awed at theStory: Kate Veteri awards entrants did not disappointThe ever-inspiring awardat this year’s HIA–CSR Coming from far and wide to experiencefirst-hand the 2018 HIA–CSR AustralianHousing Awards, HIA members unitedto celebrate this year’s winners.of the 2018 HIA–CSR Australian Home of the Year,commenting on the ‘stunning representation ofquality workmanship and pride’. While Domenicwas particularly fond of the home and he felt it Australian Housing Awards. Showcasing the amazing talent and workmanship was deserving of the industry’s highest accolade of Australian builders, the national awards it didn’t take away from the quality of many other presentation ends months of suspense for finalistshomes showcased on the night. from every region. David Houston from Liberty Steel Reinforcing, Each year, 22 awards are presented to HIA sponsor of the 2018 HIA Australian Project Home, members for excellence in construction, design,could not agree more: ‘There were a lot of really innovation, efficiency and technology in housing,high-quality builds [on show], from bathrooms [and] kitchens and bathrooms. Ranging from custom kitchens to the displays,’ he says. built homes to apartment complexes, outdoor One such project was the winner of the HIA–CSR projects, bathrooms and kitchens, the awards alsoAustralian People’s Choice Home of the Year, recognise talent in customer service and businessGremmo Homes of NSW. Winning the vote of management through the Business Partner and other HIA members and the general public on the Professional Builder awards. Providing winners withHIA Facebook page, this category is awarded to recognition from peers and exposure to customersa company that has produced a project deemed in the residential building industry, the awards shineworthy of recognition by peers and customers. a spotlight on HIA members who are producing A similar feeling of quality imbued the awards high-quality projects, and displaying incrediblenight itself, with David Houston commenting that talent and workmanship. it was a very well-structured event. Peter Fry from This year, judges, attendees and sponsors alikePeter Fry Agencies felt that the awards night went were impressed by the meticulous work shown very smoothly. by both finalists and winners. Attendee Domenic Contributing to the success of the event was Nardelli, managing director of Aquila Homes, wasMC Dave Hughes: introducing the sponsors and impressed by Construct Central Coast, the winnerentertaining the crowd, he lit up the stage once 94 HOUSING SEPTEMBER 2018 BBUUSSIINNEESSSS •• 22001188 HHIIAA––CCSSRR AAUUSSTTRRAALLIIAANN HHOOUUSSIINNGG AAWWAARRDDSS