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Spotlight shines on excellence

MASTER Builders Housing & Construction Awards provides an opportunity for the building and construction industry to take a moment to come up for air, celebrate success and receive recognition for their astounding work.

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 2019 Mackay & Whitsunday Awards winners’ magazine.

Over the past few months, our panel of dedicated judges have physically attended each entrant’s property and made thorough assessment of each entry against the strict Awards criteria list. The judges aren’t looking for the cleanest home or the best interior design, their eagle eyes are honed in on workmanship, degree of construction difficultly, external appeal, siting and aspect along with amenities and aesthetics.

extremely competitive process. Their work, whether a winner this year or not, is a credit to the unwavering quality and craftsmanship of an authentic Master Builder

The Mackay & Whitsunday 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 Get in touch with one of the award-winning builders featured here directly, or utilise our Find a Master Builder search at www.mbqld.com.au This search will populate a list of properly licensed contractors who match your unique criteria and building needs.

Malcolm Hull, Master Builders Mackay & Whitsunday Regional Manager

Building

Each of our entrants has put their business, product and workmanship under scrutiny as part of an

On behalf of Master Builders, thank you for your remarkable work and congratulations on your deserving win. I thank you for supporting the 2019 Housing & Construction Awards program.

what industry you’re working in, it’s

overlook celebrating our own success.

Award win is the pinnacle of success

FOR more than 30 years, the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards program has highlighted the movers and shakers in the industry. Those who stand out from the pack, whose craftsmanship, attention to details and innovation is second to none.

The high calibre of entries is compounded by increasing entries year on year across the state making the competition a tough one. The awards program is not a design showcase, rather a building competition and our judges are armed with a strict list of criteria that each entry must meet.

Originally known as the Housing Awards Competition, the first iteration of the awards was held in 1987 The next year, the awards were expanded to include both residential housing and commercial industrial fields. The event was rebranded as the Housing & Construction Awards.

The new program was run in conjunction with

the Housing and Construction Conference in 1988, which formed part of the iconic Brisbane’s Expo ’88 event program. Regional Queensland joined the party in 1993 when the awards were opened across the state at the first Master Builders Regional Housing & Construction Awards.

The state-wide ceremonies have grown from strength to strength over the years and Brisbane has blossomed from a small ceremony with just a handful of categories to 57 categories including construction, housing, trade contractor/speciality and individuals awards.

Now, as we continue to celebrate our industry more than 30 years on from those initial awards ceremonies, it is truly heart-warming to see original regional winners who are still active Master Builders’ members today

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A win in the prestigious Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards program has become the peak those in the industry aspire to achieve.

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Do you know who you’re building with?

DID you catch our television ad recently? It featured aman at home, getting ready for the day, newspaper in one hand and fresh glass of orange juice in the other

Sitting at his kitchen counter, he sets his glass down. No sooner, it starts sliding away down the bench. Frustrated, he grabs at the glass and firmly places it back down on the counter Sure enough, it starts sliding away again.

We really wanted to get you thinking about who you use for your renovations or new builds. Why? Because the television ad highlighted, finding out your builder is a Master Builder sure beats finding out they’re not.

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

Doing your homework to find the right builder for

your needs should be your top priority

But we recognise it’s not always clear who is and isn’t a Master Builder That’s why our dedicated team at Master Builders have taken the hard work and stress out of your search with our Find a Master Builder search it’s an incredible tool that’s made for you.

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

Through the promotion of our television campaign, the Find a Master Builder search traffic increased 200 per cent compared to this time last year 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 out for yourself If you head to the Master Builders website

(mbqld.com.au), 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.

After you test out the search and find a list of builders, if you’re looking to build or renovate head to your nearest display village and meet with their home experts. You will have the opportunity to walk through a full-scale display home. This will give you the opportunity to check for yourself the quality of the build and get a feel for what features, materials and colour you do and don’t like. If you’re looking to do a renovation, the display village showcases the latest trends and gives you endless inspiration for whatever project you are ready to take on.

Visit: mbqld.com.au or call 1300 30 50 10 for information

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Breathtaking ocean views welcome guests

OPEN the front doors and be wowed.

Papillon II’s entry is a show stopper with the doors opening to reveal an amazing view of the beautiful water of the Whitsundays.

