The works delivered a superbly constructed suite of consultation rooms, waiting rooms and offices as well as landscaping, pavements, fencing, sail sun-shade structures and outbuildings within the internal courtyard. The extensive demolition required a staged construction, which was

carefully managed to save costs, and mini-mise disruption and excessive noise around the busy hospital. Every aspect of the build is first class and meets or exceeds the stake-holders’ expectations and will service the community long into the future.

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TS Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct: LeongAtHA SeConDAry CoLLege, LeongAtHADESigNER: KneeLer DeSIgn

The redevelopment of the Leongatha Sec-ondary College is a major project that has brought the local public school into the cur-rent century. Consisting of three new build-ings and the renovation of a fourth, the facility was designed to cater for over 600 enrolled students.. Minor renovations were undertaken in the old arts centre to transform it into an administration building and a new special-ist visual arts centre completed the building

works. Complementing the setting, the subtle natural palette of the entire facility emphasis-es featured timber juxtaposed with sandstone block wall, slimline bricks, Prodema laminated panels and Colourbond cladding.

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CM & HM Banks Pty LtdPRoJEct gegAC - DALA yooro CHILDCAreDESigNER: BALDASSo CorteSe

This project called for alterations to the existing ad-ministration building and construction of a new kin-dergarten for 66 children, with outdoor play areas and car park facilities. The new building has been constructed using steel framing and extensive use of rammed earth walls with perforated plywood ceil-ings. Renovation works included extensive internal wall removal, new joinery, air-conditioning, interior finishes and the re-cladding of the entire building. The finished building reflects the high quality of workmanship and the inclusion of superior finishes.


tS Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct CoWeS AMBuLAnCe StAtIonDESigNER: goDFrey SPoWerS

More than just a shed for trucks the new Cowes Ambulance Station features an integrated office and living space, and is constructed with contrast-ing building materials to develop visual impact and interest. The external aspect of the building required the accurate and careful matching of a va-riety of building materials. As the design had strong linear elements, accuracy was paramount. Bright red highlights create a strong visual impact and tie in with the corporate colours and emergency ser-vices concept. The internal fitout is constructed to a high standard using materials that balance cost with durability.


tS Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct WontHAggI CFA StAtIonDESigNER: Peter AnDerSon

The brief required the construction of a spacious, modern fire station that would meet the needs of the brigade and become the hub for CFA activities in the region. The site was a relatively flat Greenfield site, with native vegetation in parts. The building is long and low, with blockwork anchoring it to the environment. Low maintenance was a requirement, with aluminum windows and Colorbond cladding completing the design. The internal finishes were selected to meet the needs of each individual com-ponent, including selected areas receiving anodized aluminum coved skirting for durability and visual impact.


tS Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct LAtroBe regIonAL HoSPItAL - ALLIeD HeALtHDESigNER VInCent CHrISP

Works involved renovating and altering part of the existing building and expanding the area into the ex-isting courtyard. The works were staged to allow for the ongoing operation of a substantial component of the hospital. Key construction tasks were iden-tified and scheduled with consideration as to site management, OHS and building industry best prac-tice to ensure a smooth and trouble free workplace and construction process. The builder ensured that every aspect of the build was first class and met or exceeded the expectations of the stakeholders and will be usable and durable for a long period to time.


tS Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct LeongAtHA SeConDAry CoLLegeDESigNER: KneeLer DeSIgn

This major educational project consists of three new buildings and the renovation of a fourth, designed to cater for over 600 students. Each building has been designed with flexible classrooms located around central open spaces for shared learning. A key feature of the design involved the retention of mature indigenous native trees, providing the area with some shade and breaking up the visual impact of the buildings. The buildings display materials from a strong, natural palette, with timber finishes featur-ing strongly throughout.

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Nicholson ConstructionPRoJEct: FeDerAtIon CoLLege AnD MAnuFACturIng AnD engIneerIng SKILLS Centre, FeDerAtIon unIVerSIty, BALLArAt

The new state-of-the-art Federation College and Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Centre is one of the most impressive structures in Ballarat. The striking external façade consists of multiple finishes with the inspired west elevation referring to the purpose of the facility by representing the cell structure of steel under a microscope. The contemporary internal finishes are robust and functional to cope with the harsh environment of manufacturing education. A unique graphic in

the Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Centre reflects the history of Henry Sutton, a leading lo-cal inventor from Ballarat whose revolutionary ideas about mechanics in the 1950s continue to provide links with the education of students to-day at the Federation University Australia.

