Awards
2022 HIA-CSR Outdoor Project of the year

This project has perfect orientation and the transition between interior and exterior is simply beautiful. The project includes a delightful well-enclosed and sheltered landscape built area where ventilation has been perfectly executed. Complete with a built-in kitchen offering a BBQ, sink, fridge and preparation area, there is plenty of room to entertain in this highly functional space.
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2021 HIA Australian Apprentice Winner

2021 HIA Australian Apprentice Winner is our own Luke Paparella.

Known as a quiet achiever, Luke has shown himself to be a competent and confident carpenter during his apprenticeship with JK Ramage Builders. He has demonstrated a dedication for learning by completing additional training courses, including completing his Certificate IV in Construction while an apprentice.

Luke is a mature, thoughtful individual. Continuously looking to learn from more experienced tradespeople, he takes advantage of opportunities to hone his craft as a carpenter and develop essential leadership skills as he becomes more senior in his trade.

JK Ramage Builders are proud to support young apprentices in the building industry.

HIA - Apprentice Carpenter of the Year - again!

Luke Paparella scoops the pool in the 2019 HIA apprentice awards. Not only winning the 4th year apprentice Carpenter award, Luke also won the overall South Australian Apprentice for 2019. Well done Luke, you are a great worker and an asset to our team.
New house progress

Watch the progress of a beautiful new two storey home come to life. Click on the link to see all stages of a renovation or new home
HIA - 3rd Year Apprentice Carpenter of the Year

Luke Paparella HIA 3rd Year Apprentice Carpenter of the Year 2018
Luke Paparella - HIA 3rd Year Apprentice Carpenter 2018.  JK Ramage Builders is working towards developing trades for the future, by hosting HIA Apprentices.  Congratulations Luke, your hard work has been recognised across the industry. Luke also won the award when he was a 1st year apprentice in 2016
Multi HIA Award Winning Builder

SA HIA Professional Renovator Builder 2010

WINNER - HIA - CSR - Housing Awards 2009

Renovation Project $250,000-$350,000

Judges comments:

The additions to this home have transformed a traditional gentleman’s bungalow into a contemporary light-filled, family-friendly home, all within the confines of the heritage listed constraints.
Recycling of some character elements and incorporation of new techniques and attention to detail make this project a success.

WINNER – HIA – CSR - Housing Awards 2009

SA HIA Professional Renovator Builder 2009

WINNER - HIA AUSTRALIAN - Housing Awards 2008

Australian HIA and Vero Professional Renovator Builder 2008

WINNER - HIA - CSR - Housing Awards 2007

SA HIA and Vero Professional Renovator Builder of the Year 2007

Judges comments:

The Professional Renovator award has been designed to recognise quality and professionalism within the Australian home building industry. This is not an award for a specific product or service, it recognises a commitment and skill in the areas of customer service, business management and quality management.
WINNER - HIA - CSR - Housing Awards 2006

Custom Built Home Over $750,000

Judges comments:

The client required a hi-tech home built of natural materials with timeless appeal. The Max Pritchard solution embraces design excellence, takes full advantage of the allotment, the adjoining park, the northerly aspect and a large existing eucalypt tree. From the front entry a long curved, central glass hallway reveals the extent of the design which has been masterfully constructed by the builder.
WINNER - HIA - Business Partner 2006

Alison Ramage

Judges comments:

Alison's dedication, commitment, innovation and strength has been instrumental in bringing her company from survival mode to thriving mode. Alison doesn't compromise family life and her impeccable time management provides a balance between both work and family. She had challenged times of adversity, and adapted to the situations she has faced, yet she still achieved greatness both personally and for company and partner.
WINNER - HIA - CSR - Housing Awards 2006

Outdoor Project

Judges comments:

The outdoor living areas strongly influenced the design of this home. The kitchen flows out through cafe bifold glass doors onto a vine-covered timber deck with barbecue, sink fridge and a circular stone pizza oven. Views of the adjoining reserve can be enjoyed yet privacy maintained by discreet raised planter beds on the opposite side of the house. An eye-shaped pool mirrors the curve of the glass-walled gallery and provides reflected views from numerous rooms, while timber decking, lawns and large stone sculptures give an overall sense of serenity.

