Master Builders Darling Downs winners for 2024 revealed
It has been a hard year for the Darling Downs construction sector but that did not stop our companies from building some truly impressive homes, businesses and government facilities. See the winner’s list here.
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Hutchinson Builders have swept the 2024 Master Builders awards, taking out six titles in the Downs and Western categories.
The construction company won awards for Women in Building, Health Facilities up to $20m, Health Facilities over $20 million, Community Service Facilities and Retail Facilities more than $5m.
Held at the Rumours International Convention Centre on Friday, the awards celebrated commercial and residential builders from across the Darling Downs and Southwest Queensland.
Master Builders regional manager Linda Rosengreen said it was great celebrate at the end of challenging year for the industry.
“Huge increases in construction costs, the ongoing labour shortage, red tape and regulatory changes are making things tough in building and construction right now, especially as we work to help tackle the housing crisis,” she said in a press release.
“But our industry is known for its resilience and Master Builders are renowned for delivering excellence, no matter the circumstances.
“Our 2024 winning projects and individuals are proof of that.”
Windamere Homes won the House of the Year title for Penny Home.
The judges said the five-bed home was built with exceptional skill and attention to detail, designed with both luxury living and sustainability in mind.
It feature flooring timber recycled from ex-railway bridge Blackbutt, the Low E glass, timeless stone features and soaring raked ceiling.
Lavish Constructions won the Presidents’ Award for AUM HOM. a stylish Rangeville home designed along Indian Vaastu principles.
“From the wavy walls and custom door frames to the fabulous pool and the glass walkover pond at the front entry, this home epitomises quality craftsmanship,” the judges said.
FKG took won the Group Project of the Year Award for Toowoomba Toyota Pre-Delivery and Service Centre.
“FKG’s innovative waterproofing system achieved flawless results, while consistent quality audits performed on site, and the team’s professionalism and strong commitment to safety and quality, resulted in a high-quality project delivered on time and budget,” the judges said.
Master Builders’ Downs and Western Housing and Construction Awards winners, 2024
Major winners
– BMS House of the Year Award: Windamere Homes for Penny Home (Highfields)
– Erlandson Finance Group Project of the Year Award: FK Gardner & Sons for Toowoomba Toyota Pre-Delivery & Service Centre (Toowoomba)
– BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award: Lavish Constructions for AUM HOM (Rangeville)
Individual winners
– Apprentice of the Year Award: Harry Eyers from Revamp Renovations (Toowoomba)
– Rising Star Award: Thomas Lunney from Revamp Renovations (Toowoomba)
– Women in Building Award: Cody Lugg from Hutchinson Builders (Toowoomba)
Specialty awards
– Best Residential Bathroom: Arden Vale Homes for Tsurisuto House (Rangeville)
– Best Residential Kitchen: Windamere Homes for Penny Home (Highfields)
– Best Residential Swimming Pool: Lavish Constructions for AUM HOM (Rangeville)
Housing awards
– Display Home, $400,000-$600,000: Gordon Bourke Constructions for Mantaray (Kearney Spring)
– Display Home, $600,000-$800,000: Gordon Bourke Constructions for Whitehaven (Middle Ridge)
– Home Renovation Project up to $300,000: George Built Constructions for Hilltop Home (BlueMountain Heights)
– Home Renovation Project, $300,000-$450,000: William Beale Lamble for Mary Cottage (East Toowoomba)
– Home Renovation Project from $750,000 up to $1m: Tim Smith Constructions Queensland for Dunmore (East Toowoomba)
– Individual Home, $400,000-$550,000: George Built Constructions for Novo (Mount Lofty)
– Individual Home, $550,000-$700,000: The Renew Company for Callista (Gowrie Junction)
– Individual Home, $700,000 up to $850,000: Urbane Build for Fairley (Mount Lofty)
– Individual Home, $850,000-$1m: Downs Designer Homes for Project Vuse (East Toowoomba)
– Individual Home, $1m-$1.5m: Arden Vale Homes for Tsurisuto House (Rangeville)
– Individual Home, $1.5m-$2m: Windamere Homes for Penny Home (Highfields)
– Individual Home, $2m-$2.5m: Lavish Constructions for AUM HOM (Rangeville)
– Medium Density up to 3 storeys – 2 to 5 dwellings: All Built Up for Arize Project (Middle Ridge)
– Best Use of Sloping Sites: Wuersching Industries Building for TAUGOULD (Prince Henry Heights)
– Excellence in Home Sustainability & Innovation: Titanium Homes for Passive House 2 (Harlaxton)
– Best Rural / Remote Home: SandS Timmer Constructions for “Doondi” Homestead (St George)
– Residential Trade Contractor of the Year: Concept Kitchens & Detail Joinery for East Toowoomba Project (East Toowoomba)
Construction awards
– Health Facilities up to $20m: Hutchinson Builders for St Vincents Private Hospital ICU & Carpark (Toowoomba)
– Health Facilities over $20m: Hutchinson Builders for Bunya Centre Day Surgery (Toowoomba)
– Education Facilities up to $10m: Northbuild Construction Qld for Our Lady of – Lourdes Primary School – New GLA’s & Administration Building (Toowoomba)
– Sporting Facilities: Taylor Builders for Millmerran Aquatic Centre (Millmerran)
– Commercial / Industrial Building up to $5m: Newlands Commercial Construction for Life Flight Roma (Roma)
– Commercial / Industrial Building, $5m-$15m: GFG Projects for Bradnams Windows and Doors (Charlton)
– Commercial / Industrial Building, $15m-$30m: FK Gardner & Sons for Toowoomba Toyota Pre-Delivery & Service Centre (Toowoomba)
– Community Service Facilities: Hutchinson Builders for Centenary Heights SHS Music Excellence Centre & GLA (Toowoomba)
– Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation up to $5m: Alliance Building & Construction for CSSD Department (Toowoomba)
– Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation, $5m-$15m: Northbuild Construction for Toowoomba Anglican School – Connal House Refurbishment (Toowoomba)
– Commercial Fitout up to $5m: Newlands Commercial Construction for Queensland X-ray South Toowoomba (South Toowoomba)
– Retail Facilities up to $5m: Hutchinson Builders for Hungry Jacks Harristown (Harristown)
– Retail Facilities over $5m: Hutchinson Builders for Bulky Goods Warehouse Centre (Toowoomba)
– Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10m: Taylor Builders for Tara Aquatic Centre (Tara)
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