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Not long until Burdekin Rum has a new home. The Burdekin Distillery, at the foot of Mt Elliot, uses local sugar cane to produce the unique spirits inspired by the beauty and botanicals of North Queensland. We can attest it’s 👌🤩🥃

Looking for an island escape?🏝️ 🎣Combine work and play. Blanco Building is looking for suitable trades to provide pricing for a tender at the Magnetic Island State School. To register your interest, visit https://app.estimateone.com/s/blancobuilding/ For further information, contact JD on 47550264 or estimating@blancobuilding.com.au

We were proud to construct the new courtyard development for Townsville Basketball. It’s already proving to be a well-utilised space for the club which plays a pivotal role in our local sporting community. #builtbyblanco

As the school year winds down, we are stepping up our work on the Townsville Christian College #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #commercialbuilder #industrialbuilder

Townsville Christian College expansion underway #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #commercialbuilder #industrialbuilder

Truck loaded ✅ Barge ride ✅ and work started under the supervision of site manager Boomer 🐶 on a new home at the beautiful Magnetic Island 🏝 @maggiemangohome

A new block of modern classrooms for the students of Railway Estate State School #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #commercialbuilder

Tough day at the office 🏝 #builtbyblanco #orpheus #orpheusisland #commercialbuilder #townsvillebuilder

Slab done for a new warehouse at Northern Link industrial estate. This is one of the last blocks remaining and it’s available to purchase or lease. Don’t miss out. Contact our team today #builtbyblanco #industrialbuilder #northernlinkcircuit #shaw

An amazing renovation of the new @keyesandco office on Walker Street. We are still crushing 😍 on those spectacular raw concrete ceilings. Congratulations to this powerhouse couple always going above and beyond for their community 👏🏻 #builtbyblanco #commercialbuilder #townsvillerealestate #townsvillerealestateagent

We offer a design + construct service. This new project set to start soon at the popular Northern Links Industrial Estate, Shaw. #designandconstruct #industrialbuilder #builtbyblanco #commercialbuilding #townsvillebuilder

What sets Blanco Building apart? We have been independently certified and accredited against the international standards for quality, environment and OHS. This means we deliver our clients world-class services, standards and systems with a focus on continual improvement #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #commercialbuilder #industrialbuilder

Slab down for a new home in this tropical bush setting at Magnetic Island. #builtbyblanco #magneticisland #townsvillebuilder #homebuilder

Some clever engineering at the Townsville Community Learning Centre’s new multi-purpose cover. A 14 metre awning overhang in a cyclonic region is pretty impressive and it looks fancy too 🙌👏🏻 #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #commercialbuilder

How lucky are the students of Home Hill State High School to have such a professional new kitchen to learn some gourmet cooking skills. 👩‍🍳 👨‍🍳 #builtbyblanco #townsvillecommercialbuilder #commercialbuilder #schoolbuilder

Can not wait to see how beautiful these exposed raw concrete ceilings turn out as part of the renovation of @keyesandco new HQ 😍🙌 #builtbyblanco #commercialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #townsvillecommercialbuilder #rawconcrete

New artwork for the sports reserve entry. Home to some of Townsville’s future sporting champions. #builtbyblanco #townsvillecommercialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #townsvillesportsreserve

Some clever architecture taking shape for the Townsville Community Learning Centre’s new undercover area #builtbyblanco #commercialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #townsvilleschool

Hermit Park showing off its school colours as part of an amenities block upgrade #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #commercialbuilder #industrialbuilder #nqbuilder

Port side Townsville 🚢 for Glencore today #builtbyblanco #townsville #industrialbuilder

Classroom block upgrade completed at Rollingstone State School. #builtbyblanco #commercialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #creativeclassroom

Terracotta + fresh & dried greenery = 🥰 #terracottavase #aussiegum #builtybyblanco #townsville #tropicalnorthqueensland

Work underway on new home economics facilities and classrooms at Home Hill High School. This project is extra special for one half of the Blanco team remembering the days of the old school yard #luckythewallscanttalk #hatedhomeec #stillcantsew #builtbyblanco

A new learning environment for the students at Ayr State High School with a block of five new classrooms completed in time for the start of the new school year. #builtbyblanco #commercialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #nqbuilder

Congratulations to our star quantity surveyor Janadeepan and his beautiful wife Lizayini on their wedding day yesterday. The Blanco Building team was honoured to share it with you both ❤️

Arches 👌🏻❣️. A beautiful work site. #builtbyblanco #backtoschool #townsvillebuilder #northqldbuilders #commercialbuilder

