A dramatic riverfront residence that belies the complexity of its construction achieved an exceptional six wins across multiple categories at the 2026 Master Builders Sunshine Coast Housing & Construction Awards. The red carpet was rolled out for a glamorous crowd at Novotel Twin Waters on Friday 21 August.
Tyson Building Group was honoured with the prestigious Sunshine Mitre 10 House of the Year Award for Mooloolaba masterpiece, Azura. Defined by a sweeping roofline, curved built forms and a seamless connection with the water’s edge, the three-level home features a sculptural curved staircase at its heart, a passenger lift, and a basement constructed around 1.8 metres below high tide level, featuring a car lift, gym, and cellar. Superior craftsmanship also earned Tyson Building Group a rare clean sweep of the Specialty categories – Best Residential Bathroom, Best Residential Kitchen, and Best Residential Swimming Pool – plus, best Individual Home over $10 million.
After spending the best part of two years working with the Tyson team and their clients on a shared vision for Azura, Wyer & Craw won the Residential Trade Contractor of the Year Award, applauded for their seamless curation and integration of hand-selected American Walnut timber joinery, Cristallo Quartzite stone and brass elements throughout the home, creating a unified, high-end finish.
St Andrews Constructions took home the coveted BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award for stunning modern Noosa Heads home, BABYLON. The team mastered below water-level construction and torrential rain and carefully planned every detail to ensure seamless finishes and durability. The canal-front position and luxurious pool, spa and kitchen cool room make the home an entertainer’s paradise, with the wine cellar and media room ‘The Ark’ – likened to an underground New York jazz bar – completing the dream. A family business, St Andrews Constructions also celebrated their own Niamh Johnstone winning the Women in Building Award. The judges were impressed by Niamh’s exceptional knowledge and work as young project manager on multiple high-end builds – and her passion for mentoring others.
RCQ scored a double for benchmark boutique high-rise residences, B I A N C O, Caloundra, winning the Bathersby Legal Project of the Year Awardand Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) from $20 million up to $50 million. With stunning views over Pumicestone Passage, RCQ’s builder-developer approach ensured the 27 premium residences and five retail tenancies were delivered to an impeccable standard, making for an enviable lifestyle.
Reed & Co Homes also had two reasons to celebrate. Founder Damian Reed received the Xact Accounting Rising Star Award, having established a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and innovation in delivering high-end architectural homes, while the team won best Individual Home from $600,000 up to $750,000 for Pelican Waters beauty, Cato Residence.
The future looks bright for The Industry School Apprentice of the Year Award winner Oliver Cassells from Becker Constructions, applauded for his ability to work independently, solve complex construction challenges, and contribute to team outcomes, displaying maturity beyond his years. Ollie and the Becker team were also awarded best Home Renovation Project from $1 million up to $2 million for the breathtaking Moffat Beach transformation, Derby.
“I am incredibly grateful to be part of such an extraordinary industry here on the Sunshine Coast,” Master Builders Regional Manager, Nicola Scott, said.
“This event is about so much more than awards. It's about recognising the people behind the projects – the visionaries, the craftspeople, the problem-solvers and the teams whose passion and dedication transform ideas on a page into places where lives are lived, families grow, businesses thrive, and communities are strengthened.
“Whether it's a family home, a commercial development, a school, a hospital or a public space, every project leaves an incredible legacy. Congratulations to all our entrants and winners.”
Major winners
Winner of the 2026 Sunshine Coast Sunshine Mitre 10 House of the Year Award – Tyson Building Group for Azura. Azura is an exceptional riverfront residence distinguished by its extraordinary craftsmanship and innovation. Beneath its elegant form lies a highly complex building, which required exceptional precision, coordination and technical expertise by Tyson Building Group. Extensive curved slabs, walls, ceilings and bespoke joinery display meticulous execution across all trades. The seamless integration of natural stone, lime plaster and American Walnut showcase remarkable attention to detail – while the habitable basement built well below the high tide mark is a defining construction achievement.
Winner of the 2026 Sunshine Coast BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award – St Andrews Constructions for BABYLON. Nestled in the heart of Noosa Sound, this exceptional residence seamlessly blends contemporary luxury with its natural coastal surroundings. Constructed from concrete and blockwork, softened by natural timber, stone and extensive landscaping, the home showcases outstanding craftsmanship. St Andrews Constructions expertly navigated the challenge of construction below the waterline, while secret-fixing of the battens and cladding have delivered a seamless finish. The canal-front entertaining spaces and the bespoke ‘Ark’ retreat elevate this breathtaking home into a truly outstanding residential achievement.
Winner of the 2026 Sunshine Coast Bathersby Legal Project of the Year Award – RCQ for
B I A N C O, Caloundra. A landmark mixed-use development comprising twenty-seven premium residences, five retail tenancies and three levels of basement parking, B I A N C O has set the benchmark for boutique high-rise living in Caloundra through its sophisticated design, expansive floorplans and seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Delivered under RCQ’s integrated builder-developer model, the project spanned the full lifecycle from site acquisition to completion, ensuring a seamless construction process. Embracing its enviable coastal setting and panoramic water views, B I A N C O embodies RCQ’s commitment to quality, durability and architectural excellence.