This stunning timber home was designed by the renowned architect, Chris Beckingham and built by Coastal Edge Constructions.

Jodie Ferdinand who owns Coastal Edge with husband, Ben, said they had a wonderful relationship with Mr Beckingham and worked with him on previous projects, including past winners at the Master Builders Awards in 2016 and 2018

This year their entry, Papillon II, won Individual Home over $2 million, Best Residential Swimming Pool and the major award of House of the Year at the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards 2019

The 502sq m home consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, powder room, office, study and wine cellar

“All the doors and windows are custom-made from

New Guinea Rosewood here in the Whitsundays,” Mr Ferdinand said.

Mrs Ferdinand said the detail of the timber work in the home was outstanding and was a focal point of the home. Helping to encapsulate the coastal vibe of the Whitsundays.

“Timber is classic, timeless, it always looks beautiful,” she said.

The project was dedicated to getting the timber features perfect.

“Papillon II took 14 months to build because of the time consuming, detailed timber work throughout this beautiful home,” Mrs Ferdinand said.

The structural hardwood including bearers, joists, posts, struts and fascias were cut from locally sourced Spotted Gum, the eave lining is tongue and groove New Guinea Rosewood and the internal feature ceiling to the entry, living and dining is clear hoop pine to lighten up the whole room.

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“When you arrive at the house, you view two beautiful custom-made solid timber doors which hide the view,” Mr Ferdinand said.

“Once the doors are open, you look out over the wet edge pool which seamlessly blends into the beautiful turquoise water of the Coral Sea.”

The flooring in the home has an international twist having been sourced from various countries.

“The main floor throughout the upper level is Kwila tongue and groove timber flooring. The ensuite and bathroom tiles are a dark, natural limestone tile sourced from Morocco. The downstairs bedrooms and hallway are tiled with stunning, timeless Elba Marble sourced from Europe, creating a very elegant feel,” Mr Ferdinand said.

The wine cellar located on the upper level is custom made from solid New Guinea Rosewood and is one of the stand-out features of the home.

“This cellar took over 350 man hours to build in the joinery workshop due to the size and fine detail from the architect,” Mr Ferdinand said.

“The door to the cellar looks the same as the other doors but has a concealed compressed foam panel inside to keep the airconditioned room at a certain temperature.”

The Ferdinands said it was wonderful win the House of the Year category for 2019

Mrs Ferdinand said they had formed a wonderful friendship with the owners.

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The Whitehouse of Hamilton Island

PERCHED up on the eastern side of Hamilton Island looking out to the Edwards Islands and over beautiful Catseye Bay is a magnificent home, The Whitehouse.

The home recently won, Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million, for Coastal Edge Constructions.

A holiday home, The Whitehouse was constructed in the mid-80s, designed and owned by two architects.

It was extensively damaged during Cyclone Debbie, with a $1.9 million damage bill.

Ben and Jodie Ferdinand from Coastal Edge Constructions said the owner decided to carry out a major renovation and create a more modern home She described the project as massive, the home was water damaged and needed to be gutted.

The Whitehouse covers an area of nearly 900sq m with six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a one bedroom self-contained unit, two media rooms and a large sunken lounge area with an indoor bar where the surrounding outdoors can be appreciated by a huge 5m x 8m motorised, counter weight door opening up to an uninterrupted view of the islands

Mrs Ferdinand said after the renovations her favourite part of the home was the main entry with its connection with the ocean.

“The main entry to the house was reconstructed with a flat counter levered roof replacing the existing curved roof The rock wall either side of the entry was brought back to its original beauty with the refurbishment of the water feature which trickles down the rock face,” Mr Ferdinand said.

“Once you enter through the large, new aluminium pivot door you will view the newly created foyer with aluminium screening above to filter the light for the raised planters either side of the walkway and a refurbished water feature at each end. The new entry door system is a 16 metre stacking door which opens either way to bring the outdoors in.”

The entire property was re-plumbed and re-wired and the existing airconditioning system was removed and replaced.

Mr Ferdinand said the joinery in the home was remade using black, stained American oak throughout

“The kitchen and bar feature an off-form concrete island bench with the top being polished and sealed,” he said.

“We sourced specialised tilers from Melbourne who spent over a month on the island laying over 400sq m of ‘Luca’ Crazy Paving from Italy.”

