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11 Winners 74 judges commendations 100 finalists

2014 MASTER BUILDERS & CBUS EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING AWARDS Winning Homes 2014 is produced & published by the Master Builders Association of the ACT. Master builders association of the act Senior Manager Marketing and Membership Services David Leitch Events Co-Ordinator Haelee Reis

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welcome Master Builders Association of the ACT would like to thank the following valued sponsors and supporters of the 2014 Master Builders & cbus Excellence in Building Awards - Celebrating excellence in the building and construction industry

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If there is one subject that creates debate and generates a myriad of opinions in so many conversations in a range of settings, it is around the built environment. Homes ignite the debate and create the conversations. They are an expression of mood, creativity and innovation and, importantly, a testament to artisanship.

‘Winning Homes 2014’ is a publication designed to explore the moods, the creativity and the innovation. More than that however, it is presented as a testament to the artisanship, the dedication and the commitment of so many professionals who make up the wonderful building and construction industry in the ACT and region.

The pages of ‘Winning Homes 2014’ depict the outstanding work of finalists and winners from the 2014 Master Builders and Cbus Excellence in Building Awards, the showcase awards event for the local and regional building and construction industry.

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Setting new benchmarks for others to aspire to and surpass in subsequent years is high among the award objectives. The awards are about excellence. They encourage and reward continual improvement, the application of new technology, innovation, and real responses to environmental and sustainability challenges.

Cbus, the industry’s own award-winning superannuation fund, understands excellence. As the major partner in delivering the Excellence in Building Awards, Cbus embraces innovation and continual improvement in the products and services it provides to members.

We are delighted with the wonderful partnership with our own industry superannuation fund, continually acknowledged as one the best in the country.

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The wonderful ongoing support and outstanding contribution by our many other loyal and generous partners is acknowledged in making it possible to present the finalists and winners featured throughout the pages of ‘Winning Homes 2014’.

The incredible impact the building and construction industry has on the economy, locally, regionally and nationally, and the very public display of the end product, puts the industry constantly in the public gaze. The industry has long accepted all of the challenges and continues testing itself against exacting standards and constant change.

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Skills of people delivering these wonderful projects are essential to our future. MBA Group Training is a key player in supporting our industry by developing and maintaining the skills of today and tomorrow’s workforce. So many apprentices and others who have worked their way through our system have their work on display inside these pages.

We work collaboratively with industry, government, the Training Fund Authority and higher education institutions such as the University of Canberra to ensure we have the skills we need to deal with demands of today and tomorrow.

In closing, together with our major awards partner Cbus, I congratulate all winners and finalists of this year’s awards featured in ‘Winning Homes 2014’ and wish you further success as so many did in last year’s national awards. For our readers, enjoy your journey as you read and browse through the wonderful work featured in this year’s publication.

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winners 2014 House of the Year Custom built home over $1 million by Papas Property Group, Architects Ring and Associates and Archertec Interiors.

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House of the Year WINNER house of the year / custom built home over $1million Companies: Papas Property Group / Arhitects Ring & Associates / Archertec Interiors Suburb: FoRrest

Timeless design has been captured perfectly by the builder and architect in this project.

Upon arrival, it was self-evident the judges were in for a special experience. The streetscape of the house shows respect both for the neighbouring homes and for the existing landscape of the site.

Initial visual impact established anticipation that this was of a very high standard throughout.

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House of the Year by Papas Property Group and Architects Ring and Associates

A Timeless design that the builders

& architect have captured perfectly

The fireplace is suspended from the ceiling so it seems it hovers above the floor.

Judges were impressed with the connectivity and flow between the dining room, kitchen and family room.

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From all living areas, including the master bedroom, the spectacular pool is inviting, as the outdoors flows in, relating back to the surrounding landscape. Full advantage is taken of the solar gains from the site, and the narrow footprint allows for natural cross ventilation. The judges were impressed with both the connectivity and flow between the dining room, kitchen and family room.

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From all living areas, including the master bedroom, the spectacular pool is inviting, as the outdoors flows in, relating back to the surrounding landscape.

This particular home sits well with the streetscape

Precise attention to detail and the highly finished product are directly attributable to the passion and dedication of all involved.

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A separate wing houses the bedrooms while the formal wing is open to the house, allowing for a direct relationship with the pool, garden and “borrowed views�. The design of the kitchen and family room enables penetration of eastern and northern sun with great prospects of solar gains all day throughout winter, yet allowing for shading in summer. The lower level provided another level of excitement for the judges, with a garage, theatre room, cellar and pool equipment storage room.

A pallet of high quality materials has been used both internally and externally which will permit this home to age as distinctly as surrounding homes.

Painting is of a high quality throughout, and materials used included Alucobond cladding, stone feature walls, glazing and double glazed windows.

Essential to the design brief of this house was transparency to the pool views while still maintaining a sense of privacy and security for the family, and although these areas were difficult to create, this lavish home displays true excellence in construction.

Precise attention to detail and the highly finished product are directly attributable to the passion and dedication of all involved.

Given this is the second home the client and architect have designed together, it is clear they have established an exceptional working relationship and developed a mutual understanding of expectations and as a result they have created a masterpiece as well as an authentic home.

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papaspaintingcontractors.com.au Papas Painting Contractors Pty Ltd is a Canberra-based company with over 30 years of experience in a range of residential and commercial painting projects. PPC have worked in delivering numerous landmark projects in Canberra, ranging from high rise commercial and apartment complexes, heritage and hazmat buildings, hospitals and special needs facilities, as well as residential, commercial base-builds and fitouts and a number of Territory and Federal Government projects.

PPC offer a full range of services for all interior and exterior decorating requirements.

In-house, PPC have a Colour Consultant, Interior Designer, Builder as well as a full time Estimator. With this collaboration, PPC provide a full painting and decorating package to customers, in turn providing clients, builders and architects with a one stop shop for all painting and decorating needs.

PPC have won countless awards over the years and just in the last year were awarded Best Residential Painting Contractor of the Year, The Best Commercial Painting Contractor of the Year and overall Best Painting Project of the Year in the 2013 Master Painters Association Awards.

WINNER custom built homes $500,000 - $1million Companies: Bellevue Building / DNA Architects Suburb: Campbell

This private Campbell house focuses on a large hidden central courtyard. Its clean simple lines and use of natural materials will stand the test of time. Many innovative and energy efficient technical features are incorporated including insulated footings, thermally separated slabs, hydronic cooling and heating, and acoustic ceilings.

A high level of collaboration between builder and client resulted in the realisation of the client’s unique brief.

The standout in the living area for the judges was the use of exposed structural timber beams with engineered stainless steel connections and subtle flow through the home.

The external courtyard fireplace draws you outside and enhances the warm, welcoming ambience.

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WINNER custom built homes less than $500,000 Companies: Mag Constructions / DNA Architects Suburb: Crace

Designed to create privacy from the street, while being open plan and friendly at the rear.

With the side of the block north facing, this six-star energy-rated house maximises this aspect with the living areas to the rear to capitalise on the northern light and to create a strong relationship with the rear private courtyard and swimming pool. This level of quality and sophistication is usually associated with a project of greater cost, and can be attributed to the perfect collaboration of builder and designer.

One Judge’s comment was “an excellent eye for detail has resulted in this high quality home.”

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BuildCare You customise your home, we customise your journey

As a custom home builder, custom design isn’t about being different. It’s about addressing needs; lifestyle needs, and the needs of the environment. It is Today’s Homes passion to create homes that respond perfectly to those needs, and deliver a customised building experience for every client. The challenge inspires us, and the results delight both our customers and the greater building industry.

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We call this unique approach to residential building – BuildCare.

BuildCare is a custom designed building experience. Not only do we custom design a home to suit budget and lifestyle needs, but customise the building experience for every individual, and work with them every step of the way.

BuildCare provides our customers with all the flexibility and choice they need to get the high quality home they deserve. Our customers always know exactly what they are getting and how much it will cost, with the peace of mind in knowing the fixed-price up front.

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We choose to partner with COLORBOND® because we share the same passion for innovative thinking and sustainable practices, inspirational design, and a history of researching and developing product’s to meet the needs of Australian home builders.

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WINNER Emerging Builder of the year Steve Pinto Company: Pinto Homes A young Steven Pinto shadowed his father everywhere so it was just a matter of time before he became a builder himself, beginning with an apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery followed by a role in the family business as a supervisor. He took the next step by completing an MBA Certificate IV in Building then obtaining a builders licence and forming his own company.

Steven has matured and honed his skills completing a number of projects both independently and in partnership with his father and is a refreshing story of tradition for the industry. Steven Pinto is an excellent example of an emerging residential builder.

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PO Box 3234 Belconnen Business Centre, Belconnen ACT 2617 P 6253 1340

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We have been building homes in Canberra for 38 years, specialising in New and Spec Homes.

We pride ourselves on our professionalism, integrity and honesty. Rest easy knowing your home will be built to last and stand the test of time.

