North Queensland Housing & Construction Award winners

North Queensland 2025 winners

A luxury sustainable home, a cutting-edge educational facility, and a residence that perfectly captures the essence of North Queensland living claimed the spotlight at the region’s 2025 Housing & Construction Awards. The highlight of the industry’s annual events calendar, the Awards were held at The Ville, Townsville on Saturday 2 August. Read the 2025 media release.

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Major winners

Individual winners

Specialty winners

Housing winners

Construction winners

Previous North Queensland winners

North Queensland 2024 winners

Ingenuity, tenacity and superior craftsmanship abounded as North Queensland’s top builders were honoured at the 2024 Housing & Construction Awards. The atmosphere was electric at the sold-out event at The Ville Resort-Casino on Saturday August 10, shining a light on the fantastic work being achieved right across the industry. Read the North Queensland 2024 Awards media release.

2024 EVENT GALLERY

*Items noted in bold with an asterisk were winners at the Queensland 2024 Housing & Construction Awards

Major Awards

Individual Awards

  • Apprentice of the Year Award – Kieran Davies from Endfire Engineering
  • Women in Building Award – Emma Howard from BESIX Watpac

Specialty Awards

  • Best Residential Bathroom – Lewis Constructions NQ for Coastal Mitch (North Ward)
  • Best Residential Kitchen – Simon Bell Constructions for Breakwater (Townsville)
  • Best Residential Swimming Pool – Simon Bell Constructions for Breakwater (Townsville)

Housing Awards

  • Display Home from $400,000 up to $600,000 – Fresh Homes for THE BOND DISPLAY HOME (Julago)
  • Display Home from $600,000 up to $800,000 – Proview Homes for The Palazzo (Julago)
  • Individual Home up to $400,000 – Ellis Developments for The Adina (Oonoonba)
  • Individual Home from $400,000 up to $550,000 – Proview Homes for The Adeline (Julago)
  • Individual Home from $550,000 up to $700,000 – Proview Homes for The Bonsmara (Alligator Creek)
  • Individual Home from $700,000 up to $850,000 – Spot On Construction QLD for Akubra House (Southern Cross)*
  • Individual Home from $850,000 up to $1 million – Lewis Constructions NQ for Coastal Mitch (North Ward)
  • Individual Home from $1 million up to $1.5 million – Dyer Bros Constructions for Hillside City Home (Townsville City)
  • Individual Home from $3 million up to $4 million – Simon Bell Constructions for Breakwater (Townsville)
  • Home Renovation Project up to $300,000 – Townsend Constructions NQ for Yale House (Douglas)
  • Home Renovation Project from $300,000 up to $450,000 – Lifestyle Constructions NQ for Glencoe (Aitkenvale)
  • Home Renovation Project from $600,000 up to $750,000 – Wilkinson Homes for Can’t build out, lets go UP!! (Idalia)
  • Home Renovation Project from $750,000 up to $1 million – Townsend Constructions NQ for Project Ada Lil (North Ward)
  • Home Renovation Project from $1 million up to $2 million – Attention to Detail Property Services for Graywyn House (Castle Hill)
  • Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 dwellings – Ellis Developments for Briarfield Residences (Mundingburra)*
  • Best Use of Sloping Sites – Dyer Bros Constructions for Hillside City Home (Townsville City)
  • Best Use of Steel Frame Housing – JKC Building for Flinders Lake House (Hughenden)
  • Excellence in Home Sustainability & Innovation – Spot On Construction QLD for Akubra House (Southern Cross)
  • Accessible Living Award – Lifestyle Constructions NQ for Eyre (North Ward)