Beautifully renovated home is given a more modern look after being extensively damaged during Cyclone Debbie

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World-class facility

Paynters take home the Project of the Year Award for the ARC

THE Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Complex has been awarded Project of the Year

Paynters won the tender to construct the sporting facility and its efforts were rewarded with a major award at the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards.

The firm has a strong connection with the Mackay region with a locally based office and a presence in the region spanning 30 years. In that time the group has been involved in constructing various projects in the age care, education and sporting sectors.

Now they have produced what has been dubbed the “ARC”

The ARC is home to aIAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) Class 2 Athletics Facility consisting of a synthetic running track consisting of an eight lane x 400m track, nine lane 113m main sprint straight and eight lane 103m secondary sprint straight.

It also offers four long jump pits and two triple jump options, one water jump, a discus circle, a discus/hammer circle, two shot put circles, two high jump fans, two dual pole vaulting runways, two javelin runways, a 240sq m clubhouse with canteen, meeting rooms, amenities and storage and a rectangular multi-use playing field within the centre of the running track

The aquatic centre portion consisted of a FINA (Fédération internationale de natation) 50m, 10 lane outdoor competition pool with heating, one six lane 25m covered and heated multi-purpose pool, one 15m x 10m covered and heated learn to swim pool, a reception, cafe and office.

There is also an event control room and multipurpose space.

Kate Nissen from Paynters said they had received

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fantastic feedback about the complex.

Mackay’s own international standard complex is a real boost for the people of the area.

“It’s not just a step up for the region but for the state,” she said.

“The 50m pool has received FINA accreditation. Throughout the construction process, from planning right through to completion, we received expert guidance from Swimming Australia in relation to meeting FINA’s criteria which included strict measurement tolerances for the pool.

“The athletics track has been constructed to standards equivalent to IAAF Class 2 Athletics Facility.”

She said the complex was also advocating for greater disabled facilities. All the aquatic facilities have been fitted with full disability access, including hoists into the pools.

The client requested the engagement of the Changing Places project. Changing Places advocates for public toilets with full sized change tables and hoists in major public spaces across Australia. There are currently only seven facilities registered across the state.

The original project was tendered as a design and construct contract and innovation was a key component of the Paynters approach, even before the tender was awarded.

“The bid team needed to not only price the project as defined but also investigate, scope, conceptually verify and price alternative solutions to establish a construction solution that met budget and project core deliverables,” she said.

Extensive survey control coupled with detailed inspection and test plans were required to achieve the workmanship and construction tolerances required by the FINA certified 50m Pool and IAAF Class 2 accredited running track.

“Both passed their first inspection as part of the certification process,” Ms Nissen said.

Paynters was also awarded the Best Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes for its Bowen based project, Murroona Gardens Aged Care by Master Builders.

Grabbing attention from the first glance

BRAD Kirkpatrick has been in the building industry since 1991 but this year marked 15 years since he established his own business.

The celebrations were capped off with three wins at the recent prestigious Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards 2019 with the Individual Home $251,000 $350,000 for the Ashford project, Individual Home $551,000 $650,000 for the Oakview project and the major award President's Award for Ashford.

Mr Kirkpatrick said the President’s Award was a great award to win and a nice surprise.

His favourite part of the Ashford was the exterior

“It just pops,” he said.

“It’s different from other homes and has a wow factor it looks different.”

The Hamptons style house stands out from the rest with its simple clean lines and soft, neutral colour pallet.

The 217sq m home has four bedrooms, two

bathrooms, a double lock-up garage, two living areas and an outdoor entertainment area.

Mr Kirkpatrick said the project was driven by a desire to provide an elegant and relaxed living environment.

The house has been designed with a practical open plan that flows effortlessly between areas.

It allows a small footprint to feel open and spacious to accommodate a growing family

He takes pride in the workmanship, right down to the smallest detail and quality finishes in the construction of the house including warm timber-look floors and patterned bathroom floors with white trim work.

These key features provide the house’s charming Hamptons flair

The home has been designed with the idea of no wasted space and to create the families’ ‘forever’ home that will last the test of time and accommodate the needs of a growing family for many years.

