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2020 CHBA NATIONAL AWARDS FOR HOUSING EXCELLENCE FINALISTS NAMED

OTTAWA, ON – February 6, 2020 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence.

The competition recognizes the best in Canadian new homes, home renovations, community development and marketing. Over 700 entries were received from coast to coast, from small towns and large urban areas. Nearly 200 judges reviewed images, floor plans, and project description before narrowing down the field.

“When you look at these finalists, it’s amazing to see the variety of architectural styles being incorporated into residential housing in Canada today. Whether a home is built by a developer in a thriving new community or is a custom renovation done by a small family-run business, these projects showcase the pride we have in our industry,” said CHBA CEO Kevin Lee.

Categories represent the full spectrum of Canadian homes: low-rise houses, high-rise apartments, and homes built for ownership or rental purposes.

This year, a new category was added: the Entry-Level Home Affordability Award.

“Builders are always innovating to provide Canadians with housing options, and that includes getting increasingly creative to improve housing affordability for those who are trying to get into the market. We felt it was time to dedicate a category to those efforts, which can range from reducing the footprint of the home, to changing finishes, to incorporating a secondary suite for inter-generational families or rental income, to cost-effective energy efficiency features that don’t add to much cost to the purchase price but reduce operating costs – all while still producing homes that people are proud of and want to live in,” said Lee.

Forty-two awards for excellence in housing will be presented during CHBA’s Homebuilding Week in Canada on April 3rd in Banff, Alberta. Categories include:

  • New Home Awards (15 in total)
  • Net Zero Home Award (1 award)
  • Modular Innovation Award (1 award)
  • Home Renovation Awards (11 in total)
  • Community Development Awards (1 award)
  • Marketing Awards (10 in total)

Three major awards will also be presented. The Design Excellence Award, Renovation Excellence, and Marketing Excellence Award will each be presented to the home builder or renovator who has achieved the highest level of success in the respective new home, renovation, and marketing categories.

A complete listing by category of all the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence finalists can be found below.

About the Canadian Home Builders’ Association
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is the voice of the residential construction industry in Canada, representing some 9,000 member firms across the country. Our membership spans new home builders, renovators, developers, trade contractors, building material manufacturers and suppliers, lenders, and other professionals in the housing sector.

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For more information:
Natasha Rombough
(613) 230-3060 ext. 224
housingawards@chba.ca

NEW HOME AWARDS

 

ATTACHED HOMES – Low-Rise under 1,500 square feet
Isle of Mann Property Group, Surrey, BC: “Luxia at Yorkson Phase 1”
Milestone Builder Group, Edmonton, AB: “Bosley B”
Milestone Builder Group, Edmonton, AB: “Tristin”
Park Ridge Homes, Surrey, BC: “HAVEN”
Rinaldi Homes, St.Catharines, ON: “Unit 1 @ Drapers Creek”

ATTACHED HOMES – Low-Rise 1,500 square feet and over
Milestone Builder Group, Edmonton, AB: “Churchill”
Nu-View Homes, Sidney, BC: “SeaScape 1”
Nu-View Homes, Sidney, BC: “SeaScape Penthouse”
SNG-Development Group Inc., Calgary, AB: “4on34th”
with Ellergodt Design Inc.
Treehouse Developments Ltd., Calgary, AB: “Urban Vintage”

ATTACHED HOMES – Mid- to High-Rise Condominium or Apartment Project (Completed)
Branthaven Homes, Burlington, ON: “The Taunton Apartments”
 with II BY IV DESIGN and Kirkor Architects & Planners
Concert Properties, Toronto, ON: “88 Scott”
Concert Properties, Vancouver, BC: “NAVÍO at The Creek”
Isle of Mann Property Group, Surrey, BC: “Crescendo”
Rosehaven Homes, Oakville, ON: “The Randall Residences”

