2 August 2024
Gold Coast builders harnessed the beauty of the region and the coveted lifestyle it offers through their awe-inspiring projects at the 2024 Housing & Construction Awards.
A sellout crowd gathered for the glittering black-tie event at The Star Gold Coast on Friday 2 August to celebrate the industry’s best and brightest.
Havendeen swept the pool with a total of four Awards for modern masterpiece, PALA, including the prestigious House of the Year, Best Residential Kitchen, Best Residential Swimming Pool, and Individal Home from $5 million up to $10 million. In the Individual Awards category, Havendeen’s own Ned Foley was also named TAFE Qld Gold Coast Apprentice of the Year, impressing the judging panel with his exceptional work ethic and excellence in craftsmanship.
McNab made it a triple, winning the coveted McInnes Wilson Lawyers Project of the Year Award and Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) from $20 million up to $50 million for Awaken Residences, plus Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) over $50 million for White Main Beach by McNab Developments.
Rounding out the Major Awards category was DB Build, taking home the BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award for Caribbean-Colonial symphony La France.
Varli Building dynamos and partners Josh Lees and Alyce Lees were both awarded for the success of their business, with Josh named Rising Star, and Alyce earning the Women in Building Award.
Wrapping up the Specialty Awards category was Romark Design Constructions with Best Residential Bathroom for sophisticated Paradise Point renovation, The Phoenix.
Master Builders Regional Manager – Gold Coast, Adam Profke, congratulated the winners across all 52 categories.
“Our Housing & Construction Awards are the highlight of the year, celebrating not only the residential and commercial projects but also the incredible people who make this industry exceptional,” Adam said.
"We’re up against some hefty challenges right now, inlcuidng trade shortages, a 40 per cent hike in construction costs in the last three years, and a wave of regulatory changes, all as we play our part in tackling the housing crisis.
“But as we know, our industry is incredibly resilient – and the quality of the entries we’ve received this year proves that in spades, displaying next-level craftsmanship, ingenuity, and people with a passion for what they do, inspiring others to follow in their path.
“I’m proud of everything our Gold Coast industry continues to achieve, and I congratulate all our 2024 entrants and winners.”
Major Winners
Winner of the 2024 Gold Coast House of the Year Award – Havendeen for PALA
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 Gold Coast McInnes Wilson Lawyers Project of the Year Award – McNab for Awaken Residences
Perched on one of the most iconic locations on ‘D-Bar Hill’, Awaken Residences is breathtaking. Boasting eight-full floor, three-bedroom apartments, and a grand two-level full-floor penthouse, McNab has delivered a luxurious residence. The curved design presented notable challenges for conventional formwork techniques, but the team’s expert construction approaches enabled them to deliver a flawless product, inside and out. Incorporating the fine dining Pipi Restaurant and Awaken Café managed by the Gambaro family, Awaken sets the standard.
Winner of the 2024 Gold Coast BUSSQ Building Super President's Award – DB Build for La France
Nestled in the prime north-east corner of Mermaid Waters, La France is nothing short of masterpiece. The perfect symphony of Caribbean-Colonial design, this home is testament to the client engaging with DB Build before the dirt was turned. The subtle blue shutters elevate the white exterior, while inside, the curved American Oak staircase, temperature-controlled red wine cellar, and showstopping kitchen are among the perfectly executed features that wowed our judges. DB Build are to be commended for their exquisite craftsmanship.