Call us today to find out how easy building your dream home can be.

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WINNER youth participation and training will duncan Company: duncan contractors

Will Duncan has hosted MBA Group Training apprentices since June 2012, up to three at a time depending on his work load. He employs two full-time tradesmen both of whom graduated through the MBA Group Apprenticeship Scheme.

Will is a committed young man who did an apprenticeship with his father Trevor, and obtained a Certificate III in Carpentry in November 2006. Will also holds ACT and New South Wales builders licences.

Will’s work includes carpentry as well as new homes, residential units and some commercial work.

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www.capitalveneering.com.au ph: 02 6299 1557 | fax: 02 6299 1979 email: info@capitalveneering.com.au

Capital Veneering has steadily evolved from a boutique veneer pressing and furniture making workshop to a large enterprise. The growth of the company has resulted in the refinement of systems and the purchase of more efficient, state of the art software and machinery. This allows Capital Veneering to fitout large scale commercial projects to agreed schedules while maintaining the highest quality finish and personal service required to work in customers homes.

Capital Veneering can provide a full range of services from design and project management to manufacture and installation which makes us your one stop kitchen and bathroom renovation shop.

Visit our showroom by appointment @ Unit 3-4, 67-71 Bayldon Road Queanbeyan, NSW 2620

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WINNER Chief minister’s affordable housing Apartments & Units up to three storeys Small Lot Housing Company: ram constructions Suburb: Harrison

RAM has developed an exciting product which will set the standard for affordable housing without losing any quality in the design.

The liveable three bedroom home with estate appeal, features quality inclusions, open space design, extra wide doors and usable passage way, light filled ambience, large storage areas, landscaping and set on a spacious footprint that adds an increased feeling of space, light and views.

The Judges described the floor plan as “fantastic” and noted a high standard of workmanship clearly evident.

By incorporating a large landscaped garden, simple but effective, and safe, off-street parking,

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RAM Construction has shaped an architecturally sound apartment.

The Judges were also impressed with the quality and attention to detail, making special note of the value for money.

Quattro Harrison is a 24 townhouse development in which 50% of the dwellings meet Affordable Housing Requirements.

The combination of materials on both the single and two storey residences has a similar colour palette to create and maintain the compositional balance, thus enhancing the appearance of the whole site.

RAM has developed

an exciting product which will set the standard for affordable housing without losing any quality in the design.

The level of finish is exceptionally high and the common response from potential buyers during the marketing period emphasised the high value for money. The Judges made special mention of the “well designed and built affordable home featuring modern floor coverings and window treatments�.

The home features a large entertaining and living area downstairs with an abundance of natural light from the light filled void to the second level, which had two equally proportioned bedrooms and a bathroom.

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Successful projects don’t just happen At RAM Constructions we are proud of our achievements and the relationships we have built over more than forty years here in Canberra. As a family business, our story is embedded in Canberra’s landscape and built environment – both past and future.

Four generations of our family have called Canberra home and delighted in its diversity and vitality.

From our beginnings in landscape contracting, RAM Constructions has diversified into commercial, residential construction, building award-winning free-standing houses and medium density housing.

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WINNER display homes more than $650,000 Best use of material - interior finish landscaping design Company: mayfair homes Suburb: wright

The incredible Mayfair Homes display home, “The Curzon”, features spectacular “must be seen to be appreciated” views to the city, Parliament House, Black Mountain Tower and the Mount Stromlo Observatory. With the beautiful Brindabella mountain ranges in the distance, the display home is positioned close to amenities and major roads. In conjunction with the carefully considered design, Mayfair Homes has completed the construction with exceptional attention to the more delicate elements of a home including the use of superior building materials and inclusions.

Aesthetically pleasing in all aspects, from the innovative design to the impressive furnishings, this home showcases incomparable levels of luxury. An exceptional high quality display home with everything desirable included.

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Aesthetically pleasing in all aspects, from the innovative design to the impressive furnishings, this home showcases incomparable levels of luxury.

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The family living area is enhanced by the outside alfresco area that includes an external fireplace. This lavish high-end design has delivered an expansive home with all inclusions. The builder has created a spaciously pleasing home with the challenges the block presented.

Mayfair Homes carefully selected the trades people, products and materials for “The Curzon� to guarantee the highest level of quality and highest standards of workmanship were retained.

Evidence of this relentless and exacting attitude to the craft of home building and interior finishes is abundantly clear throughout the Wright display home.

With renowned and highly sought-after interior designers on board, the painting is top class and all furnishings and fixtures are of the highest order.

The innovative use of screens, the stepped down wet areas aiding the waterproofing and attention paid to the lighting layout, including the use of LEDs and nine skylights, show a deep understanding for the style and mood

Workmanship of excellent quality and consideration is evident in every step of the construction process.

Mayfair Homes has positioned itself as a residential building company aiming at the middle to upper end of the residential construction market in Canberra and the region. The residential landscape at their display home in Wright is a superbly finished accompaniment to a high quality build, incorporating finishes and materials that match the building’s highend demographic target. A range of natural and synthetic materials is used to bring a highly clarified design vision into reality. Careful plant selection and placement with exacting standards has yielded healthy plants in a thriving and very successful formal planting design. Clean and modern lines to the pool are achieved in part by the robust but elegant material selection.

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DISPLAY HOME OF THE YEAR

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2013 Finalist ACT Master Builders and Cbus Excellence in Building Awards Custom Built Home ($300,000 to $600,000) 2013 Finalist HIA-CSR ACT/ Southern NSW Housing Awards Custom Built Home (up to $350,000)

Visit ‘The Curzon’ display home at 4 Xenica Street in Wright Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm Telephone: 0434 008 453 | Email: info@mayfairhomes.com.au www.mayfairhomes.com.au

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WINNER display homes between $500,000 - $650,000 Company: classic constructions Suburb: googong, NSW

Clever and compact, “The Glebe” maximises space, with multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces, flexible bedroom layout, double-height lounge room, and demonstrates how intelligent design can do much with a minimum.

The north-facing alfresco area – with an outdoor kitchen and automatic retractable awning roof – provides yearround dining and living, while the south-facing summer courtyard offers an additional connection with the outdoors. A cantilevered deck at the front of the home adds aesthetic appeal and another striking outdoor space.

A “deceptive” street appeal of a two-storey home but is only one and a well constructional home with high attention to detail impressed judges.

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DISCOVER THE LUXURY OF SPACE The Glebe Display Home, 4 Bonarba Link, Googong NSW | OPEN Monday to Wednesday and Saturday to Sunday, 11am – 4pm ABN: 35 143 150 396 ACT License Number: 2012823 NSW License Number: 264470C

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WINNER display homes less than $500,000 Company: blackett homes Suburb: googong, nsw

Blackett Homes has presented a home to entice those entering to feel comfort and quality. The home is fully furnished including floor coverings throughout and drapes and blinds. All furnishings are selected to complement the features of the home with special consideration surrounding the kitchen, tiling and painting.

The display home has been fully landscaped to enhance both the style, and the interior and exterior aesthetic appeal.

The Judges lauded a well-constructed home, featuring excellent workmanship, a practical floor plan and good value for money.

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Blackett Homes is one of Canberra’s most successful and long standing residential building companies.

Blackett Homes is a family owned and operated business specialising in the construction of quality homes in the Canberra region. Over the years Blackett Homes has won numerous Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Master Builders Association (MBA) awards. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss how we can help to build your new home.

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WINNER remodelling more than $500,000 Company: Insideout Enterprises Suburb: Monash

This was a major remodeling project which transformed a house developed in the 1980s to a real show-piece for the builder, while still fitting with the surrounding streetscape.

The use of concrete as a decorative stands out, especially the floating kitchen bench top and the polished concrete floors in the bathrooms. Raw timber and steel also feature, to blend in with the contemporary industrial impression of the home.

This is an outstanding project from InsideOut, which demonstrates high quality craftsmanship and a perfectionist approach to finishes.

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WINNER remodelling $200,000 - $500,000 Company: build professional Suburb: Macgregor

This well designed remodelling and extension delivered the client a large beautiful home, which capitalised on the amazing mountain view, and offered a modern energy efficient home, with greater living space and separate living and working zones.

The very high standard of the tiling is just one aspect of the project that shows the quality of the trades involved.

This extends throughout the home in the kitchen, bathrooms and living areas.

The results are a very happy client, and an award-winning project for Build Professional.

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WINNER remodelling less than $200,000 Companiy: build professional Suburb: mawson

An Open Plan Living brief was fully satisfied by Build Professional’s highly skilled team.

The excellent finish and workmanship achieved in this project highlight their dedication.

The high quality matching timber floor and quality tiling, fixtures and fittings made this project stand out in a very competitive category.

Quality workmanship, while working within budget, has made for a happy outcome for both the client and builder.

