19 October 2024
The ingenuity and craftsmanship Master Builders are renowned for shone through the superior projects and inspiring individual efforts from the winners of the 2024 Queensland Housing & Construction Awards.
Now in its 38th year, the Awards are regarded as the jewel in the crown of the industry’s annual calendar, with regional winners competing for statewide recognition. This year was no exception, with a sellout crowd walking the red carpet at the brand-new Ballroom at The Star Brisbane on Saturday, 19 October.
Gold Coast builders Havendeen came first in a highly competitive field to win the prestigious Colorbond House of the Year Award for the breathtaking PALA at Mermaid Waters. Inspired by its owners’ beloved vintage Impala, the cleverly designed family home boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms and two powder rooms, a ‘man cave’ including golf simulator, while the resort-style pool and kitchen won their Specialty categories at the Gold Coast Awards earlier this year. PALA was also named the state’s best Individual Home from $5 million up to $10 million.
RYCON Constructions’ flawless renovation earned them the sought-after BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award for Brisbane River-side masterpiece, Dutton Park Queenslander. The RYCON team also won Best Use of Sloping Sites for the home, rewarded for their masterful demolition and construction at the challenging location.
Rounding out the Major Awards category was John Holland with the coveted Xact Accounting Project of the Year Award, as well as best Health Facilities over $20 million for their exceptionally-detailed construction of the Logan Hospital Expansion Project - Stage 1 – vital for the community.
The individual category saw Brisbane qualified builder and interior designer Claire Perham honoured for her meticulous approach and role as an advocate and role model for others in the industry, with the Emerging Women in Construction Women in Building Award. Claire, husband Jay Perham and their team from Axiom Construction Group also celebrated winning Home Renovation Project from $450,000 up to $600,000 for their expert transformation of Avalon at Gordon Park.
It was also a double celebration for Lyke Homes. Respected for his work ethic and love of his trade, Jack Coll was named Master Builders Insurance Services Apprentice of the Year. Builder Ben Toohey and the Lyke Homes team were also rewarded for their labour of love designing and constructing Ike’s Surf Shack at Yeppoon with the Individual Home up to $400,000 award.
Also in the Individual category, the commitment to excellence and quality workmanship demonstrated by Sunshine Coast custom-home builder Joseph Thomsen, earned him the Procore Rising Star Award.
“From enviable waterside abodes to stunning rural retreats, and from cutting-edge health facilities to essential education, sporting, and wellness projects, the calibre of our winning entries is testament to the talent and tenacity of our members,” Master Builders CEO Paul Bidwell said.
“The seamless finishes, custom-made features, the marrying of past and present, along with the use of sustainable building materials and integration of technology, are nothing short of marvellous – and we couldn’t be prouder.
“Each of these projects and people play a special role in shaping the fabric of their regions and putting our state on the map as arguably boasting the best in the business, no matter what challenges confront them.
“Congratulations to all our 2024 Queensland Housing and Construction Awards winners. We can’t wait to see what our 2025 program brings.”
Major Winners
Winner of the 2024 Queensland Colorbond House of the Year – Havendeen for PALA (Gold Coast)
A beacon for modern construction, PALA has been designed and built to realise the aim of delivering technologies and standards of finish not often manifested in its surrounds. Behind its spectacular curved façade, the home is centered around the chef’s kitchen with a jaw dropping 12-metre void that draws down the natural light throughout the living spaces, Havendeen were applauded by our judges for the perfect execution of the build, from the basement through to the third-storey rooftop terrace.
Winner of the 2024 BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award – RYCON Constructions for Dutton Park Queenslander (Brisbane)
Perched on the banks of the Brisbane River, this stunning renovation blends the classic allure of the original 1920s Queenslander with contemporary comfort and style. Our judges praised RYCON Constructions for mastering the partial demolition and construction on a challenging sloping site requiring materials to be brought in via barge, and meeting heritage considerations. The home boasts the finest finishes, including stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, breathtaking kitchen, timber cathedral ceiling, and a riverside infinity pool – the perfect symphony of past and present.
