Master Builders Victoria has announced the winners of the 2021 MBV Excellence in Housing Awards during an event on 20th January 2022. The awards celebrate the high standard of excellence demonstrated throughout Victoria's residential building sector and are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the depth of talent, dedication and craftmanship in the industry.
A Challenging Year for the Industry2021 was a particularly difficult year for the building and construction industry, following on from the previous year of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns and continuing the theme of uncertainty throughout the year.
Due to restrictions, the awards event was rescheduled from the original date. However, it was able to go ahead in person, at the Palladium in Crown Casino. The event was well attended by a wide range of people from the industry, and MC'd by Comedian Ed Kavalee. Attendees were treated to musical performances from the Tim Campbell Band and Mary Catanchin. The event was hosted in strict adherence to COVIDSafe guidelines.
MBV CEO Rebecca Casson praised the resilience of the industry in her speech.
“2021 was another challenging year for our residential builders dealing with the impacts of COVID-19,” she said. “But once again, the outstanding work of our members continued to be of the highest quality with many outstanding projects created over the year. It is pleasing to see that our industry collectively, and with a great deal of discipline and commitment, managed to stay COVIDSafe and, for the most part, open for business.”
Easton Pty Ltd took out the Master Builder of the Year award, accepted by Jordan and Brodie Easton. The winning Toorak project was a luxury home featuring five bedrooms and ten bathrooms, with generous additions such as a library, gymnasium, home theatre, rooftop terrace, spa, lap pool and dual height art gallery. The judges commended the use of 74 pre-cast panels installed via 130 tonne cranes.
Regional Builder of the YearScott James of Scott James Builder was present to accept the Regional Builder of the Year award for his work on an East Albury project that was praised for its quality and longevity. James collaborated with one of Australia's leading architects on the home, which used are a combination of block, blackbutt and Barestone (cement) sheeting. The two-level building features two bedrooms with en-suites, study, and multiple living spaces, all created with a dedication to sustainability and craftmanship.
Young Builder of the YearCongratulations to Young Builder of the Year Rhyse Mazza, who is the Founder and Managing Director of Construct Melbourne. Mazza is a qualified residential builder who previously obtained qualifications in carpentry.
Other winners of the categories in the 2021 MBV Excellence in Housing Awards include:
Best Renovation/Addition under $300,000 - Cale Peters Constructions PTY LTD Best Renovation/Addition $300,000 - $500,000 - CSM Building & Developments Pty Ltd Best Renovation/Addition $500,000 - $750,000 - Construct Melbourne Best Renovation/Addition $750,000 - $1M (Special Commendation) - APC Build Pty Ltd Best Renovation/Addition $750,000 - $1M - Barkers Burke Construction Best Renovation/Addition over $1M - Visioneer Best Renovation/Addition over $1M (Special Commendation) - Renovation One Best Display Home under $250,000 - Carlisle Homes Best Display Home $250,000 - $300,000 - Eight Homes Best Display Home $300,000 - $350,000 - Simonds Homes Best Display Home $350,000 - $500,000 - Arden Homes Best Display Home $500,000 - $750,000 - Virtue Homes Best Display Home $500,000 - $750,000 (Special Commendation) - Long Island Homes Best Display Home over $750,000 - Varcon Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd Best Custom Home Under $300,000 - Belarte Best Custom Home $300,000 - $400,000 - Malishev Constructions Best Custom Home $400,000 - $500,000 (Special Commendation) - Bolden Constructions Pty Ltd Best Custom Home $400,000 - $500,000 - Impressive Homes and Developments Pty Ltd Best Custom Home $500,000 - $600,000 - Hark Custom Builders P/L Best Custom Home $600,000 - $800,000 - Critique Building & Construction Best Custom Home $800,000 - $1M - Grollo Homes Best Custom Home $1M - $1.5M (Special Commendation) - Saltwater Builders Best Custom Home $1M - $1.5M - Natural Build Vic Best Custom Home $1.5M - $2M - North South Homes Pty Ltd Best Custom Home $2M - $4M (Special Commendation) - Jorant Residential Pty Ltd Best Custom Home $2M - $4M - Agushi Best Custom Home over $4M (Special Commendation) - Belot Property Group Best Custom Home over $4M - Easton Pty Ltd Best Multi Unit Development – up to 3 units - Flux Construction (a brand of Figurehead Construction) Best Multi Unit Development – 4 to 12 units - Flux Construction (a brand of Figurehead Construction) Best Sustainable Home - Lonsdale Building Group Best Kitchen under $40,000 - Grollo Homes Best Kitchen over $40,000 - Fortem Projects Best Bathroom under $30,000 - Lonsdale Building Group Best Bathroom over $30,000 - Fortem Projects Best Kitchen in a Display Home - Varcon Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd Best Bathroom in a Display Home - Singh Homes Pty Ltd Integrated Housing Development - Flux Construction (a brand of Figurehead Construction)