Housing & Construction Awards 2018 Excellence in Building Sunshine Coast

2018 Housing & Construction Awards

Full List of this Year’s Winners: For construction, housing, individual and major awards.

2018 Master Builders House of the Year: Peter Curley Constructions

2018 Master Builders Project of the Year: Hutchinson Builders

Individual Awards: The Rising Star and Women in Building Awards for 2018

Individual Awards: The Apprentice of the Year 2018

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Welcome

With Will Wilson, Master Builders Sunshine Coast regional manager

When I think back over the years of Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards ceremonies, I see smiling, excited faces, champagne glasses clinking as success and hard work is celebrated.

The steel caps and hi-vis are stowed away, the gala gowns and dinner coats dusted, shoes shined and the daily grind put on hold for a night of celebration. Colleagues, contractors and connections come together as we celebrate those at the forefront of building innovation and quality craftsmanship.

Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards cater for entrants ranging from apprentices to trade contractors and small family businesses to the biggest names in the building and construction industry. It is with great honour that I welcome you to the 2018 winners’ magazine.

The calibre of entries into this year’s awards program has been second to none and highlights the exceptional skills and craftsmanship of the Sunshine Coast’s Master Builders.

Over the past few months, our panel of judges have attended each entrant’s property and made a thorough assessment against a list of strict criteria. This included quality of workmanship, degree of construction difficulty, external appeal, sitting and aspect along with amenities and aesthetics.

Each of our entrants has put their business, product and workmanship under scrutiny as part of an extremely competitive process. Their work, whether a winner this year or not, is a credit to the unwavering quality and craftsmanship of a Master Builder.

Since 1882, Master Builders has been the voice of the industry, representing the interests of our members and the broader industry. We are the peak body of practical and relevant information to the industry and consumers.

We have helped thousands of builders and trade contractors to operate professional, profitable and viable businesses that deliver superior quality and craftsmanship to their customers.

The Sunshine Coast Housing & Construction Awards carry a long and distinguished history of showcasing the absolute best in the industry, and the level of competition among this year’s entrants is unsurpassed. If you are considering a new build or renovation, please consider this book a showcase of the incredible work that can be achieved when choosing a Master Builder.

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AWARD WINNERS

These builders have been recognised for their achievements in excellence within the construction industry

Construction

Education Facilities up to $10 million

Badge Constructions

Immanuel Lutheran College - Year 2 and 3 GLA Building Education Facilities over $10 million

F K Gardner and Sons

Baringa State Primary School Sporting Facilities Badge Constructions

USC Sports Stadium Refurbishment Community Service Facilities

Ri-con Contractors

Curra Community Hall Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million Ruby Developments

Living Gems Pacific Paradise – Country Club Commercial Building up to $5 million Hutchinson Builders

Peregian Beach Digital Hub Commercial Building over $50 million Hutchinson Builders

Youi Headquarters Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million

Walter Iezzi Building Group Elysee Alexandra Headland Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 Watermark Constructions Pier 33 Mooloolaba

Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 Hutchinson Builders

Bryant House Extension Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management Hutchinson Builders

Moko Dewatering

Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety

Hutchinson Builders

Hutchinson Builders Sunshine Coast Office Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year GT Tiling Qld

Youi Headquarters

Housing Display Home up to $250,000 Bold Living

Calypso 187 Display Home $251,000 – $350,000

Matira Developments

Jagera 250 Display Home $351,000 – $450,000

Vantage Homes Qld

Sinatra Display Home Display Home $451,000 – $550,000 Plantation Homes Mirage 43

Display Home over $551,000

GM Coastal Developments

Golf Course Display Home

Individual Home up to $250,000

Qld Built

The Aura Home

Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000 Mick Gilbert Homes

Tallowwood

Individual Home $351,000 – $450,000

Blinco Constructions

Kingfisher

Individual Home $451,000 – $550,000

Ausmar Homes

Ausmar Custom Home – Bryan residence

Individual Home $551,000 – $650,000

Grant McDonald Homes

Riviera House

Individual Home $651,000 – $750,000

D J Sommer Homes

Mountain View Home

Individual Home $751,000 – $950,000

K J Homes

Schutt House

Individual Home $951,000 – $1.25 million

Stuart Homes & Renovations Sol-Aer

Individual Home $1.26 million – $2 million D R M Design and Construction

Duke Project

Individual Home over $2 million

Peter Curley Constructions

Tropical Contemporary House

Best Use of Sloping Sites up to $500,000

A &M Hoogenhout Constructions

Buderim Forest

Best Use of Sloping Sites over $500,000

Damien Davidson Builders

White Water House

Best Use of Steel Frame Housing

Coral Homes Qld

Santorini 29 MkII

Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000

Swan and Neill Building Solutions

Yandina

Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000

Koncept Construction Lowanna Drive

Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 – $1 million

Damien Davidson Builders

North Sunshine House

Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million

Damien Davidson Builders White Water House

Medium Density up to 3 Storeys 2 to 5 Dwellings

B A Murphy Constructions

Lakeside Villas

Medium Density up to 3 Storeys over 5 Dwellings

R C Q Construction

Aquiv

Excellence in Sustainable Living Josh Martin Design & Constructions

Wilson Residence

Residential Trade Contractor of the Year Phoenix Fencing & Landscapes The Retreat

