Downs & Western Housing & Construction Award winners

Local builders took top honours at the glittering Master Builders Downs & Western 2023 Housing & Construction Awards. More than 35 builders, projects, and individuals from Kingaroy to Toowoomba were recognised at the glamorous event, held at Rumours International Convention Centre on Friday, 28 July. Read the Downs & Western 2023 Awards round up here.

2023 EVENT GALLERY

*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the Queensland 2023 Housing & Construction Awards

Major awards

• BMS House of the Year Award – Mark Winter Constructions for Glencoe Lodge (Middle Ridge)
• RAMS Home Loans Project of the Year Award – Broad Construction for Kingaroy Hospital Redevelopment (Kingaroy)
• BUSSQ Building Super President's Award – Urbane Build for Dunmore (East Toowoomba)

Individual awards

• Apprentice of the Year Award – Matthew Willocks from Weston Kitchens and Bathrooms
• Rising Star Award – Josh Goodall from JSG Constructions
• Women in Building Award – Sophie Knauth from Nicholas Andrew Constructions

Specialty awards

• Best Residential Bathroom – JSG Constructions for Jameela Ranch (Top Camp)
• Best Residential Kitchen – Mark Winter Constructions for Mitoshi House (Prince Henry Heights)
• Best Residential Swimming Pool – Mark Winter Constructions for Mitoshi House (Prince Henry Heights)

Housing awards

• Display Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Stroud Homes Toowoomba for The Inverell (Highfields)
• Individual Home from $350,000 up to $500,000 – Reddings Building Group for Bryleigh Way (Goombungee)
• Individual Home from $500,000 up to $750,000 – Mark Ross Timber Homes Qld for Madsen House (Highfields)
• David Turton Individual Home from $750,000 up to $1 million Award – Bryant Brothers Building Group for Escarpment (Cabarlah)
• Individual Home from $1 million up to $2 million – Antonio Building for Springdale (Felton)
• Individual Home from $2 million up to $3 million – Mark Winter Constructions for Glencoe Lodge (Middle Ridge)
• Home Renovation Project from $200,000 up to $400,000 – JSG Constructions for Grace (East Toowoomba)
• Home Renovation Project from $400,000 up to $650,000 – Bryant Brothers Building Group for Casa-Nera (Toowoomba)
• Home Renovation Project from $650,000 up to $1 million – Revamp Renovations Pty Ltd for Aracena (Lockyer Valley)
• Home Renovation Project over $1 million – Urbane Build for Dunmore (East Toowoomba)
• Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 dwellings – Alliance Building and Construction for Fairway View Terraces (South Toowoomba)*
• Best Use of Sloping Sites – LA & MM Hancock Builders for Barber House (Hampton)
• Best Use of Steel Frame Housing – BBC Qld for Miliana House (Highfields)
• Best Rural/Remote Home – S & S Timmer Constructions for Riverview (St George)
• Excellence in Sustainable Living – JSG Constructions for Deucher Views (Deucher)
• Judges Commendation Award – Lavish Constructions for Kodawari House (Prince Henry Heights)

Construction awards

• Health Facilities up to $20 million – Hutchinson Builders for Toowoomba Base Hospital Emergency Department Extension (Toowoomba)
• Health Facilities over $20 million – Broad Construction for Kingaroy Hospital Redevelopment (Kingaroy)*
• Education Facilities up to $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for Good Samaritan College (Toowoomba)
• Education Facilities over $10 million – Bryant Building Contractors for Wilsonton State High School Growth Program 2022 (Wilsonton Heights)
• Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – J Torrisi Building for Barrel View Luxury Cabins (Ballandean)*
• Community Service Facilities – Hutchinson Builders for Good Samaritan College (Toowoomba)
• Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Glenvale Medical & Pharmacy (Glenvale)
• Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million – Hutchinson Builders for Mylne Street Units (Toowoomba)
• Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) over $20 million – McNab for Aura the Ninth (Middle Ridge)
• Refurbishment/Renovation up to $5 million – Northbuild Construction Qld for Soldiers Memorial Hall Refurbishment (Toowoomba)
• Commercial fitout up to $5 million – Newlands Commercial Construction for Hogans Family Jewellers (Toowoomba)*
• Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Weston Kitchens and Bathrooms for Hogans Family Jewellers (Toowoomba)

2022 Downs & Western Housing & Construction Award Winners

Builders, projects and individuals were honoured at this year’s glittering Master Builders Downs & Western 2022 Housing & Construction Awards. Held at Rumours International Convention Centre on Friday, 22 July 2022, the Awards saw projects from as far as Goondiwindi, Redwood, St George, and Roma recognised. Read the Downs & Western 2022 Awards round up here.

