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Busselton builder Wilde Design and Construction took out the coveted 2022 HIA CSR South West Home of the Year award for their custom built project in Capel.
Inspired by Rural Australian Shed Architecture, the judges were impressed with not only the design and attention to detail in the construction, but the innovative use of maintenance free materials as well.
HIA WA Executive Director, Michael McGowan praised the home as, well designed to complement its natural surroundings.
“It makes an impressive and harmonious impact on the location and allows for sweeping river views at the rear of the home,” he said.
This year’s HIA CSR Great Southern Home of the Year was awarded to Home Group WA Great Southern for their display home, The Procida, in Bayonet Head.
“It’s a spacious and well zoned family home that has huge market appeal,” Mr McGowan said.
“The judges commended the well thought out design and faultless construction detail.”
Other notable winners included:
Dunsborough’s Bluewater Building Co - awarded the South West Innovation in Lightweight Housing of the Year for their project in Eagle Bay.
South West Building Company - awarded South West’s Innovation in Housing of the Year for their project in Dunsborough.
TR Homes - Innovation in Lightweight Housing of the Year award for Great Southern with a modular home in Bremer Bay.
In addition to the top award, Home Group WA Great Southern took out a number of awards including Affordable Housing of the Year.
Download a full list of winners and finalists including high resolution photos.
“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.
Plumbing and drainage inspections in the Huntlee and North Rothbury areas are moving from Cessnock City Council to Building Commission NSW.
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.
“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.