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It was worth the wait for proud owners

THE project had been in the planning for many years, but the wait was worth it with Binnington Sands winning the Individual Home $951,000 $1.25 million category for Fergus Builders at the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards.

Adam Wright from Fergus Builders said it was great to win the award

By working closely with Bold Architecture and the clients, Mr Wright said the Fergus team was able to achieve a stunning architecturally designed home in East Mackay

“The project took nine months to complete,” he said Mr Wright said the home was industrial and modern denoted in the distinctive features found throughout the house including the sleek island bench in the kitchen and the stone stack columns in the ensuite bathroom.

The crisp lines of large format porcelain tiles in the home help create a seamless concrete, industrial look throughout.

The architectural grand design offers both coastal and industrial finishes, attention to detail, quality fixtures and innovative technology

He said the owners wanted the front facade of the home to be as open plan as possible to capture the beach views and to be built with materials that were able to provide protection from the elements

These components included: James Hardie axtent trim cladding, scyon linea weatherboard, lysaght enseam profile sheeting, aluminium sunhoods and bifold powder-coated shutters

The grand entrance is enhanced with a stunning, sizeable wine cellar underneath the stairway to the top level.

The home includes polished masonry block walls to bring the outside in.

Mr Wright said the open plan was created by opening the front and back doors of the upper level which created an entertaining space with views of the ocean.

“The raked ceiling throughout the living area creates the open spacious feel which feeds onto both decks front and back, capturing the ocean breeze,” he said.

On the upper level, visitors are immediately drawn to the striking design of the kitchen The high-end stone and unusual angle of the waterfall ends are impressive features.

“All boundaries were exceeded to achieve this look and it is our clients most favourite part of the home,” Mr Wright said.

The master bedroom portrays a coastal feel with a bed head wall featuring ageing paint, stunning stacker stone throughout the ensuite and feature lighting

The 440sq m home also features a top of the line security system with Intercom touch panel, electric strike front door and a well-designed front feature block wall, to give privacy to the pool and outdoor shower, which provides both hot and cold water.

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Stunning architecturally designed home in East Mackay blends industrial and modern for a seamless look

Mr Wright said the Fergus team and subcontractors had done an outstanding job, and the friendship formed with the owners will be forever lasting and valued.

Helping children build on their education

PROVIDING a special space for children to learn and grow, the library and learning support area at St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School in the Northern Beaches is a winner

Fergus Builders won the category of Education Facilities up to $10 million at the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards for its work on stage 3 of the school

Having built Stage 1 from a greenfield site, Fergus had an indepth knowledge of the site and its sometimes unfavourable conditions.

Stage 3 consisted of; construction of a new three classroom GLA, external covered GLA construction of a new library and learning support area, modification of two amenities to allow for new design guidelines around child safety, internal demolition of

the original library inside the main administration and duplication of the staff room to cater for the growing number of teachers

Ben Hilder from Fergus Builders said the architectural design from local firm Bold Architects was a challenge with very few square corners on any building.

The challenge was accepted with the successful project was delivered on time and on budget.

Mr Hilder said the project took six months to complete and being the third stage it flowed well with the first two stages.

He said the award recognised the hard work and dedication of the whole team and Fergus Builders family

Special place provides a great environment in which to learn

Designing with warmth and

designer feel

THIS creative and well planned Fergus Builders’ display home, the Ella, in Kerrisdale Estate Beaconsfield was the winner of the Display Home $351,000 $450,000 category at the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards. The concept for the project was a very desirable

home plan suitable for a family or a second-time home owner

The display home features 2700mm high ceilings, 1200mm wide glass aluminium front door, feature timber-look cladding, full height alfresco stacker doors, a walk-in pantry, high-end stone benchtops, timber feature tiles, black designer plumbing fixtures, a free standing bath in the main bathroom and generous room sizes.

The finishes selected were chosen to give the home warmth and create a designer feel.

“We wanted to tick all the boxes with this design,” Nathan Borg from Fergus Builders said.

The display home was designed so clients could walk through the door and see instantly what they wanted. Mr Borg said the Ella was the result of looking at what people wanted and producing a design that met all of those wants and needs.

He said the design had been very popular.

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Building for clients’ lifestyle and surroundings

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Creating a calming and natural space

AS WELL as being a drawcard to the Shoal Point Waters estate, the lake and park area is an ecologically sustainable area.