2022 EVENT GALLERY

Read the 2022 Showcase magazine

*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the Queensland 2022 Housing & Construction Awards

Major awards

• President's Award – Paul Spence Constructions Pty Ltd for Frew House (Darling Heights)
• Project of the Year – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for Rowes Redevelopment (Toowoomba City)
• House of the Year – Valdal Projects for Cliffhanger (Redwood)

Individual awards

• Apprentice of the Year – Timothy Lucas from Kronk Constructions Pty Ltd*
• Rising Star – Malcolm George from George Built Constructions Pty Ltd
• Women in Building – Amy Evans from Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd*

Specialty awards

• Best Residential Kitchen – Valdal Projects for Joie De Vivre (Rangeville)*
• Best Residential Bathroom – Hughes Elite Builders Pty Ltd for Mountain View (Killarney)
• Best Residential Swimming Pool – William Beale Lamble for Wooldridge (Mount Lofty)

Housing awards

• Display Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Windamere Homes Pty Ltd for Rasmussen Home (Kleinton)
• Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $200,000 – JSG Constructions Pty Ltd for Sierra Cottage (East Toowoomba)
• Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $200,000 up to $400,000 – The Renew Company Pty Ltd for The Cranley Project (Toowoomba)
• Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $400,000 up to $650,000 – Valdal Projects for Warren (East Toowoomba)
• Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $650,000 up to $1 million – Paul Spence Constructions Pty Ltd for Frew House (Darling Heights)
• Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – Mark Winter Constructions for Perivale (Mount Lofty)
• Individual Home up to $350,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for 'Bianca' (East Toowoomba)* & National Award winner
• Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – George Built Constructions Pty Ltd for The Mackenzie (Middle Ridge)* & National Award winner
• Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – Urbane Build for Black House Keira (Blue Mountain Heights)
• Individual Home from $550,000 up to $650,000 – Urbane Build for Palmera (Middle Ridge)
• Individual Home from $650,000 up to $750,000 – Antonio Building Pty Ltd for Belrose (Middle Ridge)
• Individual Home from $750,000 up to $950,000 – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd for Queenie Marlow (Upper Lockyer)*
• Individual Home from $950,000 up to $1.25 million – Valdal Projects for Bunya Retreat (Bunya Mountains)
• Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Construction Pty Ltd for Leslie Home (Rangeville)
• Individual Home over $2 million – Valdal Projects for Cliffhanger (Redwood)
• Best Rural/Remote Home – S & S Timmer Constructions Pty Ltd for Moon's Home (St George)
• David Turton Memorial Award – Downs Designer Homes Construction Pty Ltd for Leslie Home (Rangeville)
• Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Allied Building & Construction Services Pty Ltd for Cliffhanger (Redwood)

Construction awards

• Health Facilities up to $20 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for Project Dignity 120 - MS Queensland Toowoomba Accommodation (Toowoomba)
• Education Facilities up to $10 million – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for Toowoomba Christian College - Music Centre (Highfields)
• Sporting Facilities – TP Aquatic Constructions for Goondiwindi Swimming Pool Refurbishment (Goondiwindi)
• Community Service Facilities – McNab for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Regional Headquarters, Charlton (Charlton)
• Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Paynters Pty Ltd for Carinity Brownesholme (Highfields)*
• Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Robert Arthur Pollock for Mucka Pub (Muckadilla)*
• Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for The Bigger Big Rig (Roma)
• Best Use of Steel Frame Housing – Valdal Projects for Bunya Retreat (Bunya Mountains)
• Best Use of Sloping Sites – Valdal Projects for Cliffhanger (Redwood)
• Excellence in Sustainable Living – Valdal Projects for Bunya Retreat (Bunya Mountains)
• Commercial Building up to $5 million – Valdal Projects for OAK on Erin (Wilsonton)
• Commercial Building from $5 million up to $50 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for Project Dignity 120 - MS Queensland Toowoomba Accommodation (Toowoomba)
• Industrial Building over $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Regional Trade Distribution Centre (Wellcamp)
• Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – BBC Qld Pty Ltd for Shed Quarters (North Toowoomba)
• Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for Rowes Redevelopment (Toowoomba City)
• Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – NRG Services for Wandoan South BESS (Wandoan)

The spirit of determination and exceptional craftsmanship Downs & Western builders are renowned for was on show at the Rumours International Convention Centre on Saturday, 31 July for the 2021 Housing & Construction Awards. Read the Downs & Western 2021 Awards round up here.