Trade Contractor/Speciality

Best Residential Bathroom

Platinum Residential Designer Homes Home Waters

Best Residential Kitchen Platinum Residential Designer Homes Home Waters

Best Residential Swimming Pool D R M Design & Construction Duke Project

Individuals

Apprentice of the Year Reece Cleeton East Coast Apprenticeships Rising Star Tyson Dalziell Ty Style Pty Ltd Women in Building Laurie Tucker

Murphy Builders

Alan Eichmann Memorial Award for Quality Workmanship Kernohan Construction Cayman

Major President’s Award Qld Built The Aura Home Project of the Year Hutchinson Builders

Youi Headquarters House of the Year

Peter Curley Constructions

Tropical Contemporary House

Right out of the box on the Circle

Peter Curley Constructions wins 2018 House of the Year

An intricate building constructed over three levels and encompassing a variety of lifestyle features has taken out the 2018 Master Builders Sunshine Coast House of the Year.

From rooftop garden and solar generation to waterfront pool and expansive basement, the house at Witta Circle, Noosa Heads, is an example of craftsmanship and ingenuity on many levels.

Peter Curley said this was a very challenging and rewarding home to build.

“Many elements of the build needed careful consideration for its services to be installed.

“I cannot explain how much detail was involved, and the infrastructure to go in place at the start to make it work.’’

The multi-level home faces the water and has a bushland backdrop. Access to the site was restricted to single vehicle street parking.

All-concrete roof and floor structures meant there were minimal ceiling spaces to work with. And the house has a basement two metres below the level of the Noosa River.

Such was the degree of problem-solving, the magnificent blackbutt timber central staircase was made in two sections in order to get through the entry doors.

Upstairs, the curved steel ceilings have been lined with timber and cantilevered over the outdoor living as well as partly covering the riverfront swimming pool. This creates a seamless effect of floating out towards the water.

The basement level consists of gym, sauna, bathroom, wine cellar, car garage, atrium, concrete suspended stair and lift access.

Meticulous attention was given to all areas of the screw piling, footings, slab details and the installation of waterproof membrane.

The infrastructure required to allow the excavation for this basement area included filtration units, water pumps, equipment for de-watering, boring and grouting, excavators and on-site concrete pumping equipment.

The de-watering of the site was an integral start of construction and was monitored weekly by an environmental scientist to check all water was in a clean and healthy condition.

The quality of the water once filtered on all occasions was equal to if not better than the quality of the adjacent river. Installation of the concrete piling took four weeks and the de-watering system ran continuously until the ground-level concrete slab was completed and backfilled. This spanned a 16-week

period. With garden beds, saunas and bathrooms part of the basement construction the drainage system needed to be innovative and precise for effective functioning.

The ground level consists of a guest bedroom with ensuite, a powder room, office, laundry, sumptuous living and dining areas, butler’s kitchen, kitchen and serving bench, plus internal gardens.

The first level is serviced by an internal lift and the spiral staircase. There are a further three bedrooms on this level, all ensuited and with walk-in robes.

The main ensuite contains a solid stone bath and vanity bench with integrated basins. These hand-made items add to the finish of this open, light-filled area with a garden bed sitting alongside the bath. Several garden beds contain edible fruit and vegetables. All the gardens are automatically irrigated and drained from the basement.

Hidden behind the timber-look aluminium screening is the solar pool heating while a 15kw solar system is also fitted.

The glass-roofed outdoor kitchen has a built-in barbecue with pizza oven. The full-length swimming pool has raised clear edges that gives the impression of water floating above the surrounds.

Quite simply, a house like no other.

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A landmark building that embraces the vision of the education and innovation hub at Sippy Downs has been named 2018 Master Builders Sunshine Coast Project of the Year.

It’s one of the catalyst projects within the emerging Sippy Downs business and technology district.

Developed on 4.88ha, the Youi Headquarters abuts the University of the Sunshine Coast, sporting precinct, primary school and retail centre.

Located in a gateway site at Sippy Downs, the vision was to provide a headquarters and public plaza that reflected Youi’s fun and dynamic culture.

The development required a building to accommodate 1700 staff within 11,000sq m of nett lettable area.

The project was handed over to the client ahead of original practical completion date, on budget and to Youi Insurance’s expectations.

The level of quality and workmanship was a collaboration between all stakeholders involved in designing and building the Youi headquarters building. Quality, sustainability and longevity were all elements that drove the project.

A clearly articulated brief outlining desired outcomes provided key areas of focus with regards to financial issues.

The 4.88ha site needed considerable input from civil engineers with the creation of new roads and on-grade parking, landscape architect contribution for public plaza and treatment of extensive parking areas.

With a designated project team and upwards of 160 on site overall, a good working relationship throughout was essential.

