The 2022 Downs & Western Housing & Construction Awards will be held in July 2022. This page will be updated with winners once they are announced.
2021 Downs & Western Housing & Construction Award winners
The spirit of determination and exceptional craftsmanship Downs & Western builders are renowned for was on show at the Rumours International Convention Centre on Saturday, 31 July for the 2021 Housing & Construction Awards. Read the 2021 Downs & Western Awards round up here.
View the full 2021 Downs & Western winners photo gallery.
Read the 2021 Excellence in Building Downs & Western magazine
Major awards
- President's Award – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Lagom
- Project of the Year – Watpac Construction Pty Ltd T/A BESIX Watpac – Roma Hospital Redevelopment
- House of the Year – MARK ROSS TIMBER HOMES QLD P/L for Redwood
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Hamish Selkirk from BBC QLD PTY LTD
- Rising Star – Damien Weeks from BBC QLD PTY LTD
- Women in Building – Shay Scott from Hotondo Homes Toowoomba
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Brett A Dallinger T/A Concept Kitchens & Detail Joinery for Range Home Project
- David Turton Memorial Award – Scott Hartshorn from Highfields Builder
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – NRG Electrical (Qld) Pty Ltd T/A NRG Services for Roma Hospital Redevelopment
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Kitchen – Brett A Dallinger T/A Concept Kitchens & Detail Joinery for Range Home
- Best Residential Bathroom – Mark Hughes for Project Lakeview
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Gordon Bourke Constructions for Gallet
Housing awards
- Individual Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Lagom
- Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Campbell 2.0
- Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – Highfields Builder Pty Ltd for Iredale Bliss
- Individual Home from $550,000 up to $650,000 – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd for Moncrieff 1
- Individual Home from $650,000 up to $750,000 – BBC Qld Pty Ltd for The Atrium
- Individual Home from $750,000 up to $950,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Trafalgar House
- Individual Home from $950,000 up to $1.25 million – Kev Morris Builder Pty Ltd for Katoomba Vista
- Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $2 million – Gordon Bourke Constructions for Gallet
- Individual Home over $2 million – MARK ROSS TIMBER HOMES QLD P/L for Redwood
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – J S G Constructions PTY LTD for Florence
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $275,000 up to $575,000 – Clayton Lewis Jesse T/A Clayton Jesse Construction Group for Project Newtown
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $575,000 up to $1 million – S & S Timmer Constructions Pty Ltd for Morennan Homestead
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Guyong
- Display Home up to $250,000 – Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd for The Brennan
- Display Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Sepia
- Display Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Paragon Homes Pty Ltd for Carlow Lane
- Display Home over $550,000 – Hughes Elite Builders Pty Ltd for Project Lakeview
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd for Enabled Living Empress St Villas
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – over 5 Dwellings – All Built Up Pty Ltd for Neves
- Best Heritage Restoration – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for Glen Alpine
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – NJP Carpentry Pty Ltd T/A Titanium Homes for Sorrento
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – Will Lamble T/A Lamble Building for Treehouse
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for SVPHT Emergency Department
- Health Facilities over $20 million – Watpac Construction Pty Ltd for Roma Hospital Redevelopment
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – FK Gardner and Sons Pty Ltd for Edmund Rice Cultural Centre
- Sporting Facilities – Bedford Built Pty Ltd for Faith Lutheran College, Plainland - Sports Complex
- Community Service Facilities – J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Toowoomba Private Mental Health
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for ALDI Highfields Retail Centre
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – Cavanough Builders Pty Ltd for Avenue Motel Apartments
- Commercial Building from $5 million up to $50 million – D J Buckley Builders Pty Ltd for Paroo Community and Civic Centre
- Industrial Building over $5 million – McNab NQ Pty Ltd T/A McNab for TRC Principal Works Depot
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million – J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Inspire South Central
- Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Palm Lake Works Pty Ltd for Palm Lake Care Toowoomba
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd for Ray White Toowoomba
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – Kane Constructions (QLD) Pty Ltd T/A Arete Australia (QLD) for Toowoomba Sports Club & Gaming Refurbishment
Previous Downs & Western award winners
2021 Downs & Western winners
The spirit of determination and exceptional craftsmanship Downs & Western builders are renowned for was on show at the Rumours International Convention Centre on Saturday, 31 July for the 2021 Housing & Construction Awards. Read the 2021 Downs & Western Awards round up here.
View the full 2021 Downs & Western winners photo gallery.
