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2017 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence Finalists Named

OTTAWA – March 29, 2017 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2017 National Awards for Housing Excellence.

“These awards are about excellence and recognizing the very best in Canadian new homes, home renovations, community development and marketing across Canada,” said CHBA Chief Executive Officer Kevin Lee.

Thirty-nine CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence will be presented at the Association’s 74th National Conference on May 12th in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador.

CHBA members responded enthusiastically to the national awards program with a record number of entries in 2017. Over 70 judges were engaged in the process over the course of several weeks to review the entries to select the finalists. Then the winners were selected by a national panel of judges who met in Ottawa over the course of three days to review the finalists’ entries. “When you are judging the best in Canadian new homes, there is no doubt that as a judge you have your work cut out for you. With so many exciting and innovative projects to choose from it was a challenging task, and it took a practical army of judges from coast to coast to do it justice! The process also makes it a huge honour to win, so there will be great anticipation and excitement when the winners are announced in May,” said Lee.

CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence will be presented for projects of varying sizes in the following categories:

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

The new Net Zero Home Award is being introduced this year to recognize a high energy efficient home under the Association’s net zero labelling program.

Two major national awards, one for Marketing Excellence and one for Design Excellence, will also be presented to the home builder who has achieved the highest level of success in the marketing and new homes categories respectively.

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

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For more information, or to arrange for embargoed information prior to the announcement of the award winners on May 12, 2017, please contact:

Michael S. Gough, CAE
(613) 230-3060 ext. 227
gough@chba.ca

2017 Finalists

NEW HOME AWARDS

Attached Homes – Under 1,500 square feet
Armco Capital and Supreme Homes, Halifax, NS: “The Cardinal (Governors Brook model)”
Aryze Developments Inc., Victoria, BC: “Frank”
Lucchetta Homes, Welland, ON: “The Residences At Hunters Pointe”
Rinaldi Homes, Niagara Falls, ON: “Optimist Lane”
StreetSide Developments, Edmonton, AB: “Altius Crystallina Essex”

Attached Homes – 1,500 square feet and over
Alloy Homes Incorporated, Calgary, AB: “Kensington Townhome”
Art House Developments, Ottawa, ON: “Putman Ave”
Empire Custom Homes, Calgary, AB: “Valour Park | Estate 7”
Hayer Builders Group, Surrey, BC: “Summit”
Treehouse Developments Ltd, Calgary, AB: “The Broadview in Hillhurst”

Attached Homes – Mid-to High-rise Condominium or Apartment Units under 1,000 sq. ft.

Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “Canoe - #145”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “Canoe - #42”
StreetSide Developments, Edmonton, AB: “Aloft Skyview - Aurora”
StreetSide Developments, Edmonton, AB: “Crossroads of Rutherford - Fairbanks”
Tien Sher Group of Companies, Surrey, BC: “Balance”

Attached Homes – Mid-to High-rise Condominium or Apartment Units 1,000 sq. ft. and over
Adera Development Corporation, Vancouver, BC: “Shore IV”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “Canoe - #1”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “Canoe - #2”
Remington Development Corporation, Calgary, AB: “Champagne 1”
Remington Development Corporation, Calgary, AB: “Champagne 2”

Attached Homes – Mid-to High-rise Condominium or Apartment (Entire Project)

Adera Development Corporation, Vancouver, BC: “Shore IV”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “Canoe at Auburn Bay”
Minto Communities and Hobin Architecture Incorporated, Ottawa, ON: “Minto@lansdowne”
North Ridge Development Corporation, Saskatoon, SK: “Serenity Pointe”
Remington Development Corporation, Calgary, AB: “Champagne”

Detached Homes – Production | One-storey Bungalow
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: “Carmini 2 in Artesia”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “Harmony Rundle”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “Artesia - Rundle”
Munro Homes Ltd., Regina, SK: “Timber Creek”
Vicky’s Homes, Edmonton, AB: “Venzo”

Detached Homes – Production | Under 1,500 square feet
Delonix Homes, Saskatoon, SK: “The Cypress”
Douglas Homes Ltd., Cochrane, AB: “Vermillion”
Dream Development's "Homes by Dream," Calgary, AB: “Milo”
Linwood Custom Homes Ltd., Young's Point, ON: “The Wood Lake”
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
Linwood Custom Homes Ltd., Young's Point, ON: “The Selwyn”
NuVista Homes, Calgary, AB: “The Westwood By Augusta Fine Homes, a division of NuVista Homes”
Odessa Group, Langley, BC: “Woodside at Harrison Highlands”
Portrait Homes Ltd., Richmond, BC: “Nelson Peak - Phase 2”
Schuit Homes Inc., Dundas, ON: “Perth Park Edwards Residence”

Detached Homes – Production | 2,201 to 2,500 square feet
Dream Development's "Homes by Dream," Calgary, AB: “Arrival Collection 30i”
Linwood Custom Homes Ltd., Young's Point, ON: “The Beachwood”
Miracon Development Inc., Surrey, BC: “Westside Phase 1”
NRT Development, Vancouver, BC: “W11”
Vicky’s Homes, Edmonton, AB: “Valenzio”

Detached Homes – Production | 2,501 to 3,500 square feet
Astoria Homes Ltd, Calgary, AB: “The Cambridge - Watemark at Bearspaw”
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: “Lavello 2 in Legacy”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, Rocky View County, AB: “Harmony Cromwell”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “Artesia - Waterford”
RND Construction and Christopher Simmonds Architect, Ottawa, ON: “Riverpark Green - The Orchard”

Detached Homes – Production | Over 3,500 square feet
Astoria Homes Ltd., Calgary, AB: “The Austin - Watermark at Bearspaw”
Fusion Homes, Guelph, ON: “Solterra”
Marble Construction Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: “Leovista”
Sorbara Group of Companies, Vaughan, ON: “Model D - Crafthouse”
Sorbara Group of Companies, Vaughan, ON: “Marina - Fairwater Estates”

Detached Homes – Custom | Under 2,500 square feet
Golden Bee Homes Inc., Toronto, ON: “Skinny”
Haven Builders, Saskatoon, SK: “Perfectly Prairie”
L.W.E. Builders Inc, Fernie, BC: “Kootenay Haven”
Northern Sky Development Inc, Martensville, SK: “Saskatchewan Lakeside Fusion”
RDC Fine Homes Inc., Whistler, BC: “Crumpit Woods Oasis”

Detached Homes – Custom | 2,501 to 3,500 square feet
Award Builders Ltd., Victoria, BC: “No Visible Means of Support”
Gordon Tobey Developments Ltd., Brighton, ON: “Heron Gate”
Kon-strux Developments, Calgary, AB: “Brick And Light On The Hill”
Mike Lobe Contracting Ltd., Abbotsford, BC: “Townshipline”
Park Royal Homes, Edmonton, AB: “May Common Residence”

Detached Homes – Custom | 3,501 to 6,000 square feet
Alloy Homes Incorporated, Calgary, AB: “Garden House”
Crystal Creek Homes, Calgary, AB: “Crystal Creek Custom”
RND Construction and Christopher Simmonds Architect, Ottawa, ON: “Revelstoke Drive”
Rusch Projects 2010 Ltd., Calgary, AB: “Cityscapes”
VictorEric Premium Homes, Vancouver, BC: “Hythe Residence”

Detached Homes – Custom | Over 6,000 square feet

Barry Wade