Downs & Western Housing & Construction Award winners

2023 Downs & Western Housing & Construction Awards

Local builders took top honours at this year's glittering Master Builders Downs & Western 2023 Housing & Construction Awards. More than 35 builders, projects, and individuals from Kingaroy to Toowoomba were recognised at the glamorous event, held at Rumours International Convention Centre on Friday, 28 July. Read the Downs & Western 2023 round up here.

2023 WINNERS GALLERY

2023 EVENT GALLERY

Major awards

Individual awards

Specialty awards

Housing awards

Construction awards


Previous Downs & Western award winners

2022 Downs & Western winners

2022 Downs & Western Housing & Construction Award Winners

Builders, projects and individuals were honoured at this year’s glittering Master Builders Downs & Western 2022 Housing & Construction Awards. Held at Rumours International Convention Centre on Friday, 22 July 2022, the Awards saw projects from as far as Goondiwindi, Redwood, St George, and Roma recognised. Read the 2022 Downs & Western Awards round up here.

2022 EVENT GALLERY

Read the 2022 Showcase magazine

*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the 2022 Queensland Housing & Construction Awards

Major awards

  • President's Award – Paul Spence Constructions Pty Ltd for Frew House (Darling Heights)
  • Project of the Year – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for Rowes Redevelopment (Toowoomba City)
  • House of the Year – Valdal Projects for Cliffhanger (Redwood)

Individual awards

  • Apprentice of the Year – Timothy Lucas from Kronk Constructions Pty Ltd*
  • Rising Star – Malcolm George from George Built Constructions Pty Ltd
  • Women in Building – Amy Evans from Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd*

Specialty awards

  • Best Residential Kitchen – Valdal Projects for Joie De Vivre (Rangeville)*
  • Best Residential Bathroom – Hughes Elite Builders Pty Ltd for Mountain View (Killarney)
  • Best Residential Swimming Pool – William Beale Lamble for Wooldridge (Mount Lofty)

Housing awards

  • Display Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Windamere Homes Pty Ltd for Rasmussen Home (Kleinton)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $200,000 – JSG Constructions Pty Ltd for Sierra Cottage (East Toowoomba)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $200,000 up to $400,000 – The Renew Company Pty Ltd for The Cranley Project (Toowoomba)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $400,000 up to $650,000 – Valdal Projects for Warren (East Toowoomba)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $650,000 up to $1 million – Paul Spence Constructions Pty Ltd for Frew House (Darling Heights)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – Mark Winter Constructions for Perivale (Mount Lofty)
  • Individual Home up to $350,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for 'Bianca' (East Toowoomba)* & National Award winner
  • Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – George Built Constructions Pty Ltd for The Mackenzie (Middle Ridge)* & National Award winner
  • Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – Urbane Build for Black House Keira (Blue Mountain Heights)
  • Individual Home from $550,000 up to $650,000 – Urbane Build for Palmera (Middle Ridge)
  • Individual Home from $650,000 up to $750,000 – Antonio Building Pty Ltd for Belrose (Middle Ridge)
  • Individual Home from $750,000 up to $950,000 – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd for Queenie Marlow (Upper Lockyer)*
  • Individual Home from $950,000 up to $1.25 million – Valdal Projects for Bunya Retreat (Bunya Mountains)
  • Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Construction Pty Ltd for Leslie Home (Rangeville)
  • Individual Home over $2 million – Valdal Projects for Cliffhanger (Redwood)
  • Best Rural/Remote Home – S & S Timmer Constructions Pty Ltd for Moon's Home (St George)
  • David Turton Memorial Award – Downs Designer Homes Construction Pty Ltd for Leslie Home (Rangeville)
  • Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Allied Building & Construction Services Pty Ltd for Cliffhanger (Redwood)