Read the 2021 Excellence in Building Downs & Western magazine
Major awards
- President's Award – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Lagom
- Project of the Year – Watpac Construction Pty Ltd T/A BESIX Watpac – Roma Hospital Redevelopment
- House of the Year – MARK ROSS TIMBER HOMES QLD P/L for Redwood
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Hamish Selkirk from BBC QLD PTY LTD
- Rising Star – Damien Weeks from BBC QLD PTY LTD
- Women in Building – Shay Scott from Hotondo Homes Toowoomba
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Brett A Dallinger T/A Concept Kitchens & Detail Joinery for Range Home Project
- David Turton Memorial Award – Scott Hartshorn from Highfields Builder
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – NRG Electrical (Qld) Pty Ltd T/A NRG Services for Roma Hospital Redevelopment
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Kitchen – Brett A Dallinger T/A Concept Kitchens & Detail Joinery for Range Home
- Best Residential Bathroom – Mark Hughes for Project Lakeview
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Gordon Bourke Constructions for Gallet
Housing awards
- Individual Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Lagom
- Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Campbell 2.0
- Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – Highfields Builder Pty Ltd for Iredale Bliss
- Individual Home from $550,000 up to $650,000 – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd for Moncrieff 1
- Individual Home from $650,000 up to $750,000 – BBC Qld Pty Ltd for The Atrium
- Individual Home from $750,000 up to $950,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Trafalgar House
- Individual Home from $950,000 up to $1.25 million – Kev Morris Builder Pty Ltd for Katoomba Vista
- Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $2 million – Gordon Bourke Constructions for Gallet
- Individual Home over $2 million – MARK ROSS TIMBER HOMES QLD P/L for Redwood
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – J S G Constructions PTY LTD for Florence
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $275,000 up to $575,000 – Clayton Lewis Jesse T/A Clayton Jesse Construction Group for Project Newtown
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $575,000 up to $1 million – S & S Timmer Constructions Pty Ltd for Morennan Homestead
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Guyong
- Display Home up to $250,000 – Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd for The Brennan
- Display Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Sepia
- Display Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Paragon Homes Pty Ltd for Carlow Lane
- Display Home over $550,000 – Hughes Elite Builders Pty Ltd for Project Lakeview
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd for Enabled Living Empress St Villas
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – over 5 Dwellings – All Built Up Pty Ltd for Neves
- Best Heritage Restoration – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for Glen Alpine
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – NJP Carpentry Pty Ltd T/A Titanium Homes for Sorrento
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – Will Lamble T/A Lamble Building for Treehouse
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for SVPHT Emergency Department
- Health Facilities over $20 million – Watpac Construction Pty Ltd for Roma Hospital Redevelopment
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – FK Gardner and Sons Pty Ltd for Edmund Rice Cultural Centre
- Sporting Facilities – Bedford Built Pty Ltd for Faith Lutheran College, Plainland - Sports Complex
- Community Service Facilities – J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Toowoomba Private Mental Health
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for ALDI Highfields Retail Centre
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – Cavanough Builders Pty Ltd for Avenue Motel Apartments
- Commercial Building from $5 million up to $50 million – D J Buckley Builders Pty Ltd for Paroo Community and Civic Centre
- Industrial Building over $5 million – McNab NQ Pty Ltd T/A McNab for TRC Principal Works Depot
- Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million – J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Inspire South Central
- Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Palm Lake Works Pty Ltd for Palm Lake Care Toowoomba
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd for Ray White Toowoomba
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – Kane Constructions (QLD) Pty Ltd T/A Arete Australia (QLD) for Toowoomba Sports Club & Gaming Refurbishment
2020 Downs & Western winners
More than 40 builders, projects and individuals were honoured at the live-streamed Awards ceremony on Friday, 24 July 2021. Read the 2020 Downs & Western Awards round up here.
Major awards
- President's Award – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Ora House (East Toowoomba)
- Project of the Year – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for CHSHS Performing Arts Centre (Toowoomba)
- House of the Year – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd ATF Janke Family Trust for Verve Home (Prince Henry Heights)
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Mitchell Wren from Highfields Builder
- David Turton Memorial Award – Peter Malpress from Malpress Homes Pty Ltd
- Rising Star – Tim Smith from Tim Smith Constructions Queensland
- Women in Building – Emily Weeks from BBC Qld
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Weston Kitchens and Bathrooms Pty Ltd for Darlana House
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – NRG Electrical (Qld) Pty Ltd for Integria Healthcare Warwick Pharmaceutical Warehouse (Warwick)
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Askonstructions Pty Ltd T/A Hotondo Homes Toowoomba for Darling Heights Parents Retreat (Darling Heights)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Darlana House
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd for McStay Residence (Middle Ridge)
Housing awards
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – BBC Qld Pty Ltd for The Contrary (Mt Lofty)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000 – WJT Builders Pty Ltd for Holy House (Rangeville)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 – $1 million – GHC Building Solutions for Wahroonga House (Stanthorpe)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – Askonstructions Pty Ltd T/A Hotondo Homes Toowoomba for Darling Heights Parents Retreat (Darling Heights)
- Display Home $451,000 – $550,000 – Malpress Homes Pty Ltd for Eclipse (Middle Ridge)
- Individual Home up to $250,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Ora House (East Toowoomba)
- Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Stroud Homes Toowoomba QLD Pty Ltd for 100FIT (Pierces Creek)
- Individual Home $351,000 – $450,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Keira House (Blue Mountain Heights)
- Individual Home $451,000 – $550,000 – Tim Smith Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Project Willow (Highfields)
- Individual Home $551,000 – $650,000 – Highfields Builder Pty Ltd for Cooby Classic (Meringandan)
- Individual Home $651,000 – $750,000 – JSG Constructions Pty Ltd for Hentschel Home (Allora)
- Individual Home $751,000 – $950,000 – Antonio Building Pty Ltd for Jubilee Views (Prince Henry Heights)
- Individual Home $951,000 – $1.25 million – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd for McStay Residence (Middle Ridge)
- Individual Home $1.26 million – $2 million – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd ATF Janke Family Trust for Verve Home (Prince Henry Heights)
- Individual Home over $2 million – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Astronave House (Toowoomba)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd ATF Janke Family Trust for Verve Home (Prince Henry Heights)