🌳 view #builtbyblanco #townsvillesmallbusiness #townsvillebuilder

What a privilege to be working on such a beautiful heritage building at the Ayr State High School. What lucky students! #builtbyblanco #classroomrenovation #schoolholidays #noholidaysforus #burdekin

Who doesn’t love an island building site 🏝 ?!? So lucky to have beautiful Maggie on our doorstep #builtbyblanco #magneticisland #townsvillesmallbusiness #townsvilleshines

Site visit to paradise 🏝

Without a doubt the cutest Blanco Building team members. Go Noisy Ninjas 🏈

Another @blancobuilding design and construct at Elquestro Way, Bohle. It was quickly snapped up by new commercial tenants. Townsville’s real estate is looking good 🙌 #builtbyblanco #designandconstruct #townsvillebuilder #townsvilleshines☀️ #townsvillebusiness

New entry and ticket booth taking shape at the Townsville Sports Reserve #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #commerciabuilder #townsvilleshines #townsvillesmallbusiness

Is it a whiteboard or is it a TV? It’s both. Clever classroom set up. #builtbyblanco #commercialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #classroom

What a fun space to learn 🏫 🍎 📚 #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #commercialbuilder #school

Test run of electronic noticeboard #builtbyblanco

New signage as part of the redevelopment of the Townsville Sports Reserve 🏗 🏃‍♀️ 🏈 🎾 #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #industrialbuilder #commercialbuilder #risingsportsstars #northward

We are design and construct builders meaning we have all the building professionals under the one roof. Dealing with one company means less stress for our clients and more accountability for us. All of our professional services, including design and drafting, are included in our price so make an appointment for a free quote today #builtbyblanco #designandconstruct #designandconstructbuilder #townsvillebuilder

Another new industrial building and office completed at Northern Link Circuit, Shaw. Love the colour combination and the addition of the Lysaght architectural cladding. This one is available to lease. #builtbyblanco #industrialbuilding #industrialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #lysaght #architecturalcladding

School’s back!! The students at Annandale State School will soon have a fancy new classroom #builtbyblanco #commercialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #classroom

A heritage classroom soon to be fitted with the most modern features 📚📝 #builtbyblanco #classroom #townsvillebuilder

We need all the help we can get during the school holidays #blancojunior #builtbyblanco #helper??

Strip out time. Can’t wait to see the finished result #builtbyblanco #commecialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #schoolholidayjobs

Work starting on Townsville Police Academy. One of the most picturesque locations in Townsville ☀️ 🌴 #builtbyblanco #commercialbuilder #townsvillebuilder

School holiday time means it’s time for us to get busy with several school refurbishments now on the go 🛠🧱🧰. This one at Townsville West State School #builtbyblanco #commercialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #townsvillesmallbusiness

En-sweet 😍🛀. #builtbyblanco #ensuite #bathroomdesign #bath #bathtub #townsvillebuilder

The sun sets on another @blancobuilding project 🌅 #builtbyblanco #remotebuilder #industrialbuilder #regionalqld #gulfofcarpentaria

Never smile at a 🐊...we only have big smiles out exploring Krys the croc and the best of Normanton. What a beautiful time of year ☀️ #normanton #gulfofcarpentaria #builtbyblanco #industrialbuilder #remotebuilder

Outback work site ⭐️ 🌟 💫

Coming soon...a makeover for the Townsville Sports Reserve 🏃‍♀️ 🏈 🎾 #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #commercialbuilder #townsvilleshines #supportlocaltownsville

Outback sunset over a new slab 🌅 #builtbyblanco #concreteslab #sunset #aussieoutback #townsvillebuilder

Our crews are remote area specialists. On the road in north Queensland’s gulf country for the next few weeks. #builtbyblanco #remoteareabuilder #townsvillebuilder #commercialbuilder #industrialbuilder

Another industrial warehouse and office taking shape at Northern Link Circuit, Shaw. #builtbyblanco #industrialwarehouse #townsvillebuilder

Anyone else going potty with indoor plants during these quieter times at home? Our build services include a free interior design consultation - including plant suggestions 😉 🌱 🌳 🍃 #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #indoorplants #townsvillesmallbusiness

Looking forward to our beautiful North Queensland winter days. Let the outside in with a feature skylight ☀️ ☁️ #builtbyblanco #homebuilder #townsvillebuilder

