Innovative homes and outstanding construction projects that combine creativity, quality and craftsmanship took out top honours at the 2026 Gold Coast Housing & Construction Awards. The glamourous event saw the who’s-who of the industry walk the red carpet at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on Friday 31 July.
Advanced construction techniques, structural ingenuity and stunning finishes saw Enclave Constructions win the prized Gold Group Consulting House of the Year Award and best Individual Home from $5 million to $10 million for the five-level Mermaid Beach masterpiece, Archelia.
The prestigious McInnes Wilson Lawyers Project of the Year Award and Tourism & Leisure Facilities over $10 million went to Hutchinson Builders for the luxurious Mondrian Gold Coast Hotel and Residences, marking the first Australian delivery of the international brand, and two of Hutchies’ four wins on the night.
Grimmond Construction made it a triple, winning the BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award, Best Residential Kitchen, and the Truecore Best Use of Steel Frame Housing Award for mastering an exceptional level of technical difficulty to deliver grand Broadbeach Waters residence, Monaco.
PJH Constructions swept the pool with five Awards, including the Women in Building Award for 42-year industry veteran and ‘heart and soul of the business’, Simone Kerwick. PJH also won Best Residential Swimming Pool and Home Renovation Project over $2 million for the impressive transformation of Amaia; best Home Renovation Project from $1 million up to $2 million for Casa Franc; and best Individual Home from $3 million up to $4 million for Wingspan.
The judging panel were ‘astounded’ by the project delivery, planning and execution in the work of Steven McIntyre from Dellwood Constructions, earning him the Xact Accounting Rising Star Award. Steve and team also celebrated winning best Home Renovation Project from $350,000 up to $500,000 for Project Songbird.
Rounding out the Individual category was the Apprentice of the Year Award winner Harrison Tooth of Davey Constructions, who blew the panel away with his building knowledge, dedication to his craft, and passion for the industry.
"Here on the Gold Coast, we face many challenges – yet this provides us with so many opportunities. The future of our industry is positive,” Master Builders Regional Manager – Gold Coast, Adam Profke, said.
“Our region is leading Queensland’s crane count, surpassing Brisbane, and with more than 20 major projects on the cards, our commercial sector is well and truly super charged. That’s not to mention the housing we need to accommodate another 340,000 people, taking our region’s population to 1 million.
“Against the backdrop of this booming demand, our 2026 Awards entrants and winners have proven their incredible capabilities for ingenuity, construction quality, and finding ways to work smarter and safer to deliver the homes and projects the Gold Coast needs. Congratulations to you all – the industry is truly in safe hands.”
Major Winners
Winner of the 2026 Gold Coast Gold Group Consulting House of the Year Award – Enclave Constructions for Archelia. Enclave Constructions' Archelia project embodies a refined residential build delivered with strong attention to precision. The structural system is a standout feature of the five-level project, while the restricted site access required careful coordination across trades to ensure quality standards. A focus on buildability and program efficiency resulted in a cohesive outcome, boasting premium interior finishes and luxury features delivered to an exceptionally high standard. Combining structural ingenuity with architectural beauty, this is a home of enduring quality and distinction.
Winner of the 2026 Gold Coast BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award – Grimmond Construction for Monaco. Monaco is an extraordinary and unique residence showcasing an exceptional level of technical difficulty, and the finish is truly outstanding. From the full-width glass curtain spanning the entire façade, to the cantilevered floating entry statement, and the 57-custom diamond-shaped plaster arches defining the interior, accuracy and consistency were paramount to bring the symmetrical design to life. Grimmond Construction collaborated with its subcontractors, specialist consultants and a committed client on a shared vision, delivering a grand family home that challenges convention.
Winner of the 2026 Gold Coast McInnes Wilson Lawyers Project of the Year – Hutchinson Builders for Mondrian Gold Coast Hotel & Residences. Mondrian Gold Coast represents a high-quality build defined by complex structural delivery and premium finishes. The project integrates reinforced concrete construction with precise façade detailing to capture ocean views while addressing harsh marine conditions. Tight site constraints in Burleigh Heads required careful staging, logistics coordination, and engineering solutions. Emphasis on durability, acoustic performance, and luxury fit out demanded skilled trades and meticulous sequencing, resulting in a landmark development on the Gold Coast skyline, showcasing craftsmanship, innovation, and construction excellence.