Vassallo Constructions was awarded the Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management Award at the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards for its work at Shoal Point Waters.

Damian Vassallo, operations manager at Vassallo Constructions, said it was great to be awarded the title.

“The Shoal Point Waters development is the culmination of many years of hard work and planning for both Vassallo Constructions and Pointglen and to be recognised as a leader in Environmental Management feels fantastic,” he said.

Stage one of the Lake and Park Precinct at Shoal Point Waters is the first of a four stage recreation and relaxation hub for the Shoal Point Waters estate master planned community

The two-hectare site incorporates a large lake that

was designed to enhance a naturally occurring drainage path. It is fed by a series of bio-retention basins which capture stormwater run-off from the surrounding estate and filter it prior to entering the lake.

Landscaped swales are embraced as a natural feature of the lake, with footbridges elevated over the swales to provide a viewing point for both the swales and lake.

Mr Vassallo said the construction of the lake was technically complex due to acid sulphate present in the soil.

“All the excavated soil was treated using a dredging process called "sluicing" to treat the soils where it was then used as fill for the allotments,” he said.

All the water entering the lake is first filtered through a significant bioretention system before discharging into the natural environment.

“This ensures that the lakes waters always remain pristine,” Mr Vassallo said.

“The plants within the precinct have also been specifically selected to draw excess nitrogen and other contaminates out of the soil.”

Numerous edge treatments have been incorporated into the design of the lake. Large sandstone blocks, stone pitched revetment walls and formal edging all combine to create an outstanding finish

The design of the Lake and Park Precinct builds on the natural look of the large sandstone block retaining systems which are topped with thick, lush plantings that enhance the surrounding environment.

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Bucking the trend

FROM butler pantries and mud rooms to lifts, electric car charging stations and black and white colour schemes that’s what’s trending in new homes this year

The insider insight comes courtesy of the judging panel in the Master Builders 2019 Housing & Construction Awards.

And they should know they’ve just spent the past few months physically visiting each home entered into the awards to make a thorough analysis of the build.

The judges noted other trends to be a strong continuation of the Hamptons style homes seen in 2018 including airy white interiors fit with shutters and neutral colour schemes.

Another trend a throwback to the ’90s is family homes where parents allow their children to choose the colour for a feature wall in their bedroom

“The butler’s pantries are almost the norm. For anything above $300,000 they definitely are, but even under that they’re increasingly incorporated,” the judges said.

“Homeowners love them so the kitchen looks neat and tidy when people are over.”

The judges said black and white had also clearly returned in a big way

“It’s a timeless look and it’s certainly back to the fore,” the judges said.

“All of a sudden it makes an appearance, whereas five years ago it was all off-white and cream.

“Now, we see a lot of crisp white with black trims and handles that almost aren’t visible.

“Everything’s gone really matte in line with this, the gloss finish is gone. As a result, there’s a growing market for fingerless matte surfaces to avoid fingerprints with black finishes.”

The judges said the increase in Hampton’s style and mudrooms came hand-in-hand.

“It’s what the Americans have, it’s the room between the inside and the outside of your home. The terminology has come through from America and Canada where there’s snow and lots of water and a mudroom is imperative.

The judges said the attraction for Hampton’s style was “homely”.

“It’s what you envisaged as a child, the architectural styling of the house has broad appeal,” the judges said.

“But the reason we don’t see it more is because of the cost. You’d probably put 20 per cent onto the cost of the house to go for Hamptons over rendered brick. Adding to this, in this style of home you see the dark, charcoal carbonated wood floors area quite prevalent.”

Beyond this, the judges said a growing trend in the higher end of the market was electric car charging stations and lifts in multi-level homes.

“Charging stations are around and being incorporated into architecturally designed homes. People are putting them in with the solar system,” the judges said

“With some homes now the height of a multi-level unit development, lifts are an increasingly common inclusion in the higher end of the market.”

Timeless look adds to the charm of this special house which boasts many of the popular trends

Working in the Whitsundays

LUKE Greene has worked in the building industry for about 20 years.

In that time he has progressed from an apprentice to carpenter to builder in partnership to a director of Greene Homes Whitsunday with partner Jennifer Pegg.

“We build in the Whitsundays because we love to live here. It is a truly inspirational environment and to be able to make people homes here is a privilege,” Ms Pegg said.

