20 August 2021
EXCELLENCE in all things building in Townsville and surrounds was recognised at the 2021 North Queensland 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 droves on Friday, 20 August at Quayside Terminal, relishing the chance to get back together in person and celebrate after COVID put a dampener on last year’s gala event.
Trusted Townsville builders, Reef Coast Constructions took out House of the Year for their Windermere House in Burdell. This complete custom designed home is a rarity for the Townsville landscape. A single-storey design, timber features prominently which is a breath of fresh air for the local area and provides for a much more energy efficient living standard for the owners. The build was also awarded best Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000, Best Residential Bathroom and the Trevor Mustey Perpetual Award for Quality Workmanship.
Townsville local, Brodyee Filleul from Reef Coast Constructions was additionally recognised as the Apprentice of the Year.
The Cowboys Community Training and High-Performance Centre by Hutchinson Builders won Project of the Year along with best Sporting Facilities. This new state-of-the-art facility provides a purpose designed and built community, training and high-performance centre that will leave a lasting legacy on sport in regional Queensland for generations and was the result of a very professional and collaborative relationship between Hutchies and the Cowboys.
Hutchinson Builders were also recognised for best Education Facilities over $10 million for their work on the St Patrick's College East Precinct in Townsville.
The major accolades on the night were rounded out with the President’s Award, which went to Pro-View Homes for their Belvedere Residence in Julago. The Pro-View team are no strangers to this Award, winning the title in 2018, 2017, 2015 and 2014 as well. The Belvedere Residence was also awarded best Individual Home from $250,000 up to $350,000.
The Braemar Residence in Belgian Gardens further earned the team best Individual Home from $750,000 up to $950,000, while their work on the Gemma Residence in Bushland Beach took home the gong for Best Use of Sloping Sites.
Industry individuals were also recognised on the night with Tyler Robinson from T-Rob Constructions awarded Rising Star and Kristan Ramage from Allied Renovations & Construction the North Queensland Women in Building recipient.
Master Builders North Queensland Regional Manager, Emma Peters congratulated the winners across all 33 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,” Emma said.
“Our members show time and time again that they can tackle any challenge and hurdle, and still product outstanding projects with the highest craftsmanship and quality.
“From state-of-the-art health facilities and community sporting hubs, to functional and stylish, yet affordable homes, our North Queensland builders have shown a diversity in their work that our local community will continue to reap the benefits from 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
High-Performance Centre reaps high rewards
Winner of the 2021 North Queensland Project of the Year – Hutchinson Builders for Cowboys Community Training and High-Performance Centre
The Cowboys Community Training and High-Performance Centre is a one-of-a-kind facility for Townsville that rivals our nation’s capital cities.
Situated adjacent to the new stadium, the building offers a wide range of sporting facilities over three levels. Not only is the building functional, but it is also aesthetically pleasing from all angles, utilising a range of materials to create a modern feel.
The judges were unanimous in their decision to award this our Project of the Year.
Judges’ comments:
“A highly impressive build with strong attention to detail. Situated adjacent to the Queensland Country Bank Stadium, this complex build was delivered on time and on budget and is a one-off for Townsville.”
Great things come in small packages
Winner of the 2021 North Queensland House of the Year – Reef Coast Constructions for Windermere House
Windermere House is a gem hidden away in a setting typical of new Townsville suburbia. The level of consideration given to design and the care in execution of construction is impressive to say the least.
Windermere is not a big house, but careful attention has been paid to orientation, natural light and future views, along with the skilful use of a limited palette of materials and colours.
It’s a home that really achieves more, with less.
Judges’ comments:
“Careful attention has been paid to orientation, natural light and future view has enabled the builder to achieve more - with less.”
“The levels of attention to detail throughout this build were particularly impressive.”
Family home with style and sophistication
Winner of the 2021 North Queensland President’s Award – Pro-View Homes for Belvedere Residence
This beautiful home by Pro-View Homes features an impressive, raked ceiling to the living area and stylish kitchen, fit for any aspiring home chef.
