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The National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards is the annual culmination of a nationwide grassroots process to determine the best of the best each year.
The builders that rise to this point become National Finalists, and their projects are assessed against those of their peers from every State and Territory by the National Awards Judging Panel.
In 2025 there are 50 National Excellence Award categories and 5 National Business Excellence Award categories.
The finalists for the National President’s Award are:
- Perkins Builders – Hands Oval Stadium Redevelopment – Western Australia
- DCOH – CDU Danala, Education and Community Precinct – Northern Territory
- Details by Ned – Australian War Memorial, Timber Staircases – Australian Capital Territory
- TVN On-Country – Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence – Victoria
- Fairbrother – St Lukes Health – Tasmania
- Taylor Construction Group – John Cunningham Student Centre – New South Wales
- Innovative Design and Build Group – Illalangi– Queensland
The finalists for the National Assisted and Adaptable Living Award are:
- Nulook Homes – Catalina Sustainable Home – Western Australia
- Projex Building Group – Whitlam – Australian Capital Territory
- Gremmo Homes – The Sanctuary – New South Wales
The finalists for the National Civil and Infrastructure Award, over $25 Million, are:
- Fairbrother – Weeibee Open Range Zoo Redevelopment – Victoria
- John Holland and Seymour Whyte Joint Venture – Sydney Gateway, Stages 1 and 3 – New South Wales
- Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction – Metronet, Morley-Ellenbrook Line – Western Australia
- Sitzler – Tiger Brennan Drive Overpass – Northern Territory
The finalists for the National Fit-out Award, between $5 Million and $10 Million, are:
- Calida Projects – Grounds ATP Roastery – New South Wales
- Buildcorp Group Pty – XLCR End of Trip – Victoria
- Built – Arup Fitout Perth – Western Australia
- FDC Construction & Fitout ACT – Department of Health and Aged Care – Stage 1 – Australian Capital Territory
- Scope Building NT – Alice Springs Hospital Hybrid Operating Theatre – Northern Territory
- Unita QLD – Supernormal Brisbane – Queensland
The finalists for the National Commercial and Industrial Construction Award, between $5 Million and $10 Million, are:
- SIDA Constructions – Strathcona Girls Grammar Early Years and Community Centre – Victoria
- Built – WSU Bankstown, Factory of the Future – New South Wales
- Colli Constructions (WA) – New Commercial Warehouse and Office – Western Australia
- Shadcon – Caloundra Mazda – Queensland
- Aspire Design and Construct – CDU Trade Training Centre – Northern Territory
- Mossop Construction and Interiors – Norwood Ambulance Station New Work – South Australia
- Fairbrother – One North Terrace – Tasmania
The finalists for the National Civil and Infrastructure Award, under $25 Million, are:
- Mead Con – Veolia Spreyton – Tasmania
- Building Engineering – Yubup Park- Victoria
- Complex Co – John Gorton Building Hydraulic and Intersection Works- Australian Capital Territory
- Sunbuild – Junior Sailors Carpark – Northern Territory
- CMA Contracting – Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment stage 1 – Western Australia
The finalists for the Master Builders Insurance Brokers National Contract Home Award, between $600,000 – $800,000 are:
- Superior Living Homes – Caldicot Wodonga – Victoria
- Aspire Homes and Renovations – Jersey Project – Western Australia
- Tribecca Property Group – Grange – South Australia
- Prof Homes – Whitlam – Australian Capital Territory
- Clover Homes – Kembla Street – New South Wales
- SX Homes – The Waterhen – Queensland
- Ferguson Building Solutions – Shipwrights – Tasmania
The finalists for the National Commercial and Industrial Construction Award over $100 Million, are:
- Multiplex Constructions – Canberra Hospital Expansion Project – Australian Capital Territory
- ADCO Constructions – Brisbane Metro Depot – Queensland
- DCOH – Holtze Youth Detention Centre – Northern Territory
- Multiplex Constructions – Western Sydney International Airport – New South Wales
- Fairbrother – U-Tas Willis Street – Tasmania
- Hansen Yuncken – Flinders University Health and Medical Research Building – South Australia
- Kane Constructions – Paula Fox Melanoma and Centre- Victoria
- Multiplex Australasia – Murdoch Square – Western Australia
The finalists for the National Fit-out Award over $10 Million are:
