Housing & Construction Awards 2020 Excellence in Building Wide Bay Burnett

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AWARD

WINNERS

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on behalf of Master Builders Queensland

Josie Adams; Writer: Alyssa Welke

design: Alyssa Welke

photo: Project of the Year, Mon Repos Turtle Centre, Murchie Constructions

Building excellence recognised at industry's crowning awards

Wide Bay Burnett's best builders shine in this year's Awards

IN THE current climate of uncertainty and unprecedented times, we believed it was more important than ever to recognise and celebrate excellence, create positivity, and champion building and construction excellence in Queensland.

Our 2020 Housing & Construction Awards program forged ahead and while some aspects have looked a little different this year, there’s no mistaking that the global pandemic hasn’t impacted the amazing entries we’ve received, with the quality just as good as it has ever been, if not better.

It is with great honour that I welcome you to the 2020 Wide Bay Burnett Awards winners’ magazine.

siting and aspect, along with amenities and aesthetics. It’s certainly not the home with the best interior design they are looking for –it’s all about the building and workmanship.

From heritage revivals and extravagant European-inspired mansions to state-of-theart community facilities, this year’s field was incredibly broad, making our judges’ job a difficult one.

Each year our members put their business, product and workmanship under the microscope 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 an authentic Master Builder.

Ian Langer Master Builders Wide Bay Burnett Regional Manager

"From heritage revivals and extravagant Europeaninspired mansions to stateof-the-art community facilities, this year’s field was incredibly broad, making our judges’ job a difficult one."

The Awards program is an incredibly important opportunity for the building and construction industry to pause for a moment and truly appreciate and get recognition for the quality of their work and the contribution it makes to our communities.

The Awards cater for entrants ranging from apprentices to trade contractors and small family businesses to the biggest names in the building and construction industry.

While the Awards have been run in ISO mode this year and in accordance with the restrictions at the time, our panel of judges continued to dedicate their time to assessing every entry against the judging criteria.

Our judges are on the look out for quality workmanship, as well as assessing the degree of construction difficulty, external appeal,

Master Builders has been around for a long time, and because of that longevity we’ve become a powerful voice for the industry. Each year we help thousands of builders and trade contractors to operate professional, profitable and viable businesses. We’re extremely proud that we have been able to continue to do this, despite the trying times of late.

If you are considering a new build or renovation, this book is a showcase of the incredible work that can be achieved when choosing a Master Builder. Get in touch with one of the builders featured here directly, or use our Find a Master Builder search at www. mbqld.com.au.

On behalf of Master Builders, thank you for your remarkable work and congratulations .your deserving win.

Seaside elegance on show at the Casa

DISTINCTIVE provincial finishes define this contemporary Italian-style mansion, which makes the most of its seaside location.

Boasting an abundance of natural light, open and spacious living areas and cross airways that capture the fresh sea breezes, the twostorey, five-bedroom home is the ultimate in stylish and functional living.

The highlights of this home are the grand towering entrance and sweeping, handcrafted wrought iron staircase, highlighted by twin columns, vast glass panels and a stunning timber entrance double door.

Grand chandeliers and marble style floor tiles lead to a floor-to-ceiling, glass atrium encasing a water feature.

Nestled at the rear of the upper level, you will find the opulent American-style master bedroom. With a private balcony that captures ocean views, this room could double

as a parent’s retreat. Featuring a luxurious resort-style master ensuite with a double basin vanity, tiled wall-to-ceiling shower behind feature wall, Matt Black tapware and fixtures, and a laundry chute. The walk-in robe was designed with custom cabinetry including a shoe tower, scarf rack, tie drawer, jewellery case and makeup station.

The home offers a range of entertainment options suited to resort-style living. The media room is complete with surround sound media and a built-in ceiling projector screen.

The cellar is located behind the staircase, with custom walnut cabinetry, that provides direct access to the bar across the hall.

With Smart Stone benchtops, the bar joins a separate rumpus area with fireplace as well

Bundaberg-born and bred builders, Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes continue their awardwinning streak, taking home the top gong for Casa Bianca in Innes Park North

as a pool patio. Sonos surround sound zones are connected throughout the home.

An elevated alfresco area captures ocean views and features its own kitchen with a built-in gas cooktop and custom cabinetry. Glass balustrades and ceiling fans are complemented by aluminium white plantation shutters that allow for the area to be used throughout all seasons.