All Sunshine Coast winners
Major winners
- Sunshine Mitre 10 House of the Year Award – Tyson Building Group for Azura (Mooloolaba)
- Bathersby Legal Project of the Year Award – RCQ for B I A N C O, Caloundra (Caloundra)
- BUSSQ Building Super President's Award – St Andrews Constructions for BABYLON (Noosa Heads)
Individual winners
- The Industry School Apprentice of the Year Award – Oliver Cassells from Becker Constructions
- Women in Building Award – Niamh Johnstone from St Andrews Constructions
- Xact Accounting Rising Star Award – Damian Reed from Reed & Co Homes
Specialty winners
- Best Residential Bathroom – Tyson Building Group for Azura (Mooloolaba)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Tyson Building Group for Azura (Mooloolaba)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Tyson Building Group for Azura (Mooloolaba)
Housing winners
- Display Home up to $500,000 – Vantage Building Group for The Vinto Terrace (Bells Creek)
- Home Renovation Project up to $350,000 – Sunshine Coast Internal Renovations for Sunbird (Parrearra)
- Home Renovation Project from $500,000 up to $650,000 – Luna Constructions for Tinbeerwah Getaway (Tinbeerwah)
- Home Renovation Project from $650,000 up to $800,000 – Roebuck Concepts for Columba (Pelican Waters)
- Home Renovation Project from $800,000 up to $1 million – Renovare Sunshine Coast for Reef (Birtinya)
- Home Renovation Project from $1 million up to $2 million – Becker Constructions for Derby (Moffat Beach)
- Home Renovation Project over $2 million – Nomad Built for Waterside (Noosaville)
- Individual Home up to $450,000 – J Co Constructions for Modern Maddox (Palmview)
- Individual Home from $450,000 up to $600,000 – Devcon Building Co for The Enclave (Maleny)
- Individual Home from $600,000 up to $750,000 – Reed & Co Homes for Cato Residence (Pelican Waters)
- Individual Home from $750,000 up to $900,000 – qldBUILT for Maclamond (Pelican Waters)
- Individual Home from $900,000 up to $1.25 million – Troy Ware Constructions for Kaylina House (Maroochydore)
- Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $1.5 million – TyStyle for Fort Residence (Buderim)
- Individual Home from $1.5 million up to $2 million – Gold Leaf Constructions for Allocasuarina
- Individual Home from $2 million up to $2.5 million – McGarry Builders for Kallarra (Mudjimba)
- Individual Home from $2.5 million up to $3 million – Elora Constructions for The Boulevard (Pelican Waters)
- Individual Home from $3 million up to $4 million – Hepner Homes for Sunshine Coast Project (Chevallum)
- Individual Home from $4 million up to $5 million – Lamper Constructions for The Ridge Estate (Balmoral Ridge)
- Individual Home from $5 million up to $10 million – Smithy & Co Construction for Maple Ridge Forest Sanctuary (Palmwoods)
- Individual Home over $10 million – Tyson Building Group for Azura (Mooloolaba)
- Truecore Best Use of Steel Frame Housing – Gold Leaf Constructions for Allocasuarina
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – Chris Smith Construction for Pelican House (Peregian Beach)
- Best Rural/Remote Project – Independent Building Group for Balmoral (Balmoral Ridge)
- Excellence in Construction Quality – Chris Smith Construction for North Views (Sunshine Beach)
- Prefabricated and Modular Housing Project – Saltair for Doonan Deluxe (Doonan)
- Excellence in Home Sustainability & Innovation – Saltair for Coolum Beach Multi-Storey (Coolum Beach)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – 2 to 5 dwellings – GTO Building for Plover Strip Villas (Peregian Beach)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 dwellings – qldBUILT for North (Beerwah)
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Wyer & Craw for Azura (Mooloolaba)
Construction winners
- Health Facilities over $20 million – McNab for Maroochy Private Hospital (Maroochydore)
- Education Facilities up to $7 million – inSite Construction Services for Nambour Christian College Block S (Woombye)
- Education Facilities from $7 million up to $15 million – BBN CONSTRUCTIONS for Coolum Beach Christian College Secondary Precinct (Yandina Creek)
- Education Facilities over $15 million – FKG Group for Palmview State Secondary College Stage 2 (Palmview)
- Sporting Facilities – Murphy Builders Qld for Kawana Aquatic Centre - Stage 2 (Bokarina)
- Community Service Facilities – Integral Construction for The Sanctuary Church (Mons)
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Villa Noosa Hotel (Noosaville)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Aite Group for AVC Royal Mail Hotel (Sunshine Coast)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million – Palm Lake Works for The Springs Country Club (Pelican Waters)
- Social Housing Project – BADGE Constructions (Qld) for Coast2Bay Banya Social Housing (Banya)
- Apartment Renovation – Pacific Projects Noosa for Sea Pearl Apartment (Mooloolaba)
- Commercial Fitout up to $5 million – Farrago Interiors for Playa Mexican (Bokarina)
- Commercial Fitout over $10 million – SHAPE Australia (Qld) for Elysium Noosa Cibaria Restaurant Fitout (Noosa Heads)
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $3 million up to $10 million – Devcon Building Co for Infinity Industrial (Beerwah)
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation up to $3 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Maroochy RSL – Lounge 72 (Maroochydore)
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation from $3 million up to $10 million – McNab Building Services for Upgrade to Number One in Hastings Street (Noosa Heads)
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation from $10 million up to $25 million – SHAPE Australia (Qld) for Elysium Noosa Room Refurbishment (Noosa Heads)
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation from $25 million up to $50 million – Hutchinson Builders for Library+ Caloundra (Caloundra)
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) from $20 million up to $50 million – RCQ for B I A N C O, Caloundra (Caloundra)
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) over $50 million – Cube Constructions for Oasis (Bokarina Beach)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Phoenix Carpentry & Building (Qld) for Library+ Caloundra (Caloundra)