29 November 2020
HomeBuilder Extension
Statement by Mr Matthew Pollock – Executive Director – Master Builders Tasmania
“We commend the federal government for listening to industry and providing an extension to HomeBuilder,” Mr Pollock said.
“The extension is needed to take pressure off supply chains and make sure prospective home owners do not miss out due to unrealistic timeframes.
“The extension means more Tasmanians will own their own home and be advantaged by the social and economic benefits that come with home ownership.
“The move continues to put construction and home ownership at the centre of our post-COVID recovery strategy, recognising the industry a key economic accelerator and jobs generator that is growing confidence,” Mr Pollock said.
National Master Builders Apprentice Of The Year
Melanie Ransley
Statement by Mr Matthew Pollock – Executive Director – Master Builders Tasmania
Last night Tasmania stole the show at the 2020 Master Builders Australia National Excellence In Building and Construction Awards, winning 13 top honours -the most of any state – including the country’s first female National Apprentice Of The Year carpenter Melanie Ransley (Fairbrother). She is Master Builders Tasmania’s second female apprentice of the year (2011, Fairbrother’s Rheanna Chenall). The haul is almost double last year’s seven awards.
It includes a number of legitimate boasts for Tasmania’s builders but none can claim to be better at using Australian-made products than Fairbrother. The Tassie giant won the category in both the residential and commercial sections for House Two Sandy Bay Road and the Cradle Mountain Gateway. The first time both categories have been won in the same year by one builder. See next page for a list of the winners.
Comment contact Matthew Pollock 0409 815 731, content support Paul Carter 0429 959 419
Master Builders Tasmania Executive Director Matthew Pollock said Melanie is the state’s second female apprentice of the year – the first being Rheanna Chennall in 2011, another Fairbrother apprentice.
“We are committed to improving gender balance in our industry, promoting the career to girls through our Pathways schools-outreach program, and by partnering with government, and other stakeholders to improve participation,” Mr Pollock said.
“Melanie is impressive, having completed a Certificate IV in Building and Construction as well as a Certificate IV in Applied Learning, part of her Bachelor of Education with UTAS.
“She has been promoted by Fairbrother to sub-foreman and is the safety coordinator for her jobs, as well as chief fire warden.”
2020 MBA National Awards
- Fairbrother … National Apprentice Of The Year, Melanie Ransley
- Fairbrother … Best Use Of Australian Made Products – Residential, House Two Sandy Bay Road.
- Fairbrother … Best Use Of Australian Made Products – Commercial, Cradle Mountain Gateway.
- Fairbrother … National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – $10m-$20m, Cradle Mountain Gateway
- Fairbrother … National Entertainment & Recreational Facility Award, Mona Siloam
- John Holland Fairbrother Joint Venture … National Health Facility Award, Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment
- Vos Construction & Joinery … National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – Under $5 million, Macquarie House Development
- Vos Construction & Joinery … National Commercial Historical Restoration/Renovation Award, Moss Hotel
- Vos Construction & Joinery … National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – $5m-$10m, Devonport Country Club
- Cygnet Brand Construction … National Fit-Out Award, Port Cygnet Cannery
- Dean Scurrah Building … National Aleration/Additions – $400,000 to $650,000
- Form Projects … National Medium Density Award – 2-5 Dwellings
- Strong Constructions … National Contract House Award – Under $350,000
- National Apprentice of The Year … Melanie Ransley, Fairbrother
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vu3270z2mgl5h8s/AABBeOVbzhl-8pkRoTkIN-jaa?dl=0
Melanie has completed a Certificate IV in Building and Construction as well as a Certificate IV in Applied Learning, part of her Bachelor of Education with UTAS.
Melanie has been promoted by Fairbrother to sub-foreman and is the safety coordinator for her jobs, as well as chief fire warden. Her drive and passion impressed the judges.
Melanie turned her unexpected arrival in our industry into an inspirational journey from apprentice to builder to also being a visionary educator and trainer of apprentices.
Busy being the best she can be at work, and outside of work with an amazing list of projects and interests, Melanie is an asset to the industry.
We are proud of her and grateful she is dedicated to the betterment of Master Builders Tasmania and the building industry.
- National Health Facility Award … John Holland Fairbrother Joint Venture, Royal Hobart Hospital
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ws253hsel0bcp3i/AAAXywxqVdSkBhEAapVcqo8Ua?dl=0
The John Holland Fairbrother Joint Venture delivered Tasmania’s largest health facility – the Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment. The scope and complexity of the project is unique in the Tasmanian construction context, with works encompassing refurbishment within the existing hospital, construction of temporary facilities, and the new K Block. In spite of the extent of the project scope encompassing a range of world-leading facilities, this landmark project has been delivered to the highest standard.
Design by: Lyons Architects
- National Best Use of Australian-made Building Products, Residential … Fairbrother Pty Ltd, House Two Sandy Bay (Hobart)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/865qvonyx0focl8/AAA5vajrxdjgnDGwPlSMlKFoa?dl=0
Fairbrother has made unique Tasmanian timbers a particular focus of this amazing house. Seamless blackheart sassafras wall panels and flush pivot doors line a dramatic entry hall and the curved stair leading to lower levels. Elsewhere, celerytop pine, blackwood and Huon pine are used to good effect in ceilings, doors and custom-made fittings and furniture. Fine materials and excellent workmanship are on show here.
