26 July 2025
An iconic project spanning four city blocks, a breathtaking home embedded into its lush hillside environs, and an architectural multi-residential masterpiece have taken top honours at the 2025 Brisbane Housing & Construction Awards.
The who’s-who of the Queensland capital’s building and construction industry gathered for a glamourous sold-out event at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Saturday 26 July.
MCD Construction made it a triple for the breathtaking Birdwood House, winning the coveted Xact Accounting House of the Year Award, plus Individual Home from $5 million up to $10 million and Best Use of Sloping Sites—the team praised by the judges for a feat only achievable by a handful of residential builders in Brisbane.
The BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award honoured the work of Graya Multi-Res on the sweeping New Farm beauty, CHALK. Boasting luxurious lifestyle features and bespoke finishes, the project also won Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 dwellings. The Gray family’s flagship GRAYA Construction also took home best Individual Home from $3 million up to $4 million for exclusive park-side sanctuary, DOMUS.
Multiplex Constructions Qld were applauded for transforming Brisbane’s skyline with three Awards for the Queens Wharf Integrated Resort Development. The team took home both the Professional Certification Group Project of the Year Award, Tourism & Leisure Facilities over $10 million, as well as the reintroduced Excellence in Workplace Health & Safety Award for the ingenious Safety Encapsulation Nets used during construction.
It was multi-generational family business O’Shea & Sons Builders who swept the pool with four Awards on the night. Nick Green was named Apprentice of the Year in recognition of his rare commitment, talent and leadership as a fourth-year carpenter by day – and studies for a Bachelor of Urban Development (Construction Management) by night. The O’Shea team took home both best Individual Home from $2.5 million up to $3 million and Best Residential Swimming Pool for Kamares sto Appia – a Mediterranean marvel reflective of the homeowner’s dream to create a bespoke, sophisticated concrete home blending modern civic architecture with timeless charm; and best Individual Home from $1.5 million up to $2 million for sustainably-focused Quinta, blending innovation and exceptional livability.
Rounding out the Individual award category was Women in Building Award-winner Lilly Newton, lauded for surpassing leadership standards, her patient approach and being a motivating force in her role as Project Engineer with John Holland; and Penelope Homes founder Jimmy Gray, taking home the Rising Star Award for his leadership, business nous and commitment to quality and safety.
“With billions of dollars of hospitals, schools, and Olympic and Paralympic Games projects in the pipeline, and communities in need of private and social housing, Brisbane’s building and construction industry is both a challenging and exciting one right now,” Master Builders Deputy CEO and Awards Ambassador, Sue-Ann Fresneda, said.
“These Awards pay homage to the determination, talent and exceptional craftsmanship that Master Builders are renowned for. Our judges again had a challenging but enviable task this year, selecting the projects and people that shone brightest out of a truly outstanding field of entries.
“Each of our winners, and everyone who entered, has made a significant difference across the Greater Brisbane region. Whether that looks like crafting a modern masterpiece, breathing new life into a traditional home; leading a large commercial project, or inspiring others through their leadership and commitment, I applaud everyone for their incredible contribution to our industry.”
All Brisbane Winners
Major Winners
Winner of the 2025 Brisbane Xact Accounting House of the Year Award – MCD Construction for Birdwood House
“Only a handful of residential builders in Brisbane can build something that difficult.” That was the high praise from our judges for MCD Construction’s work on Birdwood House – among the most complex construction challenges in the team’s 20-year history. With immense groundwork done to integrate it into the steep site, the home boasts an art gallery, yoga room, passive cooling system, and rooftop garden, while preserving the surrounding ecosystem and wildlife. This project exemplifies modern Australian homebuilding at its finest.
Winner of the 2025 Brisbane BUSSQ Building Super Presidents’ Award – Graya Multi-res for CHALK
Graya Multi-Res has forged a reputation for superior detail, craftsmanship and out-of-the-box thinking – and CHALK is no exception. Positioned to maximise its enviable New Farm location, this 10-residence boutique project boasts three-metre ceilings, a rooftop terrace, and private courtyards, BBQs and pools. Bespoke cabinetry and seamlessly integrated materials were curated to ensure longevity, durability, and aesthetic cohesion. Our judges praised Graya’s management of complicated site works in a busy location, construction methodology, and exceptional, bespoke finishes, delivering another standout project.
Winner of the 2025 Brisbane Professional Certification Group Project of the Year Award – Multiplex Constructions Qld for Queen’s Wharf Integrated Resort Development
The Queens Wharf Integrated Resort Development is among the biggest and boldest construction projects in Queensland – and Australia. Spanning more than four city blocks, it includes three towers, retail space and casino, and a suspended Skydeck. In our judges’ words, ‘a remarkable display of coordination and craftsmanship by Multiplex, delivering textures, forms and finishes that defy expectation. This iconic development has transformed the Brisbane skyline – and stands as a powerful example of what’s possible when complex vision meets expert execution.’