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WINNER kitchen design more than $30,000 Company: simplicity kitchens Suburb: nicholls

Clean lines and modern finishes dominate this space, highlighting a contemporary look and feel. The design choice is a modern twist on art deco style, which successfully complements the client’s brief. Seamless joins in all work surfaces, and soft curves of the bench tops, mirror the curved bulkheads and the large feature pendant lighting from above. The timber veneer joinery contrasts softly with the white polyurethane doors and drawers and the corian work surfaces.

A partnership of superb design, quality workmanship and a wonderful level of understated detail, present the client with a perfect blend of style and functionality.

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Canberra’s Most Awarded Kitchen Company for the Past 14 Years

Custom Joinery Kitchens Laundries v kitchens Vanities Complete Trade Management

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Office Hours: Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm Saturday 9 am – 12 pm Ph: 6242 4633 | Fax: 6242 4677 Mob: 0413 050 005 2013 MBA Award Winner Kitchen Design & Construction less than $25,000 2012 MBA Award Winner Kitchen Design & Construction less than $25,000 2012 MBA Merit Kitchen Design & Construction more than $25,000 2011 MBA Award Winner Kitchen Design & Construction more than $25,000

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WINNER kitchen design less than $30,000 Companies: kitchen link / blackett homes Suburb: googong

Blackett Homes maintains the importance of presenting a kitchen which has not been seen before. Their display home is the essence of a contemporary country kitchen, incorporating timber and trims of bamboo. The distinctive character of the slate floors adds warmth to the understated minimalist design. Light colours and a minimalist feel help to create a kitchen which seems larger than it is. With a small space and tight budget, value for money is achievable.

This design is practical and functional, and a clean style has been created to match a commitment to quality.

This Kitchen Link kitchen is definitely the heart of the home.

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Builders, Architects, interior designers And renovAtors Visit our showroom - Rivoland’s experience, range and expertise will make it easy for you to choose the perfect tile.

rivoland showrooms 100 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan 55 Darling Street, Mitchell

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trade outlets 24-28 Aurora Street, Queanbeyan 55 Darling Street, Mitchell

tel: 6297 9930 tel: 6255 0535

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WINNER bathroom design more than $25,000 Company: ADN builders Suburb: Aranda

The design of this superb bathroom successfully integrates the slightly off-set free-standing bath with the curve of the vanity unit that also includes open storage underneath. There is ample natural light from the three double glazed roof lights positioned in the raised square set ceiling. The porcelain tiles are laid to align with the wall tiles in a ‘bonding brick’ pattern.

This project boasts comfort and relaxation, and offers stunning style and function that had the Judges offering many compliments to the builder. A project carefully prepared, thought through and finished with expert skill.

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New Homes Extensions All Renovations Decks & Pergolas Builders Licence no. 2005925

ADN BuiLDers is A fAmiLy owNeD BusiNess. we Are customer focuseD from stArt to fiNish.

coNtAct Anthony 0417 424 408 i mick 0402 235 584 adnbuilders@gmail.com i www.adnbuilders.com.au

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WINNER bathroom design less than $25,000 Company: Mcgilvray projects Suburb: jerrabomberra

A separate toilet and shower on the opposite side of the vanity wall maintain a feeling of open space. The calm neutral palette warms the space, and the large travertine floor and wall tiles running up to a square set ceiling add to the rich detail of the interior of this home.

This bathroom has a simple concept which meets the client’s minimalist design brief. A key design aspect was to capture the innocence and creativity of the children in the feature door panels of the vanity. This was achieved by allowing the three children to create artworks on the drawer fronts before a final sealer coat was applied.

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mcgilvrayprojects.com.au

We design and build today, with a vision of tomorrow

Our latest project Jandura Apartments—NOW UNDERWAY

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Immeasurable quality

commercialresidentialdetailed joinery p 02 6299 3500 f 02 6299 3500 e info@heinigerjoinery.com.au PO Bo 252 Fyshwick ACT 2609 www.heinigerjoinery.com.au

WINNER apartments & units four storeys & above Companies: Chase Building Group / Amalgamated Property Group project: manhattan on the park The creators of Manhattan have been offered a truly special place.

Seizing the opportunity to offer premium apartment living in the heart of Canberra's city, they have created a signature building which makes the most of its spectacular location The Judges described Manhattan on the Park as a “grand building” with the execution of the large-scale project as “nothing short of remarkable”. They highlighted the excellent attention to detail for a complex design, and the extensive use of glass.

While offering a high level of amenity for its residents, Manhattan makes the most of its height, Glebe Park frontage and north/ easterly aspect. The latest in energy efficient design practices have been utilised without compromise to the quality of construction or distinct sense of style.

The building comprises two basement level car parks, a ground floor with 240 m2 of commercial space and the main foyer. The modern finishes, high-end internal and external cladding and fittings complement each other and tie the design together.

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DELIVERING INNOVATIVE, HIGH-QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE ACT.

For over a decade, CHC has successfully delivered a diverse range of housing options to suit varied budgets and lifestyles. From large-scale residential projects to individual homes, CHC partners with some of Canberra’s best builders and architects to produce homes that set the standard in functionality, energy efficiency, quality and design.

CHC Affordable Housing – creating homes and communities.

www.chcaffordablehousing.com.au

Peace of mind.

The Master Builders Fidelity Fund was established in 2002 to protect the interests of both consumers and builders in the ACT. For Builders, the Master Builders Fidelity Fund provides financial certainty as money held by the Fund remains in the ACT. It is securely invested and used for the betterment of the ACT builders and consumers and is therefore not subjected to the vagaries of international markets and events.

The Fidelity Fund issues Fidelity Certificates which provide consumer protection for owners of new homes and those making significant changes to homes. The Certificates protect the owner during construction and for up to six years from the date of practical completion.

Master Builders members receive reduced premium rates and we also offer special discounts for volume users of the Fidelity Fund. For more information contact the Master Builders Fidelity Fund.

Go online and find the cover that is right for you. www.mba.org.au/fidelity_fund

Master Builders Fidelity Fund 1 Iron Knob St, Fyshwick ACT 2609 | PO Box 1211, Fyshwick ACT 2609 Tel: (02) 6175 5995 Fax: (02) 6257 8349 Email: mbff@mba.org.au Web: www.mba.org.au

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WINNER Medium Density - Townhouses/Villas Companies: Architekt Grune Hauser / TT Architecture Suburb: Campbell

This freestanding development consists of three beautifully built and functioning homes of excellent workmanship. Drainage and roof problems challenged the builder and client who worked together on the planning over four years. Architect Gruen Hauser supported the client throughout the journey to achieve a visually pleasing tri-occupancy with high aesthetic appeal. The efficient project management of this construction was commended. Added to the tight time frame, the complex elements included the existing trees, driveways and the slope of the block.

The result is a building balancing traditional and contemporary materials, achieving a streetscape which defines each home, allowing the residents an individual sense of ownership.

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Multi-award winning, locally owned and operated family business achieving excellence in construction in the ACT and NSW. • New homes • Extensions • Renovations • Kitchens and bathrooms

Nathan Dutkiewicz 0419 205 728 Jamey Dutkiewicz 0419 266 289 email nathan@brotherprojects.com.au jamey@brotherprojects.com.au

website www.brotherprojects.com.au ACT Lic #2010771 | NSW Lic #268627C

Delivering beautiful, quality built homes is our passion • Extensions

• Custom Designs • New Homes

• Outdoor Areas

• Renovations

• Knockdown/Rebuild

www.drewaire.com.au 0411 870 563

ACT Lic No. 13520 NSW Lic No. 151564 A.B.N 18091426550

WINNER best use of material - exterior finish Company: erincole building services Suburb: Canberra University Student Accommodation

Erincole Building Services was aware their work on the exterior of Cooper Lodge, the new student accommodation at the University of Canberra, would require precise planning because of the nature and lead-time for the materials needing to be delivered onsite. Any mistake would cause months of delays.

Overcoming many logistical obstacles, including manual handling of panels where lifting by cranes was not possible, limited access to scaffolding and some design modification has not undermined the overall quality of the end product.

A high degree of difficulty, combined with the location of the project, failed to stop Erincole delivering the highest in quality.

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HAND MADE LOCALLY WITH AUSTRALIAN & EXOTIC TIMBERS. WORKING IN JARRAH, BLACKWOOD, MYRTLE, VICTORIAN ASH, RED GUM & GLOSS POLYURETHANE.

MAKERS OF FINE FURNITURE SUPPLIERS OF CUSTOM TIMBER JOINERY, ENTRANCE DOORS, TIMBER BENCH TOPS AND COMMERCIAL TIMBER COMPONENTS. WWW.UNEKEFURNITURE.COM PH (02) 6280 4050

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WINNER Heritage Restoration or Refurbishment Companies: 4 You Projects / Steve Andrea Architecture Suburb: Hall The heritage restoration of this Hall home included demolition and refurbishment of more than half the internals of the house. As more of the house was demolished, more problems were discovered. There were floors out of level, major termite damage and large sections of the roof and guttering in need of repair.

