Welcome to the 2024 QMCA Innovation and Excellence Awards!
Welcome to the 2024 QMCA Innovation and Excellence Awards! Click on the links below to learn more about the entrants in each category!
- Dale Gilbert Lifetime Achievement Award*
- 4020 Consult Emerging Professional of the Year Award
- IPS James Sheldon Construction Professional of the Year Award
- AusEV Sustainability and Community Award
- Design Excellence Award
- Technology and Innovation Award
- Coates Project of the Year Under $100M Award
- Cbus Super Project of the Year Over $100M Award
- Ian Harrington Collaboration Award
*Please note, we do not share finalists in the Dale Gilbert Lifetime Achievement Award
Our Supporters
We could not put on the awards and recognise the best in construction and infrastructure without the support of our wonderful partners. Learn more about them below!

4020 Consult
Awards Sponsor
At 4020 Consult, we’re all about “Connecting people & projects”. Based in Queensland, we specialise in Infrastructure and Utilities, helping businesses source the talent they need to succeed. It all started in 2017 when we decided to do things a little differently—steering away from the usual transactional approach and focusing on building genuine, long-lasting partnerships.
We’ve found that success comes down to one thing: People. That’s why we focus on delivering more than just talent—we bring the right people to the right roles, making sure our clients and candidates feel supported every step of the way. Whether it’s finding standout professionals, assembling project teams, or adding expertise to in-house operations, we’re here to help businesses thrive and create lasting impact.

Cbus
Awards Sponsor
The national super fund for your industry
As one of Australia’s leading industry super funds, we are focused on providing strong long term retirement outcomes* for members and helping employers manage their business superannuation needs.
With Cbus, you can expect simple administration, superannuation support and reliable service when and where you need it.
The super environment can be complex to navigate, which is why we are here to support and keep you informed about legislative or industry changes so you can focus on what you do best – building your business.
Visit cbussuper.com.au or call 1300 361 784 to find out how Cbus Super can support your business super needs.
*Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
This information is about Cbus and doesn’t take into account your specific needs. You should look at your own financial position, objectives and requirements before making any financial decisions. Read the relevant Cbus Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination to decide if Cbus is right for you. Call 1300 361 784 or visit cbussuper.com.au for a copy.
United Super Pty Ltd ABN 46 006 261 623 AFSL 233792 as Trustee for the Construction and Building Unions Superannuation Fund ABN 75 493 363 262 (Cbus and/or Cbus Super)

Coates
Awards Sponsor
John Coates founded the company in 1885 to support Victoria’s growing gold-rush cities – and we’ve been supporting Australian industry ever since.
From our early days importing and manufacturing machinery, we evolved into an equipment hire firm and helped pioneer the rental business in Australia.
As we continued to expand our fleet to service the booming mining, infrastructure and construction industries, we became the nation’s largest equipment hire company.
But we don’t just provide the tools and machinery. We provide an end-to-end solution – equipment rental and specialist engineering, industrial and power & HVAC services, all under one roof.
We’re also a company of problem-solvers. A well-oiled machine of engineers, installation experts and shutdown managers, equipped to take on any challenge.
From equipment hire and temporary works engineering to industrial shutdowns and power & HVAC services, you can trust Coates to provide equipment and expertise, whenever and wherever you need it.
Coates. Equipped for anything.
Learn more about Coates and their services by downloading their prospectus HERE

IPS
Awards Sponsor
IPS provides dynamic project management, planning and engineering services to the infrastructure and broader construction sectors, offering expert technical and advisory services across the full project lifecycle – from project development phases, transaction and procurement processes, through to design and delivery of complex, large-scale, and sensitive projects.
Read more about our projects here: www.ipsorg.com.au/experience
Bringing together a team of over 30 highly skilled professionals and leveraging our trusted network of reputable industry partners, IPS delivers optimal project outcomes on the most challenging engineering projects through our best-in-class efficiency, diligence and collaboration with our clients. Our proven difference is the powerful blend of project management expertise and rich technical acumen we bring to each project, enabling IPS to cover a broad range of our clients’ needs and provide the required solutions with a high degree of understanding and efficiency.
Our portfolio spans government agencies, Tier 1 contractors, local councils, and specialist consultants, giving us a 360-degree view that powers integrated, transparent, and customised solutions at any project stage.
Maintaining a non-negotiable standard of excellence, IPS is leading the way in forging a new benchmark of quality for the infrastructure sector.
Learn more about IPS by downloading their Capability Statement HERE.
