There was a buzz in the room as Sunshine Coast Master Builders celebrated their achievements in another challenging year for the industry.
It was a full house at Caloundra Events Centre for the 2023 Housing & Construction Awards that showed off superb craftsmanship and innovation.
In a year of continuing supply shortages, rising costs and increasing regulations, Sunshine Coast branch chair Brendan Bathersby summed it up when presenting some of the major awards.
“Congratulations to all finalists and winners tonight.
“Yours is a tough industry that requires hard work at the coalface, late nights doing contract administration, working with slim margins, government regulations and managing conflict.
“But you produce magnificent products every day. Well done.
“You should be proud of what you do, and how you do it.”
Nick Hayes Constructions were the big winners on the night, securing the sought-after Xact Accounting House of the Year with their spectacular beachfront mansion, Wilson Beach House located in Dicky Beach, designed by architect, Charles Wright.
The home is an inter-generational resort-style beach house that highlights low maintenance and durability.
Maximising ocean views, this timeless contemporary design is an entertainer’s dream with the ability to create multiple zones that can transform into one large open space to host guests.
The Nick Hayes Constructions team were also winners in the Individual Home over $10 million category, with the extraordinary home also picking up the award for Best Residential Kitchen.
McNab collected the Bathersby Legal Project of the Year and Commercial/Industrial Building over $50 million for the Sunshine Coast City Hall.
This Maroochydore project has 10 storeys and includes retail, civic, and commercial spaces.
The theatre-style council chambers are a masterpiece and took more than four months to construct. Its bespoke feature tiered ceiling is breathtaking and timber wall cladding in natural blackbutt was expertly installed by hand for this space.
The beautiful Mons project in Buderim earned JT Homes the sought-after BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award.
The quality of workmanship is evident throughout the home in the smallest details and seamless design.
Noosa builders in winning circle
Noosa builders again showed their ability, taking out some prestigious awards.
– Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million – RCQ for Lumier L2 (Noosa Heads).
– Individual Home from $3 million up to $10 million – Chris Smith Construction for Saltwater (Noosaville).
– Home Renovation Project from $650,000 up to $1 million – Silk Design and Construct for Bahamas at Crank (Tewantin).
– Judges Commendation Award – Mojac Constructions for Kleinschmidt Residence (Peregian Beach).
– Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Ultimate Shower Screens for Lumina (RCQ Project) (Noosa Heads).