2021 EVENT GALLERY

Read the 2021 Excellence in Building Downs & Western magazine

*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the Queensland 2021 Housing & Construction Awards

Major awards

• President's Award – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Lagom* (Middle Ridge)
• Project of the Year – BESIX Watpac for Roma Hospital Redevelopment (Roma)
• House of the Year – Mark Ross Timber Homes QLD P/L for Redwood (East Toowoomba)

Individual awards

• Apprentice of the Year – Hamish Selkirk from BBC QLD PTY LTD
• Rising Star – Damien Weeks from BBC QLD PTY LTD
• Women in Building – Shay Scott from Hotondo Homes Toowoomba

Specialty awards

• Best Residential Kitchen – Concept Kitchens & Detail Joinery for Range Home (Rangeville)
• Best Residential Bathroom – Mark Hughes for Project Lakeview (Rosenthal Heights)
• Best Residential Swimming Pool – Gordon Bourke Constructions for Gallet (Preston)

Housing awards

• Individual Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Lagom* (Middle Ridge)
• Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Campbell 2.0 (East Toowoomba)
• Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – Highfields Builder Pty Ltd for Iredale Bliss (Iredale)
• Individual Home from $550,000 up to $650,000 – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd for Moncrieff 1 (Middle Ridge)
• Individual Home from $650,000 up to $750,000 – BBC Qld Pty Ltd for The Atrium (Blue Mountain Heights)
• Individual Home from $750,000 up to $950,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Trafalgar House (Middle Ridge)
• Individual Home from $950,000 up to $1.25 million – Kev Morris Builder Pty Ltd for Katoomba Vista (Prince Henry Heights)
• Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $2 million – Gordon Bourke Constructions for Gallet (Preston)
• Individual Home over $2 million – Mark Ross Timber Homes Qld P/L for Redwood (Toowoomba)
• Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – J S G Constructions PTY LTD for Florence (East Toowoomba)
• Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $275,000 up to $575,000 – Clayton Jesse Construction Group for Project Newtown (Newtown)
• Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $575,000 up to $1 million – S & S Timmer Constructions Pty Ltd for Morennan Homestead (Wyaga)
• Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – Mark Winter Constructions for Guyong (Toowoomba)
• Display Home up to $250,000 – Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd for The Brennan (Harristown)
• Display Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Sepia (Sepia)
• Display Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Paragon Homes Pty Ltd for Carlow Lane (Middle Ridge)
• Display Home over $550,000 – Hughes Elite Builders Pty Ltd for Project Lakeview (Rosenthal Heights)
• Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd for Enabled Living Empress St Villas (Centenary Heights)
• Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – over 5 Dwellings – All Built Up Pty Ltd for Neves (Rangeville)
• Best Heritage Restoration – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for Glen Alpine (East Toowoomba)
• Excellence in Sustainable Living – Titanium Homes for Sorrento (Kearneys Spring)
• Best Use of Sloping Sites – Lamble Building for Treehouse (Prince Henry Heights)
• David Turton Memorial Award – Scott Hartshorn from Highfields Builder
• Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Concept Kitchens & Detail Joinery for Range Home Project* (Rangeville)

Construction awards

• Health Facilities up to $20 million – Hutchinson Builders for SVPHT Emergency Department (Toowoomba)
• Health Facilities over $20 million – Watpac Construction Pty Ltd for Roma Hospital Redevelopment (Roma)
• Education Facilities up to $10 million – FK Gardner and Sons Pty Ltd for Edmund Rice Cultural Centre (Toowoomba)
• Sporting Facilities – Bedford Built Pty Ltd for Faith Lutheran College - Sports Complex (Plainland)
• Community Service Facilities – Hutchinson Builders for Toowoomba Private Mental Health (Toowoomba)
• Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for ALDI Highfields Retail Centre (Highfields)
• Commercial Building up to $5 million – Cavanough Builders Pty Ltd for Avenue Motel Apartments (Toowoomba)
• Commercial Building from $5 million up to $50 million – D J Buckley Builders Pty Ltd for Paroo Community and Civic Centre (Cunnamulla)
• Industrial Building over $5 million – McNab for TRC Principal Works Depot (Charlton)
• Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million – Hutchinson Builders for Inspire South Central (Toowoomba)
• Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Palm Lake Works Pty Ltd for Palm Lake Care Toowoomba (Cranley)
• Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd for Ray White Toowoomba (Toowoomba)
• Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – Arete Australia (QLD) for Toowoomba Sports Club & Gaming Refurbishment (Toowoomba)
• Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – NRG Services for Roma Hospital Redevelopment (Roma)

More than 40 builders, projects and individuals were honoured at the live-streamed Awards ceremony on Friday, 24 July 2021. Read the Downs & Western 2020 Awards round up here.

