Vancouver Island’s Development and Construction Leaders Celebrate Industry Excellence
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Victoria, BC (June 05, 2024) – The best of Vancouver Island’s construction and development sector was on display as the industry celebrated with the inaugural Vancouver Island Building Industry (VIBI) Awards, presented by the Urban Development Institute – Capital Region (UDI-CR), Canadian Home Builders Association – Vancouver Island (CHBAVI), and the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA).
A total of 47 awards were handed out, showcasing the world-class builders and developers who reside on Vancouver Island. Ranging from luxury single-family homes, awe-inspiring architectural forms, critical infrastructure and multi-residential housing projects, the VIBI Awards exemplified the highly skilled construction professionals that contribute to the island’s built environment. Through UDI-CR, CHBAVI, and VICA, the VIBI Awards represent the development, residential homebuilding, industrial, commercial, institutional, civil, and multi-residential construction sectors on Vancouver Island.
“The inaugural VIBI Awards was a resounding success and a testament to the dedication and excellence of our construction community on Vancouver Island,” said Rory Kulmala, CEO, Vancouver Island Construction Association. “I am incredibly proud of all our members and extend my heartfelt congratulations to the award recipients. Together, we are shaping the landscape of Vancouver Island, one project at a time.”
The event was hosted by CHEK News Anchor Paul Haysom and was held at Crystal Garden in Victoria, BC on Saturday, June 1st, and saw over 350 industry members in attendance. Submissions for the VIBI Awards were administered through each association, with CHBAVI presenting 24 awards, UDI-CR presenting 10, and VICA presenting 13. Each association had award categories specific to their sector.
“To have Vancouver Island’s development and construction sector under one roof in celebration was immensely inspiring,” said Kathy Whitcher, Executive Director of the Urban Development Institute – Capital Region. “I would like to thank the member companies from all three of our associations for their submissions, as well as congratulate the night’s winners. Moreover, thank you to those who attended our event, we cannot wait to celebrate with you again in 2025.”
“As the industry continues to grow and the demand for construction and development services increases, it is events like the VIBI Awards that remind us that despite our busy schedules, we should take time to pause and celebrate our successes,” said Kerriann Coady, Canadian Home Builders’ Association Vancouver Island. “Our award winners exemplify the high standards and commitment to excellence that we strive for daily and make Vancouver Island a wonderful place to work, live and play.”
The 2024 VIBI’s were proudly sponsored by FortisBC and Concert Properties.
A full listing of the night’s finalists and winners is available at www.vibiawards.ca
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List of Finalists & Winners
Canadian Homebuilders Association – Vancouver Island
Best Single-Family Home under 3,000 Sq. Ft.
WINNER: HORIZON PACIFIC CONTRACTING – MODERN LAKESIDE SANCTUARY
Finalists:
- Alair Homes – Hawk Point Custom Home
- Horizon Pacific Contracting – Modern Lakeside Sanctuary
- Gablecraft Homes – Royal Bay I Westwick
- LIDA Homes Inc. – Valley View Maison
Award: Best Single-Family Home between 3,000 – 4,500 Sq. Ft.