ATTACHED HOMES – Mid- to High-Rise Condominium or Apartment Projects (Planned)
Collecdev, Toronto, ON: “TRETTI”
with Montana Steele
Homes By DeSantis, Stoney Creek, ON: “CoMo Coastal Modern Living by the Lake”
with KNYMH Inc., and Tomas Pearce Interior Design Consulting Inc.
Minto Communities, Toronto, ON: “123 Portland”
    with NAK Design Strategies and U31
Minto Communities, Toronto, ON: “The Saint”
    with figure3, NAK Design Group
The Rose Corporation, Toronto, ON: “The Davis Residences at Bakerfield”
    with McOuat Partnership, Raw Design, and The Patton Design Studio

DETACHED HOMES – Production | One-storey Bungalow
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: “The Catania”
Georgian International Build Corp., Barrie, ON: “Braestone Estates - Carolina”
Jasper Fine Homes Inc., Bow Island, AB: “The Acacia”
Prominent Homes Ltd., Calgary, AB: “The Berkshire”
Rinaldi Homes, St. Catharines, ON: “Scandinavian Escape”

DETACHED HOMES – Production | Under 1,800 square feet
Accent Infills, Edmonton, AB: “The Laurier”
Brookfield Residential (Alberta) LP, Edmonton, AB: “Belvedere in The Orchards”
Homes by Dream (Dream Development), Calgary, AB: “The Caden – Homes by Dream”
Lacey Construction, Deroche, BC: “Kermode Cabin”
with E3 Eco Group Inc. and Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd.
North Pointe Homes Ltd., Edmonton, AB: “Parkview Industrial”
 with Boss Design Ltd.

DETACHED HOMES – Production | 1,800 to 2,100 square feet
Accent Infills, Edmonton, AB: “The Windsor”
Activa, Waterloo, ON: “Sandridge II”
Deanmark Developments, Calgary, AB: “Temple House”
Deanmark Developments, Calgary, AB: “Wick House”
Homes by Dream, Regina, SK: “The Nicholson”

DETACHED HOMES – Production | 2,101 to 2,400 square feet
Algra Bros. Developments Ltd., Abbotsford, BC: “Timberlane Juniper”
DVL Homes, Surrey, BC: “The Village at Fraser Heights”
Milestone Builder Group, Edmonton, AB: “Liliya - Cassidy Residence”
Munro Homes Ltd., Regina, SK: “The Pratt Showhome in The Creeks”
North Pointe Homes Ltd., Edmonton, AB: “3-Storey Farm House”
with Boss Design Ltd

DETACHED HOMES – Production | 2,401 to 2,800 square feet
Activa, Waterloo, ON: “The Riverstone”
Ashton Luxury Living Inc., Calgary, AB: “Sunnyside Terrace”
Glenview Homes, Ottawa, ON: “The Blakely Model Home”
with West of Main
Milestone Builder Group, Edmonton, AB: “Marcus”
Milestone Builder Group, Edmonton, AB: “Windsor”

DETACHED HOMES – Production | Over 2,800 square feet
Algra Bros. Developments Ltd., Abbotsford, BC: “Timberlane Cedar”
BMF Homes Inc., Coquitlam, BC: “Gold and Grandeur”
Marble Construction, North Vancouver, BC: “The Lions”
with Arcwood Millwork Inc.
SNG-Development Group Inc., Calgary, AB: “Elbow River Estate”
with Ellergodt Design Inc. and LUX Windows and Glass Ltd.
Symphony Homes Limited, Burnaby, BC: “Queen's Ransom”

DETACHED HOMES – Custom | Under 2,500 square feet
Alloy Homes Incorporated, Calgary, AB: “Modern Farmhouse”
J. Zsiros Contracting Ltd., Courtenay, BC: “Rustic Modern”
McKinley Masters Custom Homes, Calgary, AB: “The Bow”
Munro Homes Ltd., Regina, SK: “Opulent In-Fill on Quinn Drive”
Ultimate Homes and Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Kent Place Infill”

DETACHED HOMES – Custom | 2,500 to 3,500 square feet
Alloy Homes Incorporated, Calgary, AB: “River's Edge”
Archia Development Ltd., West Vancouver, BC: “Palmerston”
Artista Homes, Oak Bluff, MB: “Tuxedo Essence”
Vancouver Development, Vancouver, BC: “Beachview”
Wedgewood Developments, Kamloops, BC: “Devils In The Detail”
with Custom Spaces by Cristalee and Motivo Design Group Inc.