Construction awards

  • Health Facilities up to $20 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for Project Dignity 120 - MS Queensland Toowoomba Accommodation (Toowoomba)
  • Education Facilities up to $10 million – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for Toowoomba Christian College - Music Centre (Highfields)
  • Sporting Facilities – TP Aquatic Constructions for Goondiwindi Swimming Pool Refurbishment (Goondiwindi)
  • Community Service Facilities – McNab for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Regional Headquarters, Charlton (Charlton)
  • Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Paynters Pty Ltd for Carinity Brownesholme (Highfields)*
  • Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Robert Arthur Pollock for Mucka Pub (Muckadilla)*
  • Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for The Bigger Big Rig (Roma)
  • Best Use of Steel Frame Housing – Valdal Projects for Bunya Retreat (Bunya Mountains)
  • Best Use of Sloping Sites – Valdal Projects for Cliffhanger (Redwood)
  • Excellence in Sustainable Living – Valdal Projects for Bunya Retreat (Bunya Mountains)
  • Commercial Building up to $5 million – Valdal Projects for OAK on Erin (Wilsonton)
  • Commercial Building from $5 million up to $50 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for Project Dignity 120 - MS Queensland Toowoomba Accommodation (Toowoomba)
  • Industrial Building over $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Regional Trade Distribution Centre (Wellcamp)
  • Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – BBC Qld Pty Ltd for Shed Quarters (North Toowoomba)
  • Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for Rowes Redevelopment (Toowoomba City)
  • Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – NRG Services for Wandoan South BESS (Wandoan)

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.

2021 EVENT GALLERY

Read the 2021 Excellence in Building Downs & Western magazine

*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the 2021 Queensland Housing & Construction Awards

Major awards

Individual awards

Specialty awards

  • Best Residential Kitchen – Concept Kitchens & Detail Joinery for Range Home (Rangeville)
  • Best Residential Bathroom – Mark Hughes for Project Lakeview (Rosenthal Heights)
  • Best Residential Swimming Pool – Gordon Bourke Constructions for Gallet (Preston)

Housing awards

  • Individual Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Lagom* (Middle Ridge)
  • Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Campbell 2.0 (East Toowoomba)
  • Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – Highfields Builder Pty Ltd for Iredale Bliss (Iredale)
  • Individual Home from $550,000 up to $650,000 – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd for Moncrieff 1 (Middle Ridge)
  • Individual Home from $650,000 up to $750,000 – BBC Qld Pty Ltd for The Atrium (Blue Mountain Heights)
  • Individual Home from $750,000 up to $950,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Trafalgar House (Middle Ridge)
  • Individual Home from $950,000 up to $1.25 million – Kev Morris Builder Pty Ltd for Katoomba Vista (Prince Henry Heights)
  • Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $2 million – Gordon Bourke Constructions for Gallet (Preston)
  • Individual Home over $2 million – Mark Ross Timber Homes Qld P/L for Redwood (Toowoomba)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – J S G Constructions PTY LTD for Florence (East Toowoomba)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $275,000 up to $575,000 – Clayton Jesse Construction Group for Project Newtown (Newtown)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $575,000 up to $1 million – S & S Timmer Constructions Pty Ltd for Morennan Homestead (Wyaga)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – Mark Winter Constructions for Guyong (Toowoomba)
  • Display Home up to $250,000 – Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd for The Brennan (Harristown)
  • Display Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Sepia (Sepia)
  • Display Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Paragon Homes Pty Ltd for Carlow Lane (Middle Ridge)
  • Display Home over $550,000 – Hughes Elite Builders Pty Ltd for Project Lakeview (Rosenthal Heights)
  • Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd for Enabled Living Empress St Villas (Centenary Heights)
  • Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – over 5 Dwellings – All Built Up Pty Ltd for Neves (Rangeville)
  • Best Heritage Restoration – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for Glen Alpine (East Toowoomba)
  • Excellence in Sustainable Living – Titanium Homes for Sorrento (Kearneys Spring)
  • Best Use of Sloping Sites – Lamble Building for Treehouse (Prince Henry Heights)
  • David Turton Memorial Award – Scott Hartshorn from Highfields Builder
  • Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Concept Kitchens & Detail Joinery for Range Home Project* (Rangeville)