All Gold Coast Winners
Major winners
- House of the Year – Havendeen for PALA (Mermaid Waters)
- McInnes Wilson Lawyers Project of the Year Award – McNab for Awaken Residences (Coolangatta)
- BUSSQ Building Super President's Award – DB Build for La France (Mermaid Beach)
Individual winners
- TAFE Qld Gold Coast Apprentice of the Year Award – Ned Foley from Havendeen Projects
- Women in Building Award – Alyce Lees from Varli Building
- Rising Star Award – Josh Lees from Varli Building
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Romark Design Constructions for The Phoenix (Paradise Point)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Havendeen for PALA (Mermaid Waters)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Havendeen for PALA (Mermaid Waters)
Housing awards
- Display Home up to $400,000 – Australian Building Company for Lloyd 25 Airlie (Flagstone)
- Display Home from $400,000 up to $600,000 – Brighton Homes Queensland for Monterey 37 (Worongary)
- Display Home from $600,000 up to $800,000 – Coral Homes Qld for Atlanta 419Q (Worongary)
- Display Home over $800,000 – GJ Gardner Homes Gold Coast South for Castaway 462 (Worongary)
- Home Renovation Project up to $300,000 – Larimar Build for Timberview (Tamborine)
- Home Renovation Project from $450,000 up to $600,000 – Symcorp Design & Build for Summerland (Broadbeach Waters)
- Home Renovation Project from $1 million up to $2 million – Kai Konstruct for Hinterland Haven (Upper Coomera)
- Home Renovation Project over $2 million – Romark Design Constructions for The Phoenix (Paradise Point)
- Individual Home from $700,000 up to $850,000 – Minarco for Tallowwood Cabin (Tallebudgera)
- Individual Home from $850,000 up to $1 million – Heritage Homesteads for Rathdowney House (Rathdowney)
- Individual Home from $1 million up to $1.5 million – Resolve Construction for Pinehurst (Hope Island)
- Individual Home from $1.5 million up to $2 million – Resolve Construction for Bellevue (Hope Island)
- Individual Home from $2 million up to $2.5 million – Resolve Construction for Portal Six (Paradise Point)
- Individual Home from $2.5 million up to $3 million – Davey Constructions Group for The Kembali (Burleigh Heads)
- Individual Home from $3 million up to $4 million – Tomkins Constructions for KUROI-YOROI (Surfers Paradise)
- Individual Home from $4 million up to $5 million – Richard Parsons Constructions for Summer View House (Burleigh Heads)
- Individual Home from $5 million up to $10 million – Havendeen for PALA (Mermaid Waters)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – 2 to 5 dwellings – Genco Construction for Dalmatia (Broadbeach Waters)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 dwellings – Creation Homes for Delta Hope Island (Hope Island)
- Truecore Best Use of Steel Frame Housing Award – Creation Homes for Delta Hope Island (Hope Island)
- Foundation Technologies Best Use of Sloping Sites Award – Carmichael Build for Home Among The Gumtrees (Burleigh Heads)
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Ron Walkley Tiling for Summer View House (Burleigh Heads)
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – Rohrig QLD for Monash IVF, Southport (Southport)
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – Bedford Built for Trinity Lutheran College - Junior Learning Precinct (Ashmore)
- Education Facilities over $10 million – ADCO Constructions for Bond University Institute of Health and Sport Expansion (Robina)
- Sporting Facilities – Ashley Cooper Construction for Club Helensvale Bowlers and Function Centre Expansion (Helensvale)
- Community Service Facilities – Hansen Yuncken for Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre (Ashmore)
- Community Accommodation for Specialist Disability, Aged Care and Nursing Homes – FDC Construction & Fitout (QLD) for Esperance, Hope Island - Stage1 (Hope Island)
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Keystone Constructions Hound and Stag Brewing Co (Arundel)
- Retail Facilities over $5 million – ADCO Constructions for Costco Gold Coast (Coomera)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Badge Constructions (Qld) for Dreamworld Wave Swinger (Coomera)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Club Helensvale - Bowlers and Function Centre Redevelopment (Helensvale)
- Commercial Fitout up to $5 million – Goris Co Projects for Made With Love Bridal Headquarters (Burleigh Heads)
- Commercial / Industrial Building up to $5 million – Clarke's Project Management (Qld) for The Seaway (Coomera)
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $5 million up to $15 million – Clarke's Design & Construct for ABI Interiors (Carrara)
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $15 million up to $30 million – Spaceframe Buildings for Millaroo Drive (Helensvale)
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation up to $5 million – Richard P Pieper for Christine Corner Diner (Varsity Lakes)
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation from $5 million up to $15 million – SHAPE Australia (QLD) for CSi Club Southport Refurbishment (Southport)
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million – Mosaic Construction for Bianca by Mosaic (Bilinga)
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) from $20 million up to $50 million – McNab for Awaken Residences (Coolangatta)
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) over $50 million – McNab for White Main Beach by McNab Developments (Main Beach)
- Judges Commendation – 5 Point Projects for OMNIA (Palm Beach)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – STRUCBUILD for Dreamworld Wave Swinger (Coomera)
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