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Individual award winners Find out who claimed top
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Future is bright for Bailey
School-based apprenticeship was the best start for Bailey Price
HE STARTED out in carpentry while an underlying sense of intuition towards completing high-school subjects that the application of skills needed to excel in allowed him the opportunity for further the field of carpentry. tertiary study. “This, coupled with an innovative mind Based in Gladstone, Bailey is now working for my craft, not only makes me a reliable for Darrin Price Constructions, where employee but resourceful as well. he says he has been able to experience the practice of carpentry, as well as the “Working within a small running of a successful business, effective business has assisted communication and teamwork. me to develop good “I’ve gained experience on various project scopes including house extensions, communication and team decking and new home construction,” skills. Bailey said. “I have developed key organisation skills “However, perhaps the most definitive throughout my apprenticeship. sign of progress has been how I approach my work.” “I can complete jobs safely and to schedule, whilst working under varying As he continues to become more site control and direction from clients and independent, Bailey said he has developed other tradespeople.” Expertise key to winning project
Residential Trade Contractor of the Year, C2 Constructions, show their skill in an incredible coastal mansion diameter.
THE EXTRAORDINARY design of this project presented several challenges for the team, in order for them to accommodate the client’s brief for the interior spaces. The concrete shells that blend the building’s form into the natural dune system and surrounding landscape are all different shapes and dimensions, due to the different room sizes and orientations. Normally working with an arch ceiling would require a constant radius to create perfect symmetry. However, this design utilised multiple radiuses and non-perpendicular angles to form the arches, which were built from a lightweight steel ceiling frame system. Given the unique application of this product, the suppliers were unable to provide detailed installation instructions,
collective experience, expertise and ingenuity to craft and construct the structure piece by piece. Insulation properties where additionally required to achieve the carbon neutral design. Working within the constraints meant hard backed insulation would provide the optimal solution. One of the most striking features of this home is the spiral staircase, which wraps around a cylindrical lift that passes through two landings. The framework had to be constructed in two stages, managing scaffolding and access at each level. The spiral staircase walls that encase the lift shaft were constructed using CNC radius cut gusset plates to maintain a specified requiring the C2 team to draw on their
A build as complex as it was beautiful, the C2 team delivered an impeccable finish.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Building on a family legacy
The 2020 Rising Star offers respect, talent and commitment to quality craftsmanship
CONSTRUCTION is in Sebastian Toscano’s blood.
It wasn’t until he had gained an enormous breadth of experience however, that he felt truly worthy of taking the step towards the title of builder.
It’s that respect, talent and commitment to quality craftsmanship that’s earned the Coorparoo builder the 2020 Rising Star Award.
Sebastian’s first foray into the industry was under his builder father, Tony Toscano, before he moved into carpentry, forming a business with a friend, later working as a project supervisor, then establishing his own business and overseeing the day-to-day running of his father’s company Toscano Constructions in 2007.
In 2011, Tony sadly had an accident which forced him into early retirement, closing the business. After gaining his Low-Rise Builders Licence, Sebastian re-established Toscano Constructions in 2015 as sole director. Over the last five years, he’s become a trusted name, thanks to his uncompromising rule of completing every build as if it was for his own family to live in, with a growing portfolio of architectural builds and multihome developments.
He’s also focused on investing in the next generation, having overseen at least 30 apprentices. With passion and commitment in spades, we’re sure Sebastian will continue to do great things.
Quality counts in tiling trade
Peter Johnston Tiling takes the award for Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year for their work on Chester & Ella
THEIR multi-skilled company specialises in quality tiling, stone and waterproofing services for all aspects of the commercial and residential sectors across Queensland. Managing Director, Peter Johnston, has 25-years’ worth of tiling experience and a passion for what he does, which is supported through a qualified and professional team. This time round, the team have gone above and beyond with their contribution to the luxury residential complex that is Chester & Ella. The unique towers which are a sculptural marvel from the outside are just as divine on the inside. The seamless workmanship is evident on all assets which PJT have worked on. Their notable attention to detail, layout and foresight are a depiction of that which can be found at Chester & Ella. From stunningly stylish accents to the rooftop and pool deck and the remarkable perfection of the foyer, Peter Johnston Tiling are the next level in all things tiling.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Sun shines on PJH Constructions
Perched atop Burleigh Beach, Bajo El Sol delivers on the client’s brief to ‘bring the outdoors in’
ITS UNIQUE nature and stunning aesthetic made it a clear favourite to win the hotly contested 2020 People’s Choice Award. Translating to ‘under the sun’ in Spanish, this stunning home draws inspiration from the Greek Islands, Mexico, Ibiza, and Palm Springs, whilst still lending itself to its unique Gold Coast environs.
Local builders PJH Constructions were tasked with bringing the fusion-vision to life, resulting in a resort-style feel with an emphasis on raw, locally sourced materials. The interior features an abundance of contrasting forms that work in harmony, including curved timber panelling and white custom-made concrete kitchen benchtops, an architectural staircase sweeping up the centre of the home, bold archways, and internal garden beds that add a sense of curved walls and timber panel custom doors, warmth. while the rooftop greenery and lush boundary Upstairs, the master suite is a Mediterranean landscaping soften the striking shapes. oasis, following the downstairs theme with The home also won the Ron McMaster Alyssa brings passion, pride and dedication
With extensive experience across commercial and residential construction, Alyssa is an inspirational figure for women across the industry, making her a standout for the 2020 Women in Building Award
THE CALOUNDRA-based licensed builder spent a decade working on design and construction projects, government developments, townhouses and complexes, land estate developments, and new home builds before striking out on her own to establish MATIRA Developments. In the five years since, sole-director Alyssa has excelled in managing all aspects of her business, developing, implementing, and continuing to oversee all company procedures and processes, sales, estimating, project and site management, coordinating trades and suppliers. Her natural leadership abilities and affinity for design, coupled with her attention to and passion for detail, is evident in the quality of the homes she delivers, and reflected in the glowing reviews from her clients.
Alyssa prides herself on high levels of communication and strong working relationships, including with her growing staff base, ensuring projects run smoothly and are delivered under budget and on time, always exceeding expectations. Alyssa’s passion, pride and dedication to customer service are only some of the attributes that have earned her this accolade and we can’t wait to see what she does next.
Award for Excellence in Craftsmanship and Individual Home $951,000 - $1.25 million at the Master Builders 2020 Gold Coast Housing & Construction Awards.
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