Construction awards

  • Health Facilities up to $20 million – Hutchinson Builders for SVPHT Emergency Department (Toowoomba)
  • Health Facilities over $20 million – Watpac Construction Pty Ltd for Roma Hospital Redevelopment (Roma)
  • Education Facilities up to $10 million – FK Gardner and Sons Pty Ltd for Edmund Rice Cultural Centre (Toowoomba)
  • Sporting Facilities – Bedford Built Pty Ltd for Faith Lutheran College - Sports Complex (Plainland)
  • Community Service Facilities – Hutchinson Builders for Toowoomba Private Mental Health (Toowoomba)
  • Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Newlands Commercial Construction Pty Ltd for ALDI Highfields Retail Centre (Highfields)
  • Commercial Building up to $5 million – Cavanough Builders Pty Ltd for Avenue Motel Apartments (Toowoomba)
  • Commercial Building from $5 million up to $50 million – D J Buckley Builders Pty Ltd for Paroo Community and Civic Centre (Cunnamulla)
  • Industrial Building over $5 million – McNab for TRC Principal Works Depot (Charlton)
  • Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million – Hutchinson Builders for Inspire South Central (Toowoomba)
  • Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Palm Lake Works Pty Ltd for Palm Lake Care Toowoomba (Cranley)
  • Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd for Ray White Toowoomba (Toowoomba)
  • Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – Arete Australia (QLD) for Toowoomba Sports Club & Gaming Refurbishment (Toowoomba)
  • Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – NRG Services for Roma Hospital Redevelopment (Roma)

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.

*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the 2020 Queensland Housing & Construction Awards

Major awards

Individual awards

  • Apprentice of the Year – Mitchell Wren from Highfields Builder
  • Rising Star – Tim Smith from Tim Smith Constructions Queensland
  • Women in Building – Emily Weeks from BBC Qld

Specialty awards

  • Best Residential Bathroom – 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 – 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 – 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)
  • David Turton Memorial Award – Peter Malpress from Malpress Homes Pty Ltd
  • Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Weston Kitchens and Bathrooms Pty Ltd for Darlana House

Construction awards

  • Health Facilities up to $20 million – Hutchinson Builders for St Vincent’s Maternity Ward Refurbishment (Toowoomba)
  • Education Facilities up to $10 million – 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 – Hutchinson Builders for Roma Saleyards (Roma)*
  • Retail Facilities over $5 million – 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)*
  • Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – NRG Electrical (Qld) Pty Ltd for Integria Healthcare Warwick Pharmaceutical Warehouse (Warwick)

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.

2019 EVENT GALLERY

*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the 2019 Queensland Housing & Construction Awards

Major awards

Individual awards

  • Apprentice of the Year – Jack Vonhoff from Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd
  • Rising Star – Tom Haydock from Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd
  • Women in Building – Rebecca Sutton from Hutchinson Builders

Specialty awards

  • Best Residential Bathroom – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Ingleden (Toowoomba)
  • Best Residential Kitchen – Mark Winter Constructions for Fernside (Toowoomba)
  • Best Residential Swimming Pool – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 Homes for Project Golf Course (Middle Ridge)
  • Best Rural and Remote Home – J Torrisi Building Pty Ltd for Hale Haven (Stanthorpe)
  • David Turton Memorial Award – Southern Cross Bricklaying Pty Ltd for Glen McCracken Sports Centre - Toowoomba Grammar School (Toowoomba)
  • Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Weston Kitchens and Bathrooms Pty Ltd for Cranley Project (Toowoomba)

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 – 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 – Hutchinson Builders for Westbrook 7-Eleven (Westbrook)
  • Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for Empire Theatre Refurbishment Stage 1 and 2 (Toowoomba)*
  • Commercial Building up to $5 million – 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 – 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)
  • Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – NRG Services for Pulse Data Centre (Wellcamp)

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.

2018 EVENT GALLERY

*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the 2018 Queensland Housing & Construction Awards

Major awards

Individual awards

  • Apprentice of the Year – Chelsea Hayward from Golden West Apprenticeships
  • Rising Star – Nelson Janke from Janke Constructions Pty Ltd
  • Women in Building – Sue Baldwin from Palmlake Works Pty Ltd