Individual winners
- Apprentice of the Year Award – Nick Green, O’Shea & Sons Builders
- Rising Star Award – Jimmy Gray, Penelope Homes
- Women in Building Award – Lilly Newton, John Holland
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Koa Construction for Billa
- Best Residential Kitchen – Adam Mason Homes for Springacre
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – O’Shea & Sons Builders for Kamares sto Appia
Housing awards
- Truecore Best Use of Steel Frame Housing Award – Holm Built for Ascot Row
- Display Home from $400,000 up to $600,000 – Glenvill Constructions for Spring Mountain Display
- Display Home from $600,000 up to $800,000 – McLachlan Homes for Driftwood 29
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – 2 to 5 dwellings – Ryer Projects for Harla
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 dwellings – Graya Multi-Res for CHALK
- Foundation Technologies Australia Prefabricated and Modular Housing Award – Bellevue Design and Construction for King Of Triton
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – MCD Construction for Birdwood House
- Home Renovation Project up to $300,000 – Sale Brothers Projects for Blurred Lines
- Home Renovation Project from $300,000 up to $450,000 – Swanson Constructions for Grove
- Home Renovation Project from $450,000 up to $600,000 – ARQO Building for Brigadoon
- Home Renovation Project from $600,000 up to $750,000 – Chapcon Building Services for Newstead Unit Amalgamation
- Home Renovation Project from $750,000 up to $1 million – Goad Building for Princess House
- Home Renovation Project from $1 million up to $2 million – APGC Group for Overend House
- Home Renovation Project over $2 million – Corella Construction for Wilston Renovation
- Excellence in Home Sustainability & Innovation – Koa Construction for Billa
- Individual Home up to $400,000 – Stroud Homes Brisbane East for Goldstone
- Individual Home from $400,000 up to $550,000 – Bellevue Design and Construction for King Of Triton
- Individual Home from $550,000 up to $700,000 – Hancock Homes for Marg.
- Individual Home from $700,000 up to $850,000 – Newstart Homes Australia for New Beith Acreage
- Individual Home from $850,000 up to $1 million – Surfside Homes for White House
- Individual Home from $1 million up to $1.5 million – KJ Constructions (Qld) for Debussy Residence
- Individual Home from $1.5 million up to $2 million – O’Shea & Sons Builders for Quinta
- Individual Home from $2 million up to $2.5 million – Happy Haus Property Group for Haus Northgate 065
- Individual Home from $2.5 million up to $3 million – O’Shea & Sons Builders for Kamares sto Appia
- Individual Home from $3 million up to $4 million – GRAYA Construction for DOMUS
- Individual Home from $4 million up to $5 million – Tabrizi Home Builders for Chateau Cache
- Individual Home from $5 million up to $10 million – MCD Construction for Birdwood House
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million – Provincial Building for Victoria Point Palms
- WorkCon Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) from $20 million up to $50 million Award – Mosaic Construction for The Mowbray by Mosaic
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) over $50 million – Mosaic Construction for The Witton by Mosaic
Construction awards
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – Hatcon Builders for Sadliers Crossing Childcare
- Education Facilities over $10 million – ADCO Constructions for Bellbird Park State School
- Community Service Facilities – Premis Solutions for Everton Park Library
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Zillmere Sports Club - Sports Bar & Gaming
- Retail Facilities over $5 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Carina Leagues Club Redevelopment
- Community Accommodation – Chapcon Design & Construct for East Brisbane SDA Residences
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – APGC GROUP for Halcyon Promenade Community Facilities
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million – Multiplex Constructions Qld for Queen’s Wharf Integrated Resort Development
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – Hardbuilt QLD for Physioactive Ipswich
- Health Facilities over $20 million – ADCO Constructions for Redland Hospital Expansion
- Commercial / Industrial Building up to $5 million – Hardbuilt QLD for Physioactive Ipswich
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $5 million up to $15 million – Prekaro Projects for Ripley Mixed Use
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $15 million up to $30 million – Spaceframe Buildings for Peterkin Street
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $30 million up to $50 million – McNab for Electrolux’s Distribution and Experience Centre for Port of Brisbane
- Commercial / Industrial Building over $50 million – ADCO Constructions for Brisbane Metro Depot
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation up to $5 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for St Margaret’s Community House - Heritage House
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation from $5 million up to $15 million – FDC Construction & Fitout (QLD) for Brisbane Square Landlord Works
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation from $15 million up to $30 million – Buildcorp Group for 320 Adelaide Street Façade Upgrade
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation over $30 million – Hutchinson Builders for Venue
- Commercial Fitout up to $5 million – Mettle for Edward Street
- Commercial Fitout from $5 million up to $10 million – Unita (Qld) for Supernormal Brisbane
- Commercial Fitout over $10 million – Buildcorp Group for ARUP Living Building Challenge Office Fitout
- Excellence in Workplace Health & Safety – Multiplex Constructions Qld for Safety Encapsulation Nets, Queen’s Wharf Integrated Resort Development
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Arden Architectural for Arup Brisbane Office
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