DETACHED HOMES – Custom | 3,501 to 5,000 square feet
Bellamy Homes Ltd., Kelowna, BC: “Eagle's View”
with Canadian Stone Industries, Magpie Interiors, Norelco Cabinets, and Small Tile & Flooring
Naikoon Contracting Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: “Deep Cove Cliffhanger”
Naikoon Contracting Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: “WestBay Passive House”
Profile Custom Homes, Oakville, ON: “The Last House”
with David Small Designs
Vision Pacific Contracting Ltd., Whistler, BC: “Suncatcher”

DETACHED HOMES – Custom | Over 5,000 square feet
Brenmar Construction Corp., Ottawa, ON: “Rideau River Front Home”
Falcon Heights Contracting Ltd., Victoria, BC: “Elements”
Naikoon Contracting Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: “North Vancouver Heights”
Pars Luxury Custom Homes, Kelowna, BC: “Lua Nova”
with AcuTruss Industries and inArtifex Design Ltd.
Profile Custom Homes, Oakville, ON: “Modern Luxury”
with David Small Designs

Entry-Level Home Affordability Award
Blue Ocean Construction Inc., Burnaby, BC: “The Small Home Initiative”
Delonix Homes, Saskatoon, SK: “Value without compromise in a Single family home”
Harmony Homes, Kelowna, BC: “Raymer Renewal”
J. Zsiros Contracting Ltd., Courtenay, BC: “Absolute Zero”
The Ironstone Building Company, London, ON: “VIBE by The Ironstone Building Company”

MODULAR INNOVATION AWARD
Big Block Construction and Innovative Residential, Saskatoon, SK and Grandeur Housing Ltd., Winkler, MB: “Cory Villas”
Guildcrest Homes, Morewood, ON: “The Citana”
Guildcrest Homes, Morewood, ON: “The Tryka”
Kent Homes, Bouctouche, NB: “Early Bird Cottage - New Brunswick Hospital Home Lottery”
Supreme Homes, Tracadie-Sheila, NB and Premier Island Homes, Charlottetown, PE: “Sunset Dunes”

NET ZERO HOME AWARD
Bercum Builders Inc., Kelowna, BC: “Heirloom Shores”
with MQN Architectire & Design Inc.
J. Zsiros Contracting Ltd., Courtenay, BC: “Absolute Zero”
Minto Communities Inc., Ottawa, ON: “The Hampton”
with Building Energy Inc. and Switch Energy
Naikoon Contracting Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: “One Raven Net Zero”
Steve Snider Construction Inc., Port Perry, ON: “Lakeview Farm”
with BlueWater Energy Inc., Building Knowledge Canada Inc., and Hickory Lane Kitchens

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: “Artesia”
Brookfield Residential (Alberta) LP, Edmonton, AB: “Lake Summerside”
Macdonald Communities, Calgary, AB: “Watermark at Bearspaw”
Macdonald Lakeshore Properties LP, Lake Country, BC: “Lakestone”
West Campus Development Trust, Calgary, AB: “University District Calgary”
with DIALOG, EXP Services Inc., IBI Group, and WATT Consulting Group

RENOVATION AWARDS

Kitchen – under $70,000
Keystone Ridge Developments Ltd., Toronto, ON: “Condo Kitchen in The Sky”
Paine Construction and Design, Kelowna, BC: “McKinley Residence”
with Stirling Woodworks
Platinum Group of Companies, Surrey, BC: “Harvest at Bose Farm”
Reborn Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Crestridge for GOLD”
Revelstoke Custom Homes and Renovations, Ottawa, ON: “Ortona Transformation”

Kitchen – $70,000 to $100,000
Clay Construction Inc., Langley, BC: “Blue Horizon”
Harwood Design Builders Ltd., Winnipeg, MB: “The Ultimate Entertainment Centre”
OakWood, Ottawa, ON: “Every Angle”
Tavan Developments Ltd., Vancouver, BC: “Family Living”
Ultimate Homes and Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Modern Walnut Kitchen Transformation”


