Fergus Builders Set A New Record For The 2024 Master Builders Awards

At the 2024 Master Builders Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Awards, Fergus Builders took home an impressive eight awards, emerging as the only builder in Queensland to receive this many accolades at a Master Builders awards evening.

Fergus Builders' success at the awards was recognised due to their remarkable work on the Whitsunday Anglican School STEAM Centre, which earned them the prestigious McInnes Wilson Lawyers Project of the Year Award.

Director and Construction Manager of Fergus Builders, Ben Hilder, reflected on the company’s success, stating, "It’s certainly a great reflection of the last 12 months we’ve had as a local business in the construction industry.

“To pick up a number of awards across both sectors of the industry is really a great achievement, and it’s a testament to our crew out there."

The STEAM Centre is a first for the region and showcases cutting-edge innovation and technology, making it a standout achievement in the education sector.

The Fergus team faced numerous challenges during the project, including limited site access in the heart of the school and the need to carry out demolition and construction while classes were in session. However, despite these obstacles, Fergus Builders completed the project on time and within budget.

"The project of the year award was a great achievement for the team.

“The Whitsunday Anglican STEAM development was a major project for the region, and to be recognised with this award was a great achievement," Mr Hilder added.

In addition to their work on the STEAM Centre, Fergus Builders also excelled in the commercial category, winning the award for Community Service Facilities for their work on the Mackay Apartments in West Mackay. Their renovations were a particular highlight as they took home the award for Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation up to $5 million for the North Jacklin Motor Group Refurbishment in Mackay.

Mr Hilder acknowledged the collaborative efforts that contributed to their success, noting, "It also reflects on the local subcontractors that were involved... although Fergus Builders won the award, it really goes out to everyone involved in the project, and it’s now going up against the best in the state next month in Brisbane so it’ll be interesting to see where we go from here."

The company’s residential work was also recognised, with four awards for stunning homes in various categories. Fergus Builders won the award for Individual Home up to $400,000 for Meadow View in Beaconsfield and Individual Home from $400,000 to $550,000 for Ella New in Bakers Creek.

They continued their winning streak with Individual Home from $550,000 to $700,000 for Mist Cove in Shoal Point and the Home Renovation Project from $450,000 to $600,000 for Stella Rise in Alligator Creek.

Since 1983, Fergus Builders have established a long history of providing high-quality construction services to Mackay and the surrounding regions. Over the years, they have built an honourable reputation, adapting to industry changes whilst consistently delivering buildings of exceptional value.

Their portfolio includes new homes, commercial premises and industrial projects which has all been characterised by innovative design and precise attention to detail.

“We strive to deliver a quality project, whether it be a residential or commercial project, we are proud to know that we were actually a part of someone’s dream,” said Mr Hilder.

www.fergusbuilders.com.au

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McInnes Wilson Lawyers Project of the Year Award for Whitsunday Anglican School - STEAM Centre (Beaconsfield)

Home Renovation Project from $450,000 up to $600,000 for Stella Rise (Alligator Creek)

Individual Home from $550,000 up to $700,000 for Mist Cove (Shoal Point)

Community Service Facilities for Mackay Apartments (West Mackay)

Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation up to $5 million for North Jacklin Motor Group Refurbishment (Mackay)

Individual Home from $400,000 up to $550,000 for Ella New (Bakers Creek)

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