Nestled behind the four-car garage, with built in storage is a guest wing. Designed as a quiet sanctuary overlooking the atrium for visiting guests, with its own walk-in robe and floor-toceiling tiled ensuite.

With a full-sized tennis court and oceanside magnesium swimming pool, this technologyinfused home was designed with lifestyle in mind.

Eco centre reveals local talent

The new Mon Repos Turtle Centre uses state-of-the-art technology to provide visitors with the ultimate turtle experience all year round

TAKING OUT Project of the Year honours, the centre is a uniquely angular structure, nestled behind the sand dunes. It uses natural products that will age over time to blend with the environment.

Complex in design, it is built from locally grown, certified Spotted Gum timber and is an impressive framework of diagonal timber beams, known as a diagrid. It is possibly the largest diagrid in Australia.

The building is clad with timber and copper cladding that will oxidise and turn green over time.

Triangular ceiling feature panels made of Tallowwood timber battens catch the eye at the entrance of the building.

The interior is an immersive space using digital technology to project images onto approximately 60sqm of LCD screens and sandy beach.

Approximately 884 perforated triangular ply ceiling panels integrated between the gluelaminated Spotted Gum framework were used to create an impressive canopy over the

polished concrete floors. Eye-catching, custom joinery counters, interpretive displays and a retail area fit out complement the architecture.

Four skylights fitted with two layers of louvre windows, and hydraulic lift up doors have been designed to facilitate natural ventilation.

The louvre windows in the skylights are fitted with both clear glass and black louvres to minimise light spill at night and are automatically operated by light, temperature and rain sensors to climatically adjust as required.

The centre also includes an incubator room, wet lab, offices and meeting rooms providing

staff and rangers top class facilities to carry out their research and conservation work.

Timber framed glazing above timber feature panels separates the offices from the public arena, while allowing natural light to infiltrate the complex.

This modern and impressive building offers Mon Repos and the Bundaberg region a firstclass facility to show off the extraordinary marine turtles and the conservation and research programs that are critical to the survival of the endangered loggerhead turtle population.

Winning Builder Murchie Constructions were proud to be a part of this project and engaged local subcontractors and suppliers wherever possible. It allowed apprentices in the region the opportunity to experience building techniques and materials not frequently used in the industry, some of which they may never experience again. This project was unique, and demonstrated the high level of skill and quality workmanship the region has to offer.

Master Builders

Style on show in perfect Peppermint

THE PRESIDENT'S Award is special recognition of a home that combines affordability with quality workmanship and innovation.

In addition to achieving top marks in the standard judging criteria, the construction cost must not exceed $350,000, making it a home every Queenslander can aspire to.

Winning the award this year is NH Homes for the Peppermint project.

The four-bedroom home offers the style and functionality a family needs.

The modern kitchen features stone benchtops, open shelving to island bench, 900mm freestanding oven and gas cooktop and walk-in pantry with sensor light. Easy to maintain vinyl planks run throughout the living areas of this home with quality carpet to all bedrooms and the media room.

The bathroom and ensuite are tiled to the

ceiling with niches to the showers and recessed mirrored shaving cabinets providing extra storage above the custom-built vanities.

This home features not only a media room but also a second multi-purpose or activity room adjacent to the study with built-in desk and filing drawer. There is an option to connect these two spaces via an operable aluminium shutter.

Perfect for entertaining, the home features an expansive alfresco area complete with outdoor kitchen, ceiling fan and exposed aggregate flooring.

Hervey Bay builders, NH Homes have won the coveted President's Award for their sophisticated , yet functional Peppermint project

As with every NH Homes project, only professional and trustworthy trades and suppliers have been involved, using quality fixtures and fittings, resulting in another premium finish.

NH Homes is a local business owned and operated by Nathan and Helen Hore who were both born and raised in the Wide Bay Burnett region. Nathan is a registered builder who is on site, building and supervising every stage of construction. The team pride themselves on honest and reliable advice regarding building materials and cost saving options.