The architectural concept was to float the building above the ground floor plan, merging the public plaza/landscape with the building’s ground floor functions.

The building addresses the public plaza to the north

while angling in plan to align with the sweeping roadway.

The two simple yet distinct upper forms provide a variety of facade treatments that respond to the orientation.

Full-height glazing addresses the plaza, providing transparency to the public face of the building and maximising internal view-lines through the floorplate while solar penetration to the east/west is controlled by reduced glazing and vertical sun shading elements.

Large, efficient open plan floorplates, interconnected by light-filled stairs, offer flexibility to cater for future business growth while promoting movement throughout the building other than lifts.

Remaining online to the world 24/7 was so crucial to the client that two separate fibre optic systems were installed, as well as back-up generators to transformers and battery systems to maintain power.

Chilled water has been used as part of a high-performance air-conditioning system, along with heat banks and water harvesting.

Youi took the opportunity to connect with the public by including Youiversity on the ground floor as an educational space for the multi-purpose room for functions/ceremonies that is open to community groups the company works with.

This is a building not only for today but for tomorrow.

Hutchinson Builders take out 2018 Project of the Year with Youi

Attention to detail is what sets him apart

2018 Master Builders Queensland Rising Star winner Tyson Dalziel said he was humbled by an award that recognised those at the forefront of building innovation and quality craftsmanship.

Tyson Dalziel is a builder, carpenter and timber enthusiast who founded his own business, Ty Style Constructions, in 2013.

A hands-on approach means he both oversees building projects and works alongside the carpentry team to ensure outstanding workmanship.

“Carpentry is a craftsmanship, not a job,” Mr Dalziel said.

“It takes patience, precision and forward-thinking, which are qualities I believe are essential to possess as a builder. I like to pay attention to details, with a focus on making sure even the smallest of tasks are done right as I take a lot of pride in my workmanship and the workmanship of my subcontractors to ensure I deliver a high-quality home for my clients.”

Mr Dalziel started his apprenticeship straight after school and credits his mentor, Jim Evans, with making him the builder he is today.

“Quality was his game and I spent four years with him learning it,” he said. He said the trust instilled in him by Mr Evans gave himconfidence in his ability to achieve anything he wanted in the industry.

It’s something Mr Dalziel’s carried with him into his own business, with a motto of “leading from the front”.

“You’re only as good as your weakest member,” he said.

“So you need to make sure that you’re putting the right processes in place to ensure that you’re getting the best out of your team/ subbies. It’s incredible how far saying thank you at the end of the day can go.”

His Rising Star award is the region’s way of saying thank you back.

Inspiring women in building

Laurie Tucker always knew she loved construction but craved something more.

A career as a building drafter and designer built up her practical knowledge but it was Laurie Tucker’s experience with Murphy Builders that ignited a passion for on-site supervision.

“In my annual review in 2015, I worked up the courage to tell my boss that my five-year plan was to become site supervisor,” she said.

“I prepared myself to be disappointed but he surprised me. Soon after, Murphy Homes enrolled me in the Certificate IV in Building and Construction so I could fulfil my dream.” With the Certificate IV completed, Ms Tucker said she loved being on site.

“Every day is different and some days have been a steep learning curve – I’ll admit I have learnt many things the hard way and have developed a decent sense of humour,” she said.

Ms Tucker has several projects under her “tool” belt already and has undertaken further training in first aid and working at heights.

“The best part of my job is seeing the smiles on a client’s face when you bring them to site for a walk-through as they meander through their dream home or the delight when I get to hand over the keys to their beautiful new abode,” she said.

As winner ofthe Women in Building award, Ms Tucker hopes to see more women on site, which she believes brings a vibrant, positive and proactive influence to the construction industry.

Apprentice of the Year for 2018

Reece Cleeton is not afraid of hard work and it is this determination that led him to be named 2018 Master Builders Apprentice of the Year

Representing Linear Construction, Reece said he was driven by his competitive nature to deliver the highest-quality finish on all his projects.

This exceptional work ethic is backed by extensive experience, having previously worked under Planet Homes building high-end, sustainable architectural homes throughout the Sunshine Coast, as well as his work with Linear Construction on projects where he has been doing all aspects of the build including plastering, landscaping, concreting, painting and cabinetmaking.

Reece’s inspiration to succeed in the building industry hits close to home, as it does for many other family-based builders.

As a keen learner always ready to improve on his skills, Reece stands out from the crowd and his talent and hard work doesn’t go unrecognised by his employers and Tafe supervisors.

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‘‘ My dad is my biggest motivation and not like you’d expect – he is proud of me no matter what but

always want to make him prouder. He has been a part of the construction industry my whole life and I would love to be as successful as he was and give my kids the life he gave us.”

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takes no prejudice

Let us paint you a picture.

You live in paradise with the goal of designing and building your first home. You spend your weekends wandering the display villages and your evenings browsing Instagram for inspiration.

