General News
15 August, 2023
Builders celebrate the best
A HOME which blends indoor and outdoor living at Port Douglas is the Master Builders Far North Queensland house of the year.
The Oceana Residence by Nathan Verri won the coveted GMA Certification Group house of the year, as well as the individual home from $1 million up to $2- m award.
Master Builders’ Far North Queensland regional manager Sharon Vella said more than 30 builders, projects, and individuals picked up awards across 36 categories.
“From spectacular retail spaces and innovative educational facilities to stylish renovations, villas and luxury hideaways, this year’s entries impressed the judges,” she said.
“It’s a true testament to the quality of building that happens in and around the region.
“No matter whether our 2023 entrants have taken an award home or not, they’re in esteemed company and a valued part of why Master Builders are so widely trusted and respected,” she said.
According to the judges “the Oceana Residence utilised open space and clean lines to create an inviting space. The use of timber and glass creates a seamless transition between the living and outdoor areas of this unique residence.
“The stylish design of Oceana Residence delivers incredible craftsmanship and impeccable attention to detail. aspects of the build.”
Kewarra Beach home Poolwood earned Langrell Constructions the prestigious BUSSQ Building super president’s award. The St Mary’s Catholic College block M redevelopment project by Hansen Yuncken won the refurbishment/renovation over $5 million category and claimed the sought-after project of the year award.
Vis Constructions picked up best residential swimming pool and home renovation project over $1 million for unique renovation at Edge Hill project.
They also took home trophies for best education facilities up to $10 million for the Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure and the community accommodation for specialist disability, aged care and nursing homes award for Gordonvale Community Care unit complex.
Industry individuals were apprentice of the year Luke Crees from Hiles Construction, rising star award Sheldon Powe-Hobbs from Cairns Custom Bathrooms and woman in building award Heidi Jonsson from Norsafe.