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd for Three Drummond (Rangeville)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 Dwellings – Schriek Building Group Pty Ltd for Jewel Middle Ridge (Middle Ridge)
- Best Rural and Remote Home – S&S Timmer Constructions Pty Ltd for Bright Home (St George)
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for St Vincent’s Maternity Ward Refurbishment (Toowoomba)
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for CHSHS Performing Arts Centre (Toowoomba)
- Sporting Facilities – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for The Glennie School - Health and Fitness Centre and Learn to Swim Pool (Toowoomba)
- Community Service Facilities – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Roma Saleyards (Roma)
- Retail Facilities over $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Wilsonton Shopping Centre Refurbishment (Wilsonton)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – McNab NQ Pty Ltd for The Arbour Toowoomba
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for Qantas Training Facility (Wellcamp)
- Commercial Building $5 million – $50 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for The Goods Shed (Toowoomba)
- Industrial Building up to $5 million – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for Toowoomba TAFE Block O Agriculture Centre of Excellence (Toowoomba)
- Industrial Building over $5 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for Boomaroo Nursery (Southbrook)
- Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Paynters Pty Ltd for Beauaraba Living – Memory Support House (Pittsworth)
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – JRP Building Services Pty Ltd for HDR Workshop Solutions (Torrington)
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd for Skate City Redevelopment (Kearneys Spring)
- Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for Amaroo Environmental Education Centre Eco Classroom (Klienton)
2019 Downs & Western winners
From refurbishing iconic buildings, developing intricate sports centres to expansive mansions and decorative interiors, the talent of the 2019 Master Builders Downs & Western Housing & Construction Awards was once again inspirational. Read the 2019 Downs & Western Awards round up here.
Major awards
- President's Award - Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Kellett Residence (Westbrook)
- Project of the Year - Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for Glen McCracken Sports Centre – Toowoomba Grammar School (East Toowoomba)
- House of the Year - Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd for Rascal Views (Mount Rascal)
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year - Jack Vonhoff for Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd
- Rising Star - Tom Haydock for Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd
- Women in Building - Rebecca Sutton for J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year - Weston Kitchens and Bathrooms Pty Ltd for Cranley Project (Toowoomba)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year - NRG Electrical (Qld) Pty Ltd T/A NRG Services for Pulse Data Centre (Wellcamp)
- David Turton Memorial Award - Southern Cross Bricklaying Pty Ltd for Glen McCracken Sports Centre - Toowoomba Grammar School (Toowoomba)
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom - Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Ingleden (Toowoomba)
- Best Residential Kitchen - Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Fernside (Toowoomba)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool - Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Fernside (Toowoomba)
Housing awards
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 - Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd for East Residence (Redwood)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000 - LA & MM Hancock Builders Pty Ltd for Parkin (Middle Ridge)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million - Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Fernside (Toowoomba)
- Display Home up to $250,000 - Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd for The Cunningham (Harristown)
- Display Home $251,000 – $350,000 - Kev Morris Builder Pty Ltd for The Sarah (Highfields)
- Display Home $351,000 – $450,000 - Askonstructions Pty Ltd T/A Hotondo Homes Toowoomba for Jaxton Display Home (Highfields)
- Individual Home up to $250,000 - Antonio Building Pty Ltd for Belle Vue (Valeview)
- Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000 - Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Kellett Residence (Westbrook)
- Individual Home $351,000 – $450,000 - Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Herbert Residence (East Toowoomba)
- Individual Home $451,000 – $550,000 - Windamere Homes Pty Ltd for The Richmond (Highfields)
- Individual Home $551,000 – $650,000 - A K T Builders Pty Ltd T/A Performance Building Group for Mayes Residence (East Toowoomba)
- Individual Home $651,000 – $750,000 - Bryant Brothers Building Group Pty Ltd for Jacquelyn Residence (Highfields)
- Individual Home $751,000 - $950,000 - Bryant Brothers Building Group Pty Ltd for Hampton Park (Hampton)
- Individual Home $951,000 – $1.25 million - Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Ingleden (Toowoomba)
- Individual Home $1.26 million – $2 million - Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd for Rascal Views (Mount Rascal)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites - Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Skye Residence (Prince Henry Heights)
- Excellence in Sustainable Living - Swish Design & Construct Pty Ltd T/A Swish Homes for Project Golf Course (Middle Ridge)
- Best Rural and Remote Home - J Torrisi Building Pty Ltd for Hale Haven (Stanthorpe)
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $20 million - Bernie Mcglynn Constructions Pty Ltd for St Andrew's Hospital Mental Health Ward (Toowoomba)
- Education Facilities up to $10 million - J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Downlands College Mooney Wing Refurbishment (Toowoomba)
- Sporting Facilities - Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for Glen McCracken Sports Centre – Toowoomba Grammar School (East Toowoomba)
- Community Service Facilities - GTH Project No. 2 Pty Ltd for GemLife Highfields Country Club (Highfields)
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million - J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Westbrook 7-Eleven (Westbrook)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million - J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Empire Theatre Refurbishment Stage 1 and 2 (Toowoomba)
- Commercial Building up to $5 million - J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Summer House (Harristown)
- Commercial Building $5 million – $50 million - F K Gardner and Sons Pty Ltd for Pulse Data Centre (Wellcamp)
- Industrial Building up to $5 million - Steinmuller Constructions Pty Ltd for Charlton Asphalt Plant (Wellcamp)
- Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes - T F Woollam & Son Pty Ltd T/A Woollam Constructions for Ozcare Toowoomba Aged Care Facility (Toowoomba)
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 - Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for East Toowoomba Skin Cancer Clinic (East Toowoomba)
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 - F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for Bellevue Hotel Redevelopment (Toowoomba)
2018 Downs & Western winners
Winners made their mark on Toowoomba and beyond at the 20 July 2018 event at Rumours International Convention Centre at the Master Builders 2018 Downs & Western Housing & Construction Awards Read the 2018 Downs & Western Awards round up here.