You know your style. It’s clean, contemporary, modern and slightly industrial. You love bold contrasts in colours paired with the beautiful simplicity of open spaces.

You prefer minimalism over clutter. A blank wall is a blank canvas for your imagination. You’d rather keep it blank until you find the perfect piece of artwork to hang.

You want your house to represent your style and how you choose to live.

This is exactly the situation in which the owners of the award-winning Aura Home found themselves.

They’d purchased a block of land in the newly released Aura estate and were grappling with the decision of choosing a designer and builder.

They knew their style – bold, striking, modern and spacious. But they couldn’t find what they were looking for in the display villages.

So when they approached Dominic Tyacke, director and builder at qldBUILT, to tell him about their dreams and visions, he couldn’t resist the challenge.

Lots smaller than 300sq m are common on the Coast, which is presenting builders with an exciting new challenge.

How can you fit four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a

double garage, living areas, alfresco area and a courtyard onto a block this size – without making it feel cramped?

Surprisingly, that’s the easier part. The real challenge arises when the client wants to do all of the above and, in addition, make their home stand out for its designer appeal and street presence.

The result boldly speaks for itself.

No matter from which angle you approach the Aura home, you cannot deny its differences. The striking matte black and dark timber facade is the perfect introduction to what lies through the large clear glass front door.

Immediately upon entering, the high ceilings give an unlikely sense of space. Paired with polished concrete floors and crisp white walls, the home’s total size could quite easily be mistaken for something much larger.

Bi-fold doors at the rear capture the coastal breezes and open the home to the outside world. Inside and outside blend seamlessly to connect spaces that would normally be divided. This makes the home rich with configuration possibilities and extends the living spaces dramatically.

The clean, architecturally inspired design allows it to sit prominently within its neighbouring homes. It brings to the table a new style of suburban living.

The home has recently been awarded by the Master Builders Association Sunshine Coast 2018 Best Individual Home Under $250,000.

Mr Tyacke said the win had made company

employees very excited for the future.

“The award means a lot to us, giving us confidence that buyers are looking for something different,” he said.

“We pride ourselves on thinking outside the box to design and build homes that stand out, no matter the budget category they fall into.”

QldBUILT was also awarded the Master Builders Sunshine Coast President’s Award, which recognises the best home a first home owner or young family can aspire to.

Master Builders Sunshine Coast regional manager Will Wilson commended the building company.

“Dom Tyacke and the team at qldBUILT have delivered a home that few first home owners would dare to dream of within the budget a young family could afford,” he said.

How can you fit four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a double garage, living areas, alfresco area and a courtyard onto a tiny block – without making it feel cramped?

‘‘ It was an amazing surprise to win the President’s Award. At the start of the project we set out to create a unique and affordable home for our client, so winning an award that recognises exactly that was great.”

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Dealing with a neglected but significant building from the past was never going to be easy but Watermark Constructions truly stepped up for the challenge

On inception of the old Mooloolaba Yacht Club refurbishment project, Watermark Constructions was under no illusion that this was going to be a straightforward build.

Standing face to face with a 60-year-old, unmaintained icon from the past, Watermark Constructions set a heavy emphasis on a malleable, D&C-style building that allowed for the unknown to be discovered, decisively planned and executed to minimise delay on the tight three-month time frame

A tailored collaboration between Watermark Constructions, the client and the OGE Group team provided the necessary input at critical stages of the build to drive this project forward.

There were countless hurdles that were overcome within the project, due to the weary state of the existing building, years of neglect and the superior reputation of the client they wanted to uphold.

However all of this effort was worth it for the

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stunning end product.

Pier 33 Mooloolaba is a unique setting where light, colour and natural materials are strategically designed across key areas of the building to provide a striking design and a contrast to the building’s natural palette that are unlike any other.

The brief was to achieve a light and vibrant space that accentuates the nautical and coastal elements of the site and the natural surrounding coastline. What was produced is a true reflection of this.

The coastal Hamptons feeling that emulates within the walls has been emphasised by the panelling, Mediterranean feature tiling, vibrant lawn, white picket fencing and intricate yet rustic timber details. It provides a stunning arena to enjoy some of the Coast’s best scenery.

Optimistic vision to achieve the perceivably impossible has allowed Watermark Constructions to transform this Sunshine Coast icon inside and out.

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urning everyday ife into a holiday

If you dream of a house unlike any other, that is customised to the finest detail, then look no further than Platinum Residential Designer Homes.

Business partners Anthony Stopka and Aaron Everett founded the company on the values of precision and originality back in 2007. Eleven years down the track, these core values help the company excel above the rest, well-known in the region as the custom design experts.

The dedicated team works with clients to ensure their new home perfectly suits their unique vision and lifestyle.

When building with Platinum, clients can expect nothing but the best in every aspect of the project, whether that be in communication, planning, construction or delivery. Their dedicated staff and exceptional craftsmen will assure you that you are investing well.

No job is too big or too small for Platinum Homes and all projects are usually delivered within a comfortable

18-week turnaround (depending on the size of the home).