The open plan living area flows through to the outdoor entertaining area making this home feel spacious, light, and sophisticated.
With high quality workmanship throughout, the judges were impressed with this Julago-based beauty.
Judges’ comments:
“With raked ceilings, an open plan living area and thoughtful layout, this home is light and airy. The judges were pleased to see great use of space and even a separate media room and felt that the home achieved excellent value for money.”
All North Queensland winners
Construction
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – Paynters Pty Ltd for Townsville University Hospital - Medical Imaging (Douglas)
- Health Facilities over $20 million – CPB Contractors Pty Ltd for Mater Hospital Townsville - Stage 1 Redevelopment (Townsville)
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – A Gabrielli Constructions Pty Ltd for Calvary Christian College, Hospitality & Staff Building (Mt Louisa)
- Education Facilities over $10 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for St Patrick's College East Precinct (Townsville)
- Sporting Facilities – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Cowboys Community Training and High-Performance Centre (Railway Estate)
- Community Service Facilities – C D Lewty Pty Ltd T/A C D Lewty & Sons for Bur - Del Community Multi-Function Facility (Ayr)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Phoenix Constructions (Queensland) Pty Ltd for Brothers Rugby League Club Victory Bar (Kirwan)
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – Martin Locke Homes Pty Ltd for Flinders Lane (Townsville)
- Industrial Building over $5 million – A Gabrielli Constructions Pty Ltd for Douglas Water Treatment Plant Laboratory (Douglas)
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – W & F Constructions Pty Ltd for Home Hill Courthouse (Home Hill)
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – Paynters Pty Ltd for Townsville Turf Club (Cluden)
- Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Martin Locke Homes Pty Ltd for Halstone Accessible (Condon)
- Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management – Linked Constructions Pty Ltd for Willows Solar Carpark Townsville (Thuringowa Central QLD)
Housing
- Individual Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Pro-View Homes Pty Ltd for Belvedere Residence (Julago)
- Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Martin Locke Homes Pty Ltd for Creekside Multigenerational (Julago)
- Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – Reef Coast Constructions Pty Ltd for Windermere House (Burdell)
- Individual Home from $550,000 up to $650,000 – Martin Locke Homes Pty Ltd for Ellington Custom (Bohle Plains)
- Individual Home from $750,000 up to $950,000 – Pro-View Homes Pty Ltd for Braemar Residence (Belgian Gardens)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Burton Constructions NQ Pty Ltd for Kurrajong (Bushland Beach)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $275,000 up to $575,000 – Franzmann Constructions Pty Ltd for The Whitehouse (Mundingburra)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – Pro-View Homes Pty Ltd for Gemma Residence (Bushland Beach)
Specialty
- Best Residential Bathroom – Reef Coast Constructions Pty Ltd for Windermere House (Burdell)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Pro-View Homes Pty Ltd for Braemar Residence (Belgian Gardens)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Sun City Pools for Mountain Stream (North Ward)
Individual
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Jeffrey Alan Knuth T/A Roofguard for Havannah Vista (Balgal Beach)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – John Gray Constructions for Townsville Women’s Centre (Aitkenvale)
- Trevor Mustey Perpetual Award for Quality Workmanship – Reef Coast Constructions Pty Ltd for Windermere House (Burdell)
- Apprentice of the Year – Brodyee Filleul from Reef Coast Constructions Pty Ltd (Cosgrove)
- Rising Star – Tyler Robinson from T-Rob Constructions Pty Ltd (Garbutt)
- Women in Building – Kristan Ramage from Allied Renovations & Construction (Deeragun)
Major
- President's Award – Pro-View Homes Pty Ltd for Belvedere Residence (Julago)
- Project of the Year – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Cowboys Community Training and High-Performance Centre (Railway Estate)
- House of the Year – Reef Coast Constructions Pty Ltd for Windermere House (Burdell)
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