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2021 HIA-CSR ACT & Southern NSW Home of the Year announced
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The awards were announced tonight in a virtual ceremony.
“The 2021 Home of the Year highlights the extremely high standards of this year’s entries, with modern architecture and workmanship of the highest quality,” said ACT and Southern NSW Executive Director Greg Weller.
“The HIA awards bring together the top builders and designers in new home construction, renovation, and kitchen and bathroom projects.
“They vie for the chance to win awards across a range of categories that are judged by a panel of industry experts, and some will ultimately go on to represent our region at the Australian Housing Awards, which will be held on the Gold Coast in May next year.
The Riverina Home of the Year was also announced tonight, which was won by A D Tanner Constructions.
The Apprentice of the Year was won by Bailey Greenwood.
“Congratulations to all the winners, representing the best in country, coastal and city living across a diverse region that includes the Riverina, Canberra and the South Coast,” concluded Mr Weller.
Judges’ comments on the 2021 Home of the Year
The winning home is a collaboration of award winning designers and builders, who have come together under the guidance and direction of the owner to build a truly inspirational dream home. This home has all the custom features you would expect of an award-winning project.
The construction detail is finished in a meticulous way, with a respect to installation of materials selected. This family home accommodates the idea of work and play, inspired by airport interiors making you feel on the move to your next destination.
This design achieves a very spacious and liveable interior, with spectacular views of Canberra’s landmarks, and creates a connection between the location of the block and nature.
A full list of winners.
| Category Name | Winner | Suburb |
| HIA-CSR ACT and Southern NSW Home of the Year | Manteena, Architects Ring & Associates and The Dept. of Design | Forrest, ACT |
| Riverina Home of the Year | A D Tanner Constructions | Boorowa, NSW |
| HIA Apprentice of the Year | Bailey Greenwood – Carpenter (Woodgreen Constructions) | |
| Townhouse / Villa Development | Taylor & Knowles Bespoke Building, DNA Architects and Sugar Designs | Braddon, ACT |
| Townhouse / Villa of the Year | Taylor & Knowles Bespoke Building, DNA Architects and Sugar Designs | Braddon, ACT |
| Project Home of the Year | Hotondo Goulburn | Crookwell, NSW |
| Spec Home of the Year | Adam Hobill Design and Habitat Constructions | Yarralumla, ACT |
| Display Home of the Year | Hume Building | Marulan, NSW |
| Renovation / Addition of the Year | MMM Interiors and KTR Construction Managers | Deakin, ACT |
| Work Health & Safety | McDonald Jones Homes | Canberra, ACT |
| Custom Built Home of the Year | Manteena, Architects Ring & Associates and The Dept. of Design | Forrest, ACT |
| Display Home People's Choice Award | Element Building Projects | Canberra, ACT |
| Apartment Complex | ADDVAL Developments | Forrest, ACT |
| Apartment of the Year | ADDVAL Developments | Forrest, ACT |
| HIA Professional Small Builder / Renovator | PAH Innovative Construction | Wagga Wagga, NSW |
| HIA Professional Medium Builder / Renovator | Achieve Homes | Canberra, ACT |
| HIA Professional Large Builder / Renovator | McDonald Jones Homes | Canberra, ACT |
| HIA Business Partner | Rebecca Hopper | Wagga Wagga, NSW |
| HIA Host Trainer of the Year | 35 Degrees | Canberra, ACT |
| Kitchen Design | The Dept. of Design | Campbell, ACT |
| New Kitchen over $35,001 | Manteena, Architects Ring & Associates and The Dept. of Design | Forrest, ACT |
| Renovated Kitchen up to $35,001 | Bermagui Building & Construction | Bermagui, NSW |
| Renovated Kitchen over $35,001 | Precise Custom Joinery | Nicholls, ACT |
| Kitchen of the Year | Manteena, Architects Ring & Associates and The Dept. of Design | Forrest, ACT |
| Bathroom Design | Archertec Interiors | Canberra, ACT |
| New Bathroom | Archertec Interiors and R.E.P Building | Canberra, ACT |
| Bathroom of the Year | Archertec Interiors and R.E.P Building | Canberra, ACT |
| GreenSmart Sustainable Home | 360 Building Solutions | Canberra, ACT |
| Country Home | Bellevarde Constructions | Crackenback, NSW |
| Coastal Home | Rettke Builders and Sketch Interiors & Design | Tathra, NSW |
| Residential Building Designer | Sewell Design | Boorooma, NSW |
| Residential Interior Design | Archertec Interiors | Canberra, ACT |
| Small Lot Housing | Lifestyle Building & Design | Lake Crackenback, NSW |
| Custom Built Home up to $500,000 | Sunny Homes ACT | Taylor, ACT |
| Custom Built Home $500,001 - $900,000 | Adam Hobill Design and Brother Projects | Weston, ACT |
| Custom Built Home $900,001 - $1.2 million | 360 Building Solutions | Watson, ACT |
| Custom Built Home $1.2 million - $1.5 million | Prostyle Building Group | Campbell, ACT |
| Custom Built Home over $1.5 million | Manteena, Architects Ring & Associates and The Dept. of Design | Forrest, ACT |
| Renovation / Addition Project up to $700,000 | Vdara Construction | Ainslie, ACT |
| Renovation / Addition Project over $700,001 | MMM Interiors and KTR Construction Managers | Deakin, ACT |
| Display Home up to $500,000 | McDonald Jones Homes | Googong, NSW |
| Display Home over $500,001 | Hume Building | Marulan, NSW |
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A plan for land is a plan for housing
“Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth are seeing residential land values grow at a rapid rate, while Sydney and Melbourne’s values remain relatively stable,” stated HIA Senior Economist Matt King.
New plumbing and drainage inspection procedures in Huntlee and-North Rothbury area
Plumbing and drainage inspections in the Huntlee and North Rothbury areas are moving from Cessnock City Council to Building Commission NSW.
BASIX transition period ending soon
The BASIX Transition period for eligible signed building contracts will end on 30 September 2024. BASIX Certificates must be generated by this date to apply the pre-1 October 2023 BASIX standards.
Lingering worker shortages see trade rates continue to rise
“As the number of new homes under construction continues to decline builders are reporting fewer difficulties scheduling skilled trades workers on their jobs, although availability of skilled workers remains worse than prior to the pandemic,” stated Geordan Murray, HIA Executive Director – Future Workforce.
A plan for land is a plan for housing
“Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth are seeing residential land values grow at a rapid rate, while Sydney and Melbourne’s values remain relatively stable,” stated HIA Senior Economist Matt King.
New plumbing and drainage inspection procedures in Huntlee and-North Rothbury area
Plumbing and drainage inspections in the Huntlee and North Rothbury areas are moving from Cessnock City Council to Building Commission NSW.
BASIX transition period ending soon
The BASIX Transition period for eligible signed building contracts will end on 30 September 2024. BASIX Certificates must be generated by this date to apply the pre-1 October 2023 BASIX standards.
Lingering worker shortages see trade rates continue to rise
“As the number of new homes under construction continues to decline builders are reporting fewer difficulties scheduling skilled trades workers on their jobs, although availability of skilled workers remains worse than prior to the pandemic,” stated Geordan Murray, HIA Executive Director – Future Workforce.