Master Builders 2023: Best of NT’s construction industry shine
The ‘highest calibre’ builders of the construction industry have celebrated their accoladed status at the Master Builders awards. See photos of the winners’ luxurious projects.
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Glamorous bathrooms, stylish kitchens, luxurious homes and decadent upgrades are the highlights of the Territory’s most prestigious construction awards.
The Master Builders Association NT celebrated the very best of the northern construction industry among 44 categories.
McT Design and Construction took out the Overall Home of the Year with its work on the Lennox Residence.
The modern home on sprawling green lawns also took out the Project Home $850,000-$1m category.
The Overall Subcontractor of the Year went to Northern Trade Solutions, who also took out the Cladding Subcontractor of the Year and Finishes Subcontractor of the Year categories.
FredBuild won the prestigious Judge’s Award for their work on Wintjiri Wiru, which also won the Remote Construction category.
The ARRCS Nhulunbuy Aged Care Facility by Scope Building NT won the President’s Award.
The new building also won the Health Facility and Commercial/Industrial Construction $20m – $50m awards.
Several practical – yet unique – Defence projects also featured among the winners in newly launched awards, including the Norforce Precinct and Larrakeyah Officers Mess.
Master Builders NT chief executive Ben Carter said this year’s entries showcased the “highest calibre” of what Territory construction had to offer.
“The construction industry is underpinned by outstandingly talented, skilled and committed
individuals who power outstanding building businesses,” he said.
“Well done to those who took out this year’s individual excellence awards.”
More than 700 contractors, subcontractors, tradies, professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers from across the Territory came together to celebrate the Territory’s construction industry.
Comedian Dave Hughes and Boys in the Band took to the stage to entertain guests on the Mindil Beach Casino Resort lawns.
SEE ALL THE WINNERS AND PHOTOS
Overall Home of the Year
McT Design and Construction – The Lennox Residence
Judge’s Award
FredBuild – Wintjiri Wiru
President’s Award
Scope Building NT – ARRCS Nhulunbuy Aged Care Facility
Defence Under $5 Million
M+J Builders – BGIS Building 512
Defence $5 – $20 Million
Barpa – Larrakeyah Officers Mess
Defence $20 – $50 Million
Sunbuild – Norforce Precinct
Defence Over $50 Million
Sitzler – AIR7000 Phase 2B Package 1 (Aircraft Hangar)
Bathroom Design Under $20,000
KTM Builders NT – Ken and Lala Residence
Bathroom Design Over $20,000
M+J Builders – Philip Street, Fannie Bay
Kitchen Design Under $20,000
Tropical Lifestyle Homes NT – Mills Residence
Kitchen Design Over $20,000
KTM Builders NT – Minu and Anija Residence
Alteration or Addition Under $400,000
Primus Build – Casuarina Drive Nightcliff extension and renovation
Alteration or Addition Over $400,000
Asset Construction and Maintenance – Lameroo Penthouse Refurbishment
Project Home Under $450,000
Tropical Lifestyle Homes NT – Mills Residence
Project Home $450,000 – $550,000
McT Design and Construction – The Compain Residence
Project Home $550,000 – $650,000
Beare Homes – Balance on Whitegum
Project Home $650,000 – $750,000
KTM Builders NT – Minu and Anija Residence
Project Home $850,000 – $1 Million
McT Design and Construction – The Lennox Residence
Project Home Over $1 Million
Joseph Luczycki – The Butterfly House
Medium Density 2 to 5 Dwellings
M+J Builders – Somerville Palmerston
High Rise Apartment Building
Kalidonis NT – ONE ONE THREE Alice Springs Health Accommodation
Cladding Subcontractor of the Year
Northern Trade Solutions – Darwin Corporate Park, BET 365
Finishes Subcontractor of the Year
Northern Trade Solutions – Larrakeyah Officers Mess
Structural Subcontractor of the Year
All Cast NT – Darwin Corporate Park, BET 365
Services Subcontractor of the Year
Selter Shaw Plumbing – Jabiru Waste Water Treatment Plant
Commercial and Retail Fit Out or Alteration Under $500,000
Asset Construction and Maintenance – Malones Butchery, Casuarina Square
Commercial and Retail Fit Out or Alteration $500,000 – $1 Million
SHAPE Australia – Headspace Palmerston
Commercial and Retail Fit Out or Alteration Over $1 Million
Maxcon NT – Dripstone Middle School – STEAM Centre
Commercial/Industrial Construction Under $10 Million
Asprie Design and Construct – Kentish Childcare Centre
Commercial/Industrial Construction $20 – $50 Million
Scope Building NT – ARRCS Nhulunbuy Aged Care Facility
Commercial/Industrial Construction Over $50 Million
Sitzler – AIR7000 Phase 2B Package 1 (Aircraft Hangar)
Health Facility
Scope Building NT – ARRCS Nhulunbuy Aged Care Facility
Remote Construction
FredBuild – Wintjiri Wiru
Workplace Health & Safety
Halikos – John Stokes Square Nightcliff Headworks
Civil/Infrastructure Under $10 Million
Advance Civil Engineering – Adelaide River Floodplains Upgrades Stage 2, Beatrice Hill Bridge Construction
Civil/Infrastructure Over $25 Million
Tiwi Partners (Aust) – Delamere Air Weapons Range Stimulus Funding Works Project
Overall Subcontractor of the Year
Northern Trade Solutions
Electrical & Refrigeration Apprentice of the Year
Abbe Ayres – GTNT Group
General Building and Construction Apprentice of the Year
Kiana Villaflor – WTD Constructions
James Bell Overall Apprentice of the Year
Brieanna McSweeny – GTNT Group
Office Professional of the Year
Karina Beasy – Defend Fire
Women in Construction Award
Belinda Wilson – Jaytex Construction
Young Builder of the Year
Adam Small – Primus Build
Supplier of the Year
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