Master Builders Victoria

The 2026 MBV Building Excellence Awards season is upon us - it’s time to celebrate Victoria’s finest in building and construction, recognising the skill, innovation and craftsmanship of MBV members that continue to set the benchmark for excellence, amid a constantly evolving landscape. It begins with the 2026 MBV Regional Building Awards, recognising outstanding excellence across both residential and commercial building throughout the state. Lock these dates in your calendar and get ready, booking links will be released shortly: Eastern: Friday 19 June | Lardner Park, Lardner Western: Friday 26 June | RACV Goldfields Resort, Creswick Northern: Friday 17 July | The Sebel Yarrawonga, Yarrawonga All nominees will receive an email invitation to their event in the coming weeks, along with a nominee badge to help promote their project. Keep an eye on your inbox. We thank our 2026 MBV RegionalBuilding Awards series sponsors: @cbussuperfund , @colorbondsteel , @dahlsens , @screwpileaus , @incolink_ , and @milwaukeetoolsaus

Let the celebration begin - the 2025 MBV Excellence in Construction Awards are now officially underway! #MBVawards Tonight, over 850 guests gather beneath the glittering chandeliers of The Palladium at @crownmelbourne - a setting as grand as the achievements we honour. Together, we recognise and celebrate Victoria’s finest builders, teams, and contractors across the commercial construction sector. The night is already in full swing! MBV CEO Michaela Lihou has officially welcomed everyone to the event, setting the tone for an unforgettable celebration. Guests are revelling in the wit and charisma of our fabulous host, comedian and presenter @joelcreasey , while enjoying captivating blue carpet interviews with the ever-glamorous @jayde.cotic . The evening began in spectacular style with a mesmerising opening performance by Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance – @jcministryofdance . Stay tuned for the announcements of this year’s award winners, including the winners of our three most prestigious honours: 🏆 2025 MBV Commercial Young Builder of the Year 🏆 2025 MBV Regional Commercial Builder of the Year 🏆 2025 MBV Commercial Master Builder of the Year This is the night when teams come together—not just to win, but to recognise each other’s triumphs. Because here, builders honour builders. They know what it takes to stand tall, be counted, and be celebrated. This year holds even greater significance as we proudly mark 150 years of Master Builders Victoria - 150 years of shaping skylines, building communities, and championing excellence. The announcement of all 2025 award winners will be available in our upcoming media release, along with the full photo gallery of the evening. Keep following our social media pages and watch this space! We thank our sponsors: @CbusSuper , @dgglobal , @master_builders_insurance , @incolink_ , @sportsentertainmentnetwork #MBVawards #MBV150Years #BuildingExcellence #ProudToBuild

Are you looking for a rewarding future in one of Victoria’s most dynamic industries? Have you considered a career in building and construction? From designers to digital engineers, from plant operators to project managers, from estimators to contract administrators, the building industry offers a wide range of roles and opportunities. Discover your career – join us as we build Victoria together. To find out more about career options in the building and construction industry, contact MBV’s Outreach and Future Skills Team on 03 9411 4555 or email [email protected]

This week at MBV, we continued advocating strongly on behalf of members across a number of key policy and industry issues, including continued advocacy around MFR, engagement on the proposed State Flood Planning Provisions, and ongoing discussions regarding short-term response measures. We also saw a major highlight in MBV's longstanding advocacy - the Federal Government's announcement that mandatory Australian Standards will become freely accessible. Swipe through to read more, and visit our website for further updates. (.au/news/). Swipe through to read more.

Last night’s 2026 MBV State Apprentice of the Year Awards was an incredible celebration of the outstanding achievements of Victoria’s future leaders in building and construction. On behalf of MBV CEO Michaela Lihou and President @steve.peluso , we thank everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special for our apprentices. A huge congratulations to our 2026 State Apprentice of the Year, @hannah_dillimore . We also commend all nominees and award winners - your talent, dedication and pursuit of excellence are truly remarkable. With more than 850 guests, proud families, dedicated trainers and supportive employers filling @marvelstadium.au , alongside exciting sponsor giveaways throughout the evening, it was truly a night to remember. Special thanks to MC Matthew Richardson - @mattricho0 and red carpet host @jayde.cotic for bringing their energy and flair to the celebration, and to @seb_thenaturescaper our 2025 MBV State Apprentice of the year for being there to pass on the title. Visit the link in bio for winner information, the media release and photo gallery. Be sure to tag us when sharing your highlights, we love seeing your photos from this incredible night! Once again, we sincerely thank our sponsors for helping make this event possible: Apprenticeships Victoria, @boschtoolsanz , @bpcvic , @bunningstradeau , @cbussuperfund , @dewalt_australia , @irwintoolsanz , @elwdworkwear , @incolink_ , @the_industryschool , @karmomobility , @kelsotradetools , @cyclonetools , @steelblueboots , and @worksafevic .

MBV is proud to support the Breast Cancer Network Australia @bcnapinklady Pink Bun campaign #cuppa4bcna 💗 Together, we can continue raising awareness for the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian women. Pick up some pink buns from @bakersdelight , host your own CUPPA4BCNA, or bring them along to your next toolbox talk! Every pink bun purchased helps fund vital research and support services for Breast Cancer Network Australia @bcnapinklady , with 100% of proceeds going directly towards the cause. Small acts done with great love can make a powerful difference. Next week, MBV will be hosting our very own CUPPA4BCNA at our East Melbourne HQ ☕🎀 Stay tuned for an update.

