Hutchinson Builders

We are excited to announce the start of Stage 5 of our Master Plan – the development of the Sports and Wellness Precinct. Construction will begin in the coming week. Hutchinson Builders has been awarded the contract for this significant project. Hutchies are thrilled to have been selected to deliver Sacred Heart College Geelong's new Sports & Wellness Precinct, and our local Geelong team looks forward to delivering this outstanding facility for the College in partnership with SEMZ project management and PMDL McGlashan Everist Architects – Dan Casey, Team Leader. This new facility will significantly enhance the Sacred Heart College Geelong O'Dwyer Centre and introduce a state-of-the-art, two-storey Wellness Space dedicated to promoting holistic health. Our vision for the Sports and Wellness Precinct is to provide a comprehensive approach to wellness, addressing cognitive, emotional, physical, psychological and social needs. This will empower our students to improve their wellbeing and support the wellbeing of others. The Sports and Wellness Precinct is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025 and will be ready to welcome students at the start of the 2026 school year. We look forward to this new facility's positive impact on our College community. 

Still a crown in Brisbane’s skyline. Skytower stands tall at 270m, home to 1,141 apartments over 90 floors. It required 47,000 cubic metres of concrete to build and holds the equivalent population of a small inner city suburb. It boasts several firsts – Brisbane’s tallest building, highest occupied floor in Queensland, highest pool in Australia and the largest floor area of any building in Australia. Hutchies began work on the site in 2013 when it was an eight-story hole in the ground, filled with flood water drained from CBD basements to assist in the 2011 Queensland floods. The original rock anchors, left over from the initial basement dig, had expired and were held in place by the water. Before constructing what is now Skytower’s 800-space underground carpark, we had to slowly drain the water using a barge to replace each rock anchor level by level. Constructing the 90-storey tower above was no small feat. It was delivered over four separable portions to enable immediate occupation of the lower sections while we continued to build above. For the final section, we worked closely with CASA to design our own patented hydraulic crane lifting system. The crane was cantilevered off the side of the building at level 66, raised into place during the day and lowered at night to comply with strict Brisbane Airport height limits over the CBD. Completed in 2019, the building won a range of awards, including Project of the Year from Master Builders Queensland, in the same year Hutchies celebrated 100 years as members of MBA. Find out more → https://lnkd.in/gPH2DSg Billbergia Group / The NRA Collaborative / nettletontribe / Inertia Engineering / ADG Engineers / Bonacci Infrastructure / WSP / Lehre / Certis / GRC / Brisbane City Council / Master Builders Australia / Master Builders Queensland / Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) #hutchies #brisbane #skytower #qld #australia #residential #highrise #tower #apartments #billbergia #hutchiesbuilt #construction #design #engineering #project #CTBUH #since1912

Fourteen years ago we delivered one of Canberra's first modular student accommodation projects. We’re looking back on lessons learned to understand the opportunities for ‘non-traditional’ methodologies to meet Australia’s ambitious construction targets to tackle the housing crisis. In 2010, the ANU’s Laurus Wing was an efficient and economical answer to the student housing shortage. Made from a series of stacked shipping containers, the modular, prefabricated solution saved six months of construction time while reducing waste and mess. For our practice and our client, Hutchinson Builders, the Laurus Wing was also a fertile testing ground. Together, we gained valuable insights into the benefits of standardisation, which allowed us to control both quality and consistency on the project. Our design team opted for external building materials that reflect the unique construction methodology of the project. The cladding is largely prefabricated and materials are both durable and low maintenance. While technology has certainly progressed in the last 14 years, this project has endured. It still provides hardworking, high-quality housing for 180+ postgraduate students. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gi-GeTim     #modulardesign #housingcrisis #affordablehousing #studenthousing

Another standout year for Hutchies’ teams at the 2024 Master Builders Queensland Regional Awards. Wishing everyone luck next weekend at the Queensland State Awards in Brisbane. Some of the regional highlights (pictured): 1 / St Patrick’s South Building (North Queensland) – Education Facilities over $10 million 2 / Centenary Heights SHS Music Excellence Centre & GLA (Downs & Western) – Community Service Facilities 3 / Hungry Jack’s, Harristown (Downs & Western) – Retail Facilities up to $5 million 4 / Bulky Goods Warehouse Centre (Downs & Western) – Retail Facilities over $5 million 5 / Essence of Peregian Beach (Sunshine Coast) – Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million 6 / Eagle Enclosure at Rockhampton Zoo (Central Queensland) – Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million 7 / Benevolent Living (Central Queensland) – 3 category wins 8 / St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Toowoomba ICU & Carpark (Downs & Western) – Health Facilities up $20 million 9 / Riverway Library Fitout (North Queensland) – Commercial Refurbishment / Renovation from $5 million up to $15 million Find out more → https://lnkd.in/ghYgwDKd #hutchies #awards #mba #mbaawards2024 #winners #qld #regional #construction #building #projects

