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Project leaders recognised at 2026 Victorian Institute of Building Awards

10th July, 2026

Kane Constructions and arete Australia are proud to celebrate our project leaders who have been recognised at the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) Victorian Professional Excellence Awards.

The awards recognised individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, technical expertise and commitment to delivering the following projects:

Kane Constructions Victoria

  • Ross Dart recognised in the Commercial Construction $2 million–$25 million category for the Geelong Law Courts Specialist Family Violence Court Redevelopment.
  • Brendan de Neef recognised in the Commercial Construction $60 million+ category for St Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy Main Works.
  • Jamie Rigg received a High Commendation in the Commercial Construction $60 million+ category for his leadership on The Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery.

arete Australia

  • David Purcell received the Victorian Professional Excellence Award in the Adaptive Reuse Over $2 million category for the Swinburne University Building 27J Latelab project.
  • Gabriel Faris recognised in the Interior Construction category for the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne Lobby Refurbishment.

These awards reflect the expertise, collaboration and dedication of our people and the many project teams, consultants, subcontractors and clients who contribute to the successful delivery of every project.

Congratulations to Ross, Brendan, Jamie, David and Gabriel on this well-deserved recognition.

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