South Australian builders Craig Linke Bespoke Building and Crew Built were named as national winners at the 2024 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards.

Craig Linke Bespoke Building won the 2024 HIA Australian Kitchen of the Year for an elegant and thoughtfully designed kitchen. Every element was painstakingly chosen, from the exquisite fluted marble to the carefully selected appliances, creating a cohesive and contemporary space that exudes luxury. The award category is partnered by HIA Insurance Services.

This is the second consecutive year Craig Linke Bespoke Building has won this national category.

Crew Built was launched in 2021 and named the winner of the 2024 HIA Australian Start-up Business award, partnered by American Express Australia. With five staff and more than 50 contractors and suppliers, they are commended for setting a high benchmark for professionalism across every aspect of their business.

The 2024 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards were announced on 18 May in front of an audience of industry leaders and home building consumers.

Victoria’s BCM Homes won the highest residential building award bestowed each year, winning the 2024 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year. Designed and built with an overarching philosophy of balancing aesthetic and environmental response, the winning home is suspended on the water's edge of an unbelievably steep slope, moulding to the landscape. The low maintenance clad exterior is ideal to withstand the coastal setting.

Judges were impressed with the meticulous detail and execution. With care, attention and uncompromising quality evident at every turn, the home perfectly combines luxury living with a laid back coastal lifestyle. The category is partnered by CSR.

HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin highlighted that the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of HIA members who are excelling in Australia’s residential building industry.

"At HIA, we're dedicated to giving credit where it's due. HIA Awards are our way of recognising the exceptional talent within our membership. We are talking about members who not only build extraordinary homes, kitchens, and bathrooms but also run incredibly successful businesses," Ms Martin emphasised.

"The craftsmanship displayed by our award winners is simply outstanding. Their projects often redefine what's possible in terms of design and innovation, setting new standards for the industry. It brings me immense joy to extend my congratulations to each and every winner for their unwavering dedication to excellence.”

Ms Martin also acknowledged the aspiring tradespeople of tomorrow - the apprentices - who are constantly striving to better themselves in their chosen fields and congratulated the professional builders and small businesses who are setting the bar high in areas like customer service, design, innovation, building quality, and overall business practices.

"It's truly inspiring to see such dedication and passion across the board. Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding contributions to the industry," Ms Martin concluded.

The HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards are the ultimate platform to showcase the talents of the nation’s top builders and designers. Winners are selected from state-based finalists, with awards in 22 separate categories. The Awards are partnered by leading building products company CSR.

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