Major awards
- President's Award – Swish Design & Construct Pty Ltd T/A Swish Homes Queensland for Sander House (Kleinton)
- Project of the Year – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Refurbishment (Toowoomba City)
- House of the Year – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Kara View Court (Rangeville)
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Chelsea Hayward (Roma) from Golden West Apprenticeships
- Rising Star – Nelson Janke (Toowoomba) from Janke Constructions Pty Ltd
- Women in Building – Sue Baldwin (Toowoomba) from Palmlake Works Pty Ltd
- David Turton Memorial Award – Darren Buckley (Toowoomba) from DJ Buckley Builders Pty Ltd
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Johnson House (Toowoomba)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Weston Kitchens & Bathrooms Pty Ltd for Carlton House (Toowoomba)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Kara View Court (Rangeville)
Housing awards
- Display Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Askonstructions Pty Ltd T/A Hotondo Homes Toowoomba for Essence Display Home (Cotswold Hills)
- Display Home $351,000 – $450,000 – Venchris Constructions Pty Ltd T/A Drysdale Platinum Homes for Ebony (Toowoomba)
- Individual Home up to $250,000 – Venchris Constructions Pty Ltd T/A Drysdale Platinum Homes for Carissa (Toowoomba)
- Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Swish Design & Construct Pty Ltd T/A Swish Homes Queensland for Sander House (Kleinton)
- Individual Home $351,000 – $450,000 – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd for Sienna House (Glenvale)
- Individual Home $451,000 – $550,000 – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for Biddeston (Biddeston)
- Individual Home $551,000 – $650,000 – BBC Qld Pty Ltd for Hi-Winds House (Blue Mt Heights)
- Individual Home $651,000 – $750,000 – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Johnson House (Toowoomba)
- Individual Home $751,000 – $950,000 – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for Archer House (Preston)
- Individual Home $1.26 million – $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Bogong Court (Highfields)
- Individual Home over $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Kara View Court (Rangeville)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – NJP Carpentry Pty Ltd T/A Titanium Homes for Mockridge (Kearneys Spring)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Akt Builders Pty Ltd T/A Performance Building Group for Performance Building Group (Rangeville)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Cavell Street (East Toowoomba)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 – $1 million – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd for Mary Street (East Toowoomba)
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – DJ Buckley Builders Pty Ltd T/A D.S. & B. Joinery for Curtis Street (East Toowoomba)
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – over 5 Dwellings – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for Arthur Street (East Toowoomba)
- Lifestyle Housing for High Care Needs, Disabled and Seniors Award – Askonstructions Pty Ltd T/A Hotondo Homes Toowoomba for Blair Lifestyle Home (East Toowoomba)
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Baines House (Rockmount)
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Southern Stars Air Conditioning Pty Ltd T/A Southern Stars Air Conditioning and Electrical for Srivastava Residence (Toowoomba)
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for St Michael’s Rehabilitation Ward, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba (Toowoomba City)
- Health Facilities over $20 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Refurbishment (Toowoomba City)
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for Highfields Gardens Childcare Centre (Highfields)
- Sporting Facilities – Palmlake Works Pty Ltd for Pinnacle Country Club (Cranley)
- Community Service Facilities – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd for Charley's Place (Toowoomba)
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Highfields 7-Eleven (Highfields)
- Retail Facilities over $5 million – Mainbrace Constructions (QLD) Pty Limited for Home Co Toowoomba (Kearney Springs)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Ruby Developments Pty Ltd for Living Gems Toowoomba - Country Club (Glenvale)
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd for Oakvale Childcare (Glenvale)
- Commercial Building $5 million – $50 million for Tomkins Commercial & Industrial Builders Pty Ltd for University of Queensland JK Murray Library (Gatton)
- Industrial Building over $5 million – Badge Constructions (Qld) Pty Ltd for Darwalla Hatchery (Allora)
- Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Paynters Pty Ltd for Carramar Aged Care (Stanthorpe)
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – Askonstructions Pty Ltd T/A Hotondo Homes for Toowoomba Hotondo Homes Toowoomba - Office & Showroom (North Toowoomba)
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – FK Gardner and Sons Pty Ltd for Kingaroy Courthouse (Kingaroy)
- Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Refurbishment (Toowoomba City)
- Excellence in Workplace Health & Safety – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Refurbishment (Toowoomba City)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – PCP Solutions Pty Ltd (Toowoomba City)
- Best Heritage Listed Renovation – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for City Hall Annex & Auditorium (Toowoomba)
2017 Downs & Western winners
The Master Builders 2017 Downs & Western Housing & Construction Awards were held on 21 July 2017 at the Armitage Centre and Heritage Bank Auditorium, Toowoomba. Read the 2017 Downs & Western Awards round up here.
