Nick Johnston was announced as the South West region’s
Apprentice of the Year at the Building Excellence Awards in March.
Mr Johnston is pictured addressing the guests while awards host
Claudia Bertorello-Kell looks on.Master Builders’ regional manager Geoff Bosustow says the
three finalists for the Apprentice of the Year all display exceptional
qualities and have strong futures.“The dedication and professionalism they all have displayed in their
studies and quality workmanship to date is a credit to them,” he
said. “The building industry will be in safe hands in the future given
the quality of these apprentice tradesmen.”The Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year was awarded to
Branden Janssen.Winner at home in surrounds Awards foster talented youth
The Built By S Master Builders-Bankwest South West Best Country
Home in Kinross Loop, Quindalup, aims to blend with its surrounds
using a mix of building materials including limestone rammed earth,
Hebel wall panels, Shadowclad and Corten steel cladding, polished
concrete floors and full height north facing sliding doors.Known as the K residence, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom
pod style house on 2.5 acres with bush views has open plan living
featuring fire place, underfloor heating, superb cabinetry design,
wrap-around spotted gum deck, and viewing platform all combining
to achieve a very liveable home.Design and construct project triumphs
Perkins Builders’ Best Commercial Building award winning Rescue
Helicopter Facility, completed in October, was an unusual project
having been awarded under a design and construct contract by
Building Management and Works.The project, at the Bunbury Regional Airport, consists of a double
hanger – one for the helicopter and the other for maintenance,
operational areas, dormitories, offices, briefing rooms and a kitchen-
lounge area. It also includes a reception area, training rooms and
an internal landscaped courtyard. The $5.7 million base has direct
access to the airport runway and houses WA’s second rescue
helicopter, serving the South West, Great Southern, Peel and
Wheatbelt areas.It displays high quality work and the latest innovations and
technology.24 AWARDS south west building awards
MAY–JUNE 2017