Winners 2020

Master Builders congratulates this year's winners who have demonstrated excellence across a wide range of categories

Major awards President’s Award

Nathan A Hore T/A NH Homes Peppermint, Nikenbah Project of the Year

Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd Mon Repos Turtle Centre, Mon Repos House of the Year

Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd Casa Bianca, Innes Park North

Construction

Health Facilities up to $20 million

WK Projects Pty Ltd

IWC Stage 2, Walkervale Education Facilities up to $10 million

Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd

St Joseph’s Catholic Kindergarten, Bundaberg Central

Community Service Facilities

J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A

Hutchinson Builders

Aeromedical Base Bundaberg (RFDS and LifeFlight), Kensington

Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million

Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd

Mon Repos Turtle Centre, Mon Repos

Industrial Building up to $5 million

ASM Builders Pty Ltd

Wide Bay Crane Hire, Svennson Heights Industrial Building over $5 million

BADGE Constructions (QLD) Pty Ltd

HYNE Timber Processing Plant, Maryborough

Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000

Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd

The Vinyard, Urangan

Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management

WK Projects Pty Ltd

IWC Stage 2, Bundaberg

Excellence in Workplace Health & Safety

WK Projects Pty Ltd

IWC Stage 2, Bundaberg

Housing

Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000

Norm Wales Constructions Pty Ltd

Proctor, Bundaberg

Display Home $251,000 – $350,000

SAAROQ Pty Ltd T/A Stroud Homes Wide Bay Kentucky Mountain, Branyan

Display Home $451,000 – $550,000

JRZ Constructions Pty Ltd T/A JRZ Homes

Lavella Project, Bargara

Individual Home up to $250,000 SAAROQ Pty Ltd T/A Stroud Homes Wide Bay Wildflower Hampton, Bargara

Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000

Nathan A Hore T/A NH Homes Peppermint, Nikenbah

Individual Home $351,000 – $450,000

Ricky D Cullen T/A Ricky Cullen Constructions

Hummock View, Craignish

Individual Home $451,000 – $550,000 Maiden Homes Pty Ltd Corymbia, Agnes Water

Individual Home $551,000 – $650,000 JRZ Constructions Pty Ltd T/A JRZ Homes Fantail Project, Sharon

Above: Treetop Breeze, Agnes Water by Bright Life Homes Pty Ltd. Left: Fantail Project, Sharon,JRZ Homes.

Individual Home $751,000 – $950,000

Bright Life Homes Pty Ltd

Treetop Breeze, Agnes Water

Individual Home $951,000 – $1.25 million

Nathan A Hore T/A NH Homes Esplanade Residence, Point Vernon

Individual Home $1.26 million – $2 million

Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd Casa Bianca, Innes Park North

Best Use of Sloping Sites

SAAROQ Pty Ltd T/A Stroud Homes Wide Bay

Bronte Custom, River Heads

Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings

Nathan A Hore T/A NH Homes

Waters Edge Duplex, Eli Waters

Excellence in Sustainable Living

Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd Casa Bianca, Innes Park North

Trade contractor/ Specialty

Best Residential Bathroom

SAAROQ Pty Ltd T/A Stroud Homes Wide Bay

Three Pines Lodge, Cordalba

Best Residential Kitchen

SAAROQ Pty Ltd T/A Stroud Homes Wide Bay

Three Pines Lodge, Cordalba

Best Residential Swimming Pool

Nathan A Hore T/A NH Homes Esplanade Residence, Point Vernon

Residential Trade Contractor of the Year

David J Snodgrass T/A Q-TileRite She Oak Display, Bargara

Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year

McHugh Steel Pty Ltd

Macadamias Australia Tourism Facility, Bundaberg

Individual

Rising Star

Scott Thomsen

Scott Thomsen Construction, Tinana

Women in Building Gillian Tulk

Steeline Roofin Spot, Bargara

Above: Esplanade Residence, Point Vernon, NH Homes

Teamwork key to success

Stroud Home Wide Bay have celebrated a big year with multiple award wins

THE TEAM at Stroud Homes Wide Bay were thrilled to celebrate a series of wins at this year’s Master Builders Wide Bay Burnett Housing & Construction Awards.

While the celebration looked very different this year, the team still made sure to celebrate their successes and those of everyone in the local building industry.

Stroud Homes Wide Bay owners Slade and Aletha Walters said while there was no physical awards night, they made sure they got together to watch the virtual ceremony.

“It was great to celebrate our local industry and the amazing homes that were seen built across the region over the past 12 months,” Slade said.