All Gold Coast winners
Major winners
- Gold Group Consulting House of the Year Award – Enclave Constructions for Archelia (Mermaid Beach)
- McInnes Wilson Lawyers Project of the Year Award – Hutchinson Builders for Mondrian Gold Coast Hotel & Residences (Burleigh Heads)
- BUSSQ Building Super President's Award – Grimmond Construction for Monaco (Broadbeach Waters)
Individual winners
- Apprentice of the Year Award – Harrison Tooth from Davey Constructions
- Women in Building Award – Simone Kerwick from PJH CONSTRUCTIONS AUSTRALIA
- Xact Accounting Rising Star Award – Steven McIntyre from Dellwood Constructions
Specialty winners
- Best Residential Bathroom – Resolve Construction for Villa Alcyone (Elanora)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Grimmond Construction for Monaco (Broadbeach Waters)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – PJH CONSTRUCTIONS AUSTRALIA for Amaia (Burleigh Waters)
Housing winners
- Display Home up to $500,000 – Hudson Homes for Azure 25 (Bahrs Scrub)
- Display Home from $500,000 up to $750,000 – Brighton Homes Queensland for Celeste 30 (Bahrs Scrub)
- Display Home over $1 million – Metricon Homes for Catalina 64 (Surfers Paradise)
- Home Renovation Project up to $350,000 – Varli Building for Project Serenity (Mudgeeraba)
- Home Renovation Project from $350,000 up to $500,000 – Dellwood Constructions for Project Songbird (Burleigh Waters)
- Home Renovation Project from $500,000 up to $650,000 – Symcorp Design & Build for Woodgee (Currumbin)
- Home Renovation Project from $650,000 up to $800,000 – East Coast Designer Homes for Maliyan (Burleigh)
- Home Renovation Project from $800,000 up to $1 million – Genco Construction for Solara Cove (Palm Beach)
- Home Renovation Project from $1 million up to $2 million – PJH CONSTRUCTIONS AUSTRALIA for Casa Franc (Mermaid Waters)
- Home Renovation Project over $2 million – PJH CONSTRUCTIONS AUSTRALIA for Amaia (Burleigh Waters)
- Individual Home from $600,000 up to $750,000 – Contemporary Homes Queensland for Gunsynd 541 (Beaudesert)
- Individual Home from $750,000 up to $900,000 – Resolve Construction for Pipers Edge (Worongary)
- Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $1.5 million – Contemporary Homes Queensland for White Haven (Hope Island)
- Individual Home from $1.5 million up to $2 million – ProductivBuilds for Voliere (Burleigh Waters)
- Individual Home from $2 million up to $2.5 million – Makin Construction for Petrel Project (Mermaid Beach)
- Individual Home from $2.5 million up to $3 million – Lucian Constructions for Obsidian (Tallai)
- Individual Home from $3 million up to $4 million – PJH CONSTRUCTIONS AUSTRALIA for Wingspan (Mermaid Waters)
- Individual Home from $4 million up to $5 million – Havendeen Projects for Winchester (Southport)
- Individual Home from $5 million up to $10 million – Enclave Constructions for Archelia (Mermaid Beach)
- Truecore Best Use of Steel Frame Housing Award – Grimmond Construction for Monaco (Broadbeach Waters)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – Resolve Construction for Villa Alcyone (Elanora)
- Excellence in Home Sustainability & Innovation – DB Build for Swordfish (Palm Beach)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – 2 to 5 dwellings – Resolve Construction for Vista D'Oro (Miami)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 dwellings – Greyburn Building Contractors for Capri Villas (Isle of Capri)
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – RENDER X for Wingspan (Mermaid Waters)
Construction winners
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – RiteSpace Constructions for Dental Boutique Gold Coast (Benowa)
- Education Facilities up to $7 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Rivermount College - Counsellor & Café Building (Yatala)
- Education Facilities from $7 million up to $15 million – Evans Built for Star of the Sea (Merrimac)
- Community Service Facilities – Hutchinson Builders for QAS Gold Coast Operations Centre (Coomera)
- Community Accommodation – Silkwood Homes for SDA Studio (Ormeau)
- Social Housing Project – Paynters for Ironbark Place (Southport)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – SHAPE Australia (Qld) for CSi Sports Bar and Family Entertainment Precinct (Southport)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for Mondrian Gold Coast Hotel & Residences (Burleigh Heads)
- Retail Facilities over $5 million – Deluca Corporation for Home Focus Pimpama – Building 3 + 4 (Pimpama)
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation from $25 million up to $50 million – SHAPE Australia (Qld) for City of Gold Coast Bundall Precinct Fitout (Bundall)
- Commercial Fitout up to $5 million – Zero 9 Constructions for Mamasan (Broadbeach)
- Commercial / Industrial Building up to $3 million – STP Projects for Klarfeld Gallery (Southport)
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $3 million up to $10 million – McNab for Surf Life Saving Queensland Gold Coast Headquarters (Mermaid Beach)
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $10 million up to $25 million – Victo Construction for Pinewood Products Timber Facility (Gilberton)
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million – EVBUILT for Prominence (Mermaid Beach)
- WorkCon Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) from $20 million up to $50 million – Graya Multi-Res for Kloud (Palm Beach)
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) over $50 million – Hutchinson Builders for Luxe (Broadbeach)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Parker Precision for Beenleigh Aquatic Centre (Beenleigh)