2018 HIA–CSR AUSTRALIAN HOUSING AWARDS FINALISTS: Hunter:Dylan Hamilton North Queensland:Kaj Attwell Northern Territory:Thomas Berndt NS:W William Attard Queensland: Ben Whiteman South Australia:Johnny Lynch Tasmania:Jarrod Harper Victoria:Jesse Burns Western Australia:Zac Eyles 1 2018 HIA JIM BROOKES PARTNERED BY AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICE Simon now has his Certificate III in Carpentry, after becoming a mature-age apprentice with the added commitment of having a young family. He always wanted to be a carpenter and was looking for a lifestyle change when he started in the building industry. Working for the Smart Housing Building Group on extensions and knock-down rebuilds Simon has gained experience in site set-out, excavation, concrete pours, framing, roof trusses, fit-out, material ordering and quoting. 1 Simon has good carpentry skills, and enjoys working outside in decking and framing. He is a team player with good communication skills. Long term Simon would like to own his own business, and to foster young apprentices himself WINNER: . SIMON RUSSELL ACT & SOUTHERN NSW WINNER: DECHELLIS HOMES SOUTH AUSTRALIA 2 22018 HIA AUSTRALIAN PROJECT HOME Lofty ceilings both upstairs and down imbue this home with space and elegance. Wide hallways, abundant storage and a generous overall size add to the expansive feel. This modified standard design features great workmanship and the client’s personal amendment requests, including a fully functional home PARTNERED BY theatre. The parent wing and children’s play area mean the home is suited to growing families wanting space and functional areas for all to enjoy. www.dechellishomes.com.au FINALISTS: ACT/Southern NSW:Kolak Living Hunter: Coolwater Constructions North Queensland:GJ Gardner Homes Cairns Northern Territory:Killarney Homes NSW: Marksman Homes Queensand:lStroud Homes Brisbane South Tasmania:Cavalier Homes Vitoria:cThomas Archer Homes Western Australia:Webb & Brown-Neaves MAY 2018 HOUSING 55