A great example of the business’s attention to detail can be seen in an immaculate project they recently constructed in Twin Waters. The two-storey masterpiece makes the most of Queensland’s lifestyle, with open-plan living and panoramic waterfront views. The poolside living area appears detached from the rest of the house, which promotes a resort feel that carries throughout the remainder of the home.

Not one corner was overlooked in the design and construction process of this home, with every part offering outstanding views and an abundance of natural light. This was achieved by the addition of retracting glass doors that infuse the outdoors with indoors.

No two jobs are the same and the staff at Platinum are excited by new challenges. Platinum is delivering Sunshine Coast residents with unique homes to make owners feel as if they’re on a never-ending holiday.

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About McLachlan Homes

Mclachlan Homes believes their progression to becoming the leading family-owned company is based on its valued customers and its motto of “built around lifestyle”.

With this passion for high-level customer service, McLachlan’s prides itself on tailoring each project to reflect its client’s individual lifestyle, taste and budget. In line with a more personalised experience than other franchise competitors, this local family-owned builder offers flexibility and high-quality workmanship.

McLachlan Homes encourages their customers to be involved as much or as little as they like in every step of the planning and construction process.

Dedicated team of head office staff

Behind the scenes of every McLachlan home is a dedicated and hard-working team, many of whom have more than 10 years of continuous service. Their passion and drive fuel each project, bringing the collective wealth across all areas of sales, drafting, estimating, pre-construction, customer service, accounts and after-care service.

One-on-one pre-construction planning Take advantage of their depth of knowledge on the

latest products, colours, trends and technologies.

Feel confident with the availability to meet with experienced new homes designers and colour consultants to guide you in planning your dream home.

Enjoy regular contact with your own personal customer service officer from the contract stage through to completion.

Offering straight-forward problem-solving with someone who knows everything about your build and is with you all the way is a tried-and-tested formula for success.

Variations to contract – no administration fee

Personalise your lifestyle, because nobody knows what you want better than you.

If a change is needed, McLachlan’s offers the flexibility to make it happen – unlike many of its competitors, where variations are not allowed or can incur a hefty administration fee.

Whether it be a simple colour change or a structural item you didn’t think about, McLachlan’s offers these variations to all clients with no administration cost.

Long-standing team of craftsmen

McLachlan’s has a long-standing team of talented

craftsmen who are not only reliable but offer a high quality of workmanship and exceptional attention to detail that you can depend on.

Many repeat customers have enjoyed interactions with the same trades and suppliers years later on their second and third projects, which is a testimony to their high-quality skill and knowledge.

Once construction is under way you can enjoy the flexibility to meet with these trusted craftsmen including painters, electricians, plumbers, cabinetmakers etc.

Regular contact with your new homes supervisor McLachlan’s encourages its clients to communicate not only with the office but also directly with their new homes supervisor.

This service sets the company apart from its competitors where no or limited contact is offered. You can have confidence in being able to speak directly to your experienced supervisor via email, phone or on-site about your project.

McLachlan Homes will work with you, ensuring that your new home is much more than bricks and mortar.

Visit the award-winning display locations today for more information.

Since opening their first display home at Mountain Creek in 1997, this national award-winning company has been dedicated to creating and building stunning, liveable homes from Noosa to South Brisbane.

MASTER BUILDERS

We’re here for you, no matter the challenge

Stuart Homes and Renovations has been involved in the building industry for more than 25 years. As a proud member of Master Builders Queensland since 1991, we have won numerous QMBA awards.

At Stuart Homes and Renovations, no job is too small or too large. From quoting to construction and completion, we do it all with first-class precision.

Our highly experienced and licensed team cover all areas of property development. Whether you’re after a new kitchen or an extension to your home, we’re here to help. We will work directly with you to ensure your new dream home or renovation becomes a reality.

For a quote on our services, be sure to get in touch with Stuart Homes and Renovations – we aim to please. Phone 5486 7388.

Experience to deliver a high-quality result

From company owner Adam Hoogenhout starting out with one apprentice, alongside with his wife, Michelle, he has grown the company to employ 15 carpenters and apprentices.

Whether you are looking to build your dream home, investment property or renovate, you can be assured one of our team will have the experience to deliver you the best-quality finish.

Please give Adam a call to discuss your next build.

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The little details really do matter

GT Tiling QLD has been proudly serving residents of the Sunshine Coast region for 35 years.

In that time, we’ve learnt a thing or two about what people want and we use this vast knowledge and experience to satisfy our clients’ dreams and ambitions time and time again.

As a second-generation family-run business, we also understand the need for a healthy work, life and play balance and on this basis, we operate our company based on these core values to ensure we are flexible and reliable. This way our clients can spend less time thinking about building and more time with their beloved families and coastal lifestyle that surrounds us.

GT Tiling QLD would like to thank Youi, Cottee Parker and Hutchinson Builders for their inspiration, forward vision and reliable nature.

