Master Builders Far North 2022 construction awards winners full list announced
From commercial cafes and plaza areas in an education facility to clever housing designs suited to our climate, the Far North’s best in construction were recognised and awarded. See their work.
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ONE of the city’s newest education facilities featuring “innovative” learning spaces has helped a major construction firm win the prestigious Master Builders Far North Project of the Year award.
From aspirational homes to state-of-the-art education facilities, Far North builders proved their skill and craftsmanship, at the 2022 Master Builders Housing an Construction Awards, presented at Pullman Cairns International Hotel on Friday.
The organisation’s regional manager Sharon Vella said the calibre of entries was nothing short of exceptional, despite the ongoing trade and materials shortages and price hikes hampering the industry.
“From modern retail spaces, educational amenities and medical facilities to stunning renovations and state-of-the-art home builds, this year’s entries were inspirational,” she said.
“It’s a true testament to the quality and range of building that happens in and around the North Queensland 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.”
Bryant Building Contractors scooped the prestigious Project of the Year title as well as the Education Facilities over $10 million award for the Newman Catholic College in Smithfield.
The multi-level learning facility is spread over four levels, incorporating a learning environment together with traditional and innovative contemporary learning spaces for students.
The key design features included two-storey colonnades with tiered seating, a fully equipped commercial cafe and plaza areas.
Bryant’s Cairns director Dan Fragg said he was proud of the project because it was delivered during challenging market conditons, without a moveable completion date.
“We had to finish in time for the 2022 (school) intake, and we managed that with the labour and materials shortages,” he said. “We had to think outside the square and redesign certain elements quickly. At one stage there we had about 130 people per day working on the site, which is impressive for Far North Queensland.”
The team at Bryant Building Contractors also won the awards for Commercial Building from $5 million up to $50 million for the Energy Queensland Mcleod Street project in Cairns and Industrial Building over $5 million for their Energy Queensland purpose-built logistics warehouse in Swallow Road in Edmonton.
Ash Moseley Homes was the other big winner on the night, with The Oceanview project winning the WGC Lawyers House of the Year title and Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $2 million. The City View home also secured the Best Use of Sloping Sites title.
This residence along the Cairns hillside features a combination of complex design with timeless, relaxed elegant finishes.
The President’s Award went to Freshwater Designer Builders for its stylish Earlville home, The Enclave.
Designed for the warm climate in Far North Queensland, the modern four-bedroom home features porcelain tiles throughout, large doorways and high ceilings.
The home’s stunning kitchen was a hit with the judges, earning it the Best Residential Kitchen title.
Industry individuals were also recognised on the night with Santa Bir Gurung from Mark Fletcher Solid Plaster and Texture Coatings awarded Construction Skills Queensland Apprentice of the Year and Briony Twittey from BIMC Constructions taking home the Women in Building Award.
MAJOR WINNERS
Project of the Year
Newman Catholic College by Bryant Building Contractors
House of the Year
Oceanview Place by Ash Moseley Homes
President’s Award
The Enclave by Freshwater Designer Builders
ALL FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND WINNERS
Construction
Health Facilities up to $20 million – Apollo Property Group Pty Ltd for Queensland X-Ray Westcourt (Cairns City)
Education Facilities up to $10 million – Field Construct for Redlynch State College – Senior Learning Centre (Redlynch)
Education Facilities over $10 million – Bryant Building Contractors for Newman Catholic College (Smithfield)
Community Service Facilities – Hutchinson Builders for Midin Clinic (Atherton)
Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for MYAC Eco-Tourism Early Works (Yarrabah)
Commercial Building up to $5 million – Vis Constructions Pty Ltd for Mt Koolmoon, Smithfield Security Centre (Smithfield)
Commercial Building over $5 million – Bryant Building Contractors for EQ Swallow Road (Edmonton)
Commercial Building from $5 million up to $50 million – Bryant Building Contractors for EQ McLeod St (Cairns Industrial)
Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Vis Constructions Pty Ltd for Cambrian Ave, Smithfield Unit Complex (Smithfield)
– Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – Can-Do Constructions for Preston Law Ground Floor Additions (Cairns)
Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Touchstone Tiling Services (NQ) Pty Ltd for Brothers Leagues Club Cairns (Manunda)
Housing
Individual Home up to $350,000 – Clifford Homes for The Boathouse (Mission Beach)
Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Cunzolo Building for The Moses Residence (Atherton)
Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – Howe Building for Yungaburra Village (Yungaburra)
Individual Home from $550,000 up to $650,000 – Langrell Constructions Pty Ltd for Moore Residence (Kewarra Beach)
Individual Home from $650,000 up to $750,000 – Makaira Homes for Waterfront at Machans (Machans Beach)
Individual Home from $750,000 up to $950,000 – MiHaven for Rainforest Retreat (Edge Hill)
Individual Home from $950,000 up to $1.25 million – Allaro Homes for Goud Residence Park Ridge Estate (Brinsmead)
Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $2 million – Ash Moseley Homes for The Oceanview (City View)
Individual Home over $2 million – Nathan Verri Masters of Design & Building for Mirage Residence (Port Douglas)
Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – Nathan Verri Masters of Design & Building for Luxe Villas (Palm Cove)
Display Home up to $250,000 – James Langtree for Southside Display Home (Gordonvale)
Display Home over $550,000 – MyStyle Homes (Qld) Pty Ltd for MyEvolution (Palm Cove)
Truecore Best Use of Steel Frame Housing Award – Superior Steel Homes NQ for Melba Vistas (Peeramon)
Best Use of Sloping Sites – Ash Moseley Homes for The Oceanview (Cityview)
Excellence in Sustainable Living – MyStyle Homes (Qld) Pty Ltd for MyEvolution (Palm Cove)
Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Modern Glass and Aluminium for Luxe Villas (Palm Cove)
Specialty
Best Residential Bathroom – Alkira Constructions for Escape to the Daintree (Lower Daintree)
Best Residential Kitchen – Freshwater Designer Builders for The Enclave (Earlville)
Best Residential Swimming Pool – Nathan Verri Masters of Design & Building for Mirage Residence (Port Douglas)
Individual
Construction Skills Queensland Apprentice of the Year Award – Santa Bir Gurung from Mark Fletcher Solid Plaster and Texture Coatings Pty Ltd
Rising Star Award – Pelham Collins from Collins Constructions
Women in Building Award – Briony Twittey from CMT Constructions FNQ
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