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State and Territory Awards – total of 8 finalist Awards
1 finalist for Victoria
1 finalist for New South Wales
1 finalist for Queensland
1 finalist for Tasmania
1 finalist for Australian Capital Territory
1 finalist for South Australia
1 finalist for Western Australia
1 finalist for Northern Territory
1 National Award is chosen from the 8 finalists and will be the Milwaukee Tool Build of the Year.
All finalists will receive a State and Territory Finalist prize. The National Winner of Build of the Year will also receive an additional winners prize.
Voting is open to the public.
No, there is no cost to enter the competition, but you must be a current Carpentry Australia Member to enter.
To enter the Milwaukee Tool Build of the Year:
- You must be a current Carpentry Australia member to enter
- The project you submit must have been completed within the last 12 months of the submission date
- Entry is open to Australian Residents only
- You must submit photo(s) of the building project
- You must provide a description of why your project should win
You do not need to be based in the same state or territory where the project has been completed.
One (1) entry per person/organisation. Each entry will be linked to a single Carpentry Australia Membership Number.
To enter the Milwaukee Tool Build of the Year competition:
- You must be a current Carpentry Australia member to enter;
- Visit the Competition Entry Page
- Complete the entry form
- Upload photos of your build to the competition page
- Give a description why your project should win
- Correctly & successfully complete all required fields and submit
No, only one (1) entry per person. Each entry will be linked to a single Carpentry Australia Membership Number.
The project must have reached the Pratical Completion stage at the time of entry and within the last 12 months.
No, only one (1) entry per person. Each entry will be linked to a single Carpentry Australia Membership Number.
The National Winner will be selected from the shortlist of the State & Territory Finalists.
Photo/ Image Submsions should be in a JPG or PNG fromat no larger than 10MB Video Submissions can be in the following format .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .m2v, .avi, .mpg, .flv, .wmv, .mkv, .webm, .ogv, .mxf, .asf, .vob or .mts. Please ensure the max file size is 200MB and is no longer than 30 seconds.
All submissions are confidential. As part of competition we may collect personal information and other information relating to your entry to administer the Award. All entries become the property of Milwaukee Tool. You can view our full Privacy Policy for more information
There will be 4 judges consisting of:
Judges have been selected based on their qualifications and work experience.
The judging criteria is as follows,
Judging Categories |
Points (2000) |
Weighting |
1. Craftmanship |
1000 | 50% |
2. Design, functionality and style |
500 | 25% |
3. Sustainability |
500 | 25% |
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CRAFTSMANSHIP |
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Structure |
The foundations, floors, walls and roof are straight, true, level and plumb. Attention to detail has been maintained providing a structure with high levels of accuracy for fixing roofing, cladding and linings. |
/200 |
External cladding and roofing |
All roofing, cladding, veneers, soffits and trims have been fixed or laid to the manufacturer’s specifications and to the best possible trade practice, e.g. the paintwork should be free of blemishes All flashings on the roof, parapet, windows and doors, wall junctions and projections have been installed neatly to the best trade practice and to the manufacturer’s instructions. Special weather-resistant finishes, such as coatings, have been applied neatly and weather resistant decking’s installed to the best trade practice and in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications |
/250 |
Installation of products |
Products and materials have been installed correctly - taking into account the difficulty of the application of some products over others |
/100 |
Finishing |
The levels of finish incorporate the fixing and stopping of wall and ceiling linings, accurate fitting and fixing of windows and doors, architraves, skirtings and mouldings; installation of the kitchen, bathroom cabinets, and any joinery; tile work and painting and decorating. All of this work should provide a quality finish. |
/200 |
General workmanship |
General assessment of the workmanship and quality of the dwelling including the degree of difficulty of the complete building project. Attention to good detailing is essential. Correct placement and installation of all plumbing and electrical fittings. |
/250 |
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DESIGN / FUNCTIONALITY / STYLE |
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Functionality and design |
The general design must take into consideration the sun and the views from the dwelling. The layout and functionality must follow an easy flow within the dwelling. A clever design will flow from the living areas to the kitchen and give easy access to bathrooms. The kitchen must be well designed and functional. The lighting throughout the home should be both appropriate and adequate. Selection and suitability of products is appropriate to the site conditions and overall design and functionality |
/200 |
Fit to Site/Access/Entrance |
The dwelling should be orientated to maximise the sun, views and be situated on the most appropriate part of the site, taking into account the topography, vegetation, geology and prevailing weather. This may be difficult on a very tight section, if access is off one road or if there is only one way to the house. The design should make best use of the site for both pedestrian and vehicle access e.g. obvious, safe, well-lit and an attractive entrance to the home. |
/150 |
Aesthetic Appeal/Coherence |
The dwelling should have aesthetic appeal. The style should complement the design, it could be quirky, original, contemporary or classic. The interior and exterior design of the dwelling must complement each other. |
/150 |
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SUSTAINABILITY |
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Materials |
The use of Green Building materials, defined as natural materials whether in their production, placing and maintenance, have a low environmental impact Examples include, but not limited to: Green thermal insulation and/or the use of Structural insulated panels (SIP) Recycled metal and/or reclaimed metal has been used for building roofs, walls, cabinetry, decks, floors, beams, panels and other structures Bamboo, cork, engineered wood, recycled plastic cement |
/250 |
Innovation |
Innovative processes that reduce waste and provide efficiencies. Examples include, but not limited to: Waste reduction techniques; reuse and recycle of materials to reduce the amount of remaining construction waste going to landfill. Use of hidden and smart technology – for example Roofing materials that act as solar panels, bench tops that charge your devices and new battery storage technology. Incorporation of energy efficiency measures. Examples include: Energy efficient windows with low-emissivity coating, LED lighting with occupancy sensors, high-efficiency HVAC systems |
/250 |
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Once you have completed and submitted your application, you will receive an email notification confirming your application has been submitted. From there Milwaukee Tool Australia will verify your entry and Carpentry Australia Membership Number.
Award winners are determined from judging their submission against a list of criteria. To view complete list of judging criteriaclick here
Neither Milwaukee Tool nor the judges will provide entrants with feedback or a critique in relation to their entry or provide any reasons for their decision.
Each State & Territory finalist will receive a prize. However, there will only be one (1) winner of the Milwaukee ToolBuild of the Year award
The Finalist’s will be notified via Phone or Email no later than Friday 8th October 2021. The Finalist’s will also be published on the Milwaukee Tool Australia website for a period of at least 28 days.
State & Territory Finalists will be announced on October 13th, 2021
State & Territory Finalists will be announced on October 13th, 2021
National Winner are announced on October 29th, 2021. The winners will be notified via Phone or Email no later than Friday 29th October 2021. The Winner will also be published on the Promoter’s website for a period of at least 28 days.
For a complete list of Award Prizes please click here.
Milwaukee Tool may collect personal information including full name, contact number, email, job title, company, state/territory, Carpentry Australia Membership number.
Images, photographs and material supplied, provided or taken as part of the Awards program may be used on Milwaukee Tool website, newsletter and social media channels in order to promote the Awards program at any time.