- SHAPE Constructions – Adelaide University, Union House Redevelopment – South Australia
- Buildcorp Group – ARUP Living Building Challenge Office Fitout – Queensland
- Fore Group – West Block – Australian Capital Territory
- SHAPE Australia – CBRE Head Office Sydney – New South Wales
- Hansen Yuncken – Philip Smith Centre – Tasmania
- Harris HMC – Make Room – Victoria
- SHAPE Australia – Perth HQ Stage 1 – Western Australia
The finalists for the National Renovations and Extensions Award, between $350,000 and $500,000, are:
- Elevate Building Group – Project Rossmoyne – Victoria
- Weston Building Group – Project Franklin – Queensland
- Addstyle Master Builders – Yaltara Road, City Beach – Western Australia
- Build Professional – Gleneagles – Australian Capital Territory
- Carrington Built – ROAr Newtown House – New South Wales
- Jamieson Edwards – Cliff House – Tasmania
The finalists for the National Commercial and Industrial Construction Award, between $20 Million and $50 Million, are:
- BADGE Constructions – Repat Health Precinct (Ward 3 and 4) – South Australia
- Vos Construction & Joinery – United AgeWell Strathaven – Tasmania
- C & R Constructions -Jabiru Health Clinic – Northern Territory
- Construction Control – LDK Amberfield, Stage 1 – Australian Capital Territory
- McNab Developments (QLD) – Electrolux’s Distribution and Experience Centre for Port of Brisbane – Queensland
- Ireland Brown Constructions – Maribyrnong Civic Precinct and Community Hub – Victoria
- Stephen Edwards Constructions – Taronga Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre – New South Wales
The finalists for the National Contract Home Award, between $400,000 and $500,000, are:
- Aviva Homes – Hampton’s Pearl – Victoria
- George Built Constructions – Onyx – Queensland
- Prof Homes – Whitlam 25/84 – Australian Capital Territory
- JDR Homes – Kae Close – Tasmania
The finalists for the National Education Facility Award are:
- McCorkell Constructions – Perth College Junior School – Western Australia
- BESIX Watpac – James Cook University, Engineering and Innovation Place – Queensland
- DCOH – CDU Danala, Education and Community Precinct – Northern Territory
- Hansen Yuncken – Roma Mitchell Secondary College Building 17 Upgrade – South Australia
- Hindmarsh Construction Australia – Aunty Agnes Shea High School – Australian Capital Territory
- Fairbrother – U-Tas Willis Street – Tasmania
- A W Edwards – Darlington Public School – New South Wales
- South East Building Services – Woodleigh Year 10 Sustainable and Regenerative Futures Studio – Victoria
The Finalists for the National Commercial Historical Restoration and Renovation Award are:
- Renascent Western Australia – St. John Ambulance – Lapage Street Building Refurbishment – Western Australia
- G-Force Building and Consulting – Urrbrae Gatehouse Relocation – South Australia
- Kane Constructions – Australian War Memorial Southern Entrance – Australian Capital Territory
- Hansen Yuncken – Philip Smith Centre – Tasmania
- Buildcorp – Prefecture 48 – New South Wales
- Murchie Constructions – Wintergarden Community Hub – Queensland
The finalists for the National Renovations and Extensions Award, between $750,000 and $1 Million, are:
- Barkers Burke Construction – Kesterson House – Victoria
- Weston Building Group – Eden Cottage – Queensland
- Trio Homes – Dumbarton Crescent – Western Australia
- Crew Built – Brooklyn Park – South Australia
- To the Mil – Clovelly House – New South Wales
The finalists for the Cbus National High Rise Apartment Building Award are:
- Fusco Constructions – 28 Everard – South Australia
- Hacer Group – HOME Docklands – Victoria
- Milin Builders – Phillip – ACT
- Mosaic Construction – The Witton by Mosaic – Queensland
- Multiplex Australasia – The Grove Residences – Western Australia
The finalists for the Cbus National Medium Density Award, 2 to 5 dwellings, are:
- AMG Home Builders – Project Waterman’s Bay – Western Australia
- Micrah Projects – Costera Bronte – New South Wales
- CREO CON – Project W – Victoria
- PJH Constructions Australia – Tides – Queensland
- REP Building – Dickson – Australian Capital Territory
- Form Projects – Workers Cottages – Tasmania
The finalists for the Cbus National Medium Density Award, over five dwellings, are:
Finalists:
- Oliver Kelly Group – Breheny Project – Tasmania
- Graya Multi-Res – Chalk – Queensland
- Binah Construction – Allura – New South Wales
- Coben Building – Boxshall Street – Victoria
- Centina – Tapestry – South Australia
The finalists for the National Contract Home Award, between $4 Million and $6 Million, are:
