17 August 2018
FROM emergency service facilities and sports and entertainment precincts, to mountain-top renovations and sleek, modern homes, this year’s Central Queensland Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards winners have showcased exactly what’s great about living in Rockhampton and beyond.
Frenchville Sports Club in Rockhampton played host to the annual Master Builders Awards ceremony on Friday, August 17, where some of the Central Queensland region’s biggest industry names were recognised.
Rockhampton builders, D R Moore Constructions wowed the judges with their Mount Archer renovation, with their modernisation of a tired 1976 home taking home the award for Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million, as well as House of the Year.
Hutchinson Builders were the other big winners on the night taking home the award for Sporting Facilities for their work on Hartley Street Sports Amenities, Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 for the Yeppoon State High School Multi-Purpose Hall Upgrade, and Community Service Facilities and Project of the Year for the RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service Hangar.
Master Builders’ Central Queensland Regional Manager, Dennis Bryant, congratulated all the winners across the 33 categories.
“The quality and diversity of homes, projects and individuals entered in this year’s Awards program was extremely impressive,” Mr Bryant said.
“The commercial projects completed in our region over the past year will greatly benefit Central Queensland, particularly from a health, sporting and educational perspective.
“This year’s homes are a credit to our local builders and are amazing examples of what Central Queensland builders and tradies are capable of.”
Major winners
Rescue helicopter finds home in new pad
Winner of the 2018 Central Queensland Project of the Year – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders
The RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service Hangar and its associated emergency and crew facilities was a project the Central Queensland region desperately needed.
The construction methodology was carefully planned and scrutinised as the facility was being built beside an existing hangar that remained operational throughout the project lifespan. Hutchinson Builders also had to observe the height restrictions imposed by an operating airport and were required to ensure no foreign object or excessive dust entered the airport space/runway. Airport operations took priority and communication with all airport stakeholders was imperative.
Mount Archer gem takes top gong
Winner of the 2018 Central Queensland House of the Year – D R Moore Constructions Pty Ltd
This home, perched on Mount Archer offers uninterrupted views of Mount Archer National Park.
The beautifully handcrafted timber gate with sandstone feature entry wall entices you to imagine what lies within. Entering the courtyard you are welcomed with a combination of materials, from rainbow sandstone, to the timber and the original brickwork. The streaming light through the expansive glass, draws your eye through and you catch glimpses of the magnificent views beyond.
The open plan design of the kitchen, mezzanine, and dining takes full advantage of the beautiful views. The generous use of glass in conjunction with the choice of balustrading ensures the views are not impeded in anyway.
The building has been designed and positioned for the stunning views to be seen from most areas of the home.
The double storey home boasts 4 bedrooms, a study, 3.5 bathrooms, 3 living spaces, 3 car garage, outdoor kitchen, spa, sauna, gym and cellar.
What you see is what you get
Winner of the 2018 Central Queensland President’s Award – H J Family Homes Pty Ltd
This modern home makes an immediate statement. The sleek contemporary style of the exterior is complemented by the open plan, light filled interior.
The workmanship is impressive and will provide a low maintenance residence. A bold and trendy kitchen and durable tiled floors make a great statement to the first time visitor to this display home. What you see is what you get. Certainly a home to be proud off and definitely value for money.
All Central Queensland winners
Construction
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – TF Woollam & Son Pty Ltd T/A Woollam Constructions for Clinton State School - 2 Storey GLA and Innovation Block (Clinton)
- Sporting Facilities – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Hartley Street Sports Amenities (Emu Park)
- Community Service Facilities – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service Hangar (Rockhampton)
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – A S M Builders Pty Ltd for Kent and Archer (Rockhampton)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million – TF Woollam & Son Pty Ltd T/A Woollam Constructions for Rockhampton Riverside Precinct Stage 2 Lower Bank Redevelopment (Rockhampton)
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – Chris Warren Homes Pty Ltd for Chris Warren Homes - Commercial Office (Rockhampton)
- Industrial Building up to $5 million – A S M Builders Pty Ltd for Pineapple Drive (Yeppoon)
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – A S M Builders Pty Ltd for The Outpost Arms (North Rockhampton)
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Yeppoon State High School Multi-Purpose Hall Upgrade (Yeppoon)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – R B Coastal Investments Pty Ltd T/A Ten Commandments Granite & Marble for Rockhampton Leagues Club (Rockhampton City)
Housing
- Display Home up to $250,000 – Chris Warren Homes Pty Ltd for Glacier 194 (Norman Gardens)
- Display Home $251,000 – $350,000 – H J Family Homes Pty Ltd for Chestnut (Norman Gardens)
- Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Corbett Homes Pty Ltd for Carrington (Emerald)
- Individual Home $351,000 – $450,000 – Craig M Cruickshank for Riverview (Kawana)
- Individual Home $551,000 – $650,000 – H J Family Homes Pty Ltd for Stirling (Rockyview)
- Individual Home $651,000 – $700,000 – Acute Builders Pty Ltd for Ballentine Residence (Banana)
- Individual Home $701,000 - $750,000 – Matheson Group Pty Ltd T/A B M Matheson Builders for Quarrion (Parkhurst)
- Individual Home $751,000 - $950,000 – Day to Day Constructions Pty Ltd for Larcombe (North Rockhampton)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000 – Q Flair Pty Ltd T/A Ezylifestyle Homes for Seacrest (Emu Park)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 – $1 million – Chris Warren Homes Pty Ltd for Renovation - The Range (The Range)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – D R Moore Constructions Pty Ltd for Mt Archer (Mt Archer)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 Dwellings – A S M Builders Pty Ltd for The Garden Villas (Rockhampton)
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Tenheggeler Building Company Pty Ltd T/A Tenheggeler Homes for Eco Cool Home (New Auckland)
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Ticner Pty Ltd T/A C Q Pro-Pest Services Rockhampton for Pest Management Services (Mount Archer)
Trade Contractor/Specialty
- Best Residential Bathroom – Q Flair Pty Ltd T/A Ezylifestyle Homes for Seacrest (Emu Park)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Hator Pty Ltd T/A Tomkins Kitchens for Seacrest (Emu Park)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – B K Hallam Group Pty Ltd T/A Leisure Pools Rockhampton for Absolute (Norman Gardens)
Individual
- Apprentice of the Year – Rachel Ferricks from John Kay Constructions Pty Ltd T/A Capricorn Painting
- Women in Building – Greta Tenheggeler from Tenheggeler Building Company Pty Ltd T/A Tenheggeler Homes
- Charles George Jeffery Memorial Award – D R Moore Constructions Pty Ltd
Major
- President's Award – H J Family Homes Pty Ltd for Chestnut (Norman Gardens)
- Project of the Year – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service Hangar (Rockhampton)
- House of the Year – D R Moore Constructions Pty Ltd for Mt Archer (Mt Archer)
ENDS
Images
Further images of major award winners are available via Dropbox.
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