Next stop....Cardwell 🚂 #builtbyblanco

What an honor to restore this beautiful heritage-listed railway station. Well done to Queensland Rail for preserving these original buildings which are an integral part of our regional communities dotted along the North Queensland coastline #builtbyblanco #heritagebuilding #railwaystation #cardwell

Who doesn’t love an office plant? 🌱 Of course we did the design, construct and fitout of our own head office #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #townsvillesmallbusiness #supportlocaltownsville

As the sign says...we: 📝 Design 🛠 Construct 🎨 Fitout Enjoy the convenience of all of these services under the one roof. Come and see us at 311 Bayswater Road, Garbutt today. #builtbyblanco #311bayswaterroad #oppositedanmurphys #grabsomealcoholtoo #occupationalhazard

Close up 🧐 #builtbyblanco

Industrial buildings don’t have to look unattractive. This new office and warehouse at Northern Link Circuit was handed over last week and it looks pretty schmick 👏🏻. #builtbyblanco #industrialbuilder #industrialbuilding #warehouse #townsvillebuilder #townsvillesmallbusiness #supportlocaltownsville

Welcome to @blancobuilding Our doors are open so come and talk to us about your next project: 🔨 New homes and renovations 🔨 Commercial and industrial 🔨 Steel buildings #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #townsvillesmallbusiness #supportlocaltownsville #townsvillebusiness

Flashback...one of @blancobuilding first renovation projects many years ago. As proud born and bred north Queenslanders, we love preserving the period features and character of this form of architecture whilst also enhancing their qualities to create a modern family home #builtbyblanco #queenslander #queenslanderhome #tropicalliving #townsvillehomebuilder #townsvillebuilder

The inclusion of a ceiling hoist will empower and assist students with disabilities and their carers as part of this local school amenities block upgrade we have just completed. #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #commercialbuilder #industrialbuilder

Choose from our one, two, three or four bedroom plans or let us custom design something to suit your specific needs

Wanting to downsize or build a perfect weekender or granny flat? This one bedroom 64m2 steel framed home is the perfect hideout for self isolation. Made from the highest quality Australian-made Bluescope True Core steel and Colorbond, it is the most eco/friendly, cost effective, efficient and strong building system for North Queensland. Contact us today for your tailored quote. #builtbyblanco #steelframedhousing #weekender #grannyflat #selfisolation #serenity #townsvillebuilder

Working on a renovation of the Cardwell train station. Isn’t she cute 🚂 #builtbyblanco #industrialbuilder #commercialbuilder #toottoot #renovation #regionalbuilderqld

Stage one of the Townsville Pony Club’s new equestrian arena 🐴. Love working on local community projects #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #industrialbuilder #commercialbuilder #supportlocaltownsville

Sky high slab view. This takes social distancing to an extreme level 🔭 #builtbyblanco #concreteslab #weloveconcrete #townsvillesmallbusiness #townsvillebuilder #supportlocaltownsville #industrialbuilder #commercialbuilder

Slab set up for a new industrial office and warehouse at Northern Link Circuit, Shaw. #builtbyblanco #industrialbuilder #townsvillesmallbusiness #townsvillebuilder #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocaltownsville

We love a good demolition job 🛠⚙️. Given the current upheaval in the world, I think our crew got a lot of satisfaction out of bashing down these walls!! It’s still business as usual for us (for the moment) and our thoughts are with all small businesses in our beloved town. We will be doing everything we possibly can to support our local community over the next few weeks, months and beyond 🧡🤎 #builtbyblanco #localssupportinglocals #townsvillebuilder #townsvillesmallbusiness

Site preparation for another #builtbyblanco industrial office and warehouse at Northern Link Circuit, Shaw - our third one in the street. #industrialbuilder #commercialbuilder #townsvillebuilder

On sunny days we concrete 🌞 #builtbyblanco #commercialbuilder #industrialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #townsvilleshines #townsvillesmallbusiness

Rainy days = office fit out works. #builtbyblanco #commercialbuilder #industrialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #townsvillesmallbusiness

Kitchen ready for coffee and cooking in one of our new commercial buildings completed this week. #builtbyblanco #industrialbuilder #commercialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #townsvillebusiness

Maximising floor space with a mezz floor on top and office below. #builtbyblanco #industrialwarehouse #industrialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #townsvillesmallbusiness

Perfect pair ...Lysaght Dominion architectural cladding teamed with express joint ceiling panels 👌🏻. What a great new recreational facility for the residents and guests at the Townsville Tourist & Lifestyle Village on Hervey Range Road #builtbyblanco #townsvilletourist&lifestylevillage #townsvillebuilder #townsvilleshines #townsvillesmallbusiness #townsvillelovesyourbusiness