- Seidler Group – Urban Beach House – Victoria
- Tabrizi Home Builders – Chateau Cache – Queensland
- Tony Tomizzi Builders – Dalkeith – Western Australia
- Stratti Building Group – Wentworth House – New South Wales
- Manteena – Deakin – Australian Capital Territory
The finalists for the National Health Facility Award are:
- Kane Constructions – Barwon Health, Paediatric Emergency Department – Victoria
- Vos Construction and Joinery – Launceston General Hospital Helipad – Tasmania
- Hansen Yuncken – Flinders University Health and Medical Research Building – South Australia
- Scope Building NT – Alice Springs Hospital Hybrid Operating Theatre – Northern Territory
- Multiplex Australasia – Murdoch Square – Western Australia
- Hacer Group NSW – Wyvern Private Hospital – New South Wales
- Multiplex Constructions – Canberra Hospital Expansion Project – Australian Capital Territory
- BESIX Watpac – Gold Coast University Hospital – Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit – Queensland
The finalists for the National Commercial and Industrial Construction Award between $10 Million and $20 Million are:
- Projex Building Group – Gugan Gulwan – Australian Capital Territory
- Anstie Constructions (Tas) – Small Wonder Wintery Stage 1 – Tasmania
- Grindley Construction – Optus O Pavilion – New South Wales
- Haddarco – ICOM Primary School Extension – Victoria
- DCT Australia – Borroloola Sports and Cyclone Shelter – Northern Territory
- Harrold & Kite – Flinders Chase National Park New Visitors Centre Redevelopment – South Australia
The finalists for the National Display Home Award, between $600 and $800,000, are:
- Long Island Homes – Newport 420 – Victoria
- Paragon Homes – Fuente – Queensland
- Home Group WA South West – Prescott Platinum – Western Australia
- Mojo Homes – Freshwater 35 – New South Wales
- Wilson Homes – Clearwater 32 Prospect Vale Country Club – Tasmania
The finalists for the National Renovations and Extensions Award, over $2 Million dollars, are:
- Victorian Built – Aberdeen – Victoria
- Corella Construction – Wilston Renovation – Queensland
- Dlux Builders – Second Avenue – Western Australia
- Horizon – Northbridge II – New South Wales
- Brother Projects – Griffith – Australian Capital Territory
- Oliver Kelly Group – Patrick Street – Tasmania
The finalists for the National Renovations and Extensions Award, between $500 – $750,000, are:
- Chapman Building Group – Beach Parade – Victoria
- Townsend Constructions NQ – The New Chesney – Queensland
- Great Southern Homes – Gilbert Avenue – Western Australia
- Broadway Building Co – Kingston Park – South Australia
- Drewaire Constructions – Forrest – Australian Capital Territory
- KPL Building and Remedial Works – Killara – New South Wales
- In2Construction Services – Tiff’s Place – Tasmania
The finalists for the National Entertainment and Recreation Facility Award are:
- ADCO Group – State Basketball Centre – Victoria
- T-Built – St. John’s Anglican – Tasmania
- Builden – Stories, Yagan Square – Western Australia
- Harold and Kite – Flinders Chase National Park Tourist Visitor Centre Redevelopment – South Australia
- Construction Control Australia – Red Shed – Australia Capital Territory
- DCOH – The Cinema Collective – Northern Territory
- Kane Constructions – Parramatta Eels Centre of Excellence and Community Facility – New South Wales
- Multiplex Constructions Queensland – Queen’s Wharf Integrated Resort Development – Queensland
The finalists for the National Contract Home Award, between $800,000 – $1 Million, are:
- L.V.D Group – The Huntington – Victoria
- Philip Bonaventura – The View – Queensland
- Form Projects – Mountain House – Tasmania
- Lambert Building Group – Woonona Home – New South Wales
- Megaflora – Ochre House – Australian Capital Territory
- Beare Homes – Rural Retreat on Acreage – Northern Territory
The finalists for the WoodSolutions National Sustainability Residential Building Award are:
- Ovens and King Builders – Dixon Project – Victoria
- Nulook Homes – Catlina Sustainable Home – Western Australia
- Enduro Builders – Crafers West – South Australia
- Edward Robert Builders – O’ Connor – Australian Capital Territory
- Form Projects – Mountain House – Tasmania
- Seaera Group – K’gari Bungalows – Queensland
The finalists for the National Specialist Contractor of the Year Award, Residential, are:
- Adelaide Tiling Company – Semaphore Residence – South Australia
- Esteem Ceilings – Alexander Road – Western Australia
- Mariners Pools Plus – Illumina Haven – Queensland