Excellent workmanship, great attention to detail, faithfulness to the original heritage dwelling including Cedar Doors and wide Ironbark boards, meant most of the trades had to work with unfamiliar materials.

Landscaping also tossed up an unusual challenge, with the client requesting the team to lay pavers 2m x 1m that were not made for laying whole.

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Specialising in solid surfaces including Corian: kitchen benchtops | splashbacks | countertops table tops, furniture | bowls, sinks, showers | internal & external wall cladding

www.capitalsolidsurface.com.au 75 Bayldon Rd, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 m 0427 036 944 e info@capitalsolidsurface.com.au

Huge Range Of Quality Carpets Come into one of our 2 great locations and you will receive expert advice and service from one of our experienced sales people.

Expert layers employed for carpet, vinyl, vinyl tiles and timber floors Obligation free measure & quote

timber • vinyl • carpet • laminate Phillip Fyshwick Hindmarsh Dr Cnr Barrier & Isa Sts Ph: 6285 1888 Ph: 6280 5703 Email: office@hoodscarpet.com.au

www.carpetcourt.com.au

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WINNER Special Purpose Dwelling Company: Renaissance Building and Design Suburb: forde

This “Special Purpose” project restored independence for the client, a quadriplegic, wanting a home in preference to a hospital.

The reliance of the client on an electric wheelchair for mobility determined the size of rooms, as well as egress requirements which all far exceeded the minimum requirement of the disability code. An energy efficient design was also crucial as the client was susceptible to changes in temperature.

Excellent finishes, stylish design, mixed with specifically designed areas for ongoing health and rehabilitation equipment made this home a truly ‘Special’ residence.

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WINNER Project Homes more than $275,000 Company: Renaissance Building and Design Suburb: forde

Renaissance Homes’ Raphael Fresco Project Home in Forde features generously proportioned rooms in a highly functional layout. A well-appointed, professionally designed and user-friendly kitchen adjoins spacious living areas. Ultra-premium bricks, stone kitchen bench tops, Smeg appliances, feature cornice, Dorf ARC tapware, joinery-made robe and cupboard shelving, spa bath and premium fitments are all standard inclusions.

The Judges saw a well-constructed property featuring great quality workmanship and a very practical and functional design. A large welcoming living area near the entrance of the home, and a spacious and comfortable feel would appeal to any family.

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WINNER Project Homes less than $275,000 Company: kolak living Suburb: Springbank Rise

Kolak Living has produced this clever design that offers a dynamic use of space and enhances natural light. This four bedroom home has been spaciously designed for the growing Canberra family. The flexible floor plan would also appeal to a wide range of potential buyers.

The builder has truly excelled when facing the challenges of a limited sized block. This affordable home is the essence of value for money.

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Kolak Living are a family business and have been established in Canberra since 1979, specialising in House & Land Packages, Custom and New Homes.

We ensure your project flows smoothly from start to finish by providing a ‘one on one’ service with our utmost concentration and dedication.

Testimonials – “Finally we have a builder in Canberra who will and can provide a great end result and a quality family home...” – D. Steele, Crace For more testimonials please visit our website.

6161 0162 | 0410 799 002 kelly@kolakliving.com.au ACT Builder's Licence: 20131205 ACN: 165 773 339

Finalists 2014 Residential Project Homes less than $275,000 Residential Custom Built Home less than $500,000

Please view the Gallery on our website as a stepping stone to judging our professional craftsmanship. Find out what puts Kolak Living at the front of the field.

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WINNER work health and safety Company: pbs building project: Non Full Time Managed Site WHS System

PBS Building has developed its Non-Fulltime Managed Site WH&S System which offers real-time assistance to contractors and workers at their residential sites.

It is a flexible system for small residential projects which offers an initial induction process for Construction workers who are introduced to the QR scan during the site safety induction. This innovative solution uses electronic devices and a Smart Phone App to help capture and store information for mobile and fluid workforces and workplaces.

The App links the workers directly to the PBS web site where they can access important information emergency contacts and assembly point, weekly hazard notifications and Safe Work Method Statements.

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Level 1, 54-56 Colbee Court Phillip ACT 2606 p 02 6248 9995 f 02 6248 9770 e wayne@shawliving.com.au

SHAWLIVING.COM.AU Shaw Living is a residential multi-award winner, being the recipient of MBA awards in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013

CONTRACT HOMES | AFFORDABLE HOUSING | KNOCKDOWN REBUILDS Builder’s Licence: 200413781

ACN: 096 942 077

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WINNER Project Exhibiting Technical Difficulty and Innovation Company: select custom joinery Suburb: hackett

This unique kitchen, custom built to client’s requirements, used timber, planation pine, veneer and a 75mm thick polished and sealed concrete bench top. It is also worth noting what wasn’t used – MDF, HMR board or laminated products.

Following the client’s wishes closely, Select Custom Joinery built a contemporary kitchen with a 1900s look and feel. The sustainable features in the kitchen complement the other sustainable feature of the house.

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cAnberrA | brisbAne | neWcAstle

Working With you to Achieve compliAnce bcA certifiers’ team of highly dedicated building surveyors specialise in all types of residential and commercial projects. our focus is on providing expert advice and services to our clients in the areas of building certification and building surveying. our team has the capacity and experience to provide quality delivery for any project regardless of the size or complexity.

We look forward to offering our new clients the same progressive and reliable access to compliance with building control legislation and the building code of Australia for which we are recognised.

We are proud to have been involved with the following award winning projects:

Australian War memorial, outpost café, 2011

the national Arboretum, 2013

hotel realm, 2013

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training awards awarded to the outstanding apprentice, cadet & student of the year

WINNER

Outstanding Apprentice of the year

Bradley Monkhouse, prostyle Brad Monkhouse has been keen on carpentry from a very young age. He enjoyed helping both his father and grandfather. Brad began a carpentry apprenticeship in 2011, and signed on with Prostyle Building Group where he remains a valuable part of their team. Brad’s attitude and work ethic stand out and he moves quickly and thinks ahead, confidently assisting tradesmen onsite.

In 2011 Brad won the regional Workskills Carpentry competition, and will participate in the national Workskills competition this year. Added to his Master Builders 2013 Apprentice of the year award, Brad received the 2013 CITC Meritorious award and 2013 Rotary scholarship award.

WINNER

Outstanding cadet of the year

ben dunlop Ben Dunlop was placed with Kell & Rigby under the guidance of Michael Ensor in 2010.

Ben gained valuable experience and was awarded his Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Contract Administration). He signed into a training plan for the Diploma of Building & Construction (Building) but due to Kell & Rigby closing their Canberra office, was left without a host. Fortunately, he was quickly snapped up by Australian Capital Contractors, and has since become an invaluable part of their team.

He was nominated by Robert Palombi for the Cadet Award, and was subsequently awarded Cadet of the Year at the Apprentice & Cadet Awards in March 2014. He completed his Diploma of Building & Construction (Building) in April 2014.

WINNER

Outstanding university of canberra student of the year

Elyse Franics, Hindmarsh Elyse joined Hindmarsh in 2012 as a cadet and worked on the $240m College of Science project at the ANU. In 2012 Elyse joined the new project team established to manage the construction of the new fivestorey office block at 1 Canberra Avenue. A highly regarded professional by those with whom she works, Elyse displays a high work ethic, and a commitment and motivation to achieve her goals.

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Currently studying the Bachelor of Building and Construction Management at the University of Canberra, Elyse has been recognised through the granting of a number of awards and scholarships.

Strong business foundations are built on quality insurance advice As the preferred broker of the Master Builders Association, let Austbrokers Canberra provide your business with specialist advice and local knowledge for all your insurance needs.

As a leading national insurance brokerage, with a base in the heart of Canberra, your business can benefit from the expert knowledge of our local team, as well as the national bargaining power Austbrokers Canberra offers.

Having helped MBA members for over 15 years, our brokers understand the needs of your industry. We also understand the importance of maintaining the right cover for the right price.

We can help you with:  Construction Insurance

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Talk to us today to ensure your needs are adequately covered.

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Update your industry skills or gain a qualification with MBA Group Training. working at heights - confined spaces - asbestos awareness - certificate iv Builder's Licence - quick cut saw - manual handling - forklift operations

MBA Group Training provides continual learning opportunities through industry training and education services. Safe work practices within the industry are a priority with the Master Builders and expert advice is available in a range of areas including occupational health and safety requirements, industry codes of practice, education and training.

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Training opportunities ASBESTOS AWARENESS

certificate iv in building

The aim of this course is to provide participants with an awareness of the hazards and health effects of asbestos and its possible location in ACT homes and the community. Under the current Work Health and Safety ACT an employer must provide information and training to protect all persons from risks to their health and safety arising from their work.

MBA Group Training conduct the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) at the Master Builders Skills Centre in Fyshwick. The course contains six modules that make up the Builders Licence Course. Modules include Estimating & Stock Control, Construction Principles, Occupational Health and Safety, Supervision Site and Environmental Administration, Contracts & Legal Obligations.