Major awards
- President's Award – Bryant Brothers Building Group Pty Ltd – Harelmar Road
- Project of the Year – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd – Intergenerational Mentoring Hub
- House of the Year – Swish Design & Construct Pty Ltd T/A Swish Homes Queensland – Peak House
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Ashley Walker – Golden West Apprenticeships Limited
- Rising Star – Guy Collier – G H C Building Solutions Pty Ltd
- Women in Building – Lynette Prince-Large – Bcert Consulting Pty Ltd
- Institute of Building Consultants – Graham Large – Bcert Consulting Pty Ltd
- Diversity – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders
- David Turton Memorial Award – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions – Mark Winter
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Swish Design & Construct Pty Ltd T/A Swish Homes Queensland – Peak House
- Best Residential Kitchen – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd – Ramsay School Road
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd – Bogong Court
Housing awards
- Display Home up to $250,000 – Askonstructions Pty Ltd T/A Hotondo Homes Toowoomba – Negrita Street Display Home
- Display Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Windamere Homes Pty Ltd – "The Panna"
- Individual Home up to $250,000 – Bryant Brothers Building Group Pty Ltd – High Street
- Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Bryant Brothers Building Group Pty Ltd – Harelmar Road
- Individual Home $351,000 – $450,000 – Gray Homes Pty Ltd – King Residence
- Individual Home $451,000 – $550,000 – Irwin Family Constructions Pty Ltd – Charis Place
- Individual Home $551,000 – $650,000 – Antonio Building Pty Ltd – Reflections
- Individual Home $651,000 – $750,000 – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd – Ramsay School Road
- Individual Home $751,000 – $1.25 million – Swish Design & Construct Pty Ltd T/A Swish Homes Queensland – Peak House
- Individual Home $1.26 million – $2 million – Schriek Building Group Pty Ltd – Mc Donald Residence
- Individual Home over $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd – Collier House
- Best use of Sloping Sites – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd – Collier House
- Best Use of Steel Frame Housing – Schriek Building Group Pty Ltd – Mc Donald Residence
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd – Harvey House
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000 – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd – Speed Residence
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 – $1 million – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd – Valdal Residence
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions – Views on Velodrome
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – G H C Building Solutions Pty Ltd – Breeze Solarium House
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Cameron J Tarrant – Peak House
- Best Internationally-inspired Build – Q Designer Homes (Aust) Pty Ltd T/A Millenium Homes Qld – Japan House
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders – West Toowoomba Medical Centre
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders – Wondai State School
- Community Service Facilities – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd – Intergenerational Mentoring Hub
- Retail Facilities – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd – Johns Hair Studio
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders – Ergon Energy Toowoomba Amenities Building
- Industrial Building – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders – Spring Gully Warehouse
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $2 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders – Miles Hospital
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd
2016 Downs & Western winners
Read the 2016 Excellence in Building Downs & Western magazine
Major awards
- President’s Award – Swish Design & Construct Pty Ltd T/A Swish Homes Queensland
- Project of the Year – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders
- House of the Year – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Russell Gillam
- Rising Star – Stuart Valdal
- Women in Building – Ellie Farrington
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Southern Stars Air Conditioning Pty Ltd
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – All Built Up Pty Ltd
- David Turton Memorial Award – Askonstructions Pty Ltd
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – DJ Buckley Builders Pty Ltd
- Best Residential Kitchen – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd
Housing awards
- Display Home $301,000-$350,000 – Top Notch Trading Pty Ltd T/A Stroud Homes Toowoomba
- Individual Home up to $250,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd
- Individual Home $251,000-$350,000 – Swish Design & Construct Pty Ltd T/A Swish Homes Queensland
- Individual Home $351,000-$450,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd
- Individual Home $451,000-$550,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd
- Individual Home $551,000-$650,000 – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd
- Individual home $651,000-$750,000 – William Beale Lamble
- Individual Home $751,000-$1.25 million – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions
- Individual Home $1.26 million-$2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd
- Individual Home over $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000-$575,000 – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000-$1 million – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – DJ Buckley Builders Pty Ltd
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions
- Housing for Sloping Sites – Antonio Building Pty Ltd
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd
Construction awards
- Education Facilities up to $5 million – Northbuild Construction Pty Ltd
- Education Facilities over $5 million – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd
- Sporting Facilities up to $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders
- Community Service Facilities up to $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders
- Community Service Facilities over $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders
