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Five Star Builders Named Finalist in the Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards

Five Star Builders and Granny Flats has been named a finalist in the 2024 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards, shortlisted in the Builder Large category alongside nine other leading construction businesses from across Australia.

The announcement was published in July 2024, with hundreds of trade businesses across the country competing across approximately 50 industry categories. Being named one of just ten finalists in the Builder Large category is a significant achievement, and a reflection of the scale, quality, and consistency that Five Star Builders has built across Greater Sydney.

About the Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards

The Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards are run by Precedent Productions and recognise outstanding achievement across the trades sector nationally. The awards pay tribute to the vital role small businesses play in the construction industry and in the broader economic and social fabric of Australian communities.

Judging is conducted by an independent expert panel across multiple rounds, with submissions assessed against stringent criteria covering business practices, quality of work, customer service, and contribution to the industry. As award founder Steve Loe has noted, the goal is to "spotlight those who are demonstrating excellence in their trade and encouraging future generations of Aussie tradies."

This is not a popularity contest. Finalists earn their place through the substance of their work and the robustness of their submission.

What the Builder Large Category Means

The Builder Large category is for construction businesses operating at scale, companies managing significant project volumes, larger teams, and more complex builds. Being shortlisted in this category alongside businesses from NSW, Victoria, South Australia, and beyond confirms that Five Star Builders is competing at the highest level of the residential construction industry in Australia.

The 2024 shortlist included Ruby Homes, Cubic Projects, Republic Building Co, Esteem Constructions, The Graff Group, Blossom Homes Developers, Mode Group, Brickwood Homes, and The Perfect Space. Five Star Builders and Granny Flats was the only specialist granny flat and residential builder on the list.

A Track Record of National Recognition

The 2024 finalist listing is not an isolated moment. Five Star Builders and Granny Flats was also named a finalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards in 2022, having previously been recognised in the Top 25 Home Builders in Sydney list for 2021.

This pattern of consistent recognition reflects something important: the team is not simply executing individual good builds. It has built a repeatable, quality-controlled process that delivers excellent outcomes project after project, at volume, across a wide range of site conditions and client needs.

What This Means for Sydney Homeowners

When choosing a builder for something as significant as a granny flat in Sydney, independent recognition matters. It provides third-party validation that the builder you are considering has been scrutinised by experts, not just reviewed by clients online, and found to meet a national standard of excellence.

Five Star Builders brings that verified standard to every project it takes on. Whether you are building a one-bedroom granny flat on a tight suburban block or a three-bedroom design for a growing family, the same team, the same process, and the same commitment to quality applies.

Talk to the Team

Call us on 1300 843 921 or head to our contact page to arrange a free site consultation. Our team operates across all of Greater Sydney and will give you honest, straightforward advice on what is possible on your block, with no obligation to proceed.

Published 29 May 2026 by 5 Star Granny Flats