Objectives •

Understanding the risks, health hazards and effects of asbestos.

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Identify Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) & their location in a building

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Manage the correct procedure for the reporting of asbestos.

apply traffic control plans This course provides training for staff that are required to set up and work with Traffic Control Plans (TCP).

Note: This course does not qualify participants to select or modify existing TCPs or control traffic with a Stop/ Slow bat.

Objectives

working at heights The aim of this course is to provide participants with information, tuition and activities that will enable them to identify, assess and safely work above 1.5 metres with fall protection where required.

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Identify safety implications of traffic control at road works and

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personal responsibilities.

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Set up and close down traffic control devices according to a nominated traffic control plan, to OH&S and legislative requirements.

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Identify work area requirements ; and

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Check, clean and store equipment on completion of work.

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Follow OH&S Policies & Procedures and identify relevant OH&S legislation, regulations and standards covering

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Operate a 2-way radio effectively.

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fall protection equipment;

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Identify approved methods of moving tools and equipment to minimise potential to falling objects.

waterproofing Master Builders Group Training is offering existing workers, with relevant industry experience, an opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification in waterproofing. Additionally, to meet licensing requirements to carry out waterproofing in NSW. The course is aimed at participants who hold a relevant trade qualification or at least three years experience in the application of waterproofing membranes. Current skills of all candidates will be assessed and recognition granted against qualification requirements.

For more information about training opportunities contact MBA Group Training: T 02 6280 9119 F 02 6280 9118 E training@mba.org.au www.mba.org.au/training

JUDGES’ COMMENDATIONS

Custom Built Homes More than $1,000,000

quality building services SUBURB: deakin

Custom Built Homes $500,000 - $1,000,000

Architekt Grune Hauser SUBURB: hackett

Custom Built Homes $500,000 - $1,000,000

Monarch Building Solutions SUBURB: Yarralumla

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JUDGES’ COMMENDATIONS

Custom Built Homes less than $500,000

Kolak Living SUBURB: wright

Custom Built Homes less than $500,000

Drewaire Construction SUBURB: Carwoola

Custom Built Homes less than $500,000

Today’s Homes SUBURB: forde

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JUDGES’ COMMENDATIONS

Apartments and Units up to 3 Storeys

One Of A Kind Apartments / Ashell Homes SUBURB: dickson

Apartments and Units 4 Storeys or above

CHC Affordable Housing / AMC Design + Management Project: Eclipse

Project Homes less than $275,000

Blackett Homes SUBURB: Googong

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JUDGES’ COMMENDATIONS

Townhouse or Villa

Living Design Projects DNA Architects SUBURB: Garran

Display Homes between $500,000 - $650,000

Bld Homes SUBURB: WRIGHT

Display Homes less than $500,000

Ruiz Construction SUBURB: wright

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JUDGES’ COMMENDATIONS

Remodelling less than $200,000

Zycon Building SUBURB: Garren

Residential Best use of Material Interior

Simply Ceramics Australia SUBURB: deakin

Chief Minister’s Affordable Housing

The Village Building Company SUBURB: jacka

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JUDGES’ COMMENDATIONS

Kitchen Design & Construction more than $30,000

Capital Veneering / MMM interiors SUBURB: nicholls

Residential Sustainable Construction

Preferred Builders SUBURB: Weston

Technical Difficulty

Delnas Metal Roofing SUBURB: Belconnen

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the

essential newhome guide Your essential guide to the best display homes in Canberra and the Surrounding region.

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Mayfair Homes Award Winning Display Home over $650,000 in Wright "The Curzon"

by Mayfair Homes

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Thinking outside the box In 1962 a popular protest song titled “Little Boxes” by folk singer Marvina Reynolds, alerted an emerging demographic about to change history, the “baby boomers”, of the dangers of a uniformity which lay ahead not only in their choice of housing but for a whole society.

While there is no shortage of “little boxes” in the market today, the more specific housing needs of the modern family are abundantly catered for by a diverse and wide range of display homes in the ACT and the surrounding districts.

Passionate and innovative local builders and designers, backed by the MBA-ACT offer a wide variety in display homes catering for the needs of most sections of the local market. Custom built homes, levels and variations of luxury and exclusive brands, “industrial” themed , renovation and knock Down-Rebuild.

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Another successful Knock-Down Rebuild by Emmadale Projects.

emmadale projects Quality is a word Rod Jenkins from Emmadale Projects likes and uses often, and that’s because it’s the cornerstone of his professional existence.

There’s another less used word which is also applied to the work Rod and his team do and that is bespoke. Or if you like… tailored, custom-made or even personalised.

If you want to do business with a building designer who can build the house you desire before you’ve met, then meet with Rod Jenkins from Emmadale Projects. Rod thrives on complex projects other builders baulk at, and is the very definition of “hands on”.

The company is rapidly growing a reputation for creating special homes which stand out from the pack. And the industry experts agree. Apart from taking out the NSW Master Builders Association Merit award for the Sutton project in 2012, Emmadale Projects was announced as Emerging Residential Builder of the Year in 2012 by the MBA-ACT at its Excellence in Building Awards.

The "Exceptional quality, Exception living" motto is what Emmadale Projects strives for in every home they build.

www.emmadalegroup.com.au

Drummond Row, Yarralumla by Emadale Projects: This property generated the highest sale in Yarralumla in 2011.

Getting into the “housing market” is probably the

with a designer and builder who will do just that.

least stressful part of securing your slice of the

When you find that in your home builder you’re

great Australian Dream. Who do you trust in the

already well on the road to a mutually satisfying

Real Estate or home building industry? Who will

project outcome.

understand your strong yearning for individuality of design? Who can partner you in your quest to create a unique home for your family to enjoy and

It matters little if a project is $300,000 or $1.2

thrive? And the mundane yet necessary concepts of

mil, a Knock Down-Rebuild, major extension or

meeting environmental requirements for example. An

Renovation. The quality of the finished product

example is the desire most people have in playing

must be at the very least to the client’s complete

their part in being “green” but need expert guidance

satisfaction. There can be no room for lingering

to achieve it.

issues. These only serve to fester and damage not only the special experience of home ownership experience but valuable relationships.

Thinking outside the box is a universally disliked modern phrase but to create the unique home you

continues overleaf

want in today’s building market, you need to partner

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Builders with pride in their projects are acutely aware

Horror tales of families losing large amounts of

of the need for a sterling reputation. Maintaining

money or being forced to live in faulty homes due

that standing comes only from surpassing a client’s

to the capers of dodgy and sometimes out of town

needs again and again and constantly searching for

builders abound.

and displaying the next innovation.

There’s a new generation of people wanting to build A locally based builder (often second generation

a home, and a new generation of home builders and

Canberra companies) is nothing without a solid

designers who have invested heavily, available in

reputation. The backing of an industry group such as

the Canberra region to accommodate their plans to

the MBA-ACT only adds value.

build a home for their family to enjoy and thrive in.

Working closely with your builder from the earliest part of your home building journey through to

Shoddy workmanship, long delays, costly over runs

and beyond receiving the keys to your is dream is

and poor communication leave a sour taste which

imperative for a satisfying and long lasting outcome.

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Mayfair Homes: "The Curzon" Pool Deck

Mayfair Homes: "The Curzon" Master Bedroom Suite

Mayfair Homes Ask Mayfair Homes Director, Steve Kolak, about his Wright display home “The Curzon” and you’ll need to set aside a considerable amount of time. And be prepared for the passion and pride a parent displays when speaking about a child as Steve shares “The Curzon” story.

Mayfair Homes has positioned itself in the mid to higher end of the designer home market and offers the total package. As a second generation member of Canberra building family, through relentless and wide ranging market research, Steve produces cutting-edge technical features, innovative finishes and the sheer luxury this segment of the market desires.

An example of Mayfair Homes' broad knowledge of a client’s “luxury” needs exists in the “his and hers” bathroom attached to the master bedroom suite. There is a pull-out drawer, sectioned and glass topped, for the display of a collection of neckties or Rolex watches.

Sitting in the alfresco area with a built-in fireplace nearby on a warm autumn day, one can easily imagine the outdoor dining and entertaining activities possible in the middle of a Canberra Winter.

A committed focus, outstanding design features, and exceptionally high levels of quality are why the words Luxury and Lavish can be securely attached to a Mayfair Homes display home.

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“A display home today needs to be much more than a professional and well-presented exhibition. The market demands contemporary designs and an edge attitude. Successful Builders know the consumer is vastly more educated and sophisticated when it comes to the design and finish of a family home.”

- Steve Kolak Director Mayfair Homes.

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Project Home: An example of a project home from Independent Builders Network

This relationship begins with a visit to a display

with clients before a sod of soil is disturbed.

home. For a successful outcome for all parties to

How long does the client plan to live in the house?.

be achieved a solid relationship is necessary. This is

How many bedrooms will be required a decade

the point where despite the often detailed concept

down the track? How passionate is the client about

a client has, the process opens up to all manner of

environmental issues?. It’s a long check list to be

possibilities and can potentially take on exciting and

carefully and creatively considered.

new dimensions.