- Retail Facilities – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – Schriek Building Group Pty Ltd
- Commercial Building over $5 million – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd
- Industrial Building – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders
- Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Paynter Dixon Queensland Pty Ltd
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $2 million – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd
- Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders
- Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders
2015 Downs & Western winners
Major awards
- President's Award – L A & M M Hancock Builders Pty Ltd – Webber
- Project of the Year – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd – Wellcamp Airport Terminal
- House of the Year – Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd – Penny Place
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Lauren Cockburn
- Women in Building Award – Katie Langton
- Rising Star Award – Craig Weier
- David Turton Memorial Award – Kowitz Constructions Pty Ltd – “Ascot Rise”
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Lawrie Cabinetmaking Pty Ltd – Clark House
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Alan Cameron – The Connor Residence
- Best Residential Kitchen – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd – “Mosta”
Housing awards
- Display Home up to $250,000 – Perry Homes (Aust) Pty Ltd – Aspen 249
- Display Home $251,000 - $300,000 – M J Fallon Pty Ltd T/A Martin Fallon Family Homes – Windsor
- Display Home over $401,000 – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd – The Vogue
- Individual Home up to $250,000 – L A & M M Hancock Builders Pty Ltd – Marsden
- Individual Home $251,000 - $300,000 – L A & M M Hancock Builders Pty Ltd – Webber
- Individual Home $301,000 - $350,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd – Ryans Drive
- Individual Home $351,000 - $400,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd – Special Plan
- Individual Home $401,000 - $500,000 – Lennox Wildman Pty Ltd – “Ridgelands”
- Individual Home $501,000 - $600,000 – Paragon Homes Pty Ltd T/A Paragon Homes – Bangalay Court
- Individual Home $601,000 - $750,000 – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions – Clark House
- Individual Home $751,000 - $1 million – Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd – Penny Place
- Individual Home $1 million - $1.25 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd – “Ruby Downs”
- Individual Home $1.26 million - $2 million – Alan Cameron – The Connor Residence
- Individual Home over $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd – Gaudium
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – C D W Building Pty Ltd – Stonehaven Cottage
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 - $575,000 – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd – “Mosta’
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 - $1 million – D J Buckley Builders Pty Ltd – Pimm
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – Denis Ritchie Builder Pty Ltd – Braeside Homestead
- Housing for Sloping Sites – Askonstructions Pty Ltd T/A Hotondo Homes Toowoomba – Manikato Views
- Best Heritage Style Home – Edan Zerbst Builder Pty Ltd – Taylor House
- Low-Rise Multi-Residential Housing (below 3 storey) – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions – Mayfair on Mary
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Heritage Homesteads Pty Ltd T/A Westrade Constructions – Ghost Gate Road
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $5 million – Ruhle Developments Pty Ltd – Clifton Medical Centre
- Health Facilities over $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders – Community Care Units
- Education Facilities up to $5 million – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd – Toowoomba Grammar School Boarding House Stage One
- Education Facilities over $5 million – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd – Highfields State Secondary School
- Sporting Facilities up to $5 million – Northbuild Construction Pty Ltd – Laidley Recreation Reserve Sports Clubhouse and Grandstand
- Community Service Facilities up to $5 million – S M & K A Duff Builders Pty Ltd – Roma Community Hub
- Community Service Facilities over $5 million – Badge Constructions (QLD) Pty Ltd – Blue Care Community Care Toowoomba
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – Cavanough Builders Pty Ltd – 251 James Street Project
- Commercial Building over $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders – Condabri IOC and Camp Extension
- Industrial Building – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders – QGC Chinchilla Warehouse
- Retail Facilities – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders – Clifford Gardens Amenities Upgrade
- Tourism Facilities – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd – Wellcamp Airport Terminal
- Hospitality Facilities – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders – Toowoomba Regional Arts and Community Centre
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $1 million – Northbuild Construction Pty Ltd – Classroom Refurbishment, New Home Economics and Tuckshop – St Mary’s
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $1 million – F K Gardener & Sons Pty Ltd – Crowe Horwath Refurbishment
- Innovation in Workplace Health & Safety – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders – Innovation in Workplace Health and Safety
- Innovation in Environmental Management – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders – Innovation in Environmental Management
2014 Downs & Western winners
Major awards
- President's Award – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for The Ebony (Middle Ridge)
- Project of the Year – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd Toowoomba T/A Hutchinson Builders for Northpoint Shopping Centre (North Toowoomba)
- House of the Year – S & S Timmer Constructions Pty Ltd for Small House (Gorman’s Gap)
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Kyle Steffens
- Apprentice Employer of the Year – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd
- Women in Building Award – Michelle Cirson
- Rising Star Award – Jason Bryant
- Civil Contractor of the Year – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for Gore Highway Redevelopment (Millmerran)