Another day, another lift. Our recent chopper action at ISPT’s Barracks at Metroplex. The insane size of our Lot 1 Warehouse required a unique approach to install six fan units over the span of the building. Hutchies’ team explored traditional craneage, which would have required multiple setups, relocations and quite a few counterweights to support the 800kg lifts over 75m distances. We found that a carefully coordinated helicopter would achieve this in a safer, faster and more cost effective way. The chopper enabled the team to install all six fan units in less than an hour, with thorough due diligence, safety checks and risk controls in place to manage the works. #hutchies #industrial #wacol #helicopter #install #wacol #qld #australia #hutchiesbuilt #construction #design #engineering #project #since1912

Spotlight on Hutchies’ finalists in the 2024 NAWIC QLD - National Association of Women in Construction Awards for Excellence. Demi Pye has been nominated in the Lendlease Award for Achievement in Health, Safety and Environment. As the Hutchies Cranes & Hoists HSE Manager, Demi plays a pivotal role in developing, communicating, monitoring, and training in all aspects of health and safety practices across the yard and on projects. She ensures compliance with regulations, promotes a safety first culture, and proactively tracks HSE performance. Demi’s strategic thinking and leadership skills contribute significantly to Hutchies’ commitment to safety excellence, particularly in the high risk world of people and material movement with cranes and hoists. The awards will be held at RNA Showgrounds on 18 October 2024. Good luck to all the finalists! Hutchies has proudly sponsored NAWIC for almost thirty years. We’re honoured to be the 2024 Crysal Vision Awards event partner. #nawicfindyourvoice #nawicqld #womeninconstruction #nawicawardsforexcellence #hutchies #humansofhutchies #awards #construction #cranes

Spotlight on Hutchies’ finalists in the 2024 NAWIC QLD - National Association of Women in Construction Awards for Excellence. Britney King has been nominated in the McIlwain Apprentice / Trainee / Student of the Year Award. Britney is a dedicated cabinet making apprentice at Hutchies Joinery, demonstrating exceptional skills and leadership qualities. Her journey began in high school with a Certificate I in Engineering, leading to her enrolment in Hutchies’ Australian Training Works (ATW) program, where she earned a Certificate I in Construction. Britney quickly advanced to an apprenticeship at Hutchies Joinery, where she excels in operating advanced equipment and managing multiple projects. As one of only two female apprentices in her workshop, Britney has earned the respect and support of her peers and management through her dedication, independence, and strong work ethic. Committed to professional development, she looks forward to expanding her skills and potentially pursuing a dual trade in the future. Britney is a role model for women and young people pursuing a pathway the construction industry, consistently demonstrating excellence and a positive attitude. The awards will be held at RNA Showgrounds on 18 October 2024. Good luck to all the finalists! Hutchies has proudly sponsored NAWIC for almost thirty years. We’re honoured to be the 2024 Crysal Vision Awards event partner. #nawicfindyourvoice #nawicqld #womeninconstruction #nawicawardsforexcellence #hutchies #humansofhutchies #awards #construction #joinery

Spotlight on Hutchies’ finalists in the 2024 NAWIC QLD - National Association of Women in Construction Awards for Excellence. Rachel Hutchinson has been nominated in the Acciona Award for an Emerging Leader. Rachel, a Contract Administrator in Hutchies’ Cairns Team, has been a driving force in the redevelopment of the Thursday Island Hospital over the past three years. Her significant contributions to this challenging project have driven positive change within the project and the remote community, supporting many local Indigenous people and businesses. The $32M Thursday Island Hospital Redevelopment, an Indigenous project with Queensland Health, aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure and promote economic independence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders in the top end. The awards will be held at RNA Showgrounds on 18 October 2024. Good luck to all the finalists! Hutchies has proudly sponsored NAWIC for almost thirty years. We’re honoured to be the 2024 Crysal Vision Awards event partner. #nawicfindyourvoice #nawicqld #womeninconstruction #nawicawardsforexcellence #hutchies #humansofhutchies #awards #construction #cairns #thursdayisland

Hutchies Training recently hosted a Try’a Trade with 40 students in Year 9 from Pacific Pines State High School at our Lagoon project in Main Beach. This is a unique opportunity for students to tour a real life construction site, hear from and talk to experienced tradies, and gain an understanding of the exciting opportunities available in construction. There are more than 70 different career pathways in construction, and they’re all accessible through Hutchies. Try’a Trade is delivered in partnership with our friends at CSQ - Construction Skills Queensland. If you know a student who might be interested in the Try’a Trade program, visit the CSQ website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gss74YNE Drew Group / #hutchies #hutchiestraining #tryatrade #csq #construction #skills #queensland #school #future #pathway #lagoon #project

Who here spent time hanging out in Brisbane's CBD in the '50s, 60s or 70s? Get ready for a blast from the past... Remember iconic music man Rock 'n' Roll George and his pride and joy – a 1952 FX Holden? Our director Benjamin Gall (with his twin brother Tim) were lucky enough to have been involved with the restoration of George's beloved car, which the Qld Museum undertook for Hutchinson Builders as part of their centenary celebrations in 2012. In the below video, Benjamin discusses the restoration! #australianheritagespecialists #ahs #heritage #australianheritage #heritagespecialists #culturalheritage #archaeologist