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HISTORY

In 1998, Steve migrated to Perth and operated a highly successful design and construct building company which was accredited in 2003 by the Master Builders Association as the Best New Builder in Western Australia.In August 2003, Steve relocated to Sydney and established BLC in October 2003.Forming Blue Label Construction soon paid dividends with the company becoming a business force recognized for quality service and creative design and construction.In 2008 Steve's son Seth joined the company The Blue Label Construction has in excess of 30 years of construction expertise with a successful track record of a wide variety of projects across all facets of the building industry.Above all else, Blue Label Construction recognizes that ultimately, success comes down to the quality of service provided. Thats why in any dealings with BLC, you'll always receive that little bit extra.

PEOPLE

"Our industry is fraught with challenges. Converting a block of dirt from concept stage to completion is about building a multi-functional team, integrating individual demands and co-ordinating the expected outcomes and deliverables to ensure the success of all stakeholders involved. People build buildings and we build relationships to get the job done..." Steve has spent over 30 years in the building industry and draws upon his extensive field experience to ensure quality, provide guidance and expertise and to ensure that projects undertaken are always carefully analysed, planned, managed and delivered to the highest possible expectations. Today as Managing Director of Blue Label Construction, Steve is extensively involved in the strategic day to day policy and planning. "Our goal is simple - To ensure the mutual success of others. The success of BLC is a simple measure of our clients' success and the success of all other participants on the project." At Blue Label communication is sustained at all times with our clients and key personnel, by maintaining a tight working relationship and being actively involved in all dimensions of the job, from concept to completion, because we at BLUE LABEL, believe that Extra-Ordinary Quality and Service is our Standard

APPROACH

To maintain a culture ofdynamic leadership committedto quality and excellencethrough service to industry
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AWARDS