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Laney Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct: DIVerSItAt oFFICe reFurBISHMent, geeLong DESigNER: DAL WILD ArCHIteCt AnD CHrIStInA MetCALFe

Some of the features of the original ware-house were retained in the redevelopment of this office building in the heart of Geelong. The new facility takes advantage of the ideal location, and the available light and volume of the open truss ceilings of the existing ware-house. The new building comprises meeting rooms, a training room, private offices, and open-plan office areas that are linked by in-formal gathering and breakout areas. The of-

fice has an industrial aesthetic drawn from the original warehouse with material of the exist-ing shell juxtaposed with simple new material to create a free flowing work environment.

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S P O N S O RLaney Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct: AngLeSeA FIre StAtIon DeVeLoPMent, AngLeSeA DESigNER: BAADe HArBour AuSt. AnD ILIyA ILIeVSKI

The construction of the new state-of-the-art Anglesea Fire Station called for the demoli-tion of the existing fire station. The new facil-ity includes two new multi purpose rooms to be used for student and community educa-tion, a kitchen, foyer, male and female ame-nities, communications hub, brigade office, workshop, drying room, turn out rooms and a

motor room. An emphasis of the design and construction was on achieving a 6 Star en-ergy rating with zero net carbon emissions.

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Rendine Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct: BeLMont CrC, BeLMontDESigNER: BILLArD LeeCe

This refurbishment and expansion of the Bel-mont Community Rehabilitation Centre com-prised a new 680 square metre rehabilitation center, a 430 square metre mobility garden, new car parking areas, renovations to the ex-isting centre and a new reception area. The new facility offers nine consulting rooms, therapy rooms, staff area, accessible toilets, a patient gym, clean and dirty utility areas and an inclusive, non-clinical environment. The

outstanding new single-storey Barwon Health building is connected to the existing CRC via a new link way.

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Nicholson ConstructionPRoJEct: FeDerAtIon CoLLege AnD MAnuFACturIng AnD engIneerIng SKILLS Centre, FeDerAtIon unIVerSIty, BALLArAt

Now one of the largest educational institutions in Ballarat, the Manufacturing Technical Train-ing Centre and the Technical Education Centre represent a sizable investment by the Federa-tion University Australia to achieve excellence in education. The two facilities consolidate ar-ticulated learning pathways in manufacturing technology, industry specific skills and personal development skills. The concrete reinforced structure incorporates extensive ESD principles

and is founded on driven piles. Spectacular fa-cades present distinct street identities for the two centeres which are joined by shared ameni-ties and a student breakout space.

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Laney Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct: AngLeSeA FIre StAtIon DeVeLoPMent, AngLeSeA DESigNER: BAADe HArBour AuSt. AnD ILIyA ILIeVSKI

The majority of an existing fire station was demolished to make way for the new state-of-the-art Anglesea Fire Station development. It was essential that construction methods, ma-terial used and systems installed were moni-tored and kept to an extremely high standard to achieve a zero net carbon emission and 6 Star energy rating. The existing slab was re-used as it met the requirements for the new facility. Recycling the slab also reduced finan-

cial and environmental costs. A photovoltaic solar system was used for energy efficiency and rainwater was harvested for toilets, filling vehicle water tanks and cleaning.

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Laney Constructions Pty Ltd PRoJEct: AngLeSeA FIre StAtIon DeVeLoPMentDESigNER: ILIyA ILIeVSKI, BAADe HArBour AuStrALIA

The scope of works for this project called for the demolition of the existing fire station and the con-struction of a new state of the art station. A high emphasis on achieving a 6 star energy rating with zero net carbon emissions was also made. Rainwater is gathered and stored and used for the flushing of toilets, washing the trucks, filling water tanks on the trucks and other cleaning purposes. A Photovoltaic solar system is in place across the majority of the roof at the fire station.


rendine Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct: BeLMont CrCDESigNER: BILLArD LeeCe

This project involves the expansion of the exist-ing Community Rehabilitation Centre for Barwon Health. The existing centre was considered unable to meeting the growing demand in patient numbers requiring physical rehabilitation. The building is sited on land owned by the Department of Health and comprises a striking new single storey timber clad building which is linked to the existing CRC via a new link way. The new facility offers nine consulting rooms, therapy rooms, staff area, accessible toilets, patient gym, clean and dirty utility areas and an in-clusive, non clinical environment.