Now that the market is “out of the box” there Jason Tanchevski, a director of Classic

are many more tasks facing the home builder or

Constructions, is a strong advocate for the “have

renovator. Choosing the right builder for your project

you considered” type of preliminary discussions

requires a lot of research in advance. It will pay

between builder, designer and client

handsome dividends down the track in seeing a plan

Many aspects of the project must be established

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“Social Media plays a big part in a client’s choice of builder. It keeps builders on their toes and constantly at the edge. Just one click of the mouse allows prospective clients to sort the wheat from the chaff” - Andrew Watson, A+N Builders

A+N Building: A recent project

by A+N Building.

A+N Building The Knock Down Rebuild revolution is well and truly on and nowhere more so than in Canberra.

Like all builders of any worth, Andrew is acutely aware of the need for a solid industry and personal reputation.

A dearth of larger blocks, and a raft of homes in the established inner North or South suburbs becoming shabby has brought the KDRB concept to the fore.

Although considered a radical move by some, it makes good sense according to Andrew Watson from A+N Building to do the research and consider the options.

Andrew is constructing a display home in the inner North on a sizable block which until recently housed an established family home.

It won’t take prospective clients long to sort the wheat from the chaff. One click of the mouse will often reveal a lot if a builder is “on the nose”.

On the surface “levelling” the family home appears just one step to far for most people, but Andrew suggests people juggling the options to look at the long term benefits before making such an important decision.

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“The Glebe” - Classic Constructions’ new display home in Googong

Emmadale Projects is a family owned local building company with over 25 years industry experience.

An award winning builder specialising in custom built homes and knock down rebuilds.

Exceptional quality, exceptional living.

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classic constructions Jason Tanchevski, Operations Director for the highly reputable building and design company, Classic Constructions, smiles with pride when asked how he fits the scores of industry awards and accolades the company has won on an already cluttered office wall at their Head Office in Mitchell. Jason confesses there’s a number of boxes of plaques upstairs that can’t be displayed because of the lack of wall space Being repeatedly recognised by your industry and peers is strong proof of the product, the service and the reputation a company has.

Classic Constructions currently has Display Homes open at both Googong Township, and at Abbott St, Yarralumla.

The company has an enviable track record in the Display Home category, and ticks many more boxes when it comes to designing and building impressive homes for discerning Canberra and District families.

As a qualified MBA Green Living Professional, Jason says incorporating clever design that provides highly efficient homes which are innovative and appealing, can also save costs over time.

Jason relies not only on an extensive family background in the local industry, but can also tap into the steady flow of information on the latest trends and techniques that his team of handpicked suppliers possess.

The team at Classic Constructions is particularly mindful that a house is more than just an expensive, and often one off, investment. It’s a home and the roof over somebody’s head that has to endure for a very long time.

Classic Constructions - Custom Designed home in O’Malley

www.classicconstructions.com.au

While all clients have an advanced plan or a reasonable “idea” of how their home should look there are scores of areas where an expert builder/ designer can open up a whole new dimension.

To address this and to heighten your excitement and reduce anxiety, the MBA-ACT provides two free up to date booklets (“Building and Renovating Queanbeyan and Palerang” and “Building and Remodelling in Canberra”) for the building and renovating and remodelling market.

“Good collaboration between all parties at the Design Stage utilising the valuable expertise and experience on offer is a sound footing on which to set a project” - Jason Tanchevski, CLASSIC CONSTRUCTIONS

The booklets address all aspects of building or renovating. How to Get A Quote, Finding a Builder, Contracts, Acquiring Land, Arranging Finance, Home Warranty Insurance, Asbestos, NSW Housing code, the ACT Leasehold system and a host of issues and requirements. continues overleaf Winning Homes Magazine 2014

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Some questions to ask when searching for your builder Landscaping Adds Value To Your Home Landscape designers are often a part of the Display home package. Water features, outdoor kitchens, pools, rock features, open fireplaces embedded into a fence near a deck ….the list goes on with only the imagination shackling what your garden can look like.

A recent survey revealed every dollar a homeowner spends on their property they add $1.50 to the home’s value. Landscaping can completely transform a house just by adding entertainment

• Is the builder a current member of a recognised building industry association such as the MBA? • How long has the builder been licensed in the ACT & operating with the same trading name?

• Can the builder provide names & contact details of past and or current clients as referees?

• Has the builder provided a fully detailed list of the inclusions for your new home?

• How long will your build take and can the builder substantiate the claimed build time?

• Is the builder using a contract designed by a building industry association?

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blackett homes At Blackett Homes they quickly get on the front foot when asked about the important first steps which must be taken by a client from the moment they step into a display home.

To avoid any surprises or shocks at a later stage, the company asks two major questions at the very beginning.

One Is the display home you are in, the home that will be built for you at the price you are quoted? Obviously there are many variations on the floor plan, but Blackett Homes steadfastly believe a client must have total confidence they will get what they see at the display home stage. two A display home may exemplify high levels of excellence and finish throughout, but will the home built for the client benefit from the same extra attention to quality? Blackett Homes places a premium on a continuity of trades and quality control.

Blackett Homes also points out several other questions that prospective clients initially fail to ask, including a time frame for the project, and, the vitally important issue of how to match the display home plan on their building block.

Blackett Homes’ solid reputation in the local market is repeatedly enhanced by continuing to do what it has done since 1981; that is, build quality homes for families in the Canberra region.

www.blackethomes.com.au

Blackett Homes: "Burton Alfresco" display home in Googong

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top TIPS planning your bathroom The bathroom is one of the most frequently used

before signing a contract As a minimum, a contract should include:

rooms in your home and the secret to a successful

• The contract price

and practical bathroom is planning. Whether you

• Descriptions of the work site, and the scope of work to be done

are completely renovating an existing bathroom consultation with family professionals and suppliers

• A commencement date and the length of time to complete the works

is necessary.

• A payment schedule

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Display Home: InsideOut's display home in Monash.

Inside out enterprises Mitch Neil and Adam Potts from Canberra’s established building firm, InsideOut Enterprises, wants you to think of a few things before considering any type of remodelling to your home.

In particular your options of whether to renovate, relocate or knock down and rebuild. Whatever option you decide, InsideOut will guide you throughout the whole process from design concept to completion.

Mitch and Adam are forging a path to offer the Canberra region an exciting and edgy choice in addressing the conundrum of what to do with a tired, aging house. With their extensive knowledge and experience in latest trends and techniques they are well-known to produce exceptional quality building.

InsideOut also have a highly skilled diversified construction team that will see the process through with a limited use of subcontractors, which allows a high level quality assurance for the client.

InsideOut’s remodelled display home at Monash is the first of its type in Canberra. Once past the spectacular landscaping outside, the large solid wooden front door is the first of many stunning aspects of this project. Once inside the house, you will enter the large kitchen/ family room which features a long floating concrete kitchen benchtop which will take your breath away. Polished concrete has been used as a decorative and practical surface for bench tops, vanity tops, bathroom floors and the alfresco entertaining area, giving the home a contemporary industrial feel. People will also be able to see quality craftsmanship and the level of detail that has gone into the home.

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top TIPS Creating Your Ideal Kitchen The materials and surfaces available to the consumer for today’s kitchen builder or renovator are astonishing. It is easy to become confused unless you have definite ideas of what you want or need. In most homes the kitchen is the heart of the house.

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for the kitchen When planning your layout, consider the location of all the plumbing and electricals.

Consider the position of the sink. Under a window is best to enjoy the view.

Avoid placing the fridge next to cooking appliances as wastes energy on remainig cool.

Allow an area each side of the cooktop so there’s room to rest your pots.

Keep the cooktop 600mm from the sink.

HOMES OF DISTINCTION

Specialising in custom designed new homes, knock down / re-builds, and house and land packages Visit ‘The Curzon’ display home at 4 Xenica Street in Wright Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm Telephone: 0434 008 453 | Email: info@mayfairhomes.com.au www.mayfairhomes.com.au ACN: 009 866 095 ACT Builder's Licence: 2012 826

INDEPENDENT BUILDERS CANBERRA www.independentbuilders.com.au

YOUR HOME - YOUR BUILDER

NEW HOMES . EXTENSIONS . RENOVATIONS

We deliver on what we promise

A+N Building is part of a national network of builders, working together to offer clients a higher quality, more personal approach from planning to handover and a better value for money service. The best part is you always know who your talking with. So if you’re thinking about building a new home, renovating or extending, give us a call as we have over 50 house plans we adapt to your block and lifestyle. You can even follow your build on Facebook.

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Environmentally Friendly Solar energy systems can be a great way to reduce the energy consumed by a new home and can greatly increase its resale value.