Construction Awards

  • Health Facilities up to $20 million – Woollam Constructions for Townsville University Hospital South Block Level 1 Fit-out (Douglas)
  • Education Facilities up to $10 million – Taylor Builders for Eaton College - Stage 1 (Mount Louisa)
  • Education Facilities over $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for St Patricks New South Building (Townsville)
  • Sporting Facilities – FK Gardner & Sons for Townsville Community Learning Centre - New Multi-Purpose Hall (Mundingburra)
  • Retail Facilities over $5 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Buff Club Sports Bar & Refurbishment (Mount Isa)
  • Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Buff Club Sports Bar & Refurbishment (Mount Isa)
  • Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million – Prime Constructions for Ardo (Townsville)
  • Commercial / Industrial Building up to $5 million – CES Construction for Hervey Range Rd Development (Thuringowa)
  • Commercial / Industrial Building from $5 million up to $15 million – A Gabrielli Constructions for Wellington Street Depot (Aitkenvale)
  • Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation from $5 million up to $15 million – Hutchinson Builders for Riverway Library Fitout (Condon)*
  • Commercial Fitout up to $5 million – A Gabrielli Constructions for Lifeblood Townsville Donor Centre (Garbutt)*
  • Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – C.D. Projects for JCU Technology Innovation Complex (Douglas)*

North Queensland 2023 winners

Builders and tradies proved their expert craftsmanship and expertise at the Master Builders North Queensland 2023 Housing & Construction Awards. More than 30 builders, projects, and individuals were recognised at the glamorous event, held at the Ville Resort - Casino on Saturday, 5 August. Read the North Queensland 2023 Awards media release.

2023 EVENT GALLERY

*Items noted in bold with an asterisk were winners at the Queensland 2023 Housing & Construction Awards

Major Awards

Individual Awards

  • Apprentice of the Year Award – Luke Maye from Reef Coast Constructions*
  • Rising Star Award – Andrew Lewis from Lewis Constructions NQ
  • Rapid Building Approvals Women in Building Award – Katie Garay from BESIX Watpac*

Specialty Awards

  • Best Residential Bathroom – Townsend Constructions NQ for Maryvale Renovation (West End)
  • Best Residential Kitchen – Gedoun Constructions for Castle Hill Home (Yarrawonga)
  • Best Residential Swimming Pool – Narellan Pools Townsville for The Hill Pool (North Ward)

Housing Awards

  • Display Home up to $250,000 – Ellis Developments for The Haven (Garbutt)*
  • Display Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Ellis Developments for The Savannah (Mount Low)
  • Display Home over $550,000 – Gedoun Construction for Santorini (Burdell)
  • Individual Home up to $350,000 – Pro-View Homes for Burflower Residence (Mount Low)
  • Trevor Mustey Individual Home from $350,000 up to $500,000 Award – Pro-View Homes for Abel Residence (Julago)
  • Individual Home from $500,000 up to $750,000 – Franzmann Constructions for Orana (South Townsville)
  • Individual Home from $750,000 up to $1 million – Townsend Constructions NQ for Lanesra (South Townsville)
  • Individual Home from $1 million up to $2 million – Lifestyle Constructions NQ for Westbrook (Idalia)
  • Home Renovation Project up to $200,000 – Townsend Constructions NQ for Maryvale Renovation (West End)*
  • Home Renovation Project from $200,000 up to $400,000 – Townsend Constructions NQ for Norris Renovation (Hermit Park)
  • Home Renovation Project from $400,000 up to $650,000 – Lifestyle Constructions NQ for Fulton Residence (North Ward)
  • Home Renovation Project from $650,000 up to $1 million – Franzmann Constructions for Church House (Mundingburra)*
  • Home Renovation Project over $1 million – Gedoun Constructions for Castle Hill Home (Yarrawonga)
  • Best Use of Steel Frame Housing – JKC Building for Goldring Duo (Richmond)
  • Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Roofguard for Rainforest Treasure (Paluma)

