Darling Downs best homes named at Master Builders Awards

It is a tough year for Toowoomba’s construction sector but that did stop the celebration on Friday evening when the 2022 Master Builders Awards were announced.

Tim Smith (left) of Tim Smith Constructions with Amy and Chris Evans of Lavish Constructions. Amy was recognised with the award for Women in Building. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Toowoomba’s top builders enjoyed their moment in the spotlights as the 2022 Downs and Western Housing and Construction Awards were announced on Friday.

Valdal Projects stole the show, racking up a total of nine awards, including the coveted House of the Year for the breathtaking home, Cliffhanger.

Northbuild Construction were onto a winner when they renovated the Rowes building in Toowoomba, taking out the Project of the Year Award.

The Master Builders Downs & Western Housing & Construction Rising Star Award went to Malcolm George from George Built Constructions.

Paul Spence Constructions were the other big winner on the night, with their Wirra Wirra House project winning the President’s Award and Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $650,000 up to $1 million.

Master Builders’ Downs & Western Regional Manager, Linda Rosengreen, congratulated all the winners across the 43 categories.

“From modern retail spaces, educational amenities and training facilities to stunning renovations and state-of-the-art home builds, this year’s entries were inspirational,” she said.

Master Builders Downs & Western Housing & Construction Awards Women in Building Award went to Amy Evans from Lavish Constructions.

“It’s a true testament to the quality and range of building that happens in and around the Downs & Western region.

“Winning an award this year, despite the stresses our industry is facing, shows that our builders are resilient and can continue to shine, even when times are tough.”

WINNING BUILDS

Construction

• 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)

The Master Builders Downs & Western Housing & Construction Award for Excellence in Sustainable Living went to Valdal Projects for Bunya Retreat (Bunya Mountains).

• Community Service Facilities: McNab for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Regional Headquarters, Charlton (Charlton)

• 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)

• 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)

Master Builders Downs & Western Housing & Construction Awards for Retail Facilities up to $5 million went to Robert Arthur Pollock for Mucka Pub (Muckadilla).

• 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)

• Display Home from $350,000 up to $450,000: Windamere Homes Pty Ltd for Rasmussen Home (Kleinton)

• 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)

• Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes: Paynters Pty Ltd for Carinity Brownesholme (Highfields)

• 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)

Housing

• Individual Home up to $350,000: Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for ‘Bianca’ (East Toowoomba)

• Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000: George Built Constructions Pty Ltd for The Mackenzie (Middle Ridge)

• 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)

• Residential Trade Contractor of the Year: Allied Building & Construction Services Pty Ltd for Cliffhanger (Redwood)

• Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year: NRG Services for Wandoan South BESS (Wandoan)

Specialty

• Best Residential Bathroom: Hughes Elite Builders Pty Ltd for Mountain View (Killarney)

• Best Residential: Kitchen for Valdal Projects for Joie De Vivre (Rangeville)

• Best Residential Swimming Pool: William Beale Lamble for Wooldridge (Mount Lofty)

Individual

• Women in Building: Amy Evans from Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd

• Apprentice of the Year: Timothy Lucas for Kronk Constructions Pty Ltd

• Rising Star: Malcolm George from George Built Constructions Pty Ltd

• David Turton Memorial Award: Downs Designer Homes Construction Pty Ltd for Leslie Home (Rangeville)

Major

• 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)

Originally published as Darling Downs best homes named at Master Builders Awards