“When the job’s wrapped up our goal is to have exceeded all of the client’s expectations. Words and phrases like “cutting corners, “scrimping” and “truncating” are simply not in our vocabulary" - Rod Jenkins, Emmadale Group

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While the Great Australian Dream of Home Ownership is still alive and living in the national culture. The greater expectations of the smaller number of people able to achieve the “dream” drags the homebuilding industry and the project builders right up to the mark. The old adage of Bricks and Mortar takes on a new meaning today. Happy with room for a Hills hoist, BBQ and for a dog out the back have long gone.

Often in the Canberra region a builder will be dealing with the needs of clients who due to the transient employment nature of our society may have purchased and or built several homes in the past and are therefore much more astute.

Working closely with your builder from the earliest part of your home building journey through to and beyond handing over of the keys is imperative for a satisfying and long lasting outcome.

Making a house a home and creating your dream home are no longer vacuous advertising slogans.

A complete display home allows builders the only tangible opportunity to showcase their passion for creating a dream home for a discerning family. And to further reinforce the “here for the long haul” peace of mind clients are searching for.

A complete display home allows builders the only tangible opportunity to showcase their passion for creating a dream home for a discerning family. And to further reinforce the “here for the long haul” peace of mind clients are searching for.

“Walking a client through” takes on a whole new meaning when a builder takes a client through the display home. It’s here that an important relationship begins to form. It’s the beginning of a journey which must have a positive destination. It enables the builder to point out the minuscule to the massive and every detail in between.

It’s difficult to feel totally at ease when “inspecting” somebody else’s home for sale.

You can’t do as much touching, feeling, smelling, imagining as you can in a display home.

You can return time and again to a particular display home. You can ask as many questions as you need to.

You will have more time to consider how your ideas may work in a display home because you can put them in place before the home is built.

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Mayfair Homes: "The Curzon" Art Installation

Demolition or Renovation At Canberra building company InsideOut they have a saying..“Why move when you can improve”.. which neatly nails the advantage of Remodelling over Levelling.

Mitch Neil and partner Adam Potts are forging a path in Canberra and the region by offering exciting and edgy choices in addressing the conundrum of what to do updating or replacing a tired old home and remain in your local the community.

Canberra and district home builders go to great lengths to have interior designers place furniture in their display homes to better demonstrate their house designs.

Many potential home buyers find it difficult to visualise the features of a home from floor plans alone. Display homes offer a physical example of how the finished product will look.

Not every Display home is the same. Nor should it be. There would be little point in investing the serious amounts of money, creativity and expertise required to become an integral and successful part of Canberra and district home building scene.

There has to be a reference point.

Often the builder who built the display home you are wandering through is potentially the builder who builds on your initial plans with his experience and passion. In the case of smaller builders they are on the project from start to finish.

A large amount of expertise, devotion to detail, flair and commitment is on show in a contempory builder/designer display home. Not only is the house on display but the building company and all it is and has to offer is laid bare.

“At MBA-ACT we take our service role seriously by providing information to both members and the public. There is a constant change occurring associated with land availability, building regulation, building products and technology, safety and the environment.

It is essential that everyone involved in building and remodelling keeps pace with the change a it can impact on your project” - John Miller Executive Director MBA-ACT

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MULTINATIONAL AWARD WINNING DESIGNER. Simply creating unique designs isn’t the only part of our purpose; we keep our finger on the pulse researching and collating the latest design materials, products and industry knowledge to ensure our designs maintain their uniqueness whilst being cost effective and marketable. Maybe you could say it’s because we take a boutique approach to every design that makes the difference…taking an ordinary design and making it extraordinary!

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HOMES OF DISTINCTION

Specialising in custom designed new homes, knock down / re-builds, and house and land packages Visit ‘The Curzon’ display home at 4 Xenica Street in Wright Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm Telephone: 0434 008 453 | Email: info@mayfairhomes.com.au www.mayfairhomes.com.au ACN: 009 866 095 ACT Builder's Licence: 2012 826

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Custom Built Homes more than $1,000,000

Papas Property Group / Architects Ring And Associates / Archertec Interiors SUBURB: Forrest

Custom Built Homes $500,000 - $1,000,000

Bellevue Building / DNA Architects SUBURB: Campbell

Display Homes more than $650,000

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CUSTOM BUILT HOME MORE THAN $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME MORE THAN $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME MORE THAN $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME MORE THAN $1,000,000

Finalists Brother Projects /

Finalists Papas Property Group /

Finalists Preferred Builders

Finalists Quality Building Services

Adam Hobill Design

Architects Ring and Associates /

Suburb Weston

Suburb Deakin

Suburb Yarralumla

Archertec Interiors Suburb Forrest

CUSTOM BUILT HOME MORE THAN $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME $500,000 - $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME $500,000 - $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME $500,000 - $1,000,000

Finalists Tim Maloney Homes / Architects

Finalists Architekt Grune Hauser

Finalists Bellevue Building / DNA Architects

Finalists Better Building Services / Sugar Designs

Ring and Associates / P&K Joinery

Suburb Hackett

Suburb Campbell

Suburb Weston

CUSTOM BUILT HOME $500,000 - $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME $500,000 - $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME $500,000 - $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME $500,000 - $1,000,000

Finalists Blackett Homes /

Finalists Classic Constructions /

Finalists Classic Constructions /

Finalists Gr8 Constructions

Marshall Johnson and Associates

Melinda Boag Designs

Melinda Boag Designs

Suburb Stromlo

Suburb Campbell

Suburb O'Malley

Suburb Weston

Suburb Campbell

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CUSTOM BUILT HOME $500,000 - $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME $500,000 - $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME $500,000 - $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME $500,000 - $1,000,000

Finalists Mayfair Homes

Finalists Monarch Building Solutions

Finalists Spacious Building Services

Finalists Today's Homes

Suburb Wright

Suburb Yarralumla

Suburb Casey

Suburb Narrabundah

CUSTOM BUILT HOME $500,000 - $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME $500,000 - $1,000,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

Finalists Triswat Constructions

Finalists Viscon Homes

Finalists Abode Constructions

Finalists Architekt Grune Hauser

Suburb Wright

Suburb Crace

and Developments

Suburb Casey

Suburb Crace

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CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

Finalists Bld Homes

Finalists Capital Homes

Finalists Classic Constructions

Finalists Drewaire Construction

Suburb Wright

Suburb Crace

Suburb Crace

Suburb Carwoola

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CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

Finalists GJ Gardner Homes

Finalists Gotovac Homes

Finalists Kolak Homes

Finalists Mag Construction /

Suburb Wright

Suburb Harrison

Suburb Wright

DNA Architects Suburb Crace

CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

Finalists Pinto Homes

Finalists RBD Projects

Finalists Shaw Building Group

Finalists Shaw Building Group

Suburb Griffith

Suburb Forde

Suburb Crace

Suburb Crace

CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN $500,000

CHIEF MINISTER’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING

CHIEF MINISTER’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Finalists Today's Homes

Finalists Today's Homes

Finalists Elevated Constructions

Finalists PBS Building (ACT) /

Suburb Weston

Suburb Forde

Suburb Jacka

Crace Development Suburb Crace

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CHIEF MINISTER’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING

CHIEF MINISTER’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING

APARTMENTS & UNITS FOUR STOREYS & ABOVE

APARTMENTS & UNITS FOUR STOREYS & ABOVE

Finalists Ram Constructions

Finalists The Village Building Company

Finalists CHC Affordable Housing /

Finalists Chase Building Group /

Suburb Harrison

Suburb Jacka

AMC Design + Management

Amalgamated Property Group

Project Eclipse

Project Manhattan on the Park

APARTMENTS & UNITS FOUR STOREYS & ABOVE

APARTMENTS & UNITS FOUR STOREYS & ABOVE

APARTMENTS & UNITS FOUR STOREYS & ABOVE

APARTMENTS & UNITS UP TO THREE STOREYS

Finalists Design Team /

Finalists Hindmarsh Constructions Australia

Finalists Hindmarsh Constructions Australia

Finalists One of a Kind Apartments /

Architects Ring and Associates /

Project Bellerive Retirement Village

Project Altitude Apartments Stage 2 - Tower

Ashell Homes

Bonmen

Stage 2 - Tower

Suburb Dickson

Project The Astin

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APARTMENTS & UNITS UP TO THREE STOREYS

DISPLAY HOME MORE THAN $650,000

DISPLAY HOME MORE THAN $650,000

Finalists Ram Constructions

Finalists The Village Building Company

Finalists InsideOut Enterprises

Finalists Mayfair Homes

Suburb Quattro Harrison

Project Nexus

Suburb Monash

Suburb Wright

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DISPLAY HOME $500,000 - $650,000