WINNER: ICON DEVELOPMENTS LTD. – THE MUSE
Finalists:
- Icon Developments Ltd. – The Muse
- LIDA Homes Inc. – Cloud Nine
- Momentum Design Build Inc. – Farmhouse Refined
- Pheasant Hill Homes – The Eagles Nest Passive House
Award: Best Multi-Family Low Rise Development
WINNER: GABLECRAFT HOMES. – ROYAL BAY I THE CORA
Finalists:
- Gablecraft Homes. – Royal Bay I The Coral
- LIDA Homes Inc. – Murray’s Pond
Award: Best Residential Renovation Under $250,000
WINNER: MAC RENOVATIONS – HEIRLOOM INSPIRED REFRESH
Award: Best Residential Renovation $250,001 – $450,000
WINNER: ALAIR HOMES – FAIRWINDS
Finalists:
- Alair Homes – Fairwinds
- MAC Renovations – Modern Rustic Reimagined
- MAC Renovations – Urban Luxe Revamp
Award: Best Residential Renovation $450,001 and over
WINNER: ALAIR HOMES – GREY GABLES
Finalists:
- Alair Homes – Grey Gables
- Alair Homes – Cilaire Family Home **Design Credit: Evolve Interior Design
- LIDA Homes Inc. – Forest Retreat
- Pheasant Hill Homes – Ravens Nest
Award: Best Single Family Kitchen Renovation over $100,000
WINNER: MAC RENOVATIONS – TIMELESS ELEGANCE KITCHEN *PROJECT PARTNER: T. RUSSELL MILLWORK
Finalists:
- LIDA Homes Inc – Forest Retreat
- MAC Renovations – Timeless Elegance Kitchen *Project Partner: T. Russell Millwork
- Pheasant Hill Homes – Ravens Nest
- Shining Knight Construction – Elevated Farmhouse Kitchen *Design Credit: Evolve Interior Design
Award: Best Single-Family Kitchen – New under $100,000
WINNER: LIDA HOMES INC – VALLEY VIEW MAISON
Finalists:
- LIDA Homes Inc – Valley View Maison
- Alair Homes – Hawk Point
- LIDA Homes Inc. – Murray’s Pond
- Gablecraft Homes – Royal Bay I Lincoln
Award: Best Single Family Kitchen – New over $100,000
WINNER: Icon Developments Ltd. – The Muse
Finalists:
- LIDA Homes Inc. – Cloud Nine
- LIDA Homes Inc. – Artist Haven
- Icon Developments Ltd. – The Muse
Award: Best Single Family Bathroom Renovation under $50,000
WINNER: ALAIR HOMES – GREY GABLES
Finalists:
- Evolve Interior Design – Revolutionizing Retro *Project Partner: Hillview Projects inc.
- Pheasant Hill Homes – Ravens Nest – Main Bath
- Alair Homes – Grey Gables
Award: Best Single Family Bathroom Renovation over $50,000
WINNER: ALAIR HOMES – FAIRWINDS
Finalists:
- Pheasant Hill Homes – Ravens Nest – Ensuite
- Alair Homes – Fairwinds
Award: Best Single Family Bathroom – New under $50,000
WINNER: GABLECRAFT HOMES – ROYAL BAY I LINCOLN
Finalists:
- Gablecraft Homes – Royal Bay I Lincoln
- LIDA Homes Inc. – Valleyview Maison
Award: Best Single Family Bathroom – New over $50,000
WINNER: LIDA HOMES INC. – ARTIST HAVEN *DESIGN CREDIT: ZEBRA DESIGN
Finalists:
- LIDA Homes Inc. – Cloud Nine
- MAC Renovations – James Bay Spa Escape
- LIDA Homes Inc. – Artist Haven *Design Credit: Zebra Design
Award: Innovative Feature – New or Renovation
WINNER: Icon Developments Ltd. – The Muse
Finalists:
- Pheasant Hill Homes – Ravens Nest
- LIDA Homes Inc. – Cloud Nine
- Icon Developments Ltd. – The Muse
- Studio AE Interior Design Inc. – The Piste
Award: Best Interior Design – Renovation
WINNER: LIDA HOMES INC. – FOREST RETREAT
Finalists:
- Alair Homes – Fairwinds
- Alair Homes – Grey Gables
- LIDA Homes Inc. – Forest Retreat
- Alair Homes – Cilaire Family *Design Credit: Evolve Interior Design
Award: Best Interior Design – New
WINNER: ICON DEVELOPMENTS LTD. – THE MUSE
Finalists:
- Alair Homes – Hawk Point
- LIDA Homes Inc. – Cloud Nine
- Gablecraft Homes – Royal Bay I Lincoln *Design Credit: Dexter Dolores Interiors
- Icon Developments Ltd. – The Muse
Award: Best Any Room – New or Renovation
WINNER: ICON DEVELOPMENTS LTD. – THE MUSE