Commendation 2005

Townhouse / Villa Project

Judges comments:

An innovative design solution for these two holiday apartments resulted in two distinct living pavilions stepping up the steep sloping site. A protected central courtyard provides a sheltered outdoor living area and capitalises on the northern aspect.
This spacious residence captures the right feel for this environment. Complimented by the cascading roof design made from colourbond Ultra and supported by the use of steel concrete formwork, this home is both practicable and extremely attractive. The stainless steel railings provide the perfect trim for this year's winner of "The Most Innovative Use of Steel" Award.


WINNER - HIA - Housing Awards 2005

Most innovative use of steel

Judges comments:

An innovative design solution for these two holiday apartments resulted in two distinct living pavilions stepping up the steep sloping site. A protected central courtyard provides a sheltered outdoor living area and capitalises on the northern aspect.
This spacious residence captures the right feel for this environment. Complimented by the cascading roof design made from colourbond Ultra and supported by the use of steel concrete formwork, this home is both practicable and extremely attractive. The stainless steel railings provide the perfect trim for this year's winner of "The Most Innovative Use of Steel" Award.

WINNER - HIA - Housing Awards 2005

Best use of sloping building site

Judges comments:

An innovative design solution for these two holiday apartments resulted in two distinct living pavilions stepping up the steep sloping site. A protected central courtyard provides a sheltered outdoor living area and capitalises on the northern aspect.
This spacious residence captures the right feel for this environment. Complimented by the cascading roof design made from colourbond Ultra and supported by the use of steel concrete formwork, this home is both practicable and extremely attractive. The stainless steel railings provide the perfect trim for this year's winner of "The Most Innovative Use of Steel" Award.

WINNER - HIA - Housing Awards 2005

Renovation Project $150,000 - $200,000

Judges comments:

This traditional bungalow was transformed into a functional modern family home with the addition of a spacious kitchen / living room that opens out onto a large timber deck covered area. A new laundry, ensuite and separate toilet completes this delightful renovation which retains the original character of the home.
WINNER - HIA - Housing Awards 2004

Renovation Project $100,000 - $150,000

Judges comments:

This delightful extension to the rear of a character bungalow provides a well planned and spacious family entertainment area with close attention to replicating existing construction detail.
WINNER - HIA - Housing Awards 2003

Renovation Project $200,000 - $300,000

Judges comments:

An amazing transformation to this 1950's house in the form of a sleek and trendy addition. The use of modern materials and technology has provided a continuity of design elements which extend from the existing into the new with stunning effect.
WINNER - HIA - Housing Awards 2003

Renovation Project $300,000 - $500,000

Judges comments:

A very good example of collaboration between builder and client to renovate a 1920's gentleman's bungalow and upgrade a poorly planned 1970's addition. The new kitchen and family area with coffered ceilings has internal warmth and a pleasant outlook.
WINNER - HIA - Housing Awards 2002

Renovations & Additions $75,000 - $125,000

Judges comments:

Tasteful top storey addition in keeping with character of existing home.
WINNER - HIA - Housing Awards 2001

Renovations & Additions $60,000 - $100,000

Judges comments:
Well orientated living meals area that complimented existing structure.
WINNER - HIA - Housing Awards 1998

Renovations & Additions $60,000 - $100,000

Judges comments:

The application of a pole-frame addition to the existing log cabin house fulfilled two functions by blending harmoniously the original house while at the same time providing a practical and workable solution to a steep sloping site.
A feature of this well blended addition was the use of curves as a theme throughout from the spiral staircase to the bowed roof iron and ceiling below which reflected the surrounding hillside.

WINNER - HIA - Housing Awards 1998

Best Use of a Sloping Site

Judges comments:
The application of a pole-frame addition to the existing log cabin house fulfilled two functions by blending harmoniously the original house while at the same time providing a practical and workable solution to a steep sloping site.
A feature of this well blended addition was the use of curves as a theme throughout from the spiral staircase to the bowed roof iron and ceiling below which reflected the surrounding hillside.

WINNER - HIA - Home of the Year Awards 1997

Renovations & Additions $60,000 - $100,000

Judges comments:
A classy extension with excellent compatibility to the existing bungalow. The new kitchen/dine/family rooms have a warm ambience with excellent use made of ornate cornices, picture rails and period fire surround. Very well finished workmanship throughout.