The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) has announced the winners for its 2017 National Awards for Housing Excellence, representing the best new homes, new communities and home renovations in Canada. Thirty-nine awards were presented at the Association’s 74th National Conference in St. John’s, NF.
Vancouver-based companies won the two top awards given for cumulative results in the New Home Awards and Marketing Awards categories.
Adera Development Corporation of Vancouver received the Design Excellence Award for their results in the new home categories. Adera also received two individual New Home Awards for Attached – Mid-to-High-Rise Condominium or Apartment Project, and for Apartment Style/Condominium Units under 1,000 sq. ft.
Concert Properties Ltd. received the Marketing Excellence Award for their overall success in the marketing categories. Concert won individual Marketing Awards for Direct Promotion – Electronic and for Brochure/Kit.
RND Construction and Christopher Simmonds Architect of Ottawa received New Home Awards for both custom and production detached homes. Vicky’s Homes of Edmonton, AB and RDC Fine Homes of Whistler, BC received awards in both the new home and marketing awards categories. My House Design/Build Team Ltd. of Surrey, BC and Kon-strux Developments and Ultimate Renovations of Calgary, AB received two awards in home renovation categories.
“Our award winners represent the best of the best in new homes, home renovations, community development and marketing across Canada and the housing industry takes great pride in their accomplishments,” CHBA president Eric DenOuden said in a news release.
CHBA members responded enthusiastically to the new awards program with a record number of entries in 2017. A complete listing by category of all the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence finalists can be found below.
DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
Adera Development Corporation, Vancouver, BC
MARKETING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Concert Properties Ltd., Vancouver, BC
NEW HOME AWARDS
Attached Homes – Under 1,500 square feet
Rinaldi Homes, Niagara Falls, ON: “Optimist Lane”
Attached Homes – 1,500 square feet and over
Alloy Homes Incorporated, Calgary, AB: “Kensington Townhome”
Attached Homes – Mid-to High-rise Condominium or Apartment Units under 1,000 sq. ft.
StreetSide Developments, Edmonton, AB: “Aloft Skyview – Aurora”
Attached Homes – Mid-to High-rise Condominium or Apartment Units 1,000 sq. ft. and over
Adera Development Corporation, Vancouver, BC: “Shore IV”
Attached Homes – Mid-to High-rise Condominium or Apartment (Entire Project)
Adera Development Corporation, Vancouver, BC: “Shore IV”
Detached Homes – Production | One-storey Bungalow
Vicky’s Homes, Edmonton, AB: “Venzo”
Detached Homes – Production | Under 1,500 square feet
Seven Lakes Developments Ltd., Porters Lake, NS: “Stargazer by Synergy Homes, a division of Seven Lakes Developments”
Detached Homes – Production | 1,500 to 2,200 square feet
Portrait Homes Ltd., Richmond, BC: “Nelson Peak – Phase 2”
Detached Homes – Production | 2,201 to 2,500 square feet
Dream Development’s “Homes by Dream,” Calgary, AB: “Arrival Collection 30i”
Detached Homes – Production | 2,501 to 3,500 square feet
RND Construction and Christopher Simmonds Architect, Ottawa, ON: “Riverpark Green – The Orchard”
Detached Homes – Production | Over 3,500 square feet
Marble Construction Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: “Leovista”
Detached Homes – Custom | Under 2,500 square feet
RDC Fine Homes Inc., Whistler, BC: “Crumpit Woods Oasis”
Detached Homes – Custom | 2,501 to 3,500 square feet
Mike Lobe Contracting Ltd., Abbotsford, BC: “Townshipline”
Detached Homes – Custom | 3,501 to 6,000 square feet
RND Construction and Christopher Simmonds Architect, Ottawa, ON: “Revelstoke Drive”
Detached Homes – Custom | Over 6,000 square feet
Gonell Homes, Etobicoke, ON: “Asaria Developments III”
NET ZERO HOME AWARD
Doug Tarry Limited, St. Thomas, ON: “The Northgate Net Zero Home”
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Lucchetta Homes, Welland, ON: “The Residences At Hunters Pointe”
RENOVATION AWARDS
Kitchen – under $50,000
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Forever Family”
Kitchen – $50,000 to $100,000
Kon-strux Developments, Calgary, AB: “Suburban Stunner: Kitchen ”
Kitchen – Over $100,000
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Cedardale Contemporary”
Bathroom
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Lake Bonavista Ensuite”
Any Room
Just Basements, Ottawa, ON: “Don’t You Dare Say “Man Cave””
Whole House – under $100,000
Alair Homes Georgian Bay, Midland, ON: “Adams Road”
Whole House – $100,000 to $250,000
Kon-strux Developments, Calgary, AB: “Split-Level Splendour: Whole House”
Whole House – $250,001 – $500,000
Alair Homes, Edmonton, AB: “Weatherby Place”
Whole House – $500,001 to $1 million
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Lake Bonavista Renovation”
Whole House – over $1 million
Marino General Contracting, Vancouver, BC: “Edgy Outlook on a Vancouver Classic”
MARKETING AWARDS
Signage & Logo
Great Gulf and Hullmark Developments Ltd., Toronto, ON: “home”
Concept, Creative and Production: Community Agency
Brochure/Kit
Concert Properties Ltd., Vancouver, BC: “NAVÍO at The Creek”
Website
RDC Fine Homes Inc., Whistler, BC: “RDC Fine Homes”
Direct Promotion – Electronic
Concert Properties, Vancouver, BC: “NAVÍO at The Creek”
Direct Promotion – Print
Vicky’s Homes, Edmonton, AB: “Stress Free and Move in Ready”
Print Ad
Losani Homes Ltd., Hamilton, ON: “Central Park”
Concept, Creative and Production: McOuat Partnership
Sales Office – Low Rise
Zinc Developments Inc., Toronto, ON: “Wabash 35”
Concept, Creative and Production: The Brand Factory
Sales Office – Mid- to High-Rise
Solterra Development Corp., Delta, BC: “Milano”
Design/Decor Centre
OakWood, Ottawa, ON: “Taylor Creek Drive Design Centre”
Interior Decorating
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: “Lavello 2 in Legacy”