- David Turton Memorial Award – LA & MM Hancock Builders Pty Ltd for Chants House (West Brook)
Specialty awards
- Best Bathroom – Bryant Brothers Building Group Pty Ltd for Turnbull Street (Middle Ridge)
- Best Kitchen – S & S Timmer Constructions Pty Ltd for Small House (Gorman’s Gap)
Housing awards
- Display Home up to $275,000 – Venchris Constructions Pty Ltd T/A Drysdale Platinum Homes for 248 Platinum (Toowoomba)
- Individual Home up to $275,000 – Ambrose Building Pty Ltd for Amari Design, Bali Theme (Highfields)
- Individual Home $276,000 − $375,000 – Swish Design & Construct Pty Ltd for Bennett House (Highfields)
- Individual Home $376,000 − $475,000 – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for The Ebony (Middle Ridge)
- Individual Home $476,000 − $625,000 – TS White Builders Pty Ltd for White House (Roma)
- Individual Home $626,000 − $775,000 – Properties Pty Ltd T/A Millenium Homes Qld for Erhard House (Postman’s Ridge)
- Individual Home $776,000 − $1 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for St Ives Court (North Toowoomba)
- Individual Home $1 million − $2 million – Scott M Shelton T/A Shelton Homes for Aberdein Place (Mt Luke)
- Best Heritage Style Home – S & S Timmer Constructions Pty Ltd for Small House (Gorman’s Gap)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Bryant Brothers Building Group Pty Ltd for Turnbull Street (Middle Ridge)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000 – Ross Hogno Constructions for Bassani (Cabarlah)
- Low-Rise Multi-Residential Housing (duplexes) – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd for PNL Units (Toowoomba)
- Low-Rise Multi-Residential Housing (townhouses) up to $1 million – Walker Homes Pty Ltd for Jennifer Crescent (Darling Heights)
- Low-Rise Multi-Residential Housing (townhouses) $1 million − $2.5 million – Schriek Building Group Pty Ltd for Odyssey Villas (Toowoomba)
- Low-Rise Multi-Residential Housing (townhouses) over $2.5 million – Northbuild Construction Pty Ltd for Stonewood Villas Stage 1 (Chinchilla)
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – James Brownlie T/A JP & NA Brownlie for M House (Kingsthorpe)
Construction awards
- Health & Education Facilities up to $5 million – J M Kelly (Project Builders) Pty Ltd for Our Lady of Good Counsel – New GLA Building (Gatton)
- Health & Education Facilities $5 million − $20 million – Ivan Johnston & Co Pty Ltd for 7 Springs Medical & Dental Centre (Toowoomba)
- Sporting & Community Service Facilities up to $5 million – Edan Zerbst Builder Pty Ltd for Chinchilla Community Kindergarten (Chinchilla)
- Sporting & Community Service Facilities $5 million − $20 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd Toowoomba T/A Hutchinson Builders for The Village Travel Centre (Chinchilla)
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – RKL Building & Design Pty Ltd for RSEA Safety (Toowoomba)
- Retail Facilities over $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Northpoint Shopping Centre (North Toowoomba)
- Industrial Building up to $5 million – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for Heavy Haulage Transport Depot (Wellcamp)
- Tourism & Hospitality Facilities over $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd Toowoomba T/A Hutchinson Builders – Turinga Village (Surat Basin)
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $1 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd Toowoomba T/A Hutchinson Builders for Fairholme Home Ec & Boarding House (Toowoomba)
- Refurbishment/Renovation $1 million − $2 million – Northbuild Construction Pty Ltd for Newtown IGA (Toowoomba)
- Refurbishment/Renovation $2 million − $5 million – Sommer & Staff Constructions Pty Ltd for Heritage Bank Head Office Refurbishment (Toowoomba)
- Innovation in Workplace Health & Safety – Leighton Contractors Pty Limited for Australian Pacific LNG Water Treatment Facilities Project (Surat Basin)
- Innovation in Environmental Management – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd Toowoomba T/A Hutchinson Builders for Woleebee Creek (Surat Basin)
2013 Downs & Western winners
Major Awards
- House of the Year – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Kara House
- Project of the Year – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for FKG Head Office Complex
- President’s Award – Mark Winter T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Winter House
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Wade Davidson
- Apprentice Employer of the Year – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd
- Women in Building Award – Rhonda Mugford
- Rising Star – Nick Sweet
- Civil Contractor – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd, Jellicoe Street Bridge
Specialty awards
- Best Bathroom – D J Buckley Builders Pty Ltd for Argyle Stud
- Best Kitchen – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd, Kara House
- Trade Contractor – Shopfitting – Andrew Lack for Moore Stephens Office Fit Out
- Trade Contractor – Swimming Pool, Outdoor Living & Landscaping – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd
- David Turton Memorial Award – Edward (Ted) Storey for "Dalby Wheatmen" Rugby Club Extension
Housing awards
- Individual Home up to $275,000 – Cas Designs (Qld) Pty Ltd T/A Hotondo Homes Kingaroy for Marcoola
- Individual Home $276,000 – $375,000 – Antonio Building Pty Ltd for Bella Maison
- Individual Home $376,000 – $475,000 – Mark Winter T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Winter House
- Individual Home $476,000 – $625,000 – Ts White Builders Pty Ltd for Bain House
- Individual Home $626,000 – $775,000 – Edan Zerbst for Astbury House
- Individual Home $776,000 – $1 million – W.F.L. Multitask Pty Ltd for Rowbotham Street
- Individual Home $1 million – $1.5 million – Rkl Building & Design Pty Ltd for Loughlin House
- Individual Home $1.5 million – $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Kara House
- Individual Home over $2 million – M J Fallon Pty Ltd T/A Martin Fallon Family Homes for Jensen Residence
- Best Heritage Style Home – Scott Shelton T/A Shelton Homes for Protea
- Housing for Sloping Sites over $426,000 – Emmert Homes Pty Ltd for Ballard Creek
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Ross T Turner for Bullen Manor