Operating on the Sunshine Coast since 2006, A&M Hoogenhout Constructions has been involved in many building projects from Noosa to North Brisbane

Don’t be held back by your boundaries

The best part of living in Queensland is living life in the great outdoors. Phoenix Fencing captures this essence and the natural beauty of your home

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Recently it has partnered with Phoenix Property Styling to create seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces. The company also offers project management, property styling and staging services. Many people are realising the value of established suburbs and want to update properties in these areas, however just don’t have the time to be on site constantly meeting with people from various trades. The team at Phoenix provides a unique service that takes the stress out of building and renovating by managing the work for you. If you are looking to sell, Phoenix can prepare your property for sale inside and out.

Ty Style Construction is a Sunshine Coast-based builder specialising in new homes, renovations, pools and custom timber furniture.

We understand the importance of those unique touches when building your dream home.

At Ty Style Construction, we pride ourselves on delivering premium, customised homes within all budgets.

Our process is specifically tailored to you, which means we offer a personal and flexible approach. We assist our clients to ensure your building experience is simple and enjoyable. Contact us today to find out how we can turn your vision into a reality.

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A home built from the heart

“THIS build in particular was very personal and it’s a building from my heart and how I see home functions and feeling,” said Mr Mills.

“It’s one person’s vision of adapting a home to the landscape, thinking outside the box with a strong emphasis on design.”

Mr Mills said as part of the challenge he sought to find an “obscure” lot for the home with the aim of maximising the block without losing the same sense of flow found in a home on a more traditional rectangular block.

“We came across the block in question backing onto the golf course at Peregian Springs, an 810 sqm block with a frontage of 33m tapering to 15m at the rear,” he said of the winning Sunshine Coast entry in the 2018 Master Builders Housing and Construction Awards for display homes over $551,000

The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home has a stunning entrance intended to “make a statement of design”. An abstract timber feature stretches across the front entrance with triangular concrete pads with pebble infills between the front door. The approx. 4m high foyer features a 12 sqm skylight above the doorway, creating abundant space and light. Clever storage areas are a feature of the entrance way and the theme continues into the main kitchen which has a secret door to an additional expansive butler’s pantry

“The objective of the kitchen was to be strong on storage, functionality and practicality all combined with a modern, slick look,” Mr Mills said. “The island bench is a full slab of ‘Moak’ which is pure granite from the Silestone Cosentino range. The same benchtop is continued throughout the kitchen, butler’s pantry and the BBQ area outside.”

The kitchen flows to an open dining and living area with bay window seating cantilevering over the outside pool, garden and the alfresco area, which is under a 7m x 6m floating roof. This eliminates the need for a corner post, which would have restricted the view of the golf course and limited furniture settings.

While the design elements on the outside of the home are amazing, there is no shortage of innovation in the interior. Highlights include the media room, an open walkway with low level floor lights, partitioned powder/shower room, 2 Pac doors and a 6m x 4m master bedroom with a spectacular 4.2m x 3.2m ensuite and a walk-in robe with a draw down bar for easy access for hanging shirts and pants up high.

Mr Mills said while the home was being constructed he had moments of self-doubt as he was “living and breathing” the project. “But the response from visitors when they came through was just ‘wow’, and you get revitalised by that.”

He paid tribute to his wife Lee who had a key supporting role with elements of the interior design.

“This is a very abstractly-designed house and Lee with her interior design input throughout the project furnished and dressed the home perfectly with her finishing touch,” he said. “It’s helped bring the emotion into the place.”

“Our aim was to show potential clients as a concept to completion construction company, we can adapt to any shape block.”

GM Coast Developments directors Phil Mills and Andrew Gaul came together with a vision to put design at the forefront of the build process. Coming from two people that live and breathe design it was only natural they would want to shake things up in the industry. By eliminating the requirement for external architects and designers from the design process they are able to connect with the client to deliver a family home that not only compliments their lifestyle but minimizes the mis-communication throughout the build process.

xcellence in multi-use evelopment

RCQ Construction plans and manages medium and large-scale projects from Brisbane through to Townsville.

Established in 1987, RCQ Construction has grown into one of Queensland’s most trusted and dynamic building companies and is proud to announce it won a prestigious prize at the 2018 Sunshine Coast Master Builders Awards, taking out the prize for House of Medium Density between Two to Five Storeys.

This year was unique for RCQ, with two projects competing against each other in the same category – including Riverland Residencesand Aquiv Brightwater, part of Stocklands Mainwaring Collection.

While the company was very proud of both projects, it was the Aquiv building that ultimately wowed the judges for the win.

Aquiv is the second stage of four stages that RCQ is delivering for Stocklands, all of which are part of the Mainwaring Collection, located on or within a short walk to the waterfront at Brightwater.

It comprises 14 designer townhouses with a mix of two, three and four bedrooms all taking advantage of the spectacular lake views.

The third project that was also entered in this year’s

awards for RCQ was a boutique-sized multi-use development. This project offers ground-floor retail plus A-grade commercial office space fitted out with the latest technology infrastructure.