In this year’s awards, Stroud Homes Wide Bay took out the following categories:

• Best Residential Bathroom

• Best Residential Kitchen

• Best use of a Sloping Site

• Display Home $251,000- $350,000

• Individual Home up to $250,000 Their entry Three Pines Lodge at Cordalba, which won the Best Residential Bathroom and Kitchen awards, is a stunning acreage home with all the bells and whistles.

Bronte Custom at River Heads involved building the popular Bronte design on stumps to suit the slope of the site.

The stunning Kentucky 260 Mountain home was named Best Display Home $251,000$350,000.

Wildflower Hampton, Bargara is the company’s first win with the Hampton design; and the team loved this extra special home.

“It’s really important to continually showcase our amazing designs,” Aletha said.

“We are proud of the homes that we build for our clients and we are always excited to celebrate our successes on a local level and continually inform the local region on what we

have to offer.”

The past year has been a big one for Stroud Homes Wide Bay, as they opened a new Stroud franchise in Gympie and expanded their Bundaberg and Fraser Coast businesses.

“I really think the key to our success is our amazing team; they work so well together and ensure that we continue to strive higher and all dig deep when needed to assist each other and move forward as a leading builder in our region,” Slade said.

“We are excited about our recent expansion to Gympie and look forward to serving the entire Wide Bay region.”

Passion and integrity on show

By engaging Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes, clients can be secure in the knowledge that they are a local, long-established company fully committed to providing excellent customer service from enquiry to handover, as well as providing excellent back up service if ever required

BRETT Kleidon, together with his wife Dianne, are the leaders of Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes. The business has gone from strength to strength through Brett’s knowledge and expertise of the building industry, attention to detail, honesty, integrity and passion for the business.

Brett is a successful builder who offers more than 39 years’ experience in domestic/ commercial and industrial building, property development, and civil construction and project management.

Partner this with Dianne’s property developing skills, experience in colour coordination and interior and exterior design, clients can be sure their Kleidon Masterbuilt Home will be top quality from start to finish.

Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes is the proud winner of more than 35 Queensland Master

Builders Awards and have been members of Master Builders Queensland since 1994.

Whether clients are building their first or 10th home, the Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes team can work with them on their own ideas, plan and budget to design a home that suits their needs and desires. Clients can choose from an extensive range of plans – they strive to provide the best possible housing value.

They are dedicated to handpicking only the best of the best when it comes to tradesmen for every build, meaning the client's home is built by top quality local professionals every time.

Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes’ industry leading staff can also help clients with the design of their home, with an in-house draftsman ready to make their dreams become a reality using state-of-the-art programs and unique ideas.

Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes’ commitment to quality and excellence includes a great range of standard inclusions and means clients can expect no nasty surprises during their build.

Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes can help create any design from the very beginning, whether it be a small house or granny flat or a commercial building; their expertise allows them to have a broad range of ideas when it comes to constructing any project.

Banking on out of the box thinking

Auswide Bank at Hinkler Central Shopping Centre recently relocated to a new tenancy in order to gain more room and better exposure

CERTAINLY not the usual box-like joinery, this fit-out offers an angular, three-dimensional look, complex in design and a challenge to manufacture - testament to the highly skilled workforce that Adina Designed Interiors employ.

This new Auswide branch is boasting an impressive shopfront of New Guinea Rosewood timber, glass and tiles incorporating the corporate logo and colour scheme.

On entering the tenancy, the timber-look tiles lead into the customer zone and teller area

at the front of the shop, with two interview rooms, an office and tearoom at the rear.

Dimensional timber panelling on the walls complements the timber framed shopfront, and painted concrete–look walls beautifully marry the grey carpet tiles with the charcoal coloured ceiling.

The large countertop made of white Corian provides a perfect backdrop for the purple and orange corporate logo.

Multiple laminates were used for cabinetry in the reception counter, kitchenette, storage cupboards, internet banking kiosk, customer

workbench, staff desks and LCD display surrounds.

Intricate detailing and specialised hardware were required when making the joinery to suit the bank’s specifications such as key locks to all drawers, heavy duty runners, solid timber and clear acrylic brochure holders, recessed transaction slip holders to the customer workbench, sloped bases of compartments of drawer inserts for notes, adjustable height footrests to teller stations, precise positioning of cable passes and much more.