Construction Awards

  • Health Facilities up to $20 million – W & F Constructions for Optimise Health & Wellness (Ingham)
  • Education Facilities up to $10 million – W & F Constructions for Ignatius Park College Learning Resource Centre (Cranbrook)
  • Education Facilities over $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for James Cook University - Townsville Student Accommodation (Bebegum Yumba) (Douglas)
  • Sporting Facilities – Jackson Semler for Northern Beaches Leisure Centre (Burdell)
  • Community Service Facilities – C D Lewty & Sons for Ayr Anzac Memorial Club Long Tan Bar (Ayr)
  • Community Accommodation for Specialist Disability, Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Gedoun Constructions for SDA Home (Rosslea)
  • Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – TP Aquatic Constructions for Charters Towers Water Park (Charters Towers)
  • Refurbishment/Renovation up to $5 million – JGC Group (QLD) for Heatley Medical and Skin Care Centre (Heatley)
  • Refurbishment/Renovation over $5 million – BESIX Watpac for Townsville Bulk Sugar Terminal Roof Replacement Project (South Townsville)*
  • Commercial/Industrial Building up to $5 million – Gedoun Constructions for Sales Office and Cafe (Burdell)
  • Commercial/Industrial Building from $10 million up to $20 million – Paynters for Mater Private Hospital Townsville, Stage 2 - Multi-Storey Carpark (Pimlico)
  • Commercial fitout up to $5 million – CES Construction NQ for Five One Four Sturt (Townsville)

North Queensland 2022 winners

Local builders took top honours at this year’s Master Builders North Queensland 2022 Housing & Construction Awards. More than 35 builders, projects, and individuals from Townsville to Mt Isa were recognised at the glamorous event, held at the Quayside Terminal, Port of Townsville on Saturday, 20 August. Read the North Queensland 2022 Award media release.

2022 EVENT GALLERY

Major Awards

Individual Awards

  • Apprentice of the Year Award – Jordan Stephen from Community Solutions
  • Rising Star Award – Nick Burton from Burton Constructions NQ Pty Ltd
  • Women in Building Award – Nicole Drew from Front Foot Constructions Australia

Specialty Awards

  • Best Residential Bathroom – Pro-View Homes Pty Ltd for Sooning Residence (Hermit Park)
  • Best Residential Kitchen – Lifestyle Constructions NQ Pty Ltd for Price (Belgian Gardens)

Housing Awards

  • Display Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Emporio Property Group for The Della - Display Home at The Orchard (Jensen)
  • Display Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Fresh Homes for Sandtree 246 (Bohle Plains)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $200,000 up to $400,000 – Townsend Constructions NQ for Sixth Avenue Renovation (South Townsville)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $400,000 up to $650,000 – JB & Sons Builders for One Ninety-Four (North Ward)
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $650,000 up to $1 million – Catobuilt for Morehead St Residence (South Townsville)
  • Individual Home up to $350,000 – Burton Constructions NQ PTY LTD for Shaw Cottage (West End)
  • Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Wilkinson Homes Pty Ltd for Super Hooper Residence (Railway Estate)
  • Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – Pro-View Homes Pty Ltd for Sooning Residence (Hermit Park)
  • Individual Home from $650,000 up to $750,000 – Lifestyle Constructions NQ Pty Ltd for Acheron (Balgal Beach)
  • Individual Home from $950,000 up to $1.25 million – M Homes Townsville for Marina Residences 1 (Townsville City)
  • Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – Dyer Bros Constructions Pty Ltd for Kokoda Dual Occupancy (Idalia)
  • Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 Dwellings – Ellis Developments QLD for Barnard (Aitkenvale)
  • Excellence in Sustainable Living – Sinclair Parsons Building Solutions for Wallaby Way (Horseshoe Bay)
  • Trevor Mustey Perpetual Award for Innovation – RJG Builders for Towers Jockey Club (Columbia)
  • Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Roofguard for Riverplace (Apartments) At Fairfield (Idalia)