Specialty awards

  • Best Residential Bathroom – 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 – Hotondo Homes Toowoomba for Essence Display Home (Cotswold Hills)
  • Display Home $351,000 – $450,000 – Drysdale Platinum Homes for Ebony (Toowoomba)
  • Individual Home up to $250,000 – Drysdale Platinum Homes for Carissa (Toowoomba)
  • Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000 – 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 – 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 – Titanium Homes for Mockridge (Kearneys Spring)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – 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 – DS & 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 – Hotondo Homes Toowoomba for Blair Lifestyle Home (East Toowoomba)*
  • Excellence in Sustainable Living – Mark Winter Constructions for Baines House (Rockmount)
  • David Turton Memorial Award – Darren Buckley from DJ Buckley Builders Pty Ltd
  • Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Southern Stars Air Conditioning and Electrical for Srivastava Residence (Toowoomba)

Construction awards

  • Health Facilities up to $20 million – Hutchinson Builders for St Michael’s Rehabilitation Ward, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba (Toowoomba City)
  • Health Facilities over $20 million – 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 – 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 – 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 – Hutchinson Builders for St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Refurbishment (Toowoomba City)
  • Excellence in Workplace Health & Safety – 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.

2017 EVENT GALLERY

*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the 2017 Queensland Housing & Construction Awards

Major awards

Individual awards

  • Apprentice of the Year – Ashley Walker from Golden West Apprenticeships Limited
  • Rising Star – Guy Collier from G H C Building Solutions Pty Ltd
  • Women in Building – Lynette Prince-Large from Bcert Consulting Pty Ltd
  • Institute of Building Consultants – Graham Large from Bcert Consulting Pty Ltd
  • Diversity – Hutchinson Builders

Specialty awards

  • Best Residential Bathroom – Swish Homes Queensland for Peak House (Highfields)
  • Best Residential Kitchen – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd for Ramsay School Road (Ramsay)*
  • Best Residential Swimming Pool – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd for Bogong Court (Cabarlah)

Housing awards

  • Display Home up to $250,000 – Hotondo Homes Toowoomba for Negrita Street Display Home (Harristown)
  • Display Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Windamere Homes Pty Ltd for "The Panna" (Kleinton)
  • Individual Home up to $250,000 – Bryant Brothers Building Group Pty Ltd for High Street (Rangeville)*
  • Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Bryant Brothers Building Group Pty Ltd for Harelmar Road (Southbrook)
  • Individual Home $351,000 – $450,000 – Gray Homes Pty Ltd for King Residence (Preston)
  • Individual Home $451,000 – $550,000 – Irwin Family Constructions Pty Ltd for Charis Place (Mount Lofty)
  • Individual Home $551,000 – $650,000 – Antonio Building Pty Ltd for Reflections (Top Camp)
  • Individual Home $651,000 – $750,000 – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd for Ramsay School Road (Ramsay)
  • Individual Home $751,000 – $1.25 million – Swish Homes Queensland for Peak House (Highfields)*
  • Individual Home $1.26 million – $2 million – Schriek Building Group Pty Ltd for Mc Donald Residence (Rangeville)*
  • Individual Home over $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Collier House (Toowoomba)
  • Best use of Sloping Sites – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Collier House (Toowoomba)
  • Best Use of Steel Frame Housing – Schriek Building Group Pty Ltd for Mc Donald Residence (Rangeville)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for Harvey House (Mount Lofty)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000 – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd for Speed Residence (East Toowoomba)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 – $1 million – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd for Valdal Residence (East Toowoomba)*
  • Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – Mark Winter Constructions for Views on Velodrome (Kearney Springs)
  • Excellence in Sustainable Living – G H C Building Solutions Pty Ltd for Breeze Solarium House (Ballandean)*
  • Best Internationally-inspired Build – Millennium Homes Qld for Japan House (Middle Ridge)
  • David Turton Memorial Award – Mark Winter Constructions – Mark Winter
  • Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Cameron J Tarrant for HighfieldsPeak House (Highfields)

Construction awards

  • Health Facilities up to $20 million – Hutchinson Builders for West Toowoomba Medical Centre (Wondai)
  • Education Facilities up to $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for Wondai State School (Toowoomba)
  • Community Service Facilities – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for Intergenerational Mentoring Hub (Toowoomba)
  • Retail Facilities – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd for Johns Hair Studio (Toowoomba)
  • Commercial Building up to $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Ergon Energy Toowoomba Amenities Building (Toowoomba)
  • Industrial Building – Hutchinson Builders for Spring Gully Warehouse (Durham Downs)
  • Refurbishment/Renovation up to $2 million – Hutchinson Builders for Miles Hospital (Miles)
  • Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd

