Category: Awards

Cowra Hospital has won Commercial Project Over $95 Million at the Master Builders Association (MBA) Western NSW Building Awards 2026.

Delivered adjacent to a live hospital environment, the redevelopment consolidates key clinical services in a state-of-the-art healthcare facility for Cowra and beyond.

We remain committed to delivering critical health infrastructure for regional communities, strengthening access to quality healthcare for those who need it.

Congratulations to the Cowra Hospital project team.

Celebrating 50 years of people, culture and excellence at our 2026 Business Update. 

The evening brought our people together to reflect on the year that was, recognise outstanding contributions and celebrate five decades of growth, project delivery and creating a positive impact. 

Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients, with special recognition to Petros Berlis, recipient of the Managing Director’s Choice Award. 

2026 Award Winners

Managing Director’s Award	Petros Berlis
Cadet of the Year	William Kalkanas (SYD) Ringkan Ramanya (ACT)
‘We Take Pride in Our Work’ Award	Frank Galluzzo (SYD) Isaac Pinkerton (SYD) Tommy Nguyen (IND) Jeremy Blakely (HNE) Brian Pilley (HNE) Rhys Goodwin (ACT)
‘We Do What We Say’ Award	Matt Pluis (SYD) Sarah McNamara (SYD) Gary Kenny (IND) Jess Bullock (HNE) Patrick Yim (ACT) Taylor Morrison (QLD)
‘We Value People’ Award	Martin Robinson (SYD) Marie McNamara (SYD) Sal Costa (IND) Samantha Harrison (HNE) David Archbold (ACT)
‘We Work Safely as a Team’ Award	Metro Luddenham Team (SYD) Iglu Kingsford Team (SYD) NewCold Team (IND) Chisholm Plaza Team (HNE) Temora Team (ACT)

Proud to support the Western Sydney University 2026 NAIDOC Week Gala Dinner & Awards as Event Partner.

Roger Ornek, Project Director, attended on behalf of Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC) alongside First Nations Elders, students, staff and community leaders to celebrate First Nations culture, achievements and contributions across the University community.

Together, we continue to support First Nations businesses and creating meaningful partnerships across our projects and communities.

Proud to receive the Client Recognition Award at the 2026 Wiimali Awards, hosted by ARA Group.

The Wiimali Program is ARA Group’s First Nations employment, mentoring and community engagement initiative, supporting long-term opportunity across industry.

Andrew Buchanan, Construction Manager, attended the event, which brought together the people and organisations contributing to the success of the program.

The evening was a strong reminder that creating a positive impact extends far beyond what we build on site.

Congratulations to all award winners.

Proud to have delivered the Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment, recognised at the 2026 AIA NSW State Awards with the COLORBOND® steel award.

Delivering critical health infrastructure for regional communities is work we’re proud to stand behind. This award reflects the collective effort behind a facility designed to support better health outcomes for the Gunnedah community.

Congratulations to all project partners involved.

Finalist – five categories at the Urban Developer Awards for Industry Excellence 2026.

Congratulations to our clients and delivery partners on this exceptional recognition!

• 25Hours Hotel, The Olympia, Urban Regeneration
• 25Hours Hotel, The Olympia, Urban Hotels and Accommodation
• The Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building, Macarthur, Social Infrastructure
• Y Suites on Margaret, Build-to-Rent and PBSA
• Pienza Neutral Bay, Medium-Density Residential (Under 40 Homes)

Celebrating RCC at the Master Builder Association of NSW’s 2025 Excellence in Construction Awards. 

These awards recognise our expertise delivering city-shaping infrastructure. Congratulations to our teams on this exceptional endorsement. 
 
– Industrial Buildings: $200 Million & Over – Coles Automated Distribution Centre NSW 

– Public Schools: $75 Million & Over – Melonba Education Campus 

– Student Accommodation: $50 Million & Over – UniLodge Kensington 

Sirius has won both Best Tall Building under 100 meters at the 2025 Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Awards. 

The conversion of the iconic Sirius Building into modern luxury apartments in The Rocks represents one of the largest adaptive reuse projects in Sydney.  

Sirius features a number of structural and engineering innovations including carbon fibre reinforcement and custom vibration-absorbing pool mounts – enhancing durability and resilience. 

Congratulations to our project team and delivery partners on this endorsement. 

Recognised in three prestigious categories.  

Proudly celebrating RCC’s Hunter New England team at the Master Builders Association’s Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards 2025. 

These awards recognise our expertise delivering city-shaping infrastructure. Congratulations on this exceptional endorsement. 
 
– Aged Care / Lifestyle Over 55’s – Over $50 Million for Fresh Hope Aged Care 

– Commercial Projects – Over $60 Million for St Bede’s Catholic College – Stages 2, 3 & 4 

– Public Buildings – Over $50 Million for St Bede’s Catholic College – Stages 2, 3 & 4