Master Builders Association of Victoria

Congratulations to Matthew Tennent of @vigor - winner of our 2024 MBV Residential Young Builder of the Year Award! #MBVawards Matthew established Vigor Homes in 2006, driven by his vision to make a significant impact in the building and construction industry. He has successfully evolved Vigor Homes from a small residential carpentry business into a thriving multi-million-dollar enterprise. His passion for creating exceptional living spaces that enrich people’s lives is at the heart of his work. Matthew loves the diversity and challenges that come with delivering complex construction projects. We look forward to seeing all that is to come from Matthew and his team! To read more about Matthew and the other 2024 MBV Excellence in Housing Awards winners, visit our webpage: https://lnkd.in/g6sRq6D9

The Palladium, Crown was abuzz last night with high levels of excitement, pride, and appreciation for all the nominees and winners of this year’s MBV Excellence in Housing Awards #MBVawards Thank you to the close to a thousand industry professionals who joined us for the event – what a great night it was! With presentations from MBV CEO, Michaela Lihou and MBV President, Geoff Purcell, we had the privilege of recognising our members in the residential building sector and their outstanding accomplishments. Congratulations again to this year’s three major MBV award winners! We celebrate their incredible accomplishments and exceptional expertise: 🏆 Matthew Tennent of Vigor Homes, our 2024 MBV Residential Young Builder of the Year award winner 🏆 Bruce Lee Builder, our 2024 MBV Regional Residential Master Builder of the Year award winner for their stunning 111 Pine project and; 🏆 Saltwater Builders, our 2024 MBV Residential Master Builder of the Year for their phenomenal Paradise Drive project Our webpage with our list of 2024 MBV Excellence in Housing Award winners can be found here - https://lnkd.in/g6sRq6D9 Read our media release about the evening here - https://lnkd.in/gSGuiwKU Our event photo gallery will be available shortly. This year’s entertainment was outstanding! We especially thank our Master of Ceremonies #StephenCurry, for his incredible energy and entertainment. Thank you also to Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance for their captivating opening act, to Radio Star Band and Mary Catanchin and Jake for their amazing performances, and also to our Red Carpet Host, Jayde Cotic, for capturing our members’ special moments throughout the evening! Each of you played a key part in making the event truly special! A special thank you again to this year’s fantastic Centrepiece Event Sponsor: Foundation Technologies, Inc., and our other generous event Sponsors: Australian Gas Networks (AGN), BuildPass, Bunnings Trade, Cbus Super Fund, COLORBOND® steel, Master Builders Insurance Brokers, and TPG Telecom.  

Our largest ever MBV Excellence in Housing Awards has kicked off tonight with close to a thousand guests at the Palladium, Crown, coming together for our industry-leading ‘night-of nights’, to recognise and celebrate Victoria's finest residential builders!   The evening kicked off with red carpet host Jayde Cotic conducting a live interview on Network 10 with MBV’s CEO Michaela Lihou. They talked about the significance of these prestigious awards and their impact on Victoria’s Building and Construction Industry. Tonight’s awards ceremony has been launched with a stunning opening act, performed by the exceptionally talented performers of Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance. Our event MC, the ever-popular comedian and actor, #StephenCurry  is taking our guests on a journey this evening – as together we appreciate the showcased expertise and commitment to excellence of our MBV members across both metro and regional Victoria.     Stay tuned for the announcement of all of this year’s award winners, including a special spotlight on those who will receive our coveted top three major awards:    🏆 2024 MBV Residential Young Builder of the Year  🏆 2024 MBV Regional Residential Master Builder of the Year, and;  🏆 2024 MBV Residential Master Builder of the Year    Announcements of all of  tonight’s award winners and details of their projects will be made available at the end of tonight’s event, via the MBV website –  https://www.mbav.com.au/    We extend a very special thank you to this year’s Centrepiece Event Sponsor: Foundation Technologies Australia, and our other valued event Sponsors: Australian Gas Networks (AGN), BuildPass, Bunnings Trade, Cbus Super Fund, COLORBOND® steel , Master Builders Insurance Brokers, and TPG Telecom. Your steadfast support for our 2024 MBV Excellence in Housing Awards is greatly appreciated.   #MBVawards

Dive into the latest edition of our Master Builder magazine! This issue showcases highlights from our 2024 MBV Excellence in Construction Awards and our 2024 MBV Regional Building Awards, featuring the outstanding MBV members who took home the top honours and their remarkable projects that earned them this recognition. Inside, you'll find information about our recent advocacy efforts on behalf of our members, our 2024 member milestone celebration, the launch of Women Building Victoria, information on regulatory changes, insightful feature articles on contemporary industry topics, training opportunities, and much more! Read the digital version of the magazine here: https://lnkd.in/g5TCjmyd