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000 – Roulston Builders Pty Ltd for Deconlay
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $576,000 – D J Buckley Builders Pty Ltd for Argyle Stud
Construction awards
- Health & Education Facilities up to $5 million – Sommer & Staff Constructions Pty Ltd for MacKintosh House
- Health & Education Facilities $5 million – $20 million – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for Goondir Health Clinic
- Sporting & Community Service Facilities up to $5 million – G & K Lawson Constructions Pty Ltd for Church of Christ Toowoomba North
- Tourism & Hospitality Facilities over $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders, Reedy Creek
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Hume Street – Griffith University Medical Fitout
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Highfields Woolworths
- Industrial Building up to $5 million – Rkl Building & Design Pty Ltd for Hillman Street
- Industrial Building $5 million – $10 million – Spaceframe Buildings Pty Ltd for Santos GLNG – Logistics Facility
- Industrial Building over $10 million – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for Vinidex Industries Facility
- Commercial Building (office accommodation) up to $5 million – Stephen Duff T/A Sm & Ka Duff Builders for Sharpe Engineering
- Commercial Building (office accommodation) $5 million – $15 million – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for FKG Head Office Complex
- Commercial Building (office accommodation) over $15 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Chinchilla COPS
- Innovation in Workplace Health & Safety – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd
- Innovation in Environmental Management – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders
2012 Downs & Western winners
Major awards
- House of the Year – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd, Uitsig
- Project of the Year – Sommer & Staff Construction Pty Ltd – Toowoomba Hospital, 8 Bed Adolescent Inpatient Unit & Day Program
- President’s Award – Cas Designs (Qld) Pty Ltd, Coughlin Manor
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Jake Jones
- Apprentice Employer of the Year – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders
- Rising Star Award – Tim Waring
- Women in Building Award – Alexandra Williams
- Civil Contractor of the Year – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd
Specialty awards
- Best Bathroom – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd, Uitsig (Outsich)
- Best Kitchen – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd, Uitsig
- Trade Contractor Award (Carpentry) – P & S Orange Pty Ltd, Toowoomba Modular Production Facility
- Trade Contractor Award (Swimming Pool, Outdoor Living and Landscaping) – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd, Hyne House
- David Turton Memorial Award – Windamere Homes Pty Ltd
Housing awards
- Individual Home up to $275,000 – J K W Investments Qld Pty Ltd
- Individual Home $276,000 – $375,000 – J K W Investments Qld Pty Ltd, Williams House
- Individual Home $376,000 – $425,000 – Cas Designs (Qld) Pty Ltd T/A Hotondo Homes Kingaroy, Coughlin Manor
- Individual Home $426,000 – $475,000 – Luke A Hancock, Hancock House
- Individual Home $476,000 – $550,000 – Timothy S White, Waldron House
- Individual Home $551,000 – $625,000 – Kowitz Constructions Pty Ltd, Bellenda
- Individual Home $626,000 – $775,000 – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd, Hyne House
- Individual Home $776,000 – $1 million – Roulston Builders Pty Ltd, Olsen House
- Individual Home $1 million – $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd, Uitsig
- Best Heritage Style Home – Scott M Shelton T/A Shelton Homes
- Housing for Sloping Sites up to $425,000 – Neil M Kronk
- Housing for Sloping Sites over $426,000 – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Schriek Building Group Pty Ltd
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000 – Ross T Turner, Monomeith
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $576,000 – R K L Building & Design Pty Ltd, Henderson House
- Low-Rise Multi-Residential Housing (duplexes) – Garry W Laurie, Hampton Villas
- Low-Rise Multi-Residential Housing (townhouses) – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd, Villas on Jellicoe
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Ross A Hogno T/A Ross Hogno Constructions, Foxton House
Construction awards
- Health & Education Facilities up to $2.5 million – Scott M Shelton T/A Shelton Homes, Toowoomba Christian College Trade Training Centre
- Health & Education Facilities $2.5 million – $5 million – G & K Lawson Constructions Pty Ltd, Christian Outreach College Multi-Use Hall
- Health & Education Facilities $5 million – $20 million – Sommer & Staff Constructions Pty Ltd, Toowoomba Hospital 8 Bed Adolescent Inpatient Unit & Day Program
- Sporting & Community Service Facilities up to $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders, St Barts Church
- Tourism & Hospitality Facilities up to $5 million – Bradfield Building Contractors Pty Ltd, Spicers Peak Lodge Day Spa
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $5 million – Graham Nielsen Constructions Pty Ltd, Insight House
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders, Toowoomba Base Hospital
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders, Wilsonton Shopping Centre
- Retail Facilities over $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders, Coles Wilsonton
- Industrial Building up to $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders, 7SD Extension
- Industrial Building over $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders, QGC Miles Supply Base
- Commercial Building (office accommodation) up to $5 million – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd, The Chronicle Building
- Commercial Building (office accommodation) over $5 million – Abigroup Contractors Pty Limited, Ergon Energy Corporate Property Redevelopment Toowoomba
- Innovation in Workplace Health & Safety – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders, WHS Hutchinson Builders
- Innovation in Environmental Management – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd, Witmack Industry Park
- Excellence in Sustainable Building – Abigroup Contractors Pty Limited, Ergon Energy Corporate Property Redevelopment Toowoomba