“Each block of land is unique and presents its own opportunities and challenges.

“Similarly no two clients are the same which is what makes every build interesting and new It’s our job to bring all of the elements together to maximise the potential of the land on which we are building and to achieve the lifestyle aspirations of the home builders.”

The Greene Homes Whitsunday team recently won the Ken & Nola Clark Perpetual Award for Quality Workmanship at the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards.

The award was given for the Sapphire Bay project, a home designed specifically to suit the block and the owners.

“Our owner works in real estate and so this was a very savvy owner who knew what they wanted,” Ms Pegg said.

“They were building for themselves, no kids and not for re-sale which is really a pleasure for both the drafter and the builder.”

The block was a battle-axe and an unusual cup-shape backing on to bushland, dipping away giving views into a gentle valley at the rear of the property The home was shaped to embrace the aspect.

The heart is in home-building for this dedicated pair, whose work has won them an award for exceptional quality

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“The front entrance is centred and accentuated by the pitched roofline and gable,” Ms Pegg said.

“The symmetry of the front aspect is enhanced by the linear geometry of the feature hardwood truss and exposed rafters. This has the effect of drawing the subject into the generous entrance-way. Left and right wings angle away either side of the entrance.”

She said a sense of space and grandeur was felt immediately upon entering the house.

“Eyes will be drawn up by the exposed raked rafters. The vaulted ceiling contributing to the voluminous feel of the open living area,” Ms Pegg said.

“A wall of glass sliding doors span the length of the living area opening on to the central pool and outdoor living area. Above this windows are set into the gable, maximising the natural light and unifying the flow of the indoor and outdoor space. ”

The left and right wings of the house (extending from

the central living area) embrace the outdoor pool and living area.

The left wing consists of an office, bedroom, ensuite and laundry

The right wing has the kitchen, which opens to the living area and behind this is the master suite.

These flanking wings cleverly consolidate the focal point of the central living area and make sense of the symmetry of the home’s design and aspect on the property

The home has a neutral colour scheme of white walls, ceilings and cabinetry to enhance the natural light and open airy feel of the home

Textural interest is found in the natural stone bench tops, polished concrete floor and wood features throughout.

Interior and exterior continuity is achieved through the feature of the exposed rafters and locally sourced

ironbark posts that surround the outdoor living area.

Inside a bespoke wooden barn door creates a relaxed junction between the central living area and the left wing of the home.

“Our open builders licence gives us the opportunity to do a generous scope of works but our heart is in building homes so the majority of the work we do is residential,” Ms Pegg said.

“We are bespoke builders meaning that we custom design the build and tailor the home to the specific aspirations of the home owner.”

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handy, go-to guide for you

Here’s

FROM where to buy or build, sourcing quotes, signing contracts to what to do before you move in, we’ve got it all covered for you.

Some of the first questions and considerations you’re going to have often lean toward where you want to live and what you want your home to look like.

But what should also come into the equation is your budget how much have you got to spend?

The thought of owning a new home can seem almost out of reach for many Queenslanders. But with initiatives including the $15,000 First Home Owner’s Grant (FHOG) for new builds and the proposed First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) assisting first home owners who’ve been able to save five per cent to achieve their 20 per cent deposit, there’s an array of options to ease your entry

If you’re looking to buy, build or renovate, Master Builders offers Display Villages in the most progressive

parts of Queensland. A visit to a display village is a fantastic place to see what you like in a home, what options are available and what fits within your budget. There are consultants in each home who will be able to facilitate your every question and can arrange a meeting with a broker if you’d like to explore that path.

When it comes to sourcing quotes, we recommend getting at least three quotes from licensed builders.

Why? Because the cheapest quote isn’t necessarily the best option, so don’t feel you have to accept the first quote you get.

When sourcing quotes, the more specific you are about your plans and requirements, the more accurate the quote is likely to be.

For further information visit mbqld.com.au or contact 1300 30 50 10

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Award winning kitchen in

winning home

WITH five wins in two years, second generation builder Aaron Jorgensen and his wife Shani have achieved a lot in the short time their business has been operating.

Jorgensen Builders was awarded Individual Home $651,000–$750,000 and Best Residential Kitchen at the Master Builders Housing and Construction Awards.