'Turtle-y' awesome build

The Mon Repos Turtle Centre is mainstay of the Wide Bay tourism industry and Murchie Construction is proud to have delivered this striking project for generations to enjoy into the future.

TAKING out its category, Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million, as well as the prestigious Project of the Year at the Wide Bay Burnett Housing & Construction Awards, the new Mon Repos Turtle Centre, is a stateof-the-art tourist destination.

The project was designed by Richard Kirk Architect and uses technology to provide visitors with the ultimate turtle experience all-year round in an Immersive Space using digital technology to project images onto approximately 60sqm of LCD screens and sandy beach.

A uniquely angular structure, the new Turtle Centre is nestled behind the sand dunes and uses natural products that will age over time to blend with the environment.

The complex primary structure is built from locally grown certified Spotted Gum timber and is an impressive framework of diagonal

timber beams, known as a diagrid, which is possibly the largest diagrid in Australia. Externally, the building is clad with timber and copper cladding that will oxidise and turn green over time.

The internal feature is an eye-catching marriage of glue-laminated spotted gum, polished concrete, specialised joinery counters, interpretive displays and retail area fit out to compliment the architecture.

Four skylights fitted with two layers of louvre windows to prevent night-time light spill, which are automatically operated by light, temperature and rain sensors to climactically adjust, and hydraulic lift up doors have been designed to facilitate natural ventilation.

The centre also includes an incubator room, wet lab, offices and meeting rooms providing QPWS and EHP staff and rangers top-class facilities to carry out their research and conservation work.

Building community wellbeing

WK Projects specialise in the construction of commercial and industrial buildings with an extensive history in the industry

WAYNE Kleidon (owner and managing director) has been building landmark projects within the Bundaberg area for more than 40 years.

The company has vast experience in projects such as health care facilities, high rise buildings with basement carparking, industrial and commercial tilt panel buildings, shopping centres, education facilities, civil and hydraulic works and low-rise unit complexes.

WK Projects won the Health Facilities up to $20 million category at this year’s Wide Bay Burnett Housing & Construction Awards with the IWC stage 2 project.

The client, the Indigenous Wellbeing Centre limited (IWC) is a leading community-based service provider for preventative, primary health and community care services.

Not long after completing the awardwinning Stage 1 building, WK Projects was engaged to assist and co-ordinate a design team, and after the client received funding were engaged as the project Construction Managers.

IWC Complex Stage 2 development in Bundaberg, Queensland, offers 4553sqm of purpose-built community health care facility.

The building is an architecturally designed two-storey building set over an underground carpark for 56 vehicles.

Stage 2 has generous proportions with two entry foyers and a sweeping staircase, leading to a rehabilitation gymnasium with Turkish baths and massage suite.

Upstairs, Allied Health services include physiotherapy, exercise physiotherapy, speech pathology, dietetics and occupational therapy.

Downstairs, IWC Medical Centre expands from Stage 1, with a nurses' station, consult rooms and tenancies, including radiology. Specialists include midwifery, endocrinology, breast screening, cardiology and ophthalmology.

It complements Stage 1 services, including medical, psychology, pathology, pharmacy, community and NDIS.

Aboriginal Elders chose the colours for the complex – brown and ochre for soil and yellow

for sand.

Moving inside, the blue of the ocean rolls up the staircase and shades of sand cover the floor.

As part of the Stage 2 build, an 80m-long, 3m-high pictorial screen of Aboriginal history and Sacred Sites of the region wraps the complex.

There are 11 panels, two dedicated to the First Nation peoples of the region.

At night, each panel is lit with dual lights chosen by Traditional Owners and Elders –green for landscapes, aqua for ocean, ochre for rich soil, and red for blood spilled in massacres.

Inside, the artworks and stories behind the panels are on display, alongside a permanent exhibition of Indigenous artefacts.

Stage 2 has state-of-the-art security, Wi-Fi and smart technology, and the building’s generous proportions support people with disabilities.

Generous public parking, toilet facilities and lifts with wheelchair access are also provided.

The project delivered best-practice energy efficiencies and water management including solar power, tinted window glazing to deliver maximum light with minimum glare and reduce pressure on the automated airconditioning, LED lighting, motion-sensor lighting, insulation, drip watering for gardens, drought-tolerant native plants used and an underground stormwater management system.

