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Victorian builders win national housing awards

Media release

Victorian builders win national housing awards

Media release
Victorian builders scooped the pool at the 2024 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards, bringing home four of the prestigious national awards for excellence in housing

BCM Homes won the highest award at the 2024 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards being named the HIA–CSR Australian Home of the Year for a home suspended on the water's edge with breathtaking views.

The home won an additional two awards on the night; also named the HIA-CSR Australian People’s Choice Home of the Year – as selected by Australian consumers – and HIA Australian Custom Built Home, partnered by ActronAir.

Designed and built with an overarching philosophy of balancing aesthetic and environmental response, the home is suspended on the water's edge of an unbelievably steep slope, moulded to the landscape.

The low maintenance clad exterior is ideal to withstand the coastal setting. Inside, burnished concrete floors, solid timber and high-end finishes complete the sophisticated build.

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.

BCM Homes has been building residential and commercial properties for over 15 years throughout Ballarat and provincial Victoria. They are proud of creating and maintaining strong, local relationships with suppliers, contractors and trades ensuring consistent exceptional quality and customer service.

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

MK Building Group won HIA Australian Townhouse/Villa of the Year for a sophisticated townhouse crafted for effortless living. Boasting an impressive range of features, the home includes a dedicated office, a state-of-the-art sauna, a gym, and a central perimeter freshwater pool. The category is partnered by Sika Australia.

Multi-unit residential developments are a strong focus for MK Building Group with an excellent history of delivering a diverse range of these types of projects on schedule and on budget. Throughout 60 years in the building industry, MK Building Group have continually refined their way of working to ensure client satisfaction every time.

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."

"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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2024 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year

Winner: BCM Homes

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2024 HIA Australian Custom Built Home

Winner: BCM Homes

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2024 HIA Australian People's Choice Home

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2024 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards winners
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2024 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year
Partnered by CSR
BCM Homes
Victoria
2024 HIA Australian Apartment of the Year
Partnered by Bondor
Bronxx
NSW
2024 HIA Australian Apartment Complex
Partnered by Daikin Australia
Bronxx
NSW
2024 HIA Jim Brookes Australian Apprentice
Partnered by Stratco
Oliver Burnell
Tasmania
2024 HIA Australian Bathroom of the Year
Partnered by Caroma
Pichelmann Custom Building and Precise Custom Joinery
ACT/SNSW
2024 HIA Australian Bathroom Design
Partnered by Tradelink
Concepts by Gavin Hepper
NSW
2024 HIA Australian Custom Built Home
Partnered by ActronAir
BCM Homes
Victoria
2024 HIA Australian Display Home
Partnered by Clipsal by Schneider Electric
Horizon Homes
NSW
2024 HIA Australian Kitchen of the Year
Partnered by HIA Insurance Services
Craig Linke Bespoke Building
South Australia
2024 HIA Australian Kitchen Design
Partnered by Robam Kitchen Appliances
Studio Minosa
NSW
2024 HIA Australian Outdoor Project
Partnered by Toyota for Business
Liam Gilligan Builders
North Queensland
2024 HIA-CSR Australian People’s Choice Home
Partnered by CSR
BCM Homes
Victoria
2024 HIA Australian Project Home
Partnered by James Hardie
The Rural Building Company
Western Australia
HIA Australian Professional Small Builder / Renovator
Partnered by Companion Systems
Ultimo Constructions
Western Australia
2024 HIA Australian Professional Medium Builder / Renovator
Partnered by Companion Systems
St Joseph Affordable Homes
Tasmania
2024 HIA Australian Professional Major Builder 2024
Partnered by Companion Systems
AVID Developments
Queensland
2024 HIA Australian Renovation / Addition Project
Partnered by COLORBOND steel
Zorzi
Western Australia
2024 HIA Australian Spec Home
Partnered by Stratco
VM Building
Western Australia
2024 HIA Australian Specialised Housing
Partnered by Merlin Garage Door Openers
M+J Builders
Northern Territory
2024 HIA Australian Start-up Business
Partnered by American Express Australia
Crew Built
South Australia
2024 HIA Australian Townhouse / Villa Development
Partnered by Brickworks
DNA Architects and Bellevue Building Projects
ACT/SNSW
2024 HIA Australian Townhouse / Villa of the Year
Partnered by Sika Australia
MK Building Group
Victoria
2024 HIA Sir Phillip Lynch Award of Excellence Colleen May
Victoria

To download images of the winning projects visit: media.hia.com.au

For more information please contact:

Keith Ryan

Executive Director - Victoria
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