Awards
Melbourne’s Master Builder triumphs in historic CBD project
L. U. Simon Builders constructed the 16-storey Le Meridien 5-star Marriott hotel in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD on busy Bourke Street, surrounded by narrow laneways, 60 metres from Parliament house.
In recognition of this feat, unparalleled in projects of this complexity, the builder was named Master Builder of the Year 2023 by the Master Builders Association, for its meticulous work reimagining the former site of the historic Palace Theatre – this is the third time the firm has been crowned Master Builder of the year.
To continue the winning streak, in September this year, the project team won the Australian Institute of Building’s National Building Professional of the Year award and was similarly honoured, by the Victorian chapter – also for the third time.
2023 Winner Commercial Master Builder of the Year for Le Meriden Hotel, Melbourne
2014 Winner Commercial Master Builder of the Year for Eden Stage 1, Abbotsford
2005 Winner Commercial Master Builder of the Year for Prospect Hill Village, Camberwell
Awards
Project
Category
National Building Professional of the Year for East Brunswick Village Lots 3 & 4, East Brunswick
Residential Construction $60 Million Plus
Victorian Building Professional of the Year for East Brunswick Village Lots 3 & 4, East Brunswick
Residential Construction $60 Million Plus
Victorian Professional Excellence Award for East Brunswick Village Lots 3 & 4, East Brunswick
Residential Construction $60 Million Plus
Victorian High Commendation Residential Construction for Victoria Square
Stage 2, Footscray
Residential Construction $60 Million Plus
National Building Professional of the Year for Sierra, Hawthorn
Residential Construction $60 Million Plus
National Professional Excellence Award for Le Meridien Hotel Development,
Melbourne
Commercial Construction $60 Million Plus
National Professional Excellence Award for Sierra, Hawthorn
Residential Construction $60 Million Plus
National Professional Excellence Award for Domain House, South Melbourne
Residential Construction $60 Million Plus
Victorian Building Professional of the Year for Sierra, Hawthorn
Residential Construction $60 Million Plus
Victorian Professional Excellence Award for Le Meridien Hotel Development,
Melbourne
Commercial Construction $60 Million Plus
Victorian Professional Excellence Award for Domain House, South Melbourne
Residential Construction $60 Million Plus
Professional Excellence Award for Escala Development, Docklands
Residential Construction $60 Million Plus
Professional Excellence Awards for Rosella Office Complex, Cremorne
Commercial Construction $25 Million to $60 Million
Professional Excellence Award for Lascelles Apartments, Toorak
Residential Construction $25 Million to 60 Million
High Commendation Award for Lascelles Apartments, Toorak
Residential Construction $25 Million to 60 Million
High Commendation Award for Miramar Apartments, Geelong
Residential Construction $25 Million to 60 Million
High Commendation Award for Evermore Apartments, Southbank
Residential Construction $60 Million Plus
Professional Excellence Award for Mason Square, Moonee Ponds
Residential Construction $60 Million Plus
Building Professional of the Year Award for Mason Square, Moonee Ponds
Residential Construction $60 Million Plus
Professional Excellence Award for Palais Apartments, Toorak
Residential Construction $2 Million to $25 Million
Professional Excellence Award for Kinnears Stage 1, Footscray
Residential Construction $50 Million Plus
Professional Excellence Award for Kinnears Stage 1, Footscray
Residential Construction $50 Million Plus
Professional Excellence Award for Unilodge Royal Melbourne, North Melbourne
Commercial Construction $25 Million to $50 Million
Professional Excellence Award for Knoxia Apartments, Wantirna South
Residential Construction $25 Million to $50 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for Prospect Hill, Camberwell
Low Rise Apartment Buildings
MBAV Excellence Award for Brunswick Heart Apartments, Brunswick
Highrise Apartment Buildings
High Commendation Award for Zagame Automotive – Rolls Royce & Aston Martin, Richmond
Commercial Construction $5 Million to $25 Million
Professional Excellence Award for Zagame Automotive – Rolls Royce & Aston Martin Dealership, Richmond
Commercial Construction $5 Million to $25 Million
Professional Excellence Award for Rosny Apartments, Williamstown
Residential Construction $5 Million to $25 Million
Building Professional of the Year for Rosny Apartments, Williamstown
Residential Construction $5 Million to $25 Million
Professional Excellence Award for Brunswick Heart Apartments, Brunswick
Residential Construction $25 Million to $100 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for the Brunswick Heart Project, Brunswick
Highrise Apartment Buildings
Professional Excellence Award for Ettaro Apartments, Brunswick
Residential Construction $25 Million to $100 Million
Professional Excellence Award for Panorama, Doncaster Hill
Residential Construction $10 Million to $50 Million
High Commendation Award for Assembly, North Melbourne
Residential Construction $25 Million to $100 Million
High Commendation Award for Jewel Apartments, South Melbourne
Residential Construction $10 Million to $50 Million
High Commendation Award for Ettaro Apartments, Brunswick
Residential Construction $25 Million to $100 Million
High Commendation Award for Panorama, Doncaster Hill
Residential Construction $10 Million to $50 Million