In addition, a 350kva generator will keep the facility operational in a disaster.

Staff have a lunchroom plus an outside patio with tables and umbrellas, with built-in troughs of greenery also set high on the walls.

A public colonnade with gardens and shaded seating area traverses the ground level. The majority of sub-contractors and suppliers were sourced locally and the quality of workmanship delivered by all subcontractors was exceptional.

Aussie twist on Hamptons look

the main bathroom, the ensuite mirrors the fine selection of cladding, tiles and fixtures.

NATHAN Groszmann Constructions has been building quality homes in the Bundaberg area since 2009.

Their entry in this year’s Wide Bay Burnett Housing & Construction Awards, is yet another example of their dedication to creating custom unique homes.

Director Nathan Groszmann is on-site and ensures every detail of each build is perfect and treats every project as his own.

Entered in the Individual Homes $451,000$550,000 category, Hamptons on Narooma, maintains a sophisticated design fusion where coastal vibes meet industrial chic.

This contemporary Australian twist on the Hamptons style provides the foundation for four bedrooms, two bathrooms, guest room, powder room, media room, children’s retreat, mud room and generous outdoor entertaining areas.

The 364.9sqm home is set towards the front of the two-acre block and offers a gorgeous designer retreat for the owners.

The elevated porch offers a perfect introduction to the home.

Once inside, the timber-look floors and cool grey walls create flow throughout the open plan living area.

The elegant kitchen is refined with shaker style cabinetry, and glass panels on the

overhead doors.

Nestled behind the kitchen is a large butler’s pantry, with generous storage.

Beyond the main living area, the hallway leads to the bedrooms, main bathroom and powder room, and kid’s retreat.

The mudroom forms the organisation hub of the home.

The practical space features a cubby for each member of the home, with racks for shoes, hooks for jackets and catchall storage.

The bench seating assists with shoe removal and completes this designated space for keeping the home clean and clutter-free.

The main bathroom and powder room see the convergence of artistry and functionality, boasting a stunning shower recess and inset bath.

Matt black fixtures and tapware contrast against the crisp white space and continue the industrial chic style.

The on-trend tiling, accessories and cladding finish the superbly functional design, where the absence of showers screens makes for easy cleaning and the nib wall provides innovative storage.

The parent’s retreat rests at the opposite end of the home.

In keeping with the textures and palette of

The free-standing bath coupled with the outlook over the paddock offers a new level of luxury, making for a sensational, relaxing space.

Decorative, brushed brass handles extend the luxury to the cabinetry and two matt black, wall-mounted, retro lamps light the space.

Connecting the home to its natural environment, rebated sliding doors create a seamless threshold between the main living area and the alfresco space.

This vast space, with a Merbau hardwood kitchen servery, is ideal for entertaining.

A recessed exposed aggregate border, below the tiled platform, wraps around to frame the footprint of the home.

This Hampton's-inspired home radiates a coastal flow, with industrial chic embellishments.

The workmanship throughout the home shows a keen eye for detail and custom features are incorporated throughout, from the in-built cabinetry and VJ and stria cladding to the round, rustic brass handles on the washroom cabinet.

The builder’s responsibility for all aspects of the build, down to the finest detail, embodies Hamptons on Narooma as the ultimate modern, Australian home, where comfort and class collide.

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FRASER Coast based, husband and wife team Ross and Angela Scott started Bungalow in Hervey Bay in 2005 with the aim of creating beautiful, custom designed homes for their clients.

Angela designs these homes in-house to ensure that there is no miscommunication between the clients, draftsperson and the builder.

This allows for a budget-controlled project that ensures owners achieve their dream home on paper and in reality.

This was definitely the case for the owners of the project Coastal Outlooks.

They wanted to build a two-storey home to chase the views their block of land has towards Fraser Island.

“With a limited budget for a two-storey design, we worked with the client to design a home that suited their budget and the style of home they required,” Angela said.

The land already had a raised building pad

that the home design needed to fit.

“The client wanted the design to have consideration for a pool to be located where it could be easily accessed from the living space to create an indoor/outdoor oasis,” she said.

“The end result was a two-storey home with two living areas, an entertainer’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, three bedrooms, as well as a multi-purpose room that could double as a fourth bedroom or dedicated media room.”