DISPLAY HOME $500,000 - $650,000

DISPLAY HOME $500,000 - $650,000

Finalists Better Building Services /

Finalists Bld Homes

Finalists Classic Constructions /

Finalists Rawson Homes

Sugar Designs / DNA Architects

Suburb Wright

Melinda Boag Designs

Suburb Googong

Suburb Googong

Suburb Googong

DISPLAY HOME LESS THAN $500,000

DISPLAY HOME LESS THAN $500,000

DISPLAY HOME LESS THAN $500,000

DISPLAY HOME LESS THAN $500,000

Finalists Blackett Homes

Finalists David Reid Homes

Finalists GJ Gardner Homes

Finalists Ruiz Construction

Suburb Googong

Suburb Wright

Suburb Wright

Suburb Wright

REMODELLING MORE THAN $500,000

REMODELLING $200,000 - $500,000

REMODELLING $200,000 - $500,000

Remodelling less than $200,000

Finalists Insideout Enterprises

Finalists Build Professional

Finalists PS Constructions

Finalists Build Professional

Suburb Monash

Suburb Macgregor

Suburb Fraser

Suburb Mawson

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Remodelling less than $200,000

Remodelling less than $200,000

Remodelling less than $200,000

Remodelling less than $200,000

Finalists Build Professional

Finalists Chapman Built / The Mill Design

Finalists Excel Building and Design

Finalists Gotovac Homes

Suburb Nicholls

Suburb Dickson

Suburb Torrens

Suburb Hackett

Remodelling less than $200,000

Remodelling less than $200,000

Remodelling less than $200,000

Remodelling less than $200,000

Finalists InsideOut Enterprises

Finalists InsideOut Enterprises

Finalists Inspired Building Group

Finalists McGilvray Projects

Suburb Campbell

Suburb Jerrabomberra

Suburb Rivett

Suburb Jerrabomberra

Remodelling less than $200,000

Remodelling less than $200,000

Remodelling less than $200,000

Finalists McGilvray Projects

Finalists Monarch Building Solutions

Finalists Zycon Building

Kitchen Design & Construction more than $30,000

Suburb Jerrabomberra

Suburb Hackett

Suburb Garren

Finalists Better Building Services / Sugar Designs Suburb Weston

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Kitchen Design & Construction more than $30,000

Finalists Capital Veneering / MMM Interiors

Kitchen Design & Construction more than $30,000

Kitchen Design & Construction more than $30,000

Finalists Capital Veneering

Finalists Capital Veneering /

Finalists Capital Veneering

Suburb Bungendore

MMM Interiors

Suburb Greenleigh

Suburb Nicholls

Suburb Curtin

Kitchen Design & Construction more than $30,000

Kitchen Design & Construction more than $30,000

Kitchen Design & Construction more than $30,000

Kitchen Design & Construction more than $30,000

Finalists Heiniger Joinery

Finalists InsideOut Enterprises

Finalists J & J Interiors

Finalists Matrix Joinery Innovations

Suburb Red Hill

Suburb Monash

Suburb Jerrabomberra

Suburb Fadden

Kitchen Design & Construction more than $30,000

Kitchen Design & Construction more than $30,000

Kitchen Design & Construction less than $30,000

Kitchen Design & Construction less than $30,000

Finalists Monarch Building Solutions

Finalists Simplicity Kitchens /

Finalists Abode Construction

Finalists Blackett Commercial /

Suburb Yarralumla

Reliabuilt

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Kitchen Link

Suburb Nicholls

Suburb Crace

Suburb Googong

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Kitchen Design & Construction less than $30,000

Kitchen Design & Construction less than $30,000

Bathroom Design & Construction more than $25,000

Finalists Capital Veneering

Finalists Mayfair Homes

Finalists SwissKitchens by Oppikofer Joinery /

Finalists ADN Builders

Suburb Fisher

Suburb Wright

Emmadale Group

Suburb Aranda

Suburb Ngunnawal

Bathroom Design & Construction more than $25,000

Bathroom Design & Construction more than $25,000

Bathroom Design & Construction more than $25,000

Bathroom Design & Construction less than $25,000

Finalists McGilvray Projects

Finalists Xtreme Renovations Canberra /

Finalists Monarch Building Solutions

Finalists Better Building Services /

Suburb Jerrabomberra

MMM Interiors

Suburb Yarralumla

Sugar Designs

Suburb Curtin

Bathroom Design & Construction less than $25,000

Bathroom Design & Construction less than $25,000

Bathroom Design & Construction less than $25,000

Bathroom Design & Construction less than $25,000

Finalists Capital Veneering

Finalists Classic Constructions /

Finalists InsideOut Enterprises

Finalists Mayfair Homes

Suburb Greenleigh

Melinda Boag Designs /

Suburb Monash

Suburb Wright

M & S Kitchens Suburb Googong

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Bathroom Design & Construction less than $25,000

Bathroom Design & Construction less than $25,000

Bathroom Design & Construction less than $25,000

Bathroom Design & Construction less than $25,000

Finalists Mcgilvray Projects

Finalists Monarch Building Solutions

Finalists Stellar Bathrooms

Finalists Stellar Bathrooms

Suburb Jerrabomberra

Suburb Hackett

Suburb Hackett

Suburb Hackett

small lot housing

Townhouse or Villa

Townhouse or Villa

Townhouse or Villa

Finalists Ram Constructions

Finalists Architekt Grune Hauser /

Finalists Living Design Projects /

Finalists Ram Construction

Suburb Harrison

TT Architecture

DNA Architects

Suburb Harrison

Suburb Aranda

Suburb Garran

Finalists The Village Building Company

Residential Best use of Material Exterior

Residential Best use of Material Exterior

Residential Best use of Material Exterior

Suburb Jacka

Finalists Abode Constructions and Developments

Finalists Architekt Grune Hauser

Finalists Bld Homes

Suburb Crace

Suburb Casey

Suburb Wright

Townhouse or Villa

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Residential Best use of Material Exterior

Residential Best use of Material Exterior

Residential Best use of Material Exterior

Residential Best use of Material Exterior

Finalists Erincole Building Services

Finalists Glendening Commercial Painting

Finalists Mayfair Homes

Finalists Monarch Building Solutions

Project Canberra University Student

and Maintenance

Suburb Wright

Suburb Yarralumla

Accommodation

Suburb Canberra City

Residential Best use of Material Interior

Residential Best use of Material Interior

Residential Best use of Material Interior

Residential Best use of Material Interior

Finalists Architekt Grune Hauser

Finalists Brother Projects

Finalists Glendening Commercial Painting

Finalists Heiniger Joinery

Suburb Hackett

Suburb Yarralumla

and Maintenance

Suburb Red Hill

Suburb Canberra City

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Residential Best use of Material Interior

Residential Best use of Material Interior

Residential Best use of Material Interior

Residential Best use of Material Interior

Finalists InsideOut Enterprises

Finalists J & J Interiors

Finalists J & J Interiors

Finalists Mayfair Homes

Suburb Monash

Suburb Jerrabomberra

Suburb Jerrabomberra

Suburb Wright

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Residential Best use of Material Interior

Residential Best use of Material Interior

Residential Best use of Material Interior

Residential Work Health & Safety

Finalists Monarch Building Solutions

Finalists Simply Ceramics Australia

Finalists Uneke Furniture /

Finalists PBS Building

Suburb Yarralumla

Suburb Deakin

About Kitchens

Project Non Full Time Manage Site WHS System

Suburb Farrer

Project Homes more than $275,000

Project Homes less than $275,000

Project Homes less than $275,000

Project Homes less than $275,000

Finalists Renaissance Building and Design

Finalists Blackett Homes

Finalists Kolak Homes

Finalists Renaissance Building and Design

Suburb Forde

Suburb Googong

Suburb Spring Bank Rise

Suburb Casey

Special Purpose or Adaptable Dwellings

Special Purpose or Adaptable Dwellings

Special Purpose or Adaptable Dwellings

Special Purpose or Adaptable Dwellings

Finalists CHC Affordable Housing /

Finalists PBS Building /

Finalists Renaissance Building and Design

Finalists St Hilliers /

Renaissance Building and Design

University Of Canberra /

Suburb Forde

AMC Design + Management

Suburb Lyons

Nettleton Tribe

Project Benambra International Community

Project Cooper Lodge

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Subcontractor Technical Difficulty Residential

Subcontractor Technical Difficulty Residential

Finalists Delnas Metal Roofing Project Altitude Apartments

Residential Sustainable Construction

Finalists Select Custom Joinery

Residential Heritage Restoration or Refurbishment

Project Hackett

Finalists 4 You Projects /

Suburb Casey

Finalists Architekt Grune Hauser

Steve Andrea Architecture Suburb Hall

Residential Sustainable Construction

Residential Sustainable Construction

Residential landscaping

Residential landscaping

Finalists Dimension Gardenscape

Finalists Easycare Landscapes

Finalists One of a Kind Apartments /

Finalists Preferred Builders

Suburb Campbell

Suburb Duffy

Ashell Homes

Suburb Weston

Suburb Dickson

Residential landscaping Finalists Mayfair Homes Suburb Wright

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