Finalists:
- Alair Homes – Hawk Point
- Icon Developments Ltd. – The Muse
- Alair Homes – Fairwinds Loft
- Alair Homes – Grey Gables – Open Concept Foyer
Award: Best Environmental Initiative
WINNER: PHEASANT HILL HOMES – THE EAGLES NEST PASSIVE HOUSE
Finalists:
- Pheasant Hill Homes – The Eagles Nest Passive House
- Alair Homes – Hawk Point
- Momentum Design Build Inc. – Farmhouse Refined
Award: FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in New Residential Construction
WINNER: PHEASANT HILL HOMES – CLIFFSIDE MODERN
Award: Golden Blower Door-Presented by Bernhardt Contracting
WINNER: Pheasant Hill Homes – The Eagles Nest Passive House
Finalists:
- Momentum Design Build Inc. – Farmhouse Refined
- Pheasant Hill Homes – The Eagles Nest Passive House
Award: Project of the Year
WINNER: Icon Developments – The Muse
Finalists:
- Gablecraft Homes – Royal Bay I Lincoln *Design Credit: Dexter Dolores Interiors
- Pheasant Hill Homes – The Eagles Nest Passive House
- LIDA Homes Inc – Cloud Nine
- Icon Developments – The Muse
Award: Builder of the Year
WINNER: LIDA HOMES INC
Finalists:
- Pheasant Hill Homes
- LIDA Homes Inc
- Gablecraft Homes
Award: Renovator of the Year
WINNER: LIDA HOMES INC.
Finalists:
- Alair Homes
- MAC Renovations
- Pheasant Hill Homes
- LIDA Homes Inc.
Urban Development Institute – Capital Region
Award: Difference Maker of the Year
WINNER: MARK HOLLAND, WESTPLAN CONSULTING GROUP
Award: Emerging Leader of the Year (U40)
WINNER: TAVISH RAI, ABSTRACT DEVELOPMENTS
Finalists:
- Tavish Rai, Abstract Developments
- Katherine Davies, Aryze Developments
- Sameer Hasham, RJC Engineers
Award: Outstanding Innovation in Development
WINNER: KANG & GILL CONSTRUCTION – “THE AFFINITY”
Finalists:
- GMC Projects – “The Charlesworth”
- Kang & Gill Construction – “The Affinity”
- Merchant House Capital – “Victoria Press Building”
Award: Outstanding Mixed-Use Development
WINNER: WA ARCHITECTS – “RESIDENCE III & IV”
Award: Outstanding Purpose-Built Rental
WINNER: TOWNLINE – “HUDSON HOUSE”
Finalists:
- Aryze Developments – “Centro by Aryze”
- Cascadia Architects – “Brio at Shelbourne & Stockton”
- Devon Properties, in collaboration with Wexford Developments – “Adelaide at West Bay”
- GMC Projects – “The Charlesworth”
- LIDA Construction – “Murray’s Pond”
- Number Ten Architectural Group – “9 Chown Place, The Oaks”
- Townline – “Hudson House”
Award: Outstanding Industrial Development
WINNER: OMICRON ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION LTD. – “SEASPAN VICTORIA SHIPYARDS”
Finalists:
- Omicron Architecture Engineering Construction Ltd. – “Allandale District”
- Omicron Architecture Engineering Construction Ltd. – “Seaspan Victoria Shipyards”
- Omicron Architecture Engineering Construction Ltd. – “Wildcat Industrial”
Award: Outstanding Commercial/Retail Development
WINNER: PCRE GROUP – “THE COMMONS”
Finalists:
- Omicron Architecture Engineering Construction Ltd. – “GlenOak Ford Dealership”
- PCRE Group – “The Commons”
Award: Outstanding Office Development
WINNER: MERCHANT HOUSE CAPITAL – “VICTORIA PRESS BUILDING”
Award: Outstanding Community Development
WINNER: GABLECRAFT HOMES- “ROYAL BAY – MEADOWS”
Finalists:
- Gablecraft Homes- “Royal Bay – Meadows”
- GMC Projects – “The Charlesworth”
Award: Outstanding Development Overall
WINNER: TOWNLINE – “HUDSON HOUSE”
Vancouver Island Construction Association
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Employer of the Year
WINNER: CENTURY GROUP INC (dba CGI CONSTRUCTORS)
- Current Millwork & Cabinetry
- EllisDon Corporation
- Island West Coast Developments (IWCD) Ltd.
