Auckland builder PSL Construction Limited took out the Supreme Award for the Registered Master Builders 2014 House of the Year at a gala dinner held at the Langham Hotel, Auckland on Saturday 15 November.

This year is the third time builder Phil Leach has been presented with the Supreme Award, also winning in 2009 and 2012. This year, he also received the sought-after Craftsmanship Award and the Westpac New Homes over $2 million category for a home in Waipu, Northland.

The Supreme Award for the Registered Master Builders 2014 Renovation of the Year was awarded to Absolute Building Services Limited for the major renovation of a home in Devonport. The builder also received the Future-Proof Renovation Award over $500,000.

The Supreme, Lifestyle and Category Award winning builders have been recognised as New Zealand’s finest, displaying a high level of craftsmanship and exquisite attention to detail.

House of the Year

The competition judges said PSL Construction’s relentless attention to detail is well-complemented by the excellent standard of workmanship achieved throughout this well-designed home in Waipu, Northland.

“As you walk in the front entry, the hallway meanders down gentle ramps to beachfront views, passing a giant outdoor fireplace and chimney that protrudes into the hallway and incorporates a curved recess,” judges said. 

Renovation of the Year

Absolute Building Services Limited’s Supreme Award winning renovation in Devonport, Auckland, which also won the Future-Proof Building Renovation Award over $500,000, impressed the judges who said this was a renovation of major proportions with numerous challenges for the builder. 

“The builder was faced with a difficult building environment, with a steep site requiring scaffolding over 10 metres high, and a narrow shared drive providing the only access to the site,” judges said. 

Registered Master Builders chief executive officer David Kelly says he is thrilled with the level of competition this year, which reflects the high standards maintained by its members.

“I would like to congratulate all of this year’s national award winners, in particular the builders presented with Supreme Awards – PSL Construction and Absolute Building Services,” he says.

“Our goal is to encourage our members to take pride in what they do and strive to achieve excellence in their field, and we are incredibly proud to recognise and celebrate our members’ achievements in this highly competitive environment.”

All Supreme, Lifestyle and Category Award winners were selected from 100 Gold Reserve National finalists, which were each involved throughout the 11 regional competitions held throughout New Zealand during July and August.

Results:

Supreme Awards

Supreme Award for the Registered Master Builders 2014 House of the Year
PSL Construction Limited for a home in Waipu, Northland

Supreme Award for the Registered Master Builders 2014 Renovation of the Year
Absolute Building Services Limited for a renovation in Devonport, Auckland

Craftmanship Award

PSL Construction Limited for a home in Waipu, Northland

Category Winners

Master Build Services Renovation Award up to $250,000
Beach House Builders Limited for a renovation in Whangamata

ITM Renovation Award $250,000 - $500,000
Breen Homes for a renovation in Alexandra, Otago

Future-Proof Building Renovation Award over $500,000
Absolute Building Services Limited for a renovation in Devonport, Auckland

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment New Homes under $250,000
Redshaw Homes for a home in Greenmeadows, Napier

PlaceMakers New Homes $250,000 - $350,000
Fowler Homes (Manawatu) Limited for a home in Feilding, Manawatu

PlaceMakers New Homes $350,000 - $450,000
Inhaus Developments Limited for a home in Richmond, Nelson

James Hardie New Homes $450,000 - $600,000
Harris Builders for a home in St Arnaud

Nulook New Homes $600,000 - $1 million
HAMR Home Building Contractors for a home in Whitianga

Carters New Homes $1 million - $2 million
Lost Craft Carpentry Company Limited for a home in Onetangi, Waiheke Island

Westpac New Homes over $2 million
PSL Construction Limited for a home in Waipu, Northland

Builder’s Own Home Award
Urban Homes for a home in Tamahere, Hamilton

GIB Show Home Award
A J Saville Builder for a home in Queenstown

Lifestyle Awards 

Outdoor Living Award
Metzger Builders Limited for a home in Duvauchelles, Canterbury

Heart of the Home Kitchen Award
Metzger Builders Limited for a home in Duvauchelles, Canterbury

Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award
Trevor Ward Builders Limited for a home in Closeburn Station, Queenstown

Resene Sustainable Home Award
Bella Homes for a home in Hikurangi, Northland