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Spec Home

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This award recognises excellence in the construction and design of an individual home which is not built to a client’s brief nor is it on display to the public as a repeatable housing design.

Program

Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards

Contact

nsw_events@hia.com.au

Judging criteria

Projects will be judged according to:

Criteria Points
Quality of workmanship 50
Design effectiveness including environmental sustainability 20
Innovation 15
Visual and market appeal 15

Notes:

  1. A spec home is sold ‘as is’ either off the plan, during construction or at completion.
  2. The project price for a house and land package must exclude the land price.
  3. A home cannot be entered into more than one category of either Display Home, Custom Built Home, Project Home or Spec Home. Please select the category that best suits the project.

Competition area by postcode

Entries are submitted into the regional awards based on the geographical location of each project:

NSW Awards

NSW Entries (Sydney Metropolitan, Blue Mountains, Central West NSW, Illawarra) 1001 - 1930, 2000 - 2052, 2055 - 2179, 2190 - 2235, 2500 - 2530, 2533 - 2535, 2540 - 2542, 2555 - 2578, 2740 - 2770, 2773 - 2880, 2890 - 2899

Previous Spec Home winner

This grand farmhouse-style residence by Binet Homes is the latest addition to the Alcorn Mews Estate in Hawkesbury. Blending modern elegance with rural grandeur, the home is designed to enhance the cul-de-sac streetscape,

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Congratulations to Binet Homes https://binethomes.com.au/

HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards

Celebrate the highest level of achievement for the "best of the best" in the residential building industry for award winning designs and builds from across Australia.

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Professional Builder/Renovator Awards

Highly-prized recognition within the industry for extensive business and financial management practices.

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Greensmart Awards

Celebrating sustainably-built homes, new products and GreenSmart Professionals. Gain recognition for your sustainability building practices.

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Apprentice Awards

HIA host the Annual Apprentice Awards to recognise and inspire the next generation of apprentices for the construction industry.

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HIA Apprentice Host Trainer Award

Putting the spotlight on apprentice hosts and the important contribution they make for Australian apprentices.

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People & Business Awards

Recognise businesses and stand-out individuals in the residential building industry who are pushing the boundaries with workmanship, aspirations, and superior business and customer management.

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