2016 Downs & Western winners

Read the 2016 Excellence in Building Downs & Western magazine

*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the 2016 Queensland Housing & Construction Awards

Major awards

Individual awards

  • Apprentice of the Year – Russell Gillam from Hutchinson Builders
  • Rising Star – Stuart Valdal from Valdal Projects Pty Ltd
  • Women in Building – Ellie Farrington from Valdal Projects Pty Ltd
  • Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Southern Stars Air Conditioning Pty Ltd for Zimbwa Residence (Middle Ridge)
  • Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – All Built Up Pty Ltd for Toowoomba Regional Council Library – Cladding Install (Toowoomba)
  • David Turton Memorial Award – Askonstructions Pty Ltd Askonstructions Pty Ltdfor Southern Views (Toowoomba)

Specialty awards

  • Best Residential Bathroom – D J Buckley Builders Pty Ltd for Balletgirl (Toowoomba)
  • Best Residential Kitchen – Mark Winter Constructions for Thorley Court (Toowoomba)
  • Best Residential Swimming Pool – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Casa Dei Sogni (House of Dreams) (Toowoomba)*

Housing awards

  • Display Home $301,000 - $350,000 – Stroud Homes Toowoomba for The Savannah (Toowoomba)
  • Individual Home up to $250,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Entabeni Residence (Toowoomba)*
  • Individual Home $251,000-$350,000 – Swish Homes Queensland for Angle House (Kleinton)
  • Individual Home $351,000-$450,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Vale View Residence (Vale View)
  • Individual Home $451,000-$550,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty LtdHolly Avenue Residence (Highfields)
  • Individual Home $551,000-$650,000 – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd for Boyden Street (Toowoomba)
  • Individual home $651,000-$750,000 – William Beale Lamble for Panorama Views (Toowoomba)*
  • Individual Home $751,000-$1.25 million – Mark Winter Constructions for Thorley Court (Toowoomba)*
  • Individual Home $1.26 million-$2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty LtdCasa Dei Sogni (House of Dreams) (Middle Ridge)*
  • Individual Home over $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Zimbwa House (Middle Ridge)*
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Valdal Projects Pty LtdStumkat House (Highfields)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000-$575,000 – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd for Goddard Home (Toowoomba)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000-$1 million – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd for Endring House (Toowoomba)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – D J Buckley Builders Pty Ltd for Balletgirl (Toowoomba)
  • Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – Mark Winter Constructions for The Manors on Mary (Toowoomba)
  • Housing for Sloping Sites – Antonio Building Pty Ltd for Valley Views (Toowoomba)
  • Excellence in Sustainable Living – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for Vivian House (Mount Lofty)

Construction awards

  • Education Facilities up to $5 million – Northbuild Construction Pty Ltd for Glennie Senior Science Centre (Toowoomba)
  • Education Facilities over $5 million – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for Toowoomba Grammar School Senior Boarding House (Toowoomba)
  • Sporting Facilities up to $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Regional Community Golf Centre – Stages 1 & 2 (Toowoomba)
  • Community Service Facilities up to $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Miles Airport (Miles)
  • Community Service Facilities over $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Toowoomba Regional Council Library (Toowoomba)
  • Retail Facilities – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for BP Toowoomba, West Bound Truck Stop (Charlton)
  • Commercial Building up to $5 million – Schriek Building Group Pty Ltd for PMG House (Toowoomba)
  • Commercial Building over $5 million – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for Quest Apartments (Toowoomba)
  • Industrial Building – Hutchinson Builders for Condabri Central Distribution Centre (Miles)
  • Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Paynter Dixon Queensland Pty Ltd for Beauaraba Living Pittsworth (Pittsworth)
  • Refurbishment/Renovation up to $2 million – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd for Oaks Childcare Centre (Toowoomba)
  • Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety – Hutchinson Builders
  • Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management – Hutchinson Builders for Toowoomba Regional Council Library (Toowoomba)*

2015 Downs & Western winners

Read the 2015 Excellence in Building Queensland Magazine

*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the 2015 Queensland Housing & Construction Awards

