Residential Builder of the Year

Davies Construction

Davies Construction received awards for two projects, Butterfly Effect and Laura, and commendations for Tree House, Hawley Green, and Laura Kitchen. With ten entries in this year’s awards, spanning residential new builds, alterations, additions, and multi-residential projects, Davies Construction showcased consistent quality across various categories, scales, and project costs.

Their projects, whether awarded or commended, exemplify excellence, highlighting Davies Construction’s broad capabilities and commitment to innovation. Their emphasis on sustainability in construction techniques further underscores their dedication to advancing industry standards.

Davies Construction’s achievements in construction excellence and client satisfaction across north and northwest Tasmania make them a standout recipient of the 2024 Residential Builder of the Year award.

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Commercial Builder of the Year

Fairbrother Construction

Winner of three special awards and three major awards in this year’s awards program, Fairbrother’s UTAS River’s Edge project is outstanding. Addressing construction in the most comprehensive and professional way the builder has encompassed excellence in its delivery, achieving key sustainability benchmarks and embracing the innovative use of Australian made products along the way. The success of Fairbrother’s in-house joinery division in the Specialist Award category is icing on the cake. This unprecedented sweep of the award categories clearly demonstrates a level of skill and commitment which it is surely the purpose of this Award program to recognise and reward.

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Unique Achievement in Construction

Vos Construction & Joinery

UTAS Architecture & Design

This category acknowledges projects which have overcome a high degree of difficulty but which have not been captured elsewhere in the Awards program for consideration at national level. This is the case for Vos Construction and Joinery’s work in transforming the industrial heritage building at the heart of the Inveresk campus into a revamped education building. Significant challenges addressed in doing so included constrained access adjacent to other active work sites, working within an operating educational campus, dealing with poor and contaminated ground conditions, and managing the supply and program constraints of the Covid and post-Covid period. None of these challenges are apparent from the finished project however, which presents as a finely-crafted example of the builder’s work.

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Young Builder of the Year

T-Built

Joel Taylor

Joel’s business, T Built, based in Launceston, Northern Tasmania, employs 8 on-site staff, including 2 apprentices, and regularly works with subcontractor teams. Established in 2021, T Built draws on Joel’s extensive 22-year background with prominent building companies, including significant experience in commercial project management, site management, and estimating. Joel is a proud member of Master Builders Tasmania and actively participates in MBT training and awards, including the Young Builder’s Group.

Specializing mainly in residential projects with some commercial developments, Joel emphasizes quality, with a keen eye for detail and high employee standards. Safety is paramount on T Built sites, supported by proactive measures for an accident-free workplace.

Joel holds an “Open” building license and an impressive array of qualifications, including Diplomas in Building, Project Management, and Quantity Surveying. His prudent financial management has positioned T Built for long-term success.

Joel’s communication skills, self-confidence, and passion for the industry impressed judges, who recognized his commitment to quality projects and client satisfaction. References from architects and clients highlight his forward-thinking approach and love for construction. Selected for his professional business approach and outstanding workmanship, Joel is recognized as a standout in the industry.

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State Apprentice of the Year

Hansen Yuncken

Fletcher Cashion

Fletcher began his apprenticeship in November 2019 with a family business, gaining diverse building experience. After the business closed, he joined Hansen Yuncken, where he worked on notable projects like the Cascade Female Factory and TasTAFE Water and Energy Trades Centre, enhancing his skills in unique construction methods and safety management.

Currently, he contributes to the $131M UTAS Forestry Building Redevelopment, working on complex infrastructure and pioneering hempcrete walls. Fletcher has also completed his Certificate IV in Building & Construction and is finishing his Diploma in Construction Management with Distinction marks.

Fletcher is a worthy winner of State Apprentice of the Year, his mature attitude and exemplary communications skills position him for continued success and advancement in his career.

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