Kitchen – Over $100,000
BayLoch Homes, Calgary, AB: “Modern Country Kitchen”
with Legacy Kitchens
Empire Custom Homes, Calgary, AB: “Bespoke Kitchen Renovation”
Marino General Contracting Ltd., Vancouver, BC: “Georgia Street above the Georgia Strait”
My House Design/Build/Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Dramatic Lines”
Vicky's Homes Inc., Edmonton, AB: “Edmonton-Donsdale Kitchen Renovation”

Bathroom
ARTium Design Build, Ottawa, ON: “Timeless for Two”
Enzo Design Build Inc., West Vancouver, BC: “Ocean Drop”
Lagois Design·Build·Renovate, North Gower, ON: “Master Oasis”
Marvel Pro Contracting & Renovations Ltd., Kelowna, BC: “Luxury Masculine Retreat”
with Epic Electric, Hannah Katey Interior Design, and Red Giant Mechanical
Vicky's Homes Inc., Edmonton, AB: “Edmonton-Donsdale Ensuite Renovation”

Any Space
Bachly Construction, Oakville, ON: “Beaumont Hideaway”
Bachly Construction, Oakville, ON: “Beaumont Wine Cellar”
Just Basements, Ottawa, ON: “Loads of Fun”
My House Design/Build/Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Mid Century Revival”
Vicky's Homes Inc., Edmonton, AB: “Edmonton-Donsdale Greatroom Renovation”

Exterior
Allenbrook Homes Ltd., Calgary, AB: “Kelvin Grove Exterior”
BayLoch Homes, Calgary, AB: “Sombre Elegance”
My House Design/Build/Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Skaha Vista”
Ultimate Homes and Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Inner City Outdoor Living Retreat”
Ultimate Homes and Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Outdoor Living on ‘Hole 9’”

Whole Home – under $150,000
Enzo Design Build Inc., West Vancouver, BC: “Ocean Drop”
OakWood, Ottawa, ON: “Rich Textures”
Revelstoke Custom Homes & Renovations, Ottawa, ON: “Overlake Overhaul”
Revelstoke Custom Homes & Renovations, Ottawa, ON: “Renfrew”


Whole Home – $150,000 to $300,000
LIDA Homes Inc., Victoria, BC: “Chic Rustica”
 with Java Designs
MAC Renovations, Victoria, BC: “Cordova Bay Elegence”
Paine Construction and Design, Kelowna, BC: “McKinley Residence”
with Stirling Woodworks
Platinum Group of Companies, Surrey, BC: “Harvest at Bose Farm”
Tavan Developments Ltd., Vancouver, BC: “Family Living”

Whole Home – $300,001 to $500,000
Alair Homes Barrie, Barrie, ON: “Highland”
Ardington + Associates Design Inc., Ottawa, ON: “Beyond The Pale”
Concord Homes, Kingston, ON: “Hilltop Haven”
My House Design/Build/Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Creekside Glamour”
Ultimate Homes and Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Golf Course Living”

Whole Home – $500,001 to $1 million
Concord Homes, Kingston, ON: “Rags to Riches”
Coulson Design Build Inc., Amherstburg, ON: “French Country Makeover”
Oke Woodsmith Building Systems Inc., Grand Bend, ON: “Transformation of Tradition”
Sanchez Homes, Manotick, ON: “Ottawa South Heritage balanced with Contemporary Needs”
The Gatti Group Corp., Mississauga, ON: “Urban Cottage”

Whole Home – over $1 million
Bachly Construction, Oakville, ON: “Beaumont Manor”
Fairmont Properties Ltd., Aurora, ON: “Red Brick Mansion”
Marino General Contracting Ltd., Vancouver, BC: “Serenity”
My House Design/Build/Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Skaha Vista”
Paine Construction and Design, Kelowna, BC: “Sheerwater Renovation”

MARKETING AWARDS

Signage & Logo
Brookfield Residential (Alberta) LP, Edmonton, AB: “The Orchards”
Camrost Felcorp, Toronto, ON: “Exchange District”
with Gladstone Media
ELAD Canada and The Brand Factory, Toronto, ON: “Galleria on the Park”
Homes By DeSantis, Stoney Creek, ON: “CoMo Coastal Modern Living by the Lake”
with McOuat Partnership
Park Ridge Homes, Surrey, BC: “HAVEN”