nicholson ConstructionPRoJEct: FeDerAtIon CoLLege AnD MAnuFACturIng AnD engIneerIng SKILLS Centre, FeDerAtIon unIVerSIty, BALLArAt

This project included the construction of two new teaching and learning facilities, the Manufactur-ing Technical Training Centre and the Technical Education Centre. The two facilities were built in the Ballarat CBD. While the buildings have sepa-rate street identities they are joined with shared amenities areas and student breakout space. As a concrete reinforced structure founded in driven piles, it has extensive ESD principles incorporated within the building. It is a state of the art design, with a fancy façade replicating the cell structure of steel under a microscope.


nicholson ConstructionPRoJEct: StuDent ACCoMMoDAtIon FACILIty, DeAKIn unIVerSIty, WArrnAMBooL

This project consisted of the construction of a new 102-bed student accommodation facility at its Warrnambool campus. The facility is a two storey structure, elongated in length and overlooking the river. It includes 102 individual bedrooms with en-suites to accommodate university students along with several commons areas. The works included the full FFE fitout with all furniture and fixtures. The focus of the project was to create a homely feel for the students combined with commercial serviceabil-ity and strength in materials to ensure the longevity of the building.


Lyons ConstructionPRoJEct: SACreD HeArt LeArnIng AnD reSourCe Centre, neWtoWnDESigNER: HenDerSon AnD LoDge

The Sacred Heart College Learning Resource and Technology Centre is a state of the art learning space that caters for new generation learning styles. The complete transformation of two dilapidated buildings has resulted in a modern two storey, four split level resource centre with staff offices, IT fa-cilities and four major collaborative learning zones. The building also includes a café, coffee bar, several meeting rooms, amenities, a lift and an enclosed link bridge connecting the centre to a 150 year old ad-jacent building.


Lyons ConstructionPRoJEct: geeLong grAMMAr eQueStrIAn Centre, CorIoDESigNER: C4 ArCHIteCtS

The construction of the Equestrian Centre at the Geelong Grammar School showcases an elite venue with a state of the art riding service. The 2800m2 equestrian centre incorporates an undercover arena surface along with adjoining function room ameni-ties, office and corporate kitchen facilities. Linkways were also constructed to link the new facility to the existing stable yards and new mounting yard. The project included large amounts of natural timber to enhance the architectural appeal by concealing structural elements.

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Fairbrother Pty LtdPRoJEct: MerCy HeALtH AgeD CAre, WArrnAMBooLDESigNER: PtA ArCHIteCture

The stage two extension of the Mercy Aged Health Care Facility is a 55-bed extension to an existing nursing home. The scope of works included staging the build to ensure daily operations of the facility were not impacted by works to the main entrance. The building envelope houses a large open chapel/dining room, four visitor lounges, 55 bedrooms with ensuites, a stainless steel kitchen, nurse’s station, medicine room, staff room, meeting room, manag-er’s office, hairdresser’s salon and café/shop.


Fairbrother Pty LtdPRoJEct: WDeA oFFICeS, WArrnAMBooLDESigNER: DeAn PICKen DeSIgnS This project entails the construction of a two storey office building. The ground floor slab is a raft with precast panels forming the bulk of the external walls. Structural steel ties the precast panels together and forms the roof structure along with the rough faced charcoal block walls. The building boasts an execu-tive boardroom, specialised financial department, staff kitchen and a training room separated by an operable wall and an external carpark holding 16 parking spaces at the rear completes the building.

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Laney Constructions Pty Ltd PRoJEct: DIVerSItAt oFFICe reFurBISHMent, geeLongDESigNER: CHrIStInA MetCALFe, DAL WILD ArCHIteCt

This project included the design of new administra-tion, office and training rooms. The existing building was made up of three adjacent masonry warehous-es, linked via central doorways through each inter-nal party wall. A new training room, private offices, meeting rooms and open plan office areas are linked by informal gathering/breakout areas. The office has an industrial aesthetic with the rawness and rich tex-tures retained throughout.


Laney Constructions Pty LtdPRoJEct: AngLeSeA FIre StAtIon DeVeLoPMentDESigNER: ILIyA ILIeVSKI

The scope of works for this project called for the de-molition of the existing fire station in order to make way for Anglesea’s new state of the art station. The new facility included two new multi purpose rooms to be used for student and community education, a kitchen, foyer, male and female accessible (am-bulant) and disabled facilities, communications hub, brigade office, workshop, drying room, turn out rooms and a motor room. A high emphasis on achieving a 6 star energy rating with zero net car-bon emissions was also made.

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