The finalists for the National Lifestyle Housing for Seniors Award, Retirement Villages, are:
- Cunic Homes – North West Bay Estate – Tasmania
- Growthbuilt – Woolooware Shores – New South Wales
- Hutchinson Builders – The Verge Stage 3 – Queensland
- Northern Aspect Construction – Shark Bay Independent Living Units – Western Australia
The finalists for the National Lifestyle Housing for Seniors Award, Aged Care Facilities are:
- Multiplex Australiasia – Murdoch Sqaure – Western Australia
- Pascale Constructions – Estia Health Aged Care Lockleys – South Australia
The finalists for the National Commercial and Industrial Construction Award under $5 Million are:
- Asset Construction – St Joseph’s Catholic College Administration Building – Northern Territory
- Hutchinson Builders – Hungry Jacks Gracemere – Queensland
- COWYN Building Group – Best Start Early Learning Centre Wadalba – New South Wales
- RAM Constructions – Denman Village Park Amenities Building – Australian Capital Territory
- GT Building Group – Clare Valley Distillery – South Australia
- Hutchinson Builders – Pressing Matters Cellar Door – Tasmania
- Turn Group – Theatre Works – Victoria
The finalists for the National Contract Home Award, between $2 Million and $4 Million dollars, are:
- BD Partington Building Contractors – The Rollond Residence – Western Australia
- Kinn Construction – Bronte Residence – New South Wales
- Vivid Construction Company – Kross House – Victoria
- O’Shea and Sons Builders – Kamares Sto Appia – Queensland
- Alan Ewer – Curtin – Australian Capital Territory
- Urban Habitats – Aldinga Beach – Queensland
- Barwick Developments – McEwans Project – Tasmania
The finalists for the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner National Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety Award are:
- SHAPE Australia – Telstra Fitout – New South Wales
- RCQ Projects – Mental Health Initiative – Queensland
- VOS Construction and Joinery – Launceston General Hospital Helipad – Tasmania
- Complex Co – Scrivener Dam – WHS Targeted Risk Management System – Australian Capital Territory
The finalists for the National Contract Home Award, under $400,000, are:
- L.V.D Group – The Erasmus – Victoria
- New Choice Homes – Sangiorgio Court – Western Australia
- Gordon Bourke Construction – Rowies Retreat – Queensland
- JDR Homes – Tower Home – Tasmania
The finalists for the National Contract Home Award, between $1 Million and $2 Million, are:
- TC Taylor Building – 390 Project – Tasmania
- Casey Projects – Lyons – Australian Capital Territory
- Orchid Residential Building Services – Argyle Street – New South Wales
- Finesse Built – Carrickalinga -South Australia
- McT Design and Construction – The Changsha Residence – Northern Territory
- AMG Home Builders – Project North Coogee – Western Australia
- Eltcon – Eltcon Custom Home – Victoria
- Xceed Building Solutions – Cedar House – Queensland
The finalists for the National Contract Home Award, between $500 – $600,000, are:
- Argo Projects – Carabeely – New South Wales
- KTM Builders NT – Shrestha Residence – Northern Territory
- Thomas Luca Builders – Palm Springs Inspired – Victoria
The finalists for the National Sustainability Commercial Building Award are:
- Complex Co – Jacka Subdivision Stage 2 – Australian Capital Territory
- Built – Arup Fitout Perth – Western Australia
- Taylor Construction Group – First Building, Bradfield City Centre – New South Wales
- DCOH – CDU Danala, Education and Community Precinct – Northern Territory
- Fairbrother – U-TAS Willis Street – Tasmania
- McCorkell Constructions – Berninneit Cultural and Community Centre – Victoria
The finalists for the National Renovations and Extensions Award, under $350,000, are:
- Marshall Developments – Hardinge Street Project – Victoria
- Freedom Constructions Queensland – Bayview under-home transformation – Queensland
- Green-Shore Builders – Braibrise Road – Western Australia
- SustainaBuilding – Mylor – South Australia
- Elite Renovations ACT – Chapman – Australian Capital Territory
- Drew Projects – Begonia – Tasmania
The finalists for the Toyota National Contract Home Award, over $6 Million, are:
- Patton Building – The Esplanade – Western Australia
- Urban Habitats – Urban Sanctuary – South Australia
- Lime Building Group – Paradise Found – New South Wales
- In2Construction Services – Dunalley House – Tasmania
- Jager Build – Horseshoe Hill – Queensland
The finalists for the National Commercial and Industrial Construction Award, between 50 and 100 million dollars, are
- Built – Coopers Brewery – South Australia
