10 August 2024
Ingenuity, tenacity and superior craftsmanship abounded as North Queensland’s top builders were honoured at the 2024 Housing & Construction Awards.
The atmosphere was electric at the sold-out event at The Ville Resort-Casino on Saturday August 10, shining a light on the fantastic work being achieved right across the industry.
Spot On Construction QLD made it a triple, winning the prestigious wilson ryan grose Lawyers House of the Year Award and Excellence in Home Sustainability and Innovation, plus Individual Home from $700,000 up to $850,000 for expertly executed passive home, Akubra House.
Attention to Detail Property Services lived up to their name on the masterful renovation of pre-war Queenslander Graywyn House, earning them the coveted BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award and Home Renovation Project from $1 million up to $2 million.
It was also a double for Prime Constructions, honoured with the QSolutions Project of the Year Award and Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million for Ardo, Townsville’s first luxury hotel.
In the Individual Awards category, respected role model and 16-year industry professional Emma Howard from BESIX Watpac was honoured with the Women in Building Award, while a consistent pursuit of knowledge and pride in his work earned Endfire Engineering’s Kieran Davies the Apprentice of the Year Award.
Master Builders Regional Manager – North Queensland, Alana Hopkins, congratulated the winners across all 39 categories.
“Our Housing & Construction Awards are an important event for our industry, shining a light on the quality workmanship and outstanding expertise that Master Builders are renowned for,” Alana said.
“We’re facing some tough challenges right now, including ongoing labour shortages, a 40 per cent jump in material costs the last three years, and red tape hampering our ability to get on with the job during the housing crisis.
“But as this years’ Awards have proven, determination, skill and sheer hard work can deliver outstanding results, even in the difficult times.
“It’s a privilege to be a part of our members’ journeys, and I am incredibly proud of the exceptional achievements of the North Queensland Industry. Congratulations to all our 2024 entrants and winners.”
Major Winners
Winner of the 2024 North Queensland wilson ryan grose Lawyers House of the Year Award – Spot On Construction for Akubra House
Akubra House epitomises exceptional livability, sustainability, and innovation. The L-shaped floor plan maximises natural light and airflow, while the unique roofline with its angled beams and ceiling high point of almost five metres presented a degree of difficulty expertly navigated by Spot On Constructions. With custom features and expert execution of passive design principles, this home is testament to the builders’ excellence in craftsmanship, with our judges praising Akubra House as taking residential construction to the next level.
Winner of the 2024 North Queensland BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award – Attention to Detail Property Services for Graywyn House
Graywyn House is a humble pre-war Queenslander transformed into a masterpiece. A modern interpretation of the traditional, every aspect of the home has been customised or is high-spec. Our judges were impressed with the outstanding level of workmanship which has honoured the style and character of its predecessor, and the high degree of difficulty the builder has overcome. Attention to Detail Property Services have lived up to their name to deliver a home truly deserving of our President’s Award.
Winner of the 2024 North Queensland QSolutions Project of the Year Award – Prime Constructions for Ardo
With a breathtaking design reminiscent of a bird spreading its wings on the foreshore, Ardo is an impressive sight. Boasting 132 rooms, two restaurants, day spa, tapas bar and rooftop infinity pool, the Prime Constructions team completed this extensive project in just over two years – a testament to the tenacity of all trades involved. Our judges were wowed by every detail of this luxury build – Townsville’s first luxury hotel, destined to boost high-end tourism and create employment in the region.
All North Queensland Winners
Major winners
- wilson ryan grose Lawyers House of the Year Award – Spot On Construction QLD for Akubra House (Southern Cross)
- Qsolutions Group Project of the Year Award – Prime Constructions for Ardo (Townsville)
- BUSSQ Building Super President's Award – Attention to Detail Property Services for Graywyn House (Castle Hill)
Individual winners
- Apprentice of the Year Award – Kieran Davies from Endfire Engineering
- Women in Building Award – Emma Howard from BESIX Watpac
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Lewis Constructions NQ for Coastal Mitch (North Ward)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Simon Bell Constructions for Breakwater (Townsville)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Simon Bell Constructions for Breakwater (Townsville)
Housing Awards
- Display Home from $400,000 up to $600,000 – Fresh Homes for THE BOND DISPLAY HOME (Julago)
- Display Home from $600,000 up to $800,000 – Proview Homes for The Palazzo (Julago)
- Individual Home up to $400,000 – Ellis Developments for The Adina (Oonoonba)
- Individual Home from $400,000 up to $550,000 – Proview Homes for The Adeline (Julago)
- Individual Home from $550,000 up to $700,000 – Proview Homes for The Bonsmara (Alligator Creek)
- Individual Home from $700,000 up to $850,000 – Spot On Construction QLD for Akubra House (Southern Cross)
- Individual Home from $850,000 up to $1 million – Lewis Constructions NQ for Coastal Mitch (North Ward)
- Individual Home from $1 million up to $1.5 million – Dyer Bros Constructions for Hillside City Home (Townsville City)
- Individual Home from $3 million up to $4 million – Simon Bell Constructions for Breakwater (Townsville)
- Home Renovation Project up to $300,000 – Townsend Constructions NQ for Yale House (Douglas)
- Home Renovation Project from $300,000 up to $450,000 – Lifestyle Constructions NQ for Glencoe (Aitkenvale)
- Home Renovation Project from $600,000 up to $750,000 – Wilkinson Homes for Can’t build out, lets go UP!! (Idalia)
- Home Renovation Project from $750,000 up to $1 million – Townsend Constructions NQ for Project Ada Lil (North Ward)
- Home Renovation Project from $1 million up to $2 million – Attention to Detail Property Services for Graywyn House (Castle Hill)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 dwellings – Ellis Developments for Briarfield Residences (Mundingburra)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – Dyer Bros Constructions for Hillside City Home (Townsville City)
- Best Use of Steel Frame Housing – JKC Building for Flinders Lake House (Hughenden)
- Excellence in Home Sustainability & Innovation – Spot On Construction QLD for Akubra House (Southern Cross)
- Judges Commendation - Accessible Living Award – Lifestyle Constructions NQ for Eyre (North Ward)
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – T.F Woollam and Son for Townsville University Hospital South Block Level 1 Fit-out (Douglas)
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – Taylor Builders for Eaton College - Stage 1 (Mount Louisa)
- Education Facilities over $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for St Patricks New South Building (Townsville)
- Sporting Facilities – FK Gardner & Sons for Townsville Community Learning Centre - New Multi-Purpose Hall (Mundingburra)
- Retail Facilities over $5 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Buff Club Sports Bar & Refurbishment (Mount Isa)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Buff Club Sports Bar & Refurbishment (Mount Isa)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million – Prime Constructions for Ardo (Townsville)
- Commercial / Industrial Building up to $5 million – CES Construction for Hervey Range Rd Development (Thuringowa)
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $5 million up to $15 million – A Gabrielli Constructions for Wellington Street Depot (Aitkenvale)
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation from $5 million up to $15 million – Hutchinson Builders for Riverway Library Fitout (Condon)
- Commercial Fitout up to $5 million – A Gabrielli Constructions for Lifeblood Townsville Donor Centre (Garbutt)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – C.D. Projects for JCU Technology Innovation Complex (Douglas)
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