Awards

Fairbrother has achieved numerous awards for excellence across a diverse range of projects. These awards are testament to the Fairbrother commitment to quality and excellence in all that we do.

National Awards

2011 National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award $20m to $50m
Saffire Resort, Coles Bay
  MBA National Apprentice of the Year
Rheanna Chenhall  
2010 Minister’s Awards for Excellence for Employers of Australian Apprentices
Finalist Tasmania Region
2009 National Civil Infrastructure award under $25 Million
Pit Maintenance Facility for Grange Resources, Savage River
  National Public Buildings Award under $5 Million
Parliament House, House of Assembly
  Minister's Awards for Excellence for Employers of Australian Apprentices
Winner Victorian Central Highlands region
  Minister's Awards for Excellence for Employers of Australian Apprentices
Finalist Tasmania region
2008 Minister's Award for Commitment to Australian Apprentices
Royce Fairbrother
2007 Minister's Award for Excellence for Employers of Australian Apprentices
Winner Tasmania Region
  MBA National Leadership Award 2007 for Outstanding Contribution to the Training & Development of Apprentices
2006 MBA National Apprentice of the year
Dion Clarke
2005 Australian Shop & Office Fitting Industry Association Award for Tasmania Interior Fitout of the Year
Customs House Redevelopment
  MBA National Specialist Contractor of the Year
Fairbrother Joinery Division
2004
MBA National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award Under $2m
Peppermint Bay Hotel Development, Woodbridge
MBA National Apprentice of the Year
Dylan Graham
The Australian Institute of Building National Professional Excellence Award for Building & Construction $500,000 to $2.5m
York Park Redevelopment, Launceston
2003
The Australian Institute of Building National Professional Excellence Award for Building & Construction $500,000 to $2.5m
Forestry Interpretive Centre, Scottsdale
MBA National Apprentice of the Year
Adam Ritson
2002
MBA National Award for New Construction under $10m
Forestry Interpretive Centre, Scottsdale
Lightweight Structures Association of Australia Award
Forestry Interpretive Centre, Scottsdale
Australian Timber Design
Public and Commercial Building Composite Framing Award
Forestry Interpretive Centre, Scottsdale
  Australian Timber Design Award Overall Winner
Forestry Interpretive Centre, Scottsdale

