More than $513 million worth of commercial buildings and homes built in Tasmania over the past 12 months by Master Builders Tasmania members were presented for judging at the annual awards.

Held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor the awards attracted a record 112 entries and an unprecedented 463 patrons attended the gala dinner.

“Master Builders Tasmania Awards for Excellence is an opportunity for our members to showcase their expertise,” Master Builders’ Association of Tasmania acting executive director Judy Partridge said.

“The gala night is a culmination of 12 months of hard work where members can demonstrate their dedication and skills and be recognised for their quality of workmanship.”

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The awards are judged on quality of construction, degree of difficulty, functionality, value for money and safety.

“The work delivered by our members represents the best of the best from within the Tasmanian building and construction industry,” Mrs Partridge said.

Vos Construction & Joinery Pty Ltd walked away with the Commercial Builder of the Year Award.

“The range and diversity of Vos Construction and Joinery’s projects in this year’s awards program is extraordinary, with 14 entries comprising 13 separate projects across 12 categories.”

“Of these buildings, six are category winners, representing a winner in 50 per cent of all categories entered, and they include a number of the most challenging projects reviewed as part of this year’s awards program.”

“Those successful in our special award categories also need a mention – for their particular skill shown, their dedication to the industry and the motivation of all the winners to contribute to and learn from the industry career they have chosen,” Mrs Partridge said.

Residential Construction

Renovation / Addition –  Over $400,000 - Inhabit Construction – Bell Residence – Norwood

Dwelling Construction – $350,000-$500,000 – Streefland Homes and Developments – Number 22, Newstead

Commercial projects

Lifestyle for Seniors – R and S Rosier Constructions Pty Ltd – Masonic Peace Haven

Heritage Listed or Period Building Restoration/Renovation – Open Value – Fairbrother Construction – Vaucluse Hotel, Conara

Renovation/Fitout – Under $1 million – Vos Construction and Joinery Pty Ltd – Liveat Kings Meadows

New Construction – Under $1 million – R and S Rosier Constructions Pty Ltd – AMC AUV Building, Newnham

New Construction – $1-$2 million – Vos Construction & Joinery Pty Ltd – Clover Hill Vineyard

New Construction – $2-$5 million – Fairbrother Construction – Riverside Olympic Football Clubrooms

Soil and Water Management – Fairbrother Construction MONA Pharos project – Berriedale

Work Health and Safety – Fairbrother Construction for NRAS Melville Street project – Hobart

Special awards

Energy Efficiency – Valley Workshop – Lake Tahune Frenchmans Cap – Franklin Wild Rivers National Park

Women in Construction – Victoria Pendrey, Fairbrother Pty Ltd (North West)

State Apprentice of the Year – Hayden Browne – Employer: Stubbs Constructions Pty Ltd (North West)

Hands on Skills Apprentice – Bohdi vanDyk – Employer: Streefland Homes & Developments (North)