Construction Awards

  • Health Facilities up to $20 million – Paynters for Townsville University Hospital Pharmacy Cytotoxic Laboratory (Douglas)
  • Education Facilities up to $10 million – W & F Constructions for All Souls St Gabriels School - ITD Precinct (Charters Towers)
  • Sporting Facilities – Hutchinson Builders for Townsville Sports Precinct (North Ward)
  • Community Service Facilities – Woollam Constructions for The Oasis Veteran's Hub (Oonoonba)
  • Retail Facilities over $5 million – Phoenix Constructions (Qld) Pty Ltd for Rasmussen Riverway Plaza (Rasmussen)
  • Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Streetbuild for The Seaview Hotel (North Ward)
  • Commercial Building up to $5 million – RCQ Construction for Anelay Commercial (North Ward)
  • Industrial Building over $5 million – A Gabrielli Constructions Pty Ltd for EQL Garbutt OCCN Data Upgrade (Garbutt)
  • Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million – RCQ Construction for Anelay Residential (North Ward)
  • Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – C D Lewty & Sons for Bur-Del Co-Operative Townsville Office (Kirwan)
  • Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – RJG Builders for Towers Jockey Club (Columbia)
  • Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Shade and Sail for Calvary College Playground (Mt Louisa)

North Queensland 2021 winners

The enviable tropical lifestyle North Queensland has to offer was celebrated through the stunning, high-quality work of local builders at the 2021 Housing and Construction Awards. Master Builders was excited to welcome a live crowd to the event at the Grand Ballroom, Pullman Hotel Cairns on Saturday, 21 August 2021. Read the North Queensland 2021 Awards media release.

2021 EVENT GALLERY

*Items noted in bold with an asterisk were winners at the Queensland 2021 Housing & Construction Awards

Major Awards

Individual Awards

  • Apprentice of the Year – Brodyee Filleul from Reef Coast Constructions Pty Ltd
  • Rising Star – Tyler Robinson from T-Rob Constructions Pty Ltd
  • Women in Building – Kristan Ramage from Allied Renovations & Construction

Specialty Awards

  • Best Residential Bathroom – Reef Coast Constructions Pty Ltd for Windermere House
  • Best Residential Kitchen – Pro-View Homes Pty Ltd for Braemar Residence
  • Best Residential Swimming Pool – Sun City Pools for Mountain Stream
  • Trevor Mustey Perpetual Award for Quality Workmanship – Reef Coast Constructions Pty Ltd for Windermere House

Housing Awards

  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Burton Constructions NQ Pty Ltd for Kurrajong
  • Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $275,000 up to $575,000 – Franzmann Constructions Pty Ltd for The Whitehouse
  • Individual Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Pro-View Homes Pty Ltd for Belvedere Residence
  • Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Martin Locke Homes Pty Ltd for Creekside Multigenerational
  • Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – Reef Coast Constructions Pty Ltd for Windermere House
  • Individual Home from $550,000 up to $650,000 – Martin Locke Homes Pty Ltd for Ellington Custom
  • Individual Home from $750,000 up to $950,000 – Pro-View Homes Pty Ltd for Braemar Residence
  • Best Use of Sloping Sites – Pro-View Homes Pty Ltd for Gemma Residence
  • Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Roofguard for Havannah Vista

Construction Awards

  • Health Facilities up to $20 million – Paynters Pty Ltd for Townsville University Hospital - Medical Imaging
  • Health Facilities over $20 million – CPB Contractors Pty Ltd for Mater Hospital Townsville - Stage 1 Redevelopment
  • Education Facilities up to $10 million – A Gabrielli Constructions Pty Ltd for Calvary Christian College, Hospitality & Staff Building
  • Education Facilities over $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for St Patrick's College East Precinct
  • Sporting Facilities – Hutchinson Builders for Cowboys Community Training and High-Performance Centre*
  • Community Service Facilities – C D Lewty & Sons for Bur - Del Community Multi-Function Facility
  • Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Martin Locke Homes Pty Ltd for Halstone Accessible
  • Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Phoenix Constructions (Queensland) Pty Ltd for Brothers Rugby League Club Victory Bar
  • Commercial Building up to $5 million – Martin Locke Homes Pty Ltd for Flinders Lane*
  • Industrial Building over $5 million – A Gabrielli Constructions Pty Ltd for Douglas Water Treatment Plant Laboratory
  • Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – W & F Constructions Pty Ltd for Home Hill Courthouse
  • Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – Paynters Pty Ltd for Townsville Turf Club
  • Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management – Linked Constructions Pty Ltd for Willows Solar Carpark Townsville
  • Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – John Gray Constructions for Townsville Women’s Centre

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