The wins were for the project titled Dunwold 444 a property at Hampden.

The Jorgensens were approached by the clients over the Christmas break 2017 with an inquiry to build a new home on their acreage.

“They were from Western Australia and before that they lived in New Zealand,” Mr Jorgensen said

“They wanted to bring their ideas in to their new home.”

The main focal point of the home is a telegraph

pole. Mr Jorgensen said the pole was located in the middle of the living and dining areas and joined with the centre ridge beam along with the four hip/ridges, created their half octagon facade.

Leaving enough room on both sides of the post for a dining and lounge meant the post would not be in the path of traffic but a centre statement.

Mr Jorgensen said the project had been challenging with no power to the build for most of the time. They had to rely on handcraft and generators.

The home was designed with a brick veneer to give a country feel rather than a block home and also brought energy efficiency benefits

The old English style desired by the owners was achieved with unique tapware, a shaker style kitchen along with elegant splashback tiles.

The raked living area allows more light in above

the kitchen with the raked fixed glass panels. The kitchen then flows into a walk-in pantry which is large enough to have its own additional pantry.

The barn doors added that country touch to the pantry and theatre rooms, and the mudroom in the garage is an essential for anyone with a large property

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PANAMA 210 offers a slice of the Hamptons in Mackay

The display home at Plantation Palms Estate was designed to suit a corner block with a turn-key price.

The three-bedroom home with media room and alfresco dining area, approximately 208sq m in size, has been finished with Essence Inclusions Range and built with Hardies Linea Cladding.

It was the winner of the Display Home $251,000–$350,000 Award at Master Builders Housing and Construction Awards.

Built by Gemini Homes, The Panama 210 was designed with first home owners in mind.

Brad Evans from Gemini said the plan was perfect for someone starting out or for anyone downsizing.

The cost was part of the concept, to help make a home affordable.

“What you see is what you get,” Mr Evans said.

“There is no wasted space. The plan is simple and user friendly.”

Still available for viewing as a display home, Mr Evans said although it was a smaller home it offered three

bedrooms and a media room with an open plan living space.

He said the design incorporated natural breezes and light to help with cost efficiency.

A highlight of the home for him was the open shower

Mr Evans said the bathroom offered the current trend of having no glass panels.

Winners 2019

Master Builders Housing and Construction Awards winners list

Major awards

President's Award

Brad Kirkpatrick Builder Pty Ltd Ashford

Project of the Year Paynters Pty Ltd

Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Centre House of the Year Coastal Edge Constructions Pty Ltd Papillon II

Construction

Education Facilities up to $10 million

Fergus Builders Pty Ltd St Brendan's Stage 3 Education Facilities over $10 million F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School Performing Arts Centre Sporting Facilities up to $10 Million T F Woollam & Son Pty Ltd T/A Woollam Constructions

Mackay Showgrounds Grandstand and Equestrian Arena Sporting Facilities over $10 Million Paynters Pty Ltd

Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Centre Community Service Facilities

Taylor Builders Pty Ltd T/A TP Aquatic Constructions

Proserpine Water Park

Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million Leith Mitchell

Freedom Shores Boat Bungalows Industrial Building up to $5 million

F K Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd

Whitsunday Foodservice Facility Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes

Paynters Pty Ltd

Murroona Gardens Aged Care

Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000

Lowcock Builders Pty Ltd

St Mary’s Catholic School Prep Room & Administration Upgrade Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000

Lowcock Builders Pty Ltd

Whitsunday Regional Council Chambers Restoration Project

Best Rural and Remote Construction J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders

Grosvenor Complex Shade Structure Replacement Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management Vassallo Constructions Pty Ltd

Shoal Point Waters Lake and Park Precinct

Housing

Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000

Urban Trend Constructions Australia Pty Ltd T/A Urban Trend Construction Project Pineapple