Major awards

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 for “Ascot Rise”
  • Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Lawrie Cabinetmaking Pty Ltd for Clark House

Specialty awards

  • Best Residential Bathroom – Alan Cameron for The Connor Residence
  • Best Residential Kitchen – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd for “Mosta”

Housing awards

  • Display Home up to $250,000 – Perry Homes (Aust) Pty Ltd for Aspen 249
  • Display Home $251,000 - $300,000 – Martin Fallon Family Homes for Windsor
  • Display Home over $401,000 – Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd for The Vogue
  • Individual Home up to $250,000 – L A & M M Hancock Builders Pty Ltd for Marsden
  • Individual Home $251,000 - $300,000 – L A & M M Hancock Builders Pty Ltd for Webber
  • Individual Home $301,000 - $350,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Ryans Drive
  • Individual Home $351,000 - $400,000 – Gordon Bourke Constructions Pty Ltd for Special Plan
  • Individual Home $401,000 - $500,000 – Lennox Wildman Pty Ltd for “Ridgelands”
  • Individual Home $501,000 - $600,000 – Paragon Homes for Bangalay Court
  • Individual Home $601,000 - $750,000 – Mark Winter Constructions for Clark House
  • Individual Home $751,000 - $1 million – Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd for Penny Place
  • Individual Home $1 million - $1.25 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for “Ruby Downs”
  • Individual Home $1.26 million - $2 million – Alan Cameron for The Connor Residence
  • Individual Home over $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Gaudium
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – C D W Building Pty Ltd for Stonehaven Cottage
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 - $575,000 – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd for “Mosta’
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 - $1 million – D J Buckley Builders Pty Ltd for Pimm
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – Denis Ritchie Builder Pty Ltd for Braeside Homestead
  • Housing for Sloping Sites – Hotondo Homes Toowoomba for Manikato Views
  • Best Heritage Style Home – Edan Zerbst Builder Pty Ltd for Taylor House
  • Low-Rise Multi-Residential Housing (below 3 storey) – Mark Winter Constructions for Mayfair on Mary
  • Excellence in Sustainable Living – Westrade Constructions for Ghost Gate Road

Construction awards

  • Health Facilities up to $5 million – Ruhle Developments Pty Ltd for Clifton Medical Centre
  • Health Facilities over $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Community Care Units
  • Education Facilities up to $5 million – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for Toowoomba Grammar School Boarding House Stage One
  • Education Facilities over $5 million – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for Highfields State Secondary School
  • Sporting Facilities up to $5 million – Northbuild Construction Pty Ltd for Laidley Recreation Reserve Sports Clubhouse and Grandstand*
  • Community Service Facilities up to $5 million – S M & K A Duff Builders Pty Ltd for Roma Community Hub
  • Community Service Facilities over $5 million – Badge Constructions (QLD) Pty Ltd for Blue Care Community Care Toowoomba
  • Commercial Building up to $5 million – Cavanough Builders Pty Ltd for 251 James Street Project
  • Commercial Building over $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Condabri IOC and Camp Extension
  • Industrial Building – Hutchinson Builders for QGC Chinchilla Warehouse
  • Retail Facilities – Hutchinson Builders for Clifford Gardens Amenities Upgrade
  • Tourism Facilities – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd – Wellcamp Airport Terminal*
  • Hospitality Facilities – Hutchinson Builders for Toowoomba Regional Arts and Community Centre*
  • Refurbishment/Renovation up to $1 million – Northbuild Construction Pty Ltd for Classroom Refurbishment, New Home Economics and Tuckshop – St Mary’s
  • Refurbishment/Renovation over $1 million – F K Gardener & Sons Pty Ltd for Crowe Horwath Refurbishment
  • Innovation in Workplace Health & Safety – Hutchinson Builders for Innovation in Workplace Health and Safety
  • Innovation in Environmental Management – Hutchinson Builders for Innovation in Environmental Management

2014 Downs & Western winners

*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the 2014 Queensland Housing & Construction Awards

Major awards

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)

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 – 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 – Millennium 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 – 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 – JP & NA Brownlie for M House (Kingsthorpe)
  • David Turton Memorial Award – LA & MM Hancock Builders Pty Ltd for Chants House (West Brook)