Boss Blanco talking to ABC North Queensland Drive program about the one year anniversary of the Townsville flood disaster. Our thoughts are with all of those residents who had to endure one of the largest natural disasters in the city’s history. #townsvillefloods2019 #townsvillefloods #builtbyblanco

Welcome to Blanco Building. Our new industrial style, classic herringbone brick entry. Does your home or workplace need a facelift? Come and see us at 311 Bayswater Road, Garbutt for some styling advice and pricing. #builtbyblanco #herringbonetile #industrialdesign #townsvillebuilder

This office and warehouse is just one of our January handovers to a happy client #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #industrialwarehouse #commercialbuilding #designandconstruct

As school breaks for holidays, we move in to get building works done before the bell rings for class in 2020. #builtbyblanco

New signage done...just in time for Christmas closure 😝. We are excited for 2020. We will back rested and raring to go at Blanco HQ on Monday, January 6. Find us at 311 Bayswater Road, Garbutt. #builtbyblanco #officefitout #industrialdesign #townsvillebuilder #townsvillesmallbusiness

Looking like a five-star luxury resort at the Townsville Tourist & Lifestyle Village 🌴 👙 Cocktails anyone ?? 🍹 🍸 #builtbyblanco #steelbuildings #townsvillesmallbusiness #townsvilletourism #townsvilleshines

The huge new recreational centre is taking shape at the Townsville Tourist & Lifestyle Village. We had to design and engineer this around an existing structure and pool. It will look awesome once it’s done. What an attraction for residents and visitors to the village. #builtbyblanco #townsvilletourist&lifestylevillage #townsvilletourism #townsvillebuilder #townsvilleshines

New year, new Blanco Building office entry #builtbyblanco #herringbonefloor #industrial #industrialdesign #industrialdecor #townsvillebusiness #townsvillebuilder

A custom-made terracotta vase by the talented Di at Clayworx Craft Studio. Love the colour and textures against this natural stone feature wall. And love supporting our local small businesses #townsvillebuilder #townsvillesmallbusiness #townsville #supportlocaltownsville

Another Blanco Building design and construct at Northern Link Circuit, Shaw. #builtbyblanco #industrialwarehouse #townsvillebuilder #steelbuilding

Now that’s a massive mezzanine floor! An ideal solution for extra storage. #builtbyblanco #mezzanine #industrial #industrialbuilder #townsvillebuilder #industrialshed #industrialwarehouse

A spare day in our works schedule to start stage one of the new Blanco Building office signage and entryway. #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #designconstruct

Who said industrial warehouses can’t look pretty?!? The addition of this modern architectural cladding to the office section of this new warehouse makes a striking impact. #builtbyblanco #industrialbuilder #industrialbuilding #townsvillebuilder #lysaght

A shiny new slab for a new industrial office and warehouse at Northern Link Circuit, Shaw. #builtbyblanco #concreteslab #industrial building #warehouse #townsvillebuilder

Need some help with design selections for your next project - maybe just a second opinion? We offer a free design service with all of our projects and have a great relationship with lots of local Townsville suppliers. It’s all part of our personal service. #builtbyblanco #townsvillesmallbusiness #townsvillebuilder #interiordesign

Works well underway at Haughton Solar Farm #builtbyblanco #solarfarm #haughtonsolarfarm #intimeforsummer #townsvillebuilder #northqueenslandbuilder #itshotuphere

Proud to be overseeing two construction projects which got underway this week as part of the Haughton Solar Farm near Ayr ☀️ #builtbyblanco #solarfarm #northqueenslandbuilder #townsvillebuilder #townsvillesmallbusiness

Designing and building our own new office roadside signage #builtbyblanco #officesignage #streetsign #steelwork #aluminiumscreens #boilermaker

New kitchen fitout underway as part of a flood rebuild in Idalia. Can’t wait to see it finished. #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #townsvillefloods2019

Making the most of the long weekend (and good weather) to do a site inspection of a beach house renovation at Lucinda

Refreshed and recharged after a little family break for the school holidays. Looking forward to a busy end of 2019.

Up she goes. Thanks for the lift @prestos_cranes_and_rigging_nq 🏗 #builtbyblanco #warehouse #industrialshed #industrialbuilding #townsvillebuilder

A mezzanine floor sits above the office area on this 40m long office and warehouse building. #builtbyblanco #townsvillebuilder #warehouse