*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the Queensland 2020 Housing & Construction Awards

Major awards

• President's Award – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Ora House (East Toowoomba)
• Project of the Year – Hutchinson Builders for CHSHS Performing Arts Centre (Toowoomba)
• House of the Year – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for Verve Home (Prince Henry Heights)

Individual awards

• Apprentice of the Year – Mitchell Wren from Highfields Builder
• Rising Star – Tim Smith from Tim Smith Constructions Queensland
• Women in Building – Emily Weeks from BBC Qld

Specialty awards

• Best Residential Bathroom – Hotondo Homes Toowoomba for Darling Heights Parents Retreat (Darling Heights)*
• Best Residential Kitchen – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Darlana House*
• Best Residential Swimming Pool – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd for McStay Residence (Middle Ridge)

Housing awards

• Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – BBC Qld Pty Ltd for The Contrary (Mt Lofty)*
• Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000 – WJT Builders Pty Ltd for Holy House (Rangeville)
• Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 – $1 million – GHC Building Solutions for Wahroonga House (Stanthorpe)
• Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – Hotondo Homes Toowoomba for Darling Heights Parents Retreat (Darling Heights)
• Display Home $451,000 – $550,000 – Malpress Homes Pty Ltd for Eclipse (Middle Ridge)
• Individual Home up to $250,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Ora House (East Toowoomba)
• Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Stroud Homes Toowoomba QLD Pty Ltd for 100FIT (Pierces Creek)
• Individual Home $351,000 – $450,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Keira House (Blue Mountain Heights)*
• Individual Home $451,000 – $550,000 – Tim Smith Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Project Willow (Highfields)
• Individual Home $551,000 – $650,000 – Highfields Builder Pty Ltd for Cooby Classic (Meringandan)
• Individual Home $651,000 – $750,000 – JSG Constructions Pty Ltd for Hentschel Home (Allora)
• Individual Home $751,000 – $950,000 – Antonio Building Pty Ltd for Jubilee Views (Prince Henry Heights)
• Individual Home $951,000 – $1.25 million – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd for McStay Residence (Middle Ridge)
• Individual Home $1.26 million – $2 million – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd ATF Janke Family Trust for Verve Home (Prince Henry Heights)
• Individual Home over $2 million – Mark Winter Constructions for Astronave House (Toowoomba)
• Best Use of Sloping Sites – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd ATF Janke Family Trust for Verve Home (Prince Henry Heights)*
• Medium Density up to 3 storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd for Three Drummond (Rangeville)
• Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 Dwellings – Schriek Building Group Pty Ltd for Jewel Middle Ridge (Middle Ridge)
• Best Rural and Remote Home – S&S Timmer Constructions Pty Ltd for Bright Home (St George)
• David Turton Memorial Award – Peter Malpress from Malpress Homes Pty Ltd
• Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Weston Kitchens and Bathrooms Pty Ltd for Darlana House

Construction awards

• Health Facilities up to $20 million – Hutchinson Builders for St Vincent’s Maternity Ward Refurbishment (Toowoomba)
• Education Facilities up to $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for CHSHS Performing Arts Centre (Toowoomba)*
• Sporting Facilities – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for The Glennie School - Health and Fitness Centre and Learn to Swim Pool (Toowoomba)
• Community Service Facilities – Hutchinson Builders for Roma Saleyards (Roma)*
• Retail Facilities over $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Wilsonton Shopping Centre Refurbishment (Wilsonton)
• Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – McNab NQ Pty Ltd for The Arbour Toowoomba
• Commercial Building up to $5 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for Qantas Training Facility (Wellcamp)
• Commercial Building $5 million – $50 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for The Goods Shed (Toowoomba)
• Industrial Building up to $5 million – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for Toowoomba TAFE Block O Agriculture Centre of Excellence (Toowoomba)
• Industrial Building over $5 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for Boomaroo Nursery (Southbrook)
• Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Paynters Pty Ltd for Beauaraba Living – Memory Support House (Pittsworth)
• Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – JRP Building Services Pty Ltd for HDR Workshop Solutions (Torrington)*
• Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd for Skate City Redevelopment (Kearneys Spring)
• Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for Amaroo Environmental Education Centre Eco Classroom (Klienton)*
• Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – NRG Electrical (Qld) Pty Ltd for Integria Healthcare Warwick Pharmaceutical Warehouse (Warwick)