13 August 2021
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND builders came through with the goods at their local 2021 Housing & Construction Awards, with the region’s best talent in the spotlight after a tough 18 months for local industry.
Builders, tradies and industry stakeholders came out in their droves on Friday, 13 August at the Frenchville Sports Club, relishing the chance to get back together in person and celebrate after COVID put a dampener on last year’s live gala event.
Rockhampton builders, Day to Day Constructions took out House of the Year for the third time in the past six years, with their ‘Jessie’ build, which also won in the Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $2 million category. Their work on ‘Nicole’ in Taroomball also earned them recognition for Best Use of Sloping Sites.
BESIX Watpac’s work on the Qantas Founders Museum Airpark Project in Longreach saw them take out the Central Queensland Project of the Year honour, along with the Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million award. The completed project tells the history of Qantas and Outback Queensland in a new way, using the best lighting and sound technology available while providing the impressive roof covering to protect the aircraft display.
“From the challenging phases of working through design and engineering to the on-ground construction, BESIX Watpac exceeded delivery expectations, and to the highest standards,” said Tony Martin, CEO of Qantas Founders Outback Museum.
Yeppoon builders, Lyke Homes, rounded out the big wins on the night taking home the highly sought-after President’s Award for their Crestwood Easy Living project. The home, which was also awarded best Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000, was described by the judges as “a small home that provides a big impact”.
Industry individuals were also recognised on the night with Yeppoon local, Cormac Ryan from Jamie Stait Builder awarded Apprentice of the Year, Mel Warren from Rockhampton-based Chris Warren Homes snaring the Women in Building title and Sonny Fulton from Custom Building Improvements recognised as Rising Star.
Master Builders Central Queensland Regional Manager, Michelle Traill congratulated the winners across all 35 categories.
“Our members have truly lived up to this year’s Awards theme, Built to rise above, which was inspired by them and their work. The projects they’ve delivered during these challenging times are a testament to their skills and resilience,” Michelle said.
“2020 was a year of unexpected challenges and hurdles, but our industry took it in their stride and have produced some truly outstanding work.
“From museums, zoos and hospital redevelopments, to bridge reconstructions and complete home overhauls, our Central Queensland builders have shown a diversity in their work, our local community will continue to reap the benefits of these projects for many years to come.
“It doesn’t matter whether they’ve taken an Award home this year or not. Each of our 2021 entrants are a part of the Master Builders family and help cement why we’re so widely trusted and respected.”
Major winners
New museum soars to the top
Winner of the 2021 Central Queensland Project of the Year – BESIX Watpac for Qantas Founders Museum Airpark Project
Taking on a project in a remote regional town, for such an iconic brand like Qantas, is a huge accomplishment. This project certainly came with its challenges, but the economic and community benefits to the town of Longreach made it all worth it.
In the words of the museum CEO: “From the challenging phases of working through design and engineering, to the on-ground construction, BESIX Watpac exceeded delivery expectations, and to the highest standards.”
Judges’ comments:
“The Qantas Founders Museum built by BESIX Watpac was a difficult build, with roof design elements that saw builders and contractors work closely with the client to achieve an outstanding project. The team used knowledge, experience, and onsite dedication to ingeniously surpass the clients’ expectations. The project highlighted how a construction company can have a long lasting, positive impact on the community.”
Breathtaking build recognised as best
Winner of the 2021 Central Queensland House of the Year – Day to Day Constructions for Jessie
This unique home in The Range underwent extensive renovations and extensions and was thoughtfully designed to create a multi-generational home.
The result is a simply breathtaking build that upholds many unique features of the original home.
With five generous bedrooms, four luscious bathrooms and open plan living, it welcomes you the moment you step through the grand timber doors.
From the handcrafted arbor entryway to the extensive undercover alfresco area, this house really is a dream home.
Judges’ comments:
“The ‘Jessie’ project completed by Day to Day Constructions showcases a traditional Queenslander style with contemporary living. A lot of thought has gone into the design process, so that this stunning home is accessible for a changing family.”
Good things in small packages
Winner of the 2021 Central Queensland President’s Award – Lyke Homes for Crestwood Easy Living
This ‘mini’ Hamptons-themed home proves ‘good things come in small packages’.