Winner of the 2024 Queensland Xact Accounting Project of the Year – John Holland for Logan Hospital Expansion Project - Stage 1 (Brisbane)
The John Holland team earned high praise from this year’s judges, who hailed the level of construction detail on this complex project as nothing short of exceptional. The 5-level vertical expansion was crafted above the live emergency and paediatric departments with no disruption, while several other departments including the kitchen were refurbished in existing buildings. The panel also commended the team’s seamless integration of hi-tech services for patient care, and pivoting to complete works on time during COVID, and a flooding event.
All Queensland Winners
Major winners
- Colorbond House of the Year Award – Havendeen for PALA (Gold Coast)
- Xact Accounting Project of the Year Award – John Holland for Logan Hospital Expansion Project - Stage 1 (Brisbane)
- BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award – RYCON Constructions for Dutton Park Queenslander (Brisbane)
Individual winners
- Master Builders Insurance Services Apprentice of the Year Award – Jack Coll from Lyke Homes (Central Queensland)
- Emerging Women in Construction Women in Building Award – Claire Perham from Axiom Construction Group (Brisbane)
- Procore Rising Star Award – Joseph Thomsen from J T Homes (Aus) (Sunshine Coast)
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom - Freedom Constructions Qld for Kewarra Beach Abode (Far North Queensland)
- Best Residential Kitchen – DRM Design & Construction for The Quay (Sunshine Coast)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Hampton Homes Australia for Sunshine Beach (Sunshine Coast)
Housing Awards
- Display Home up to $400,000 – JRZ Homes for Cove (Wide Bay Burnett)
- Display Home from $400,000 up to $600,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions for Mantaray (Downs & Western)
- Display Home from $600,000 up to $800,000 – Hudson Homes (Qld) for Viridian 32 (Brisbane)
- James Hardie Display Home over $800,000 Award – Koru Building Contractors for OMBRA (Far North Queensland)
- Individual Home up to $400,000 – Lyke Homes for Ike’s Surf Shack (Central Queensland)
- Individual Home from $400,000 up to $550,000 – Fergus Builders for Ella New (Mackay & Whitsunday)
- Individual Home from $550,000 up to $700,000 – The Renew Company for Callista (Downs & Western)
- Individual Home from $700,000 up to $850,000 – Spot On Construction QLD for Akubra House (North Queensland)
- Individual Home from $850,000 up to $1 million – qldBUILT for Warrego (Sunshine Coast)
- Individual Home from $1 million up to $1.5 million – Arden Vale Homes for Tsurisuto House (Downs & Western)
- Individual Home from $1.5 million up to $2 million – AMD Quality Constructions for Four Barns (Brisbane)
- Individual Home from $2 million up to $2.5 million – Resolve Construction for Portal Six (Gold Coast)
- Individual Home from $2.5 million up to $3 million – Batspac for Grece (Brisbane)
- Individual Home from $3 million up to $4 million – AMD Quality Constructions for Sternlight (Brisbane)
- Individual Home from $4 million up to $5 million – Graya Construction for Casa Espri (Brisbane)
- Individual Home from $5 million up to $10 million – Havendeen for PALA (Gold Coast)
- Individual Home over $10 million – Hampton Homes Australia for Sunshine Beach (Sunshine Coast)
- Home Renovation Project up to $300,000 – Lamper Constructions for Vue de Lumiéres 1.0 (Sunshine Coast)
- Home Renovation Project from $300,000 up to $450,000 – William Beale Lamble for Mary Cottage (Downs & Western)
- Home Renovation Project from $450,000 up to $600,000 – Axiom Construction Group for Avalon (Brisbane)
- Home Renovation Project from $600,000 up to $750,000 – McIntosh Builders for Dalrymple (Far North Queensland)
- Home Renovation Project from $750,000 up to $1 million – Tim Smith Constructions Queensland for Dunmore (Downs & Western)
- Home Renovation Project from $1 million up to $2 million – Papst Building Group for CASA BLANCA (Brisbane)