To complete the mix, the residential tower comprises six units per floor over three levels (18 in total). Each spacious apartment has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the top-floor apartments featuring generously sized terrace areas that take in ocean and hinterland views.

Due to the location, design and quality, all three projects have appealed to owner-occupier buyers.

RCQ feels confident about the growth of the Sunshine Coast region, due to the unprecedented infrastructure activity alongside many market sectors that are about to take off. These factors will benefit RCQ’s client-focused business model that has delivered more than 200 residences each year for the last three decades throughout the state.

For more information visit www.rcq.net.auor phone 5459 1800.

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Construction

y the community, or the community

Even though Ri-con Contractors manages diverse projects throughout the country, many people don’t realise the major construction company is actually owned and operated right here on the Sunshine Coast.

With a Peregian Beach headquarters situated just a skip and a hop away from beautiful beaches, owner John Jenkins couldn’t imagine basing his business anywhere else.

The family-run company has two generations of the Jenkins clan running the show, with John’s son, Marc, on board as one of the company’s project managers.

With the majority of the company’s employees living on the Sunshine Coast, Ri-con’s business model is rather different from its competitors.

“We all live here, our children go to school here and so many of us are involved within local community groups,” Tamika said.

“Our owner, John, is heavily involved with the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club, as well as numerous families being involved in the nippers program. This involvement makes completing the renovations at the surf club to the highest standard even more significant.

“We have a commitment to improving the communities in which we are working and this one is special because it’s home.”

This is just one of many recent community projects

on the Sunshine Coast region that Ri-con has championed.

The business has recently been involved with the construction of the Baringa Community Centre, Curra Community Hall and both the board walks in Mooloolaba and Noosa.

The success of these projects was formally recognised when the Curra Community Hall won the Community Service Facilities Award at the 2018 Master Builder Awards.

“We love taking on these jobs because these facilities bring people together and encourage them to get involved with their local community,” Tamika said.

Estimating and submission co-ordinator Jocelyn McLady said Ri-con’s success came from its consistent ability to deliver quality projects and service.

“In our time working with both Noosa Council and the Sunshine Coast Council, we’ve won new projects based on our previous work,” she said.

“The relationship we have is definitely strong and wewill continue to work with themto better the region.”

Hinterland Award Winner

With more than 15 years’ industry experience, Mick Gilbert Homes offers the expert level of knowledge and experience required to build your new home.

Since its conception in 2011, Mick Gilbert Homes has specialised in building a variety of new homes ranging from small-lot single and two-storey homes through to large, architecturally designed and acreage homes.

At this year’s 2018 Master Builders Queensland –Sunshine Coast Housing and Construction Awards,

Mick Gilbert Homes had the honour of receiving the award for the best home in the category of Individual Home $251,000–$350,000.

This award is a testament to the high level of finishes and quality workmanship

Tallowwood, based in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Maleny, was a home inspired by the owners’ love of the Hampton/cottage-style home, with the inclusion of solid hardwood timber floors,

combustion wood fireplace, nine-foot ceilings, stone bench tops throughout, weatherboard-cladded exterior and traditional fully decked front veranda, all features that are timeless in its lush acreage surrounds. If you are thinking of building a new home, whether it is a first home, a luxury home or anything in between, phone the team at Mick Gilbert Homes on 0413 231 096 or visit www.mickgilberthomes.com.au/contact/.

Mick Gilbert Homes is a family-owned and operated building company based on the north side of Brisbane, specialising in new home construction from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast.

A builder you can trust time and time again

Grant McDonald Homes is a renowned name which tops the list when discussing the best residential builders on the Sunshine Coast.

Last year at the 2017 Master BuildersAwards Grant McDonald Homes were a force to be reckoned with. The business won in three separate categories, for its local projects, Oloway House, Gumtree House and Russell Street.

At the heart of this proud business is director and registered builder Grant McDonald, who has over 18 years’ experience in the construction industry.

Since the business was established over 10 years ago, Grant McDonald Homes has built a solid reputation for delivering outstanding results for its clients by offering a five-star service every step of the way, from planning all the way through to completion.

Now with 25 awards to the business’ name, including this year’s 2018 Master Builders best individual home from $551 000$650 000, clients know they can trust Grant McDonald Homes.

Grant McDonald Homes was also awarded the 2017 National Master Builders Award for custom home up to 500k. Judges commended the project and said it was “constructed with immaculate attention to detail.”

Exactly what you want where you want

No one knows how to build a Sunshine Coast home like JM Design and Constructions.

We carefully tailor our projects to make the most of their natural landscape, specialising in pole homes so our clients can make the most of the fresh sea breeze and picturesque landscapes this region has to offer.

We have extensive experience building on sloping blocks and no challenge is too great. We ensure that you can build your dream home wherever and whenever you want.

Approach us with your own designs or allow our innovative team to ‘wow’ you with their unique and sophisticated plans.

Our attentive communication team will keep you in the loop every step of the way to ensure you are left feeling completely satisfied with your new beautiful JM home.