- ADCO Constructions – The Nellie Hamilton Centre, QCCP – New South Wales
- DCOH – Holtze Youth Detention Centre – Northern Territory
- Kane Constructions – Australian War Memorial, Southern Entrance – Australian Capital Territory
The finalists for the National Display Home Award, between $400 – $600,000, are:
- Singh Homes – Karula 31 – Victoria
- Ultra Living Homes – Calista 33 – Queensland
- Australian Building Company – Jarrah 26 – South Australia
- Endeavour Homes – Casa Del Sol – Western Australia
- KTM Builders NT – Calista Display Home – Northern Territory
- Sunny Homes ACT – Googong – Australian Capital Territory
- Firstyle Homes – Portofino South – New South Wales
- Cunic Homes – The Woodland – Tasmania
The finalists for the National Renovations and Extensions Award, between $1 – $2 Million, are:
- Seeka Constructions – Broadwater Project – Queensland
- Patton Building – Robin Street – Western Australia
- Bellevue Building Concepts – Brighton – South Australia
- DCB – Babylon House – New South Wales
- Creative Contractors – Pearce – Australian Capital Territory
- Driftwood Workshop – Taroona House – Tasmania
The finalists for the National Fit-out Award under five million dollars are:
- Leeder Residential – Apartment 2102 One Subiaco Residence – Western Australia
- FDC Construction – Station Road Restaurant and Bar – South Australia
- Shaw Building Group – Red Hill Lunetta Restaurant and Trattoria Refurbishment – Australian Capital Territory
- FDC Construction & Fitout – Speculative Suites, 447 Pitt Street – New South Wales
- Mettle Projects – Edward Street – Queensland
- T-Built – St John’s Anglican – Tasmania
- United Project Solutions – Austin Hospital TSC Operating Theatres – Victoria
The finalists for the National Display Home Award, over $800,000, are:
- Simonds Homes – The Kinane From Masterpiece – Victoria
- Palm Lake Works – Zafiro Display Home – Queensland
- Prof Homes – The Arte, Denman Prospect – Australian Capital Territory
- Nulook Homes – the Catalina Sustainable Home – Western Australia
- Regent Homes – St. Peters – South Australia
- Nuhaven Homes – The Essence – New South Wales
- JOSCON Tasmania – The Mary – Tasmania
The finalists for the National Display Home Award, under $400,000, are:
- Metricon Homes – Lawson 22 Elk – Victoria
- Affinity Designer Homes – Mia Mia – Queensland
- Summit South West – Summit Tiny Homes Display South West – Western Australia
- Sterling Homes – Capri 220 – South Australia
- Firstyle Homes – Evendale 23.8 with Ballina Façade – New South Wales
The finalists for the National Specialist Contractor of the Year Award, Construction, are:
- Fairbrother – UTAS Willis Street Joinery – Tasmania
- Arden Architectural – Arup Brisbane Office – Queensland
- Northern Trade Solutions – CDU – Danala Education and Community Precinct – Northern Territory
- FacadeX – 308 Exhibition Street – Victoria
- Penguin Facades – PTA Operations Centre – Western Australia
- SA Construct – Next DC – South Australia
- ACT Steelworks – For Multiple Projects across 2024 – Australian Capital Territory
The finalists for the National Apprentice of the Year are:
- Jack William Chambers-McLean – New South Wales
- Joshua Occhiuto – South Australia
- Kurt Walters – Tasmania
- Lewis Italiano – Western Australia
- Nathan Grant – Northern Territory
- Rhianna McDonald – Queensland
- Sebastian Blackett – Victoria
The finalists for the National Young Builder of the Year are,
- Ben Pakulsky – Victoria
- Jake Casey – Australian Capital Territory
- Jimmy Gray – Queensland
- Luke Callery – South Australia
- Josh Row – Tasmania
- Patrick Parry – Western Australia
- Lachlan Michell – Northern Territory
- Joshua Yorke – New South Wales
The finalists for the National Residential Master Builder of the Year are,
- Jager Build – Horseshoe Hill – Queensland
- Horizon – Northbridge II – New South Wales
- In2Construction Services – Tasmania
- McT Design & Construction – The Changsha Residence – Northern Territory
- Ewer Constructions – Curtin – Australian Capital Territory
- Seidler Group – Urban Beach House – Victoria
- Urban Habitats – Urban Sanctuary – South Australia
- Tony Tomizzi Builders – Dalkeith – Western Australia
The finalists for the National Construction Master Builder of the Year are:
- Multiplex Constructions QLD – Queensland
- DCOH – Northern Territory
- Multiplex Australasia – Western Australia
- Fairbrother – Tasmania
- Hacer Group – Victoria
- Multiplex Constructions – New South Wales
- Hansen Yuncken – South Australia
- Kane Constructions – Australian Capital Territory