Winner - Best New Builder 2003 Master Builders Association

Winner - Intergrated Housing Award 2009 Master Builders Association

Merit Award - Housing Excellence 2009 Master Builders Association

EDITORIALS

HEAD FOR THE HOME OFFICEThe West Australian Habitat - 21 November 2003 Sitting in his comfortable 25-year-old chair, his office bathed in sunshine, the sound of water trickling in the background, builder Steve Nafte, says the secret of a functional home office is keeping it uncluttered Steves chair is perhaps the only element of his modest office that hasnt been strategically designed; But its comfortableness makes it fit. Its a tranquil place yet organised and efficient. A glass sliding door on the eastern side serves as a separate entrance and leads to a small courtyard with a water feature. It also lets natural light into the room. There is an L-shaped desk, with a broad flat area for plans and ample space for a fax machine, printer and a computer. A separate entrance from the main house meant clients would not compromise family privacy. Isolating the office spatially and acoustically from the rest of the house meant the household could continue without interfering with Steves work. "This way you can close off completely, he said. Eight floor-to-ceiling cupboards span the wall adjoining the house, providing much-needed storage and cleverly helping to blank out noise. A door from the office leads to a formal lounge, away from the familys bedrooms, so clients can be entertained, again without disturbing the family. Steve said expensive equipment and sensitive documents meant privacy was very important, and the office should be positioned so passers-bye could not see in from the street. Good lighting, which -did not cast a shadow on the work area, was also a key factor. The hot afternoon sun is excluded from the room and four small windows about 3Osqcm, located above the• desk, allow for natural ventilation. Steve said the greatest advantage of working from home was it allowed him to integrate work with family life." WALL TO WALLThe Sunday Times Home Publication - 10 August 2003 Anyone who has renovated will appreciate that its a real bonus if inside walls can come down without the need for complicated engineering and structural solutions. Moving walls to add space is a growing trend and built-in flexibility, therefore, is becoming as important as built-in appliances. Using a minimal number of load-bearing walls in the homes design is - one way to ensure its internal space can be reconfigured relatively simply later. More Perth homes are being built with only the external walls providing support for the roof. This means owners can be safe in the knowledge that any alterations to the floor plan in years to come should have no impact on the structural soundness of their home. Once the children have flown the coop, for example, surplus bedrooms can become a huge home theatre, or be turned into a small hobby room plus a spacious guest room. Richard Szklarz of Richard Szklarz Architects agrees that smart design today can mean relatively fuss-free renovations tomorrow especially as rising house costs will rule out the option of moving for an increasing number of people. People are already saying that they can afford to modify their house but cannot afford to build or buy a new one, while many people love where they live and dont want to move but their needs have changed, Richard said. He said some homeowners who found themselves with space to spare were happy to close off unused rooms, while others were keen to find a fresh use for the space. - We are making clients more aware of the options. We think its part of good design, he said. One builder who is familiar with changing walls is Steve Nafte, whose innovative family home in Dianella won him the Master Builders Associations Best New Builder Award earlier this year. Steve worked with John Kannis of John Kannis and Associates to create a flexible family home that has a single-storey and a two-storey section. The roof trusses over the single-storey teenagers bedroom wing and the entire upper storey are supported only by the outside walls of the house. This means the internal walls in these sections can be moved or removed at a later stage, without any impact on the overall structure and engineering of the house, Steve said. Using prefabricated roof trusses is a good option as they are designed to be supported only by the external walls. Steve said the concept was increasingly popular in -the US where people were reluctant to move and -wanted to adapt their existing home to meet changing needs. Michael McLean, director of the Master Builders Association in Perth, said removable walls were a big bonus and a great feature when the time came to - sell. The cost of renovations is usually higher a square meter than the cost of building new so its a bonus if walls are easily removable, he said. But Michael warned against tackling demolition work yourself whether walls were load-bearing or not Dont contemplate doing the work yourself; get a qualified builder in to do the job for you, he said. Written by Paula Aubin NEW BOY ON THE BLOCKThe Sunday Times Home Publication - 16 March 2003 To tour Steve Naftes new-millennium home in Dianella is to take a peek into the future of home building in WA. Everywhere you look there are construction techniques, design concepts twist, and practical ideas for family living. Its not surprising, therefore, that the property has earned Steve the MBA 2003 Award for Best New Builder. A prestige builder in South Africa, Steve has incorporated many of his trademark ideas into his first Perth project, working with architect John Kannis of John Kannis and Associates to fine tune his plans. He has also given careful consideration to the orientation of the block and the fact that there is parkland on two sides. One of the key decisions was to place the house as close as possible to the western boundary of the block. I didnt want bedrooms that looked out on to boundary walls, Steve said. Instead, he has turned on its head the traditional notion of bedrooms off one side of a passageway. He has put the passageway against the outside wall and given it numerous small high windows to filter the summer sun while still letting in plenty of light. All three of the bedrooms leading off the passageway have then been designed with large sliding doors so that they open out on to the east-facing garden and pool. Each bedroom has its own internet connection and there are two bathrooms in the teenagers wing which means Tall doesnt have to share with her brothers. The bedroom area is linked to the main living areas by a comfortable family room. The kitchen is the perfect food preparation area for budding chefs. It is spacious, sleek and stylish with stainless-steel appliances, beautifully finished Tasmanian Oak cabinets and granite benchtops. The messy washing-up duties are relegated to a combined scullery and laundry hidden behind a sliding Tasmanian Oak door. There is also a large butlers pantry reached directly from the garage. Only the best features are on display, making the house look great, said Steve. The domestic paraphernalia is cleared away but everything is still functional. Solid timber sliding doors which disappear into a cavity in the internal walls mean the main living areas and alfresco dining area can become one, accommodating a sit-down dinner for 50 people. Even the wide, polished timber staircase leading to the second-storey master suite and guest room has been given a design overhaul. The risers are smaller but the treads are wider and bigger, giving enough space for two people to walk side by side.The master bedroom has a north-south aspect with sliding glass doors and a balcony on these two sides. On warm summer nights, the doors can be opened so that a cooling breeze drifts across the room. Cable balustrades and glass ensure that none of the view across neighboring parkland to the city beyond is lost. A large walk-in robe creates a sound buffer between the bedroom and the sumptuous bathroom, which has been divided into two areas one with a state-of-the- art steam shower and the other with corner spa bath, giving a view to the parkland below. Outside, the house has a bold facade which blends effortlessly with the streetscape. A security gate leads to a small courtyard where Steves custom-designed. wall fountain makes a tranquil entry statement. A sliding glass entry door gives separate access to the home office where Steves desk looks directly on to the courtyard and water feature. Both practical and beautiful, this home is not only a sign of things to come in. home building but an indication of what we can continue to expect from Perths best new builder. Written by Paula Aubin WINNER OF THE MBA'S BEST NEW BUILDER IN WA - 2003The Sunday Times Home Publication - 16 March 2003 It was all applause for Steve Nafte at the Master Builders Association awards night. This week we celebrate the efforts of our home builders with a special edition devoted to the winners of the 2003 MBA Housing Excellence Awards. Paula Aubin has talked to many of the major winners who are showcased in this weeks edition. We also have a rundown of all the winning homes. Check out the newest talent in town, Steve Nafte, who picked up the Best New Builder Award for a family home in Dianella. This sublime home was built as a display but South African-born Steve and his family couldnt resist it and moved in. We meet the states best green builder in Tony Rapanaro of Austwest Homes who won the Environment Home Award as well as the Best Steel Building Award. And we look at a spectacular period renovation by Peter Bacich of Olympic Holdings who won the award for the Best Alteration and Addition. And we get down to detail with the Excellence In Plastering Award won by P Builders subcontractor Nicoilno Tiavagilni These are just a few of the many success stories. Written by Candice Silverman (Home Editor)
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