Builders excel in awards

THE Palmerston North home built by Avenue Construction Limited - winning them Supreme Award Manawatu Wanganui East Coast Registered Master Builders 2016 Renovation of the Year, a Gold Award and the Category Winner Master Build Services Renovation Award up to $250,000.

Avenue Construction Limited recently received three awards for their Palmerston North home, including the Manawatu, Wanganui and East Coast Registered Master Builders 2016 Supreme Renovation of the Year.

The home was described by judges as outstanding, saying it was a carefully crafted response to meet the clients' needs.

"A combined ensuite and bathroom has been designed to be easily accessed from both the master bedroom and the hallway, servicing all the upstairs bedrooms. The master bedroom has been enlarged, incorporating new wardrobes.

"Roof alterations accommodate the renovation, and all work has been done in a manner that reflects the character of the existing home, all of which clearly challenged the limitations of the budget."

The winners were announced last Friday at an award ceremony held at The Silks Lounge in the Palmerston North Race Course.

There were 12 gold awards from Manawatu, Wanganui and East Coast which will now go on to be judged against other gold winners from around New Zealand.

The top competitors from this group will be named the National Gold Reserve Finalists. National category winners and the Registered Master Builders Supreme Awards for the 2016 House of the Year and Renovation of the Year will be announced at a gala dinner on November 26 in Auckland.

For more information about the competition, visit www.houseoftheyear.co.nz