Design by: HBV Architects- John Button/ Steve Spizick
- National Best Use of Australian-made Building Products, Commercial … Fairbrother Pty Ltd, Cradle Mountain Gateway (Cradle Mountain)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yb1evb4xu7ratr6/AADATyd2WZvbYmEDpBYFozOLa?dl=0
Fairbrother worked closely with local manufacturers and suppliers to clad these buildings exceptionally well. Internally, this work is expressed through the more than 300 faceted Tasmanian oak veneer plywood panels making up the ceiling in the main building’s foyer. Externally, the expression is through a perforated skin of aluminium panels and channels. Innovative approaches to construction challenges, and successful management of disparate supply lines have culminated in a great showcase of construction skill.
Design by: Cumulus Studios
- National Entertainment/Recreation Facility … Fairbrother Pty Ltd, Mona Siloam (Hobart)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/la67gjlvxg65u5w/AABcqv9jUntzwLlDckY-TPS_a?dl=0
With this Fairbrother build it’s difficult to know where the build stops and the art starts. There seems no distinction in the builder’s scope of work to help us clarify this distinction. The achievement is extraordinary, with the project encompassing substantial excavation, rock cutting, tunnelling, metal cladding, fabrication and installation of artwork. It’s all an artwork really. Outstanding achievement.
Design by: Fender Katsalidis
- National Fairbrother Commercial/Industrial $10m – $20m … Fairbrother Pty Ltd, Cradle Mountain Gateway (Cradle Mountain)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yb1evb4xu7ratr6/AADATyd2WZvbYmEDpBYFozOLa?dl=0
Fairbrother worked closely with local manufacturers and suppliers to clad these buildings exceptionally well. Internally, this work is expressed through the more than 300 faceted Tasmanian oak veneer plywood panels making up the ceiling in the main building’s foyer. Externally, the expression is through a perforated skin of aluminium panels and channels. Innovative approaches to construction challenges, and successful management of disparate supply lines have culminated in a great showcase of construction skill.
Design by: Cumulus Studios
- National Medium Density 2 – 5 Dwellings … Form Projects, Birdhouse Apartments (Launceston)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/611blkg6nq9a7y3/AADzGgQAQuw7IcTB_zFQnH6ga?dl=0
Form Projects delivered an extremely well-finished pair of units including a significant and important focus on sustainable, energy efficient and healthy construction practices. The quality of finish inside and out is outstanding. The builder’s ability to work around a difficult site and to a finite budget has been exemplary.
Design by: Gillian Van Der Schans
- National Contract Home Under $350,000 … Strong Construction, Off-Grid Timber Escape (Somerset)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fjr3wy05fok6aeo/AADAA3OQ5oCV_CpChFxM9Z5Da?dl=0
The overall design concept here required the precise repetition of detail, and Strong Constructions delivered with aplomb. At the same time, the integration of a range of sustainability measures and a low-environmental-impact aesthetic has been skilfully navigated. Successfully drawing these threads together in a high-quality construction with a limited budget has delivered a commendable outcome.
Design by: MJ Architecture
- National Historic Restoration / Renovation … Vos Construction and Joinery, Moss Hotel (Salamanca)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c9x9xs398k9a9z9/AAA9fAjYHNFcfdMk-6lPOOPba?dl=0
The Vos Construction & Joinery restoration, renovation and re-purposing of the two buildings comprising the Moss Hotel is predicated on the exposure and informal interpretation of the period features of the building, even as significant new elements of structure and fit-out were inserted. The finish achieved is exemplary, considering the complex issues of a highly constrained site and working with a multitude of adjoining tenants and owners.
Design by: Circa Morris-Nunn Architects
- National Commercial / Industrial $2 million – $5 million Awards … Vos Construction and Joinery, Macquarie House Redevelopment (Launceston)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/urmd6mw5cyjvmya/AADQX7-Kq2crg2xrivMhH3iua?dl=0
Vos Construction & Joinery are to be applauded for the quality of construction embedded within this refurbishment and extension. The heritage restoration is a model of restraint and sensitivity, while the new work is elegantly executed and a fine compliment to the adjoining 1830 structure. Each of the materials used has been dealt with superbly, and the overall effect is excellent.
Design by: HBV Architects
- National Commercial/Industrial $5m-$10m … Vos Construction and Joinery, Devonport Country Club (Devonport)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1xf1hi27cmv7a97/AACIQILcEJ_5ov0oX8Asid3Ea?dl=0
Every aspect of this project by Vos Construction & Joinery has been completed to the highest possible standard. The builder is to be applauded for the quality of construction embedded throughout. Of note is the construction of an international standard indoor bowls arena within the complex. But overall build quality, client satisfaction, and the builder’s approach to their relationship were additional highlights.
Design by: 6ty°
Ends