With a strong industrial aesthetic, the home boasts a feature staircase with open timber treads leading your eyes down the hall towards the main living/kitchen area.

Within the void section, the walls feature several sliding doors and windows, flooding the central part of the home with light and providing plenty of airflow throughout.

The floor was left as natural concrete with a burnished finish to tie in with an industrial look, softened with oak timber finishes within the kitchen.

The kitchen island benchtop features a thickened-edge concrete look finish while the remainder of the kitchen benchtops are neutral white.

The kitchen also features a large open-style butler’s pantry that was designed to hide the refrigerator.

A study nook has been included in the main living area which features matching cabinetry to the kitchen.

There is a powder room on the lower level to accommodate visitors and to be used by the owners day-to-day.

Walking up the staircase, which features glass balustrade with a polished stainless steel handrail, there is another living area, that is located outside the two children’s bedrooms.

The main bathroom is located on this level and includes a large walk-in shower, feature herringbone tiles and concrete look benchtops that match the kitchen downstairs.

The main bedroom has a large double-sided walk-in wardrobe with feature panelling that pulls double duty as the bedhead.

The main bedroom includes a feature corner window which provides views towards Fraser Island.

The ensuite includes a freestanding bath, with a shower in a wet-room type configuration.

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Get building!

With so many incentives currently available to build, here’s a handy, go-to guide to get you started.

FROM choosing your location to sourcing quotes and signing contracts, to advice on what to do before you move in, we’ve got it all covered for you.

Location, location, location

Some of the first questions and considerations you’re going to have are about 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 $25,000 HomeBuilder grant, the $15,000 First Home Owner’s Grant (FHOG) for new builds, the $5,000 regional boost and the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS), there’s an array of options to ease your entry.

If you’re looking to buy, build or renovate, display villages are located in most 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. Show me the money

When it comes to sourcing quotes, we recommend getting at least three quotes from licenced 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. If you create a job brief setting out exactly what you want and supply it to every builder you’re sourcing a quote from, it should make the process of comparing quotes easier as it will ensure the quotes will be based on the same specifications.

Next, it’s time to compare. Review and compare each quote you receive, but don’t make your decision off price alone. View previous work from a builder – you might find a folio of work on their website – and speak

with past clients if possible. It’s all about communication

When you’ve chosen who you’ll build with, ensure you get your contract in writing.

The majority of building disputes occur when no written agreement exists or the agreement has been poorly documented, as this can lead to misunderstandings.

Having a written contract in place between you and your builder clearly sets out what you both agree to and helps to prevent disputes throughout the building process.

Building work valued over $3,300, must legally be covered by a written contract –though it’s a good idea to have a contract regardless of the value of work.

When your renovation or new home is complete, there’s three items that need to be ticked off.

First, you’ll receive notification of practical completion, then you’ll conduct a final inspection and finally, pay the builder all outstanding money for the work.

Your decision to buy, build or renovate should be an enjoyable one. Just be sure to choose an experienced builder who you can trust to deliver the level of quality you’re after. For further information visit mbqld.com.au or contact 1300 30 50 10.

Build with a master builder

QUEENSLAND is home to thousands of builders, but not all are Master Builders.

Your home will be one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, so it’s vital you really think about who you choose for your renovations or new builds. Why? Not choosing the right builder or tradie for your kind of job, can have ramifications right down the line and into the future.

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.

And whilst there is no doubt 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.

Sometimes it’s not always clear who to choose for your job. By choosing a Master Builder, you build with 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 work in Queensland so rest assured that wherever you live, there’ll be a quality

Master Builder there for you and your home.

But let’s be real. Building is a complex process and problems can and do arise, which can lead to disputes. The added benefit of using a Master Builder is that if you find yourself in one of these situations, Master Builders is on hand to assist.

We’ve also taken the hard work and stress out of your search with our Find a Master Builder search: our easy to use online search that helps to cut through the clutter and find the right builder for your needs.

The search is free and we urge you to try it out for yourself. Head to the Master Builders website and you’ll find 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.

If you’re looking to build new, you can also consider heading 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 considering a renovation, the display villages also showcase the latest trends and can be a source for endless inspiration for whatever project you are ready to take on.

Check out the Master Builder search and find the right builder for your home, visit mbqld. com.au or call 1300 30 50 10 for further information.