Custom Built Projects walked away with the pinnacle award at the 2024 HIA-CSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathrooms Awards, being presented the HIA-CSR Hunter Home of the Year award for a project described as a ‘tranquil sanctuary’.
The Awards were announced recently in front of industry leaders and peers from across the Central Coast, Hunter and Mid Coast regions.
The Awards acknowledged the talent of designers, builders, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers who plan and construct quality new homes, townhouses, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor projects.
Judged by industry professionals, the best of the region’s residential building industry was selected as winners in 31 separate categories.
HIA Hunter Executive Director Craig Jennion congratulated Custom Built Projects and all Hunter Award winners and finalists. “HIA members are dedicated to achieving the very best workmanship and standards in every project they undertake. HIA’s Awards provide a tremendous opportunity for our members to showcase their projects and highlight building and design excellence,” he said.
The winners of the prestigious HIA Professional Builder awards were Walkom Constructions for ‘Professional Small Builder / Renovator’, Hudson Homes for ‘Professional Medium Builder / Renovator’, and Eden Brae Homes for ‘Professional Major Builder’. Blake Richardson was a worthy ‘Apprentice of the Year’, while Jack Burke walked away with the award for ‘Emerging Builder’.
Against strong competition the judges said “…the HIA-CSR Hunter Home of the Year showcases the highest quality materials, fixtures and fittings in each room and exceptional craftsmanship is on display at every turn. The home will forever be a testament to the passion, resilience and craftsmanship of the Custom Built Projects team.”
Other notable winners included Yarrum Designer Homes for ‘Display Home of the Year’, Greenbuild Constructions for ‘Renovation/Addition Project of the Year’, Yarrum Designer Homes for ‘Spec Home of the Year’, Hunter Homes for ‘Project Home of the Year’ and Valley Homes for ‘Townhouse / Villa of the Year’.
In the Kitchen and Bathroom categories Lathams Kitchens took out ‘Kitchen of the Year’ and Custom Built Projects the ‘Bathroom of the Year’ award. Lathams Kitchens also took out the Cabinetmaker/Kitchen Manufacturer of the Year award.
Craig congratulated all 2024 entrants. “HIA is delighted with the exceptional quality of entries and level of competition this year. In a year that has thrown up many challenges all winners and finalists should be proud to have reached the pinnacle of excellence as demonstrated in these awards,” he said.
Overall winners in major categories will now represent the HIA Hunter region at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards in 2025 to compete for national titles against winners from other HIA Regions.
A feature of all winners and finalists will be available on the regional award winners page of hia.com.au.
IMAGE | The winning home by Custom Built Projects