- Home Renovation Project over $2 million – Romark Design Constructions for The Phoenix (Gold Coast)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – 2 to 5 dwellings – AMD Quality Constructions for The Oxford (Brisbane)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 dwellings – Ellis Developments for Briarfield Residence (North Queensland)
- Weathertex Excellence in Home Sustainability & Innovation Award – Titanium Homes for Passive House 2 (Downs & Western)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – RYCON Constructions for Dutton Park Queenslander (Brisbane)
- Truecore Best Use of Steel Frame Housing Award – Creation Homes for Delta Hope Island (Gold Coast)
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – iFab Steel for Triple Helical Staircase (Brisbane)
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – Apollo for Mater Health Hub, Springfield (Brisbane)
- Health Facilities over $20 million – John Holland for Logan Hospital Expansion Project (Stage 1) (Brisbane)
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – Corella Construction for Harmony East Brisbane (Brisbane)
- Education Facilities over $10 million – BESIX Watpac for Brisbane Grammar School STEAM Building (Brisbane)
- Sporting Facilities – Buildcorp Group for National Rugby Training Centre, Ballymore (Brisbane)
- Community Accommodation for Specialist Disability, Aged Care and Nursing Homes – McNab for Rockpool Residential Aged Care Pelican Waters (Sunshine Coast)
- Community Service Facilities – ADCO Constructions for Kaggarabah (Brisbane)
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Kyson Commercial for Guzman Y Gomez Cleveland (Brisbane)
- Retail Facilities over $5 million – Paynters for The Bower Tree (Sunshine Coast)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for Matso’s Sunshine Coast Brewery (Sunshine Coast)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million – Cavcorp for Total Fusion Platinum (Brisbane)
- Commercial / Industrial Building up to $5 million – Lowcock Builders for Nolan’s Interstate Transport Warehouse Bowen (Mackay & Whitsunday)
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $5 million up to $15 million – Richard Field Constructions for Screen Queensland Studio Facility (Far North Queensland)
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $15 million up to $30 million – Spaceframe Buildings for Millaroo Drive Helensvale (Gold Coast)
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $30 million up to $50 million – Hansen Yuncken for Vaxxas Biomedical Facility (Brisbane)
- Commercial / Industrial Building over $50 million – Hutchinson Builders for Bundaberg Brewed Drinks (Wide Bay Burnett)
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million – Graya Multi-Res for Canvas (Brisbane)
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) from $20 million up to $50 million – Mosaic Construction for Lorient by Mosaic (Sunshine Coast)
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) over $50 million – McNab for White Main Beach by McNab Developments (Gold Coast)
- Commercial Refurbishment / Renovation up to $5 million – DR Moore Constructions for 13 East St (Central Queensland)
- Commercial Refurbishment / Renovation from $5 million up to $15 million – Hutchinson Builders for Riverway Library Fitout (North Queensland)
- Commercial Refurbishment / Renovation from $15 million up to $30 million – Kane Constructions (QLD) for Catherine’s House for Mothers, Babies and Families (Brisbane)
- Commercial Refurbishment / Renovation over $30 million – Buildcorp Group for 123 Albert Street, Brisbane - Tower Repositioning (Brisbane)
- Commercial Fitout up to $5 million – A Gabrielli Constructions for Lifeblood Townsville Donor Centre (North Queensland)
- Commercial Fitout from $5 million up to $10 million – FDC Construction & Fitout (QLD) for GPT Space & Co (Brisbane)
- Commercial Fitout over $10 million – Buildcorp Group for Australian Retirement Trust Head Office (Brisbane)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – C.D. Projects for JCU Technology Innovation Complex (North Queensland)
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