Today is World Mental Health Day – this day provides us with an opportunity to raise awareness for mental health, ensuring we mobilise our efforts to support one another and reflect on our own mental health and overall wellbeing. World Mental Health Day is a day to reflect and have open conversations around our work and workplace, and to discuss what can be done to make mental health care a reality for all industries worldwide. MBV will continue to support the people within our building and construction industry, working closely with key stakeholders to raise awareness, to improve the health and wellbeing, and to create lasting change. Our website lists a number of mental health resources which can be accessed by any industry professional: https://lnkd.in/eKEV3z9F

Calling all MBV members and fellow industry professionals in Mildura! Don’t forget to book your spot for our next MBV Local Networking Event - Mildura on Thursday, 17th October 2024. Bring your team along for an after-work bite and an opportunity to network with other local contractors and industry experts from 4:30pm-7:00pm at The Gateway, Mildura. This event is free for MBV members and $50 for non-members. Our MBV Local Networking Events feature informative presentations by Guest Speakers, industry updates from the MBV Team and chances to view and experience the latest products from our sponsors and partners. Plus, the opportunity to win exciting prizes generously provided by our Sponsors, and enjoy food and beverages on us! Book now on: https://lnkd.in/g6jafEGE We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you to our valued event sponsors: Bondor Insulated Panels and Stormtech Grates and Drains

Have you booked your places for our MBV Metropolitan Golf Day yet? Join us on Thursday 7th November 2024 at the Heidelberg Golf Club for a crisp day on the greens with 18 holes of golf, delicious food, refreshing drinks, prizes, and quality networking with a 6:45am tee-off. Compete for the titles of Longest Drive Champion, Nearest to the Pin, Overall Tournament Winner and of course, the Best Dressed Team. Whether you possess a powerful drive or a precise short game, these contests guarantee you and your team a golf day to remember. The tournament will be played in teams of four. You can either purchase individual tickets or buy four to complete a team. If you're coming solo, we'll match you with a team on the day. Book tickets now on: https://lnkd.in/g2-akwD3 We thank our Sponsors: Archmap, Australian Gas Networks (AGN), Buildxact, ELWD | Elwood Work Division, Foundation Technologies Australia, and our Alliance Partner, HALT Hope Assistance Local Tradies!

We would like to remind all MBV members and other industry professionals around the Warrnambool, Portland and surrounding areas to make a booking for our MBV Local Networking Event on Thursday 24th October from 4:30pm - 7:00pm at The Cally Hotel, Warrnambool! This event is FREE for MBV members and $50 for non-members. Bring your team along to connect with other local industry professionals, hear insightful presentations from Guest Speakers, learn about industry updates from the MBV Team and discover the latest products from our innovative Sponsors and Partners. There is also an exciting range of fantastic prizes to be won, courtesy our Sponsors. Book now on our website: https://lnkd.in/egGvz_F5 We look forward to seeing you there! A special thank you to our valued event sponsors: Bondor Insulated Panels, H&I Consulting Engineers, Stormtech Grates and Drains, and our Alliance Partner HALT Hope Assistance Local Tradies for making this event extra special.

Mark your calendars and book your tickets for the 2024 MBV Gippsland Golf Day! Join us and tackle 18 holes of golf complimented by good food, great company, and refreshing drinks on Friday, 22nd November 2024 at the Drouin Gold Course and Country Club. Our Gippsland Golf Day is so much more than just a round of golf; it's a platform for connecting with other professionals, sharing ideas, engaging in meaningful discussions, and fostering lasting relationships within the building and construction community. Every team will have the chance to compete for exciting prizes generously offered by our Sponsors as well as the titles of Longest Drive Champion, Nearest to the Pin, Overall Tournament Winner, and Best Dressed Team. The tournament will be played in teams of four. You are welcome to either purchase individual tickets or buy four tickets to complete a team. Whether you're a MBV member or are interested in spending the day with us on the green, book your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gDKjwRzE We thank our Sponsors: Australian Gas Networks (AGN), Bondor Insulated Panels, Buildxact, Dahlsens Building Centres Pty Ltd, ELWD | Elwood Work Division, Trend Windows & Doors, and Alliance Partner HALT Hope Assistance Local Tradies

SPECIAL MBV MEMBER OFFER! During the month of October 2024, MBV members can access an exclusive special offer of 30% discount on ELWD | Elwood Work Division workwear products! To view the Elwood Workwear range of products, visit: www.elwd.com.au This offer is redeemable with a special member-exclusive discount code. To obtain the code, contact our team on 03 9411 4555. Not a MBV member yet? If you’re interested in receiving great discounts like this or taking advantage of our training, advisory services, events, industry communications and many other benefits, contact our team or visit our website to learn more about what a MBV membership has to offer: https://lnkd.in/gCVdWkH