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

Latitude 20 Homes Pty Ltd

The Farm House

Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million

Coastal Edge Constructions Pty Ltd The Whitehouse

Display Home $251,000 $350,000 Gemini Homes (Qld) Pty Ltd

The Panama 210 Display Home $351,000 $450,000 Fergus Builders Pty Ltd Ella

Individual Home up to $250,000 Moloko Homes Pty Ltd Cottage Design

Individual Home $251,000 $350,000

Brad Kirkpatrick Builder Pty Ltd Ashford

Individual Home $351,000 $450,000 Cotter Builders Pty Ltd Stellajean Residence

Individual Home $451,000 $550,000 Fergus Builders Pty Ltd Oakenden Residence

Individual Home $551,000 $650,000 Brad Kirkpatrick Builder Pty Ltd Oakview

Individual Home $651,000 $750,000 Jorgensen Builders Pty Ltd Dunwold 444

Individual Home $751,000 $950,000

Latitude 20 Homes Pty Ltd

The Bootooloo 470

Individual Home $951,000 $1.25 million

Fergus Builders Pty Ltd

Binnington Sands

Individual Home $1.26 million $2 million

Airlie Beach Constructions Pty Ltd Yangaro 1

Individual Home over $2 million

Coastal Edge Constructions Pty Ltd Papillon II

Best Use of Sloping Sites

Urban Trend Constructions Australia Pty Ltd T/A Urban Trend Construction Botanica Residence

Best Use of Steel Frame Housing

Urban Trend Constructions Australia Pty Ltd T/A Urban Trend Construction

Freshwater Point Residence

Medium Density up to 3 Storeys 2 to 5 Dwellings

Executive Living Homes Pty Ltd

Illuka Park Residences

Medium Density up to 3 storeys over 5 Dwellings

Cumberland Homes Pty Ltd T/A Cumberland Constructions

Elementa Resort

Trade Contractor/Speciality

Best Residential Bathroom

Airlie Beach Constructions Pty Ltd Yangaro 1

Best Residential Kitchen

Jorgensen Builders Pty Ltd Dunwold 444

Best Residential Swimming Pool Coastal Edge Constructions Pty Ltd Papillon II

Member Milestone Presentation 30 Years James R Cameron 30 Years

N A Nahrung & Son Pty Ltd

Individual

Residential Trade Contractor of the Year

Gangemi Cabinet Makers Pty Ltd

Funnel Bay Project

Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year

Joshua V Barning T/A J B's Elite Tiling

Floor and Wall Tiling of Harrup Park Refurbishment

The Ken & Nola Clark Perpetual Award for Quality Workmanship

Greene Homes Whitsunday Pty Ltd Sapphire Bay Rising Star Michael Cotter

Cotter Builders Pty Ltd Apprentice of the Year Peter Marshall Local Building Maintenance Pty Ltd Women in Building

Jodie McDonald Hamilton Island Constructions No.1 Pty Ltd.

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Junior takes out Apprentice of the Year

PETER Marshall is known as Junior or PJ to his building team

He was nominated by Geoff Baguley, director of Local Building Maintenance, for Apprentice of the Year at the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards and won the title.

“We call Peter ‘Junior’, or ‘PJ’ as our foreman is also called Peter PJ is currently completing his third year as an apprentice with Local Building Maintenance,” he said.

Mr Baguley said at the end of 2016 he saw Bruce Fyfe and his team at CSQ to help find a new apprentice.

“Bruce organised students interested in construction at several schools to compete for the position and undertake work experience with our team,” he said.

“PJ was the first and most eager participant to take up the challenge and it was obvious from day one that he was going to be our next apprentice.”

Born in New Zealand, PJ relocated to Australia at a young age.

“His parents and four siblings settled in our region and have all been naturalised since,” Mr Baguley said.

“Even though we still call him a Kiwi, he works like a true-blue Aussie.”

PJ started his first-year apprenticeship in January 2017

“His happy and enthusiastic character along with over emphasised confidence saw him quickly pick up his trade,” Mr Baguley said.

“PJ has always treated his job as a career and placed it before anything else he enjoys. This is evident in his constant investment in work tools and willingness to work overtime, weekends and out of town.”

A couple of months after PJ started his apprenticeship, Cyclone Debbie devastated the region.

“PJ happily joined the team to travel to the Whitsundays to help with the insurance make safes and repairs,” Mr Baguley said.

“Even though we stayed at a complex with no water or power or supplies, he was happy to help and to learn as much as he could about a different part of his trade.”

He described PJ as a very confident and capable individual.

“PJ has proven himself to be a capable and well-respected part of our team and a future leader PJ and his success are the reasons I employed another apprentice this year and why I will employ another next year, he said.