State Awards

2011 MBA Tasmania Apprentice of the Year
Rheanna Chenhall
  Excellence in medium density construction (housing)
Optia Inc 20 Unit Development
  Excellence in new construction $5m to $10m
The Friends School Farrall Centre
  Excellence in new construction $10m to $20m
RACT Corporate Office
  Excellence in new construction $20m to $50m
Saffire Resort
  Excellence in refurbishment/fit-out
The Charles
  Best Use of Glass
Saffire Resort
  Best Use of Timber - Commercial
The Charles
  Excellence in lifestyle housing
Aldersgate Village Units
  (Highly Commended) Excellence in new construction $10m to $20m
Windsor Community Precinct
  (Highly Commended) Excellence in new construction $1m to $2m
KFC Legana
2010 MBA Tasmania Hands-on Apprentice of the Year
Sean Browning
  Excellence in new construction under $1m
106-108 Tamar St Redevelopment
  Excellence in new construction $2m to $5m
Maker's Workshop
  Excellence in new construction $5m to $10m
Moorilla Pavilions
  Excellence in new construction $20m to $50m
University of Tasmania Medical Science 1 Building
  Regional Commercial Builder of the Year (North West Victoria)
  Excellence in construction of commercial buildings over $3m
Arts Technology Facility, Assumption College, Kilmore
2009 Excellence in Civil construction
ABM Maintenance Facility Savage River
  Best use of timber – commercial
Federal Law Courts Hobart
  Excellence in Heritage listed or period building over $500,000
Parliament House
  Excellence in Renovation over $1m
Federal Law Courts Hobart
  Excellence in Refurbishment/fitout over $500,000
Parliament House
  Excellence in new construction $500,000 to $1m
Port Sorell Child Care Centre
  Excellence in New Construction $2m to $5m
Performance Autos Hobart
  Occupational Health and Safety – Civil
ABM Maintenance Facility Savage River
  Workmanship Award
2008 MBA Life Membership
Royce Fairbrother
  Occupational Health & Safety Award
Onesteel Metaland
  Workmanship Award
  Excellence in Civil Construction
Norske Skog Secondary Effluent Treatment Plant
  Excellence in New Construction $2m and $5m
Legana Commercial Centre
  Excellence in New Construction $5m and $10m
Umina Park Nursing Home
  Excellence in Renovations/Refurbishment/Fitout over $1m
Dept of Immigration and Citizenship Tenancy and Fitout, Levels 14 & 15 and Ground, 188 Collins Street Hobart
  Excellence in a Dwelling/Unit Under $200,000
Bryan Street Unit, Launceston
2007 Tasmanian Department of Economic Development and the Australian Human Resources Institute Employer of Choice Award 
Excellence in Renovations/Refurbishment/Fitout $500,001 to $1m
Tarraleah Backpackers Accommodation 
2006
MBA Apprentice of the Year
Dion Clarke 
Workmanship Award 
Excellence in New Construction $500,001 to $1m
Bishop Davies Court, Kingston 
Excellence in New Construction $2m to $5m
Rural Clinical School, Burnie 
Excellence in Renovations/Refurbishment/Fitout up to $500,000
Bellala Office, Hobart 
2005
MBA Apprentice of the Year
Christopher Brinkman 
Excellence in Renovations/Refurbishment/Fitout over $1m
Launceston Pathology 
Excellence in New Construction $5m to $10m and Best Use of Clay Brick
Boags Production Facility Extension 
Best Use of Timber
Barnbougle Dunes Golf Clubhouse 
Sub-Contractors Award – Housing
Bonney Residence 
2004
Workmanship Award 
MBA Apprentice of the Year
Dylan Graham  
  Excellence in Project Management Demolition
Former Burnie Hospital 
Excellence in New Construction $1m to $2m
Peppermint Bay Hotel Development, Woodbridge 
Excellence in New Construction up to $500,000
Hadspen Recreation Ground Community Facilities 
Excellence in Medium Density Dwelling/Units over $120,000
University of Tasmania, North West student accommodation, Burnie 
Environmental Excellence Award - $2m to $10 Million Case Earth Award
Former Burnie Hospital demolition (joint award) 
The Australian Institute of Building - Tasmanian Chapter High Commendation for Commercial Construction $500,000 to $2.5m
York Park Redevelopment – Launceston 
WorkCover Tasmania Gold Award and Overall Winner of the Workplace Safe Awards
Former Burnie Hospital demolition (joint award) 
2003
MBA Apprentice of the Year
Adam Ritson  
Excellence in Construction in an Environmentally Sensitive Area
Strathgordon Village, Housing and Recreation Facility 
Excellence in Renovations/Refurbishment/Fitout over $1m
Tasmanian University Union Bar Extensions, Sandy Bay 
The Australian Institute of Building - Tasmanian Chapter Professional Excellence Award for Building and Construction $500,000 to $2.5m
Forestry Interpretive Centre – Scottsdale 
2002
Excellence in New Construction $1m to $3m
Salamanca Terraces, Hobart 
Excellence in New Construction $1m to $3m
Forestry Interpretive Centre, Scottsdale 
Excellence in Renovations/Refurbishment/Fitout up to $500,000
Powerhouse Café, Inveresk 
Excellence in Renovation/Refurbishment/Fitout over $1m
Academy of Arts, Inveresk 
Excellence in a Project or Contract Home over $350,000
Georgian Residence, Waverley 
2001
Excellence in New Construction $5m to $10m
Aldersgate Village, Rocherlea  
Excellence in New Construction $1m to $3m
Line Maintenance Facility, Breadalbane  
Excellence in Heritage Building Restoration and/or Renovation up to $500,000
Royal on George, Launceston  
Excellence in Renovation/Refurbishment/Fitout up to $250,000
Royal on George, Launceston 
Excellence in Renovations/Refurbishment/Fitout up to $500,000
DB Elphinstone Office Renovation, Burnie 
2000
Excellence in New Construction $5m to $10m
University of Tasmania Faculty of Arts Precinct, Launceston 
Excellence in Renovation/Refurbishment/Fitout up to $1m
Coles Eastlands Redevelopment 
Excellence in New Construction up to $500,000
Fairbrother Northern Offices, Launceston 
Excellence in a Project or Contract Home over $350,000
Day Residence, Devonport 
Excellence in a Project or Contract Home $200,001 to $350,000
Fisher Residence, Launceston 
Excellence in Medium Density Dwellings/Units over $100,000
Lemonthyme Lodge Luxury Wilderness Spa Cabins 
Best Use of Timber
Fisher Residence, Launceston 
1999
Excellence in New Construction $3m to $5m
Westpac Call Centre, Launceston  
  Excellence in Heritage Building Restoration and/or Renovation – Commercial
Launceston Post Office Redevelopment  
  Excellence in Renovations/Refurbishment/Fitout up to $500,000
Tall Timbers Bistro, Smithton 
1998 Excellence in Refurbishment over $500,000
University Education Refurbishment Newnham Campus, Launceston  
  Excellence in a Housing Project over $350,000
Panorama Crescent, Cooee  
  Workmanship Award
Panorama Crescent, Cooee 
1997 Excellence in New Construction $5m to $8m
Harris Print Centre, Burnie 
1996 Excellence in New Construction up to $1m
New Product Development Facility Comalco Aluminium Bell Bay 

Winner MBA Tasmania Apprentice of the Year 2011

Rheanna Chenhall's commitment to the pursuit of excellence, a positive 'can do' attitude and a hard work ethic contributed to her selection as the 2011 MBA Tasmania Apprentice of the Year.

 
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
         
         
   
             
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