Toowoomba company Newlands wins Master Builders national award for eco-classroom at Kleinton
A top Toowoomba construction contractor has taken out a national building award for its work on an energy efficient eco-building.
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Newlands Group was the only Darling Downs company to snag an award at the 2020 Master Builders Australia Building and Construction Awards.
The business scored the gong in Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management award in the commercial buildings class for its work on the Amaroo Environmental Education Centre eco-classroom at Kleinton.
The essential community education facility provides environmental, indigenous and wellbeing programs and courses for schools and the community, and professional development for teachers.
Newlands Group commercial general manager Danny Charlesworth said the building was created with a sustainable focus in mind.
“Being our first year participating in the awards, we wanted only the best outcome for our clients,” he said.
“It was an opportunity to showcase the caliber and scale of the projects in our region, and we knew the eco-classroom was destined to kickstart the emergence of innovation in environmentally friendly construction.
“The project had a strong focus on environmental sustainability, innovation in our building techniques and use of recycled or earth friendly material.
“Winning six awards (including four Master Builders regional prizes) in total, this has offered us an opportunity to showcase our 20 years of experience and outstanding abilities in large scale commercial projects.”
Master Builders’ downs and western regional manager Linda Rosengreen congratulated Newlands Group on the national achievement with the building.
“Newlands Group were the only winner to pick up a National award from our region. Well done to them, we are exceptionally proud of their team,” she said.
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