We are on our way to Mildura! Let's catch up over a casual pub dinner, share what’s happening on the ground locally, and hear directly from Master Builders Victoria CEO Michaela Lihou with an update on key industry issues impacting builders across the state. We’ll also be joined by the MBIB team for a virtual Q&A 📍 @thegatewaymildura 📅 Tuesday 3 June 🕓 From 4.30pm Whether you are an MBV member or not, if you are in building and construction, we’d love to see you there! Head to the link in bio to register (.au/events/mbv-connect-mildura/).

Stay contract-ready in a changing environment with the next MBV Legal Contracts Workshop. 📅 Tuesday, 26 May 2026 💻 Online via Zoom 🔒 Exclusive to MBV members Hear from our MBV Junior Legal Counsel, Amelia Nicolaides, on what this session will cover and the key contract issues builders and contractors should be aware of in today’s changing environment. Book your place via the link in bio (.au/events/contracts-workshop-may-2/). Spaces are limited, secure your spot today.

Tonight wasn’t just a celebration - it was proof that the future leaders of our industry are an exceptional generation, driven by passion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to their craft. 🏆 Meet the 2026 MBV State Apprentice of the Year, @hannah_dillimore . Trained by Murray Mallee Training Company (murraymallee_llen) and employed by NuForm Steel Fabrications, she also took home the Excellence in Trades Award, capping off an unforgettable night. 🏆 In front of more than 850 guests at @marvelstadium.au , surrounded by fellow apprentices, training providers, employers and families, Hannah received these honours, a moment that reflected years of hard work, dedication and growth. MBV CEO Michaela Lihou and MBV President @steve.peluso acknowledged the vital role of the wider support network behind every apprentice, from employers and training providers to family, friends and mentors. It is this collective effort, guidance and encouragement that helps apprentices build confidence, develop their skills and succeed both on and off the tools. Head to the link in bio for the MBV media release (.au/burning-bright-young-welder-named-victorias-best-at-apprentice-of-the-year-awards/). A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors who make this event possible: Apprenticeships Victoria, @boschtoolsanz , @bpcvic , @bunningstradeau , @cbussuperfund , @dewalt_australia , @irwintoolsanz , @elwdworkwear , @incolink_ , @the_industryschool , @karmomobility , @kelsotradetools , @cyclonetools , @steelblueboots , and @worksafevic . A big thank you to our MC Matthew Richardson - @mattricho0 for an incredible night at Marvel Stadium. Stay tuned for more winning moments and tomorrow’s full event gallery. #MBVevents #MBVawards

The 2026 MBV State Apprentice of the Year Awards have officially kicked off at Marvel Stadium! #MBVevents #MBVawards This year marks the biggest MBV Apprentice Awards night in history, with more than 850 apprentices, trainers, mentors, employers, family members and industry leaders gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our 2026 apprentices with one exceptional apprentice set to take home the coveted 2026 State Apprentice of the Year Award tonight. The foyer is buzzing with energy, packed with an incredible range of giveaways and activations from our generous sponsors. The sheer scale of sponsor support on display tonight reflects the building industry’s strong commitment to backing the next generation of skilled apprentices, with sponsors proudly here to support and celebrate our apprentices. Alongside MBV CEO Michaela Lihou and MBV President @steve.peluso , we acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our members, employers and training providers in helping these apprentices strive for excellence. We also thank our special guest MC Matthew Richardson for bringing his trademark energy, humour and passion to tonight’s celebrations. Also here with us is 2025 State Apprentice of the Year Sebastian Blacket - @seb_thenaturescaper , as he officially passes on the mantle to this year’s winner. We look forward to sharing the names of all 2026 award winners, along with our event photo gallery. Stay tuned close to our socials! A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors who make this event possible: Apprenriceships Victoria, @boschtoolsanz , @bpcvic , @bunningstradeau , @cbussuperfund , @dewalt_australia , @irwintoolsanz , @elwdworkwear , @incolink_ , @the_industryschool , @karmomobility , @kelsotradetools , @cyclonetools , @steelblueboots , and @worksafevic .

Thank you to everyone who joined us at MBV Headquarters in East Melbourne today for the final session in our Women in Sustainable Construction Series, in collaboration with Solar Victoria. We thank our insightful speakers Melanie Fasham and Helen Millicer for their inspiring and thought-provoking presentations, alongside our moderator, Dr Philip Alviano, for an engaging discussion on the critical role of building high performance homes and designing for circularity in advancing a circular economy. This series has seen a terrific turnout from all facets of the building and construction industry, and we thank Solar Victoria for their collaboration and everyone who joined us for these meaningful conversations on shaping a more sustainable built environment. Visit our website to join the upcoming webinars with Solar Victoria in the coming weeks: 🖥️ The All-Electric House on Monday 18 May at 5pm 🖥️ Energy Savings Through Airtightness for Less Cost on Monday 25 May at 5pm

The Federal Budget handed down last night includes several decisions impacting the building and construction industry. While it focuses on productivity, approvals reform, fuel security, business investment, and workforce settings, MBV is disappointed that more measures were not introduced to stimulate housing and support builders. MBV is also concerned about trust tax changes, CGT reform, and negative gearing restrictions impacting investment. The Government’s own budget papers acknowledge that changes to key tax arrangements affecting housing delivery are expected to reduce supply by around 35,000 homes. Here is a summary of everything you need to know. We ask all our MBV members to refer to the detailed update sent via e-mail for a more in-depth review and important links.