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The resources sector will remain the main driver of growth across the non-residential construction sector for 2012 and 2013...Quake test helps set a new standard for building on soft soil
An often quoted parable has the "foolish builder" building on sand, but in reality many major cities are built on soft deposits –...Exemplary design rewarded at Sunshine Coast Regional Architecture Awards
Three projects – Currimundi Beach house, Viridian Noosa: Stage 3 and Caboolture Hub have been awarded top honours at the...Denton Corker Marshall designs ‘powerful’ new Australian Pavilion
The Australian Institute of Architects congratulates Melbourne-based Denton Corker Marshall (DCM) on their appointment by the...House in the hills and hospital expansion recognised at architecture awards
Two projects – Advaita Way and Robina Hospital Expansion have been awarded top honours at the Australian Institute of Architects'...Breakthrough in solar cell efficiency
Low cost solar cells suitable for rooftop panels could reach a record-breaking 40 percent efficiency following an early stage...UC student wins an Australian Innovation Challenge award
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R W Stidwill Constructions , has taken out the 2011 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year Award.
Stidwill also won the 2011 HIA Australian Custom Built Home of the Year for the house built on Pittwater's Scotland Island. This award, partnered by Hagemeyer Appliances, recognises excellence in construction and design.

La Spina Homes has taken out the House of the Year honours at the Master Builders Far North Queensland Housing & Construction Awards as well as the Individual Home $1 million – $2 million category.
The Housing & Construction Awards recognise those at the forefront of building innovation and excellence in the housing and construction industry in Queensland.











