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8 | Mardini Constructions Public Buildings under $5 million category. On top of that, it also won a Commendation Award at the 2013 Public Domain Award, hosted by Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA). “That’s a great honour,” Elvis says. “Har- ry’s Park in particular, because Harry Seidler was one of my heroes. I loved his work, and I loved how he did things. He didn’t just con- form, he pushed the boundaries. I’ve tried to do the same thing. Completing an award- winning project in his name is a huge hon- our.” Another huge honour was the 2010 Mas- ter Builder of the Year Award – of which Elvis is the youngest winner ever, by a large margin. “We get tremendous satisfaction from that recognition,” Elvis says. “It’s a reward for our blood, sweat and tears approach.” Elvis credits that awards success to the company’s dedication – which starts at the top, with him. Despite being the Managing Director, he still spends most of his time on