We strive to consistently deliver high-quality service and customised design.

aribbean dream omes to life

The inspiration for this unique home was propagated during an extended career as an ex-pat Australian living and working in the Cayman Islands.

During their time in the Caribbean, Steve and Sandy became infatuated with the vibrant and flamboyant style of architecture and became determined to replicate this ambience in the proposal for their new home in Peregian Beach. The project emerged as a challenging but satisfying collaboration between the owners, designer Stephen Kidd and builder Kernohan Construction.

Modern Caribbean architecture attempts to capture the nostalgia of old-world building design while accommodating the warmer climate and extreme weather patterns. The theory is not dissimilar to that of the traditional Queenslander.

The building is designed to create the maximum amount of ventilation and shade. Covered open spaces allow comfortable outdoor living and shaded movement from one area to another. Vaulted ceilings redirect the heat to a ventilated clerestory, enabling the ocean breeze to evacuate the warm air.

In terms of passive design, the building performs flawlessly, allowing the owners to enjoy an open-air lifestyle through the hot Queensland summer.

Considerable attention was also given to capturing the essence of a Caribbean-style home. The building is wrapped in wide timber decks all around on both levels, all under a low-pitched, four-hip roof. The internal floor plan on the main open-plan living level radiates around an ornate central staircase. Floor joists and vaulted ceiling rafters have been exposed in all areas, adding to the building’s old-world charm, while cabinetry, tile selection, window furnishings and balustrade details add impetus.

The flamboyance of the Caribbean is captured in part by the vast swimming pool, man cave, bar and gym on the ground level. The home is elegantly complemented with a vibrant furniture package by Carole Tretheway Design, which caps off a beautifully appointed home.

The project presented a number of construction challenges. No structural steel has been used. Instead, spans and loads have been accommodated using traditional methods, including timber portal frame box beams and deep section hardwood. The exposed floor joist and rafters meant the workmanship needed to be of the highest standard given nothing was concealed

The benefits of building with a Master

Did you see the Master Builders ad campaign on television recently? It featured a gentleman trying to read his morning paper but his orange juice kept sliding down the counter.

We really wanted to get you thinking about who you use for your renovations or new builds and encourage you to avoid regretting it later and opting for a Master Builder from the get-go.

Making the choice to build or renovate a home can be one of the biggest and most rewarding investments of your life, so it’s important to get it right and set a good foundation for your build.

While there is no doubt there’s a laundry list of decisions for you to make along the way, doing your homework to find the right builder for your needs should be your top priority.

When Master Builders chief executive Grant Galvin chose to build a new home recently, beyond anything else he knew he wanted the peace of mind of building with a Master Builder.

But it’s not always easy to know who is and isn’t a Master Builder. That’s why our team at Master Builders

have taken the hard work and stress out of your search with our Find a Master Builder search – it’s truly brilliant.

We know from customer feedback that when people are looking to build or renovate, they want the most up-to-date and reliable information at their fingertips but sometimes that can be hard to find.

Through the promotion of our television campaign, the Find a Master Builder search traffic increased 500per cent as would-be home builders and renovators rejoiced in the knowledge there was an easy-to-use tool to cut through the clutter and find the right builder for their needs.

The search is free and we urge you to try it for yourself. If you head to the Master Builders website, you’ll see the Find a Master Builder search handy on our homepage. Here, you enter a few details about what you’re looking for, where you live and a list of relevant builders and trade contractors will be populated for you.

By choosing a Master Builder, you get peace of mind that you’ve chosen a quality, trusted and properly

licensed contractor. Master Builders’ members complete more than 80 per cent of building workinQueensland, so you’ll know that wherever you live, there’ll be a quality Master Builder there for you.

After you test out the search and find a list of builders, head to your nearest Master Builders display village and meet with their home experts in person. There are a number in the Southeast Queensland region. Why not make a day of it?

You will have the opportunity to walk through a full-scale display home. You can see for yourself thequality of the build and get a feel for whatfeatures, materials and colours you do anddon’t like.

Even if you are looking to do a renovation, the display village will showcase the latest trends and give you endless inspiration for whatever project you are ready to take on.

To find the right builder for your home or for more information on Master Builders’ display villages, visit www.mbqld.com.au or phone 1300 30 50 10.

2018 Awards

Just some of the friendly faces that make up the Master Builders family for 2018. Photos: Erle Levey

Ben and Amanda Murphy with Hamish McLean

David and Belinda McGinn

Lee and Phil Mills

Beth Harwood, Lee Townsend, and Andre Duvenage

Dean and Robbena McEwan

Nick and Morgan Tyson

John and Catherine Robertson

Damien and Jayne Davidson

Roddy Neill, Jack Batchler and Dustin Swan

MASTER BUILDERS

Matthew and Ashlee Williams

Adam and Michelle Hoogenhout

Sami and Reeta Somerville

Anna Hohns, Hew Williams and Brendan Bathersby

Matt and Nicole Ohlin

The Grant McDonald Homes team

Kade and Shane Kimlin

Emma Schmith and James King