With three stylish bedrooms and two bathrooms, this home is elegant and compact, designed with ‘easy living’ in mind, while the sleek and polished colour schemes achieve a stylish, contemporary aesthetic.
The open plan layout ensures rooms flow seamlessly, with constant natural light throughout.
Judges’ comments:
“Crestwood Easy Living, built by 2E Carpentry is proof that small things can still have a big impact.”
“This house was excellent value for money and highlighted minimal maintenance living with synthetic lawns throughout and a built-in sprinkler system.
“The design and use of space on this project has made it compact with a big impact.”
All Central Queensland winners
Construction
- Health Facilities over $20 million – T F Woollam & Son Pty Ltd T/A Woollam Constructions for Gladstone Hospital Emergency Department (Gladstone)
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – Taboh Pty Ltd T/A BT Builders Qld for St Joseph's Park Avenue Site Wide Redevelopment (Rockhampton)
- Community Service Facilities – J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Riverside Park Amenities (Rockhampton)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Rockhampton Zoo - Enclosure & Perimeter Security Fence (Rockhampton)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million – Watpac Construction Pty Ltd T/A BESIX Watpac for Qantas Founders Museum Airpark Project (Longreach)
- Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Paynters Pty Ltd for Adventist Aged Care Facility (Yeppoon)
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Mount Morgan Suspension Bridge Remedial Works (Mount Morgan)
Housing
- Display Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Chris Warren Homes Pty Ltd for Edenbrook - Display Home (Rockhampton)
- Individual Home up to $250,000 – 2E Carpentry Contractors Pty Ltd T/A Lyke Homes for Crestwood Easy Living (Rockhampton)
- Individual Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Leahy Investments Pty Ltd T/A D & E Constructions for Astley Pool House (Rockhampton)
- Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – 2E Carpentry Contractors Pty Ltd T/A Lyke Homes for Inverness Abode (Inverness)
- Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – Knobel Constructions Pty Ltd for Norpine (Bungundarra)
- Individual Home from $550,000 up to $650,000 – TT Cummins & Son Builders Pty Ltd for Burrawang (Tungamull)
- Individual Home from $650,000 up to $750,000 – Beta1 Building Pty Ltd for Surveyor Place (Gladstone)
- Individual Home from $750,000 up to $950,000 – D.R. Moore Constructions Pty Ltd for The Brook Build (Rockhampton)
- Individual Home from $950,000 up to $1.25 million – Corbett Homes Pty Ltd for Prescott (Comet)
- Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $2 million – Day to Day Constructions Pty Ltd for Jessie (Rockhampton)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – CBICQ Pty Ltd T/A Custom Building Improvements for Talford Project (Rockhampton)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $275,000 up to $575,000 – J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Glencoe Residence (Rockhampton)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – Day to Day Constructions Pty Ltd for Nicole (Taroomball)
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – TT Cummins & Son Builders Pty Ltd for Burrawang (Tungamull)
Specialty
- Best Residential Bathroom – D.R. Moore Constructions Pty Ltd for The Brook Build (Rockhampton)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Corbett Homes Pty Ltd for Struan (Togara)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Leahy Investments Pty Ltd T/A D & E Constructions for Whitehouse Pool (Yeppoon)
Individual
- Apprentice of the Year – Cormac Ryan from Jamie Stait Builder Pty Ltd (Yeppoon)
- Rising Star – Sonny Fulton from CBICQ Pty Ltd T/A Custom Building Improvements (Nerimbera)
- Women In Building – Mel Warren from Chris Warren Homes Pty Ltd (Rockhampton)
- Charles George Jeffery Memorial Award – Jamie Stait Builder Pty Ltd for The Sea Flat (Yeppoon)
Major
- President's Award – 2E Carpentry Contractors Pty Ltd T/A Lyke Homes for Crestwood Easy Living (Rockhampton)
- Project of the Year – Watpac Construction Pty Ltd T/A BESIX Watpac for Qantas Founders Museum Airpark Project (Longreach)
- House of the Year – Day to Day Constructions Pty Ltd for Jessie (Rockhampton)
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