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 – 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 – Hutchinson Builders – Turinga Village (Surat Basin)
  • Refurbishment/Renovation up to $1 million – 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 – Hutchinson Builders for Woleebee Creek (Surat Basin)

2013 Downs & Western winners

Major Awards

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

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
  • Civil Contractor – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for Jellicoe Street Bridge

Housing awards

  • Individual Home up to $275,000 – 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 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 – Martin Fallon Family Homes for Jensen Residence
  • Best Heritage Style Home – 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 – Hutchinson Builders, Reedy Creek
  • Refurbishment/Renovation up to $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Hume Street – Griffith University Medical Fitout
  • Retail Facilities up to $5 million – 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 – 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 – Hutchinson Builders for Chinchilla COPS
  • Innovation in Workplace Health & Safety – FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd
  • Innovation in Environmental Management – 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 – Hutchinson Builders
  • Rising Star Award – Tim Waring
  • Women in Building Award – Alexandra Williams
  • Civil Contractor of the Year – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd
  • Trade Contractor Award (Carpentry) – P & S Orange Pty Ltd for Toowoomba Modular Production Facility
  • David Turton Memorial Award – Windamere Homes Pty Ltd

Specialty awards

  • Best Bathroom – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Uitsig (Outsich)
  • Best Kitchen – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Uitsig
  • Trade Contractor Award (Swimming Pool for Outdoor Living and Landscaping) – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd for Hyne House

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 for Williams House
  • Individual Home $376,000 – $425,000 – Hotondo Homes Kingaroy for Coughlin Manor
  • Individual Home $426,000 – $475,000 – Luke A Hancock for Hancock House
  • Individual Home $476,000 – $550,000 – Timothy S White for Waldron House
  • Individual Home $551,000 – $625,000 – Kowitz Constructions Pty Ltd for Bellenda
  • Individual Home $626,000 – $775,000 – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd for Hyne House
  • Individual Home $776,000 – $1 million – Roulston Builders Pty Ltd for Olsen House
  • Individual Home $1 million – $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Uitsig
  • Best Heritage Style Home – 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 for Monomeith
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $576,000 – R K L Building & Design Pty Ltd for Henderson House
  • Low-Rise Multi-Residential Housing (duplexes) – Garry W Laurie for Hampton Villas
  • Low-Rise Multi-Residential Housing (townhouses) – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd for Villas on Jellicoe
  • Excellence in Sustainable Living – Ross Hogno Constructions for Foxton House

Construction awards

  • Health & Education Facilities up to $2.5 million – Shelton Homes for Toowoomba Christian College Trade Training Centre (Toowoomba)
  • Health & Education Facilities $2.5 million – $5 million – G & K Lawson Constructions Pty Ltd for Christian Outreach College Multi-Use Hall
  • Health & Education Facilities $5 million – $20 million – Sommer & Staff Constructions Pty Ltd for Toowoomba Hospital 8 Bed Adolescent Inpatient Unit & Day Program
  • Sporting & Community Service Facilities up to $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for St Barts Church
  • Tourism & Hospitality Facilities up to $5 million – Bradfield Building Contractors Pty Ltd for Spicers Peak Lodge Day Spa
  • Refurbishment/Renovation up to $5 million – Graham Nielsen Constructions Pty Ltd for Insight House
  • Refurbishment/Renovation over $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Toowoomba Base Hospital (Toowoomba)
  • Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Wilsonton Shopping Centre
  • Retail Facilities over $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Coles Wilsonton
  • Industrial Building up to $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for 7SD Extension
  • Industrial Building over $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for QGC Miles Supply Base
  • Commercial Building (office accommodation) up to $5 million – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for The Chronicle Building
  • Commercial Building (office accommodation) over $5 million – Abigroup Contractors Pty Limited for Ergon Energy Corporate Property Redevelopment (Toowoomba)
  • Innovation in Workplace Health & Safety – Hutchinson Builders for WHS Hutchinson Builders
  • Innovation in Environmental Management – F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd for Witmack Industry Park
  • Excellence in Sustainable Building – Abigroup Contractors Pty Limited for Ergon Energy Corporate Property Redevelopment (Toowoomba)

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