Professional Excellence Award for Lucia Apartments, South Yarra
Residential Construction $100 Million Plus
Professional Excellence Award for Monash University Campus Clayton, Clayton
Residential Construction $10 Million to $50 Million
Professional Excellence Award for Orbis & Momentum, South Melbourne
Residential Construction $10 Million to $50 Million
High Commendation Award for Collins & Queen, Essendon
Residential Construction $10 Million to $50 Million
High Commendation Award for 20 Queen St, Blackburn
Residential Construction $10 Million to $50 Million
Professional Excellence Award for Lucia Apartments, South Yarra
Residential Construction $100 Million Plus
Professional Excellence Award for Monash University Campus Clayton, Clayton
Residential Construction $10 Million to $50 Million
Professional Excellence Award for Orbis & Momentum, South Melbourne
Residential Construction $10 Million to $50 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for Sanctuary Apartments, Abbotsford
Highrise Apartment Buildings
Professional Excellence Award for Haven Apartments, Abbotsford
Residential Construction $50 Million to $100 Million
High Commendation Award for Riviere Apartments, Abbotsford
Residential Construction $50 Million to $100 Million
High Commendation Award for Haven Apartments, Abbotsford
Residential Construction $50 Million to $100 Million
High Commendation Award for Aura Apartments, Melbourne
Residential Construction $50 Million to $100 Million
MBAV Excellence for Eden Stage 1, Abbotsford
Construction of High-Rise Apartment Buildings $70 Million
High Commendation Award for Tooronga Village Redevelopment Stage 1, Glen Iris
Commercial Construction $100 Million Plus
MBAV Excellence Award for The Garden House Residential Development, Carlton
Construction Commercial Buildings $24 Million
Finalist for 2012 PCA, Innovation & Excellent for Verve 501, Melbourne
Intergrain Timber Vision Awards 2010 for St Falls, Falls Creek
HM Awards Commercial Exterior for St Falls, Falls Creek
MBAV Excellence Award for Sackville Grange, Kew
Construction Commercial Buildings $30 – $80 Million
MBAV Excellence Award – Special Commendation for Neo 200 Apartments on Spencer, Melbourne
Construction Commercial Buildings Over $80 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for Bas Foods Warehouse, Brunswick
Construction Industrial Buildings Under $5 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for Prospect Hill Village, Camberwell
Construction Commercial Buildings $15 – $20 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for Vue Apartments, Kensington
Construction Commercial Buildings $30 – $50 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for Shrine of Remembrance Undercroft Development, Melbourne
Construction Commercial Buildings $4 – $7 Million
Professional Excellent for Malthouse theatre development, Southbank
MBAV Excellence Award for the Old Treasury Building Restoration, Melbourne
Construction Commercial Buildings Under $1 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for multi-level apartment building Scala Apartments, Queens Road, Melbourne
Health & Safety for the construction of the Over $35 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for the Refurbishment of Hothlyn House into ‘The Collins Apartments’ in Collins Street, Melbourne
Construction – Existing Buildings $10 – $50 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for Arrowspace Apartments, Swanston Street Melbourne
Health & Safety Special Commendation $22 Million
MBAV Excellence Award Pool Upgrade for the Richmond Recreation Centre, Richmond
Construction Award Existing Buildings $2 – $5 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for the National Information Centre, Vision Australia Foundation, Kooyong
Construction – Existing Buildings $5 – $10 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for The Avenue Hospital, Windsor
Construction – Existing Buildings $10- $50 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for Corpus Christi College, Carlton
New Construction Buildings Under $5 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for Como Apartments, South Yarra
New Construction Buildings $5-$10 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for The Princeton Apartments, Melbourne
New Construction for Buildings $10 – $50 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for Observatory Gate Restoration, Botanic Garden Melbourne
New Construction for Buildings $10 – $50 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for the Shipping Management Centre, Port Melbourne
Construction of Industrial Buildings Under $5 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for the Old Customs House Restoration for New Immigration Museum, Melbourne
Construction Existing Buildings $10 – $50 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for Melbourne Grammar School, South Yarra
Construction Existing Buildings $2 – $10 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for Eastern TAFE, Lilydale
New Construction Buildings $2 – $10 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for the Melbourne Grammar Lodge, Melbourne
Renovation/Refurbishment/Fitout of Public Buildings including Education & Health Facilities Under $5 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for the ANZAC Ship Project, Ordinance Support and Training Centre, Williamstown
Industrial/Civil Construction Up to $5 Million
MBAV Excellence Award for the Management Centre Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Construction of Educational Facilities Over $5 Million