By Abbey Cannan
Attention to detail is what scored a Noosa family business the top awards at this year’s Master Builders Sunshine Coast 2022 Housing & Construction Awards.
At the heart of the company is Mick Devlin and his wife Sally, who started Braeden Constructions more than 25 years ago in Victoria.
They moved to Noosa in 2001 with their children and set about making a mark on the local building industry.
With endless prestigious awards under their belt and a sought-after reputation for quality, value and excellence, it’s safe to say the team has made its mark.
In 2010, Braeden Constructions was the first Sunshine Coast builder to ever win the Master Builders Association’s National Builder of the Year.
They went on to win the Master Builders Association Sunshine Coast House of the Year in 2009, 2010 and 2019. They have also won overall Home of the Year for Queensland in 2010, and in 2019.
“We are very experienced at building custom homes,“ Braeden Constructions owner Mick Devlin said.
That confidence comes from 38 years of experience in the construction industry.
This year, Braeden Constructions won the Master Builders House of the Year over $2m dollars and then went on to win the prestigious 2022 Sunshine Coast House of the Year for a Noosa Heads project.
Capturing waterfront views with an outdoor living feel, the Modern Thai House epitomises the Sunshine Coast lifestyle in a modern three-level home with timber highlights.
“We would particularly like to thank our local tradesmen and suppliers who worked to such a high standard on the project,“ Sally said.
“Chris Clout Design did an amazing job of designing the home. Chris and his team always amaze me with their designs that make the best use of the site, and set the benchmark of design possibilities. Also SCG Engineers from Noosa, as they are an integral part of the build.
“Our guys who work for Braeden Constructions as carpenters Riley, Lachlan, Jarred, Matt and Jackson. They are the backbone of our company!
“And of course the wonderful owners who placed so much trust in Braeden to build the home during a very trying time of Covid when they were not able to visit the site regularly.“
Mick said the judging of the awards is based on quality, technical difficulty and value for money.
“These are things that we always aim to deliver,” he said.
“I enjoy building and enjoy the challenge of building these homes. Every job we do is different and has its own unique challenges and designs to tackle.
“Working closely, openly and honestly from an early stage with the design team and the clients is the best way to get a successful result.”
He holds a reputation as a builder of the highest quality and integrity, but Mick’s attention to detail may have gone out the window when faced with making an on-stage awards speech.
“I forgot to mention my wife Sally the other night at the awards speeches. We are a great team. Without her, l would be lost,” Mick said.
“Sally and I run the business together and we only take on a certain amount of jobs so that we’re in control of everything. We’re a small family business and we have great relationships with our clients because they trust us.“
Braeden Constructions specialises in custom builds in the Sunshine Coast region and is renowned for making the absolute most of the natural assets of every block of land.
Whether it’s a beach home looking at waves crashing on the headland, or a rural setting taking in the rolling landscape, Braeden designs can help you achieve your best outcome.
For more information visit braedenconstructions.com.au or call Mick on 0418505117.