Brochure/Kit
Homes By DeSantis, Stoney Creek, ON: “CoMo Coastal Modern Living by the Lake”
with McOuat Partnership
Minto Communities, Toronto, ON: “123 Portland”
with NAK Design Strategies and U31
Minto Communities and The Brand Factory, Toronto, ON: “The Saint Brochure”
Rosehaven Homes, Oakville, ON: “The Randall Residences”
with McOuat Partnership
Vicky's Homes Inc., Edmonton, AB: “Vicky's Take Home”

Website
Eden Oak Inc., Mississauga, ON: “The Chase”
with Madhouse Advertising Inc.
Empire Communities and Pureblink, Vaughan, ON: “Life Reimagined”
Empire Custom Homes, Calgary, AB: “Empire Custom Homes Website”
with Chatterson Drive Inc.
Hayer Builders Group, Surrey, BC: “Hayer Builders Group”
Wastell Homes and Joey AI, London, ON: “Kokomo Beach Club”

Digital Media Campaign – Low-Rise
Brookfield Residential (Alberta) LP, Edmonton, AB: “Brookfield DIY”
Empire Communities and Pureblink, Vaughan, ON: “Life Reimagined”
Gold Park Homes, Vaughan, ON: “Pine Valley”
with McOuat Partnership
Great Gulf and Montana Steele Strategic Marketing, Toronto, ON: “Great Gulf Whitby Meadows”
National Homes and McOuat Partnership, Concord, ON: “The Forest”

Digital Media Campaign – Mid- to High-Rise
Aspen Ridge Homes and Joey Ai, Toronto, ON: “Crosstown”
Camrost Felcorp, Toronto, ON: “Exchange District”
 with Gladstone Media
Homes By DeSantis, Stoney Creek, ON: “Coastal Modern Living by the Lake”
with McOuat Partnership
Rosehaven Homes, Oakville, ON: “KiWi Condos”
with McOuat Partnership
Rosehaven Homes, Oakville, ON: “The Randall Residences”
with McOuat Partnership


Direct Promotion – Print
Lupi Luxury Homes Inc., Calgary, AB: “Stop in for a coffee (door hanger)”
Milestone Builder Group, Edmonton, AB: “Kiss Your Landlord Goodbye!”

Print Ad
Aspen Ridge Homes and The Brand Factory, Toronto, ON: “Crosstown”
Collecdev and Montana Steele, Toronto, ON: “NORDIC”
Emblem Developments and The Brand Factory, Toronto, ON: “Emblem Developments”
Kaneff Properties Limited and Channel 13 Advertising & Design Inc., Mississauga, ON: “Keystone by Kaneff”
Rosehaven Homes, Oakville, ON: “KiWi Condos”
with McOuat Partnership

Video
Distrikt Developments Inc. and The Brand Factory, Toronto, ON: “Distrikt Trailside - Barbershop”
Guildcrest Homes, Morewood, ON: “The 30th”
Haven Builders, Saskatoon, SK: “The Elmwood Tour”
Tridel Corporation and The Brand Factory, North York, ON: “Tridel at The Well”
Ultimate Homes and Renovations, Calgary, AB: “You Deserve This - Renovate Your Dream Home”

Sales Office
Brookfield Residential (Alberta) LP, Edmonton, AB: “The Orchards Show Home Village”
Distrikt Developments Inc., Toronto, ON: “Distrikt Trailside”
with figure3
Macdonald Lakeshore Properties LP, Lake Country, BC: “Lakestone”
The Daniels Corporation and Baif Developments, Toronto, ON: “The Thornhill”
Tridel Corporation and The Brand Factory, North York, ON: “Tridel The Lobby”

Interior Decorating
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: “Catania”
Kylemore Communities and The Brand Factory, Markham, ON: “The 6th Angus Glen”
Mizrahi Developments, Ottawa, ON: “1451 Wellington, The Residences at Island Park Drive”
National Homes, Concord, ON: “The Forest”
with McOuat Partnership
Rinaldi Homes (Niagara) Inc., St. Catharines, ON: “Scandinavian Escape”