- Houle Electric Ltd.
- Century Group Inc. (dba CGI Constructors)
- Osprey Electric Ltd.
Employee of the Year
WINNER: MARWA DAER – ELLISDON
- Marwa Daer – EllisDon
- Robert Davidson – Archie Johnstone Plumbing and Heating Ltd.
- Terry Pearson – LIDA Construction Inc.
Woman in Construction of the Year
WINNER: ANN SQUIRES FERGUSON – WESTERN DESIGN+BUILD
- Ann Squires Ferguson – Western Design+Build
- Heather Osler – Pacific Viking Group Properties Inc
- Jenn Bogwald – WestUrban Developments Ltd.
- Marwa Daer – EllisDon
- Graziella Nogueira – Cobrafer Construction Ltd.
U40 Person of the Year
WINNER: CONNER BERNABE – PCRE GROUP
- Jordan Medwid – Archie Johnstone Plumbing and Heating Ltd.
- Conner Bernabe – PCRE Group
- Patrick Brandreth – Island West Coast Developments (IWCD) Ltd.
- Daniel Byrne – Herold Engineering
Supplier of the Year
WINNER: WES-TECH IRRIGATION
- Wes – Tech Irrigation
PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Subcontractor Project Achievement Awards
Subcontractor Award – General
WINNER: VESTAS WIND FARM – RKM CRANE SERVICES LTD
- Malahat Nation Foreshore Erosion Protection – Copcan Civil LP
- Skyhomes at the Railyards – Harbour City Kitchens
- Berwick Retirement Parksville – Living Stones Interlocking Brick Inc.
- Vestas Wind Farm – RKM Crane Services LTD
- UVic Student Housing and Dining – Houle Electric Ltd
Electrical Contractor Award
WINNER: CENTRAL VICTORIA VETERINARY HOSPITAL – HOULE ELECTRIC LTD.
- Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital – Houle Electric Ltd.
- Comox Valley Airport Solar Project – Hakai Energy Solutions Inc
PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Prime Contractor Project Achievement Awards
Under $5 Million
WINNER: COWICHAN LAKE PHYSIO (LAKE HOULE PHYSIO & THERAPY) – ISLAND WEST COAST DEVELOPMENT (IWCD)
- Gabriel Ross – Brenric Construction Ltd.
- Kiyo Salon and Day Spa – Saywell Contracting Ltd.
- Cowichan Lake Physio (Lake House Physio & Therapy) – Island West Coast Developments (IWCD) Ltd.
From $5 Million to $10 Million
WINNER: THE COVE AT JAMES BAY – KNAPPETT PROJECTS INC.
- Discover Montessori School – Tectonica Management Inc.
- Sage Haven Project – Island West Coast Developments (IWCD) Ltd.
- Malaview Laboratories – Century Group Inc. (dba CGI Constructors)
- The Cove at James Bay – Knappett Projects Inc
Over $10 Million
WINNER: THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA STUDENT HOUSING & DINING – ELLISDON CORP. & KINETIC CONSTRUCTION (JOINT VENTURE)
- Amica Jubilee House – Knappett Projects Inc.
- Duo Townhomes – Tectonica Management Inc.
- Esquimalt Graving Dock Extension & Refurbishment – Pomerleau Inc
- DLX on Third – Island West Coast Developments (IWCD) Ltd.
- Sooke Drennan Housing – Scansa Construction Ltd.
- The University of Victoria Student Housing & Dining Project – EllisDon & Kinetic Construction
- Victoria High School – Durwest Construction Management Inc.