SA’s best builders have been recognised at the HIA South Australia Kitchen & Bathroom and Housing Awards.
And the star of the show was Metricon, which was crowned professional major builder of the year for the 10th time.
Metricon general manager Neil Bisset said it reflected sustained excellence across design, construction, customer experience, and innovation.
“This achievement is a testament to the passion and dedication of our South Australian team,” said Neil Bisset, General Manager, Metricon South Australia.
Metricon won their 10th major builder award at the HIA SA awards. Pic: Supplied
“Being recognised by the HIA for the tenth time highlights the consistency and quality that underpin everything we do, from innovative design to exceptional customer care.”
“These awards celebrate the strength of our teams and the quality of our homes.
“They reflect our ongoing commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and delivering homes Australians truly love.
“None of this would be possible without the support of our valued business partners, dedicated trades, and loyal customers who continue to trust us to bring their dream homes to life.”
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Desyn Homes were also solid performers, winning awards for home of the year, outdoor project, renovation/addition project, country home, and outdoor kitchen.
HIA SA executive director Stephen Knight said he was blown away by the calibre of this year’s entrants.
“I’ve been in the building for 40 years and every year they lift the bar and what I’m seeing across all of the categories is really excellent work,” he said.
Housing Industry of Australia SA executive director Stephen Knight. Picture: Supplied
“There are some really strong contenders for national awards here, I think.
“There’s lots of innovation there and lots of high quality work and we’re finally catching up with other states in terms of the amount of money the client has to spend.
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“We’ve always been dragged down by the fact that people weren’t spending as much as they were in the eastern states, but now with people having more equity in their homes or making more money, while it was rare to see a $1m build five years ago is commonplace and $2 and $3m builds are not uncommon.”
The more than 300 submissions were assessed by a panel of 25 judges.
Here are the winners of the 2025 HIA South Australia Kitchen & Bathroom and Housing Awards
Home of the Year
Winner: Desyn Homes
Home of the year – Desyn Studios
Apartment of the Year
Winner: Adelaide Built
Bathroom Design
Winner: Creative Home Renovations
Bathroom of the Year
Winner: Diaz Homes
Custom Built Home
Winner: 4Life Constructions
Custom Built Home – 4Life Constructions
Display Home
Winner: Metricon Homes SA – Waterford 52
Kitchen Design
Winner: Craig Linke
Kitchen of the Year
Winner: Artisan Joinery
Kitchen of the Year – Artisan Joinery
Outdoor Project
Winner: Desyn Homes
Project Home
Winner: Country Living Homes
Renovation / Addition Project
Winner: Desyn Homes
Residential Design
Winner: South Coast Constructions
Residential Design – South Coast Constructions.
Spec Home
Winner: SV Built
Specialised Housing
Winner: Elmac Homes
Townhouse Development
Winner: Klemm Homes
Townhouse of the Year
Winner: SV Built
HIA Professional Major Builder
Winner: Metricon Homes SA
The Metricon team at the HIA awards. Pic: Supplied
HIA Professional Medium Builder / Renovator
Winner: Regent Homes
HIA Professional Small Builder / Renovator
Winner: Finch Constructions
Emerging Builder
Winner: ZJ Building
Emerging Builder – ZJ Building
Start-up Business
Winner: Built Structural
Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Angus McKay
Cabinetmaker / Kitchen Manufacturer
Winner: Artisan Joinery
Coastal Home
Winner: 4Life Constructions
Country Home
Winner: Desyn Homes
GreenSmart Sustainable Home
Winner: Hocking Constructions
GreenSmart Sustainable Home – Hocking Constructions
Heritage Renovation
Winner: Crew Built
Innovation in Housing
Winner: Hocking Constructions
Innovation in Materials and Products
Winner: 4Life Constructions
Interior Cabinetry
Winner: Walls Bros Designer Kitchens
Interior Cabinetry – Walls Bros Designer Kitchens
Lightweight Housing
Winner: 4Life Constructions
Liveable Home
Winner: Grand Designer Homes
Modular and Prefabricated Housing
Winner: Blue Lake Homes
Outdoor Kitchen
Winner: Desyn Homes
People’s Choice Home
Winner: Diaz Homes
Purpose Built Project
Winner: Custom Built New Homes & Renovations
Purpose Built Project – Custom Built New Homes Renovations
Small Business Management
Winner: Dornford Building Group
Small Commercial Project
Winner: Claridge Construction
Trade Excellence
Winner: Hocking Constructions
Unique and Difficult Sites
Winner: South Coast Constructions
Building Woman of the Year
Winner: Tanya Weckert
Building Woman of the Year
Housing Supplier of the Year
Winner: Bone Timber & Building Supplies
Kitchen & Bathroom Supplier of the Year
Winner: Routleys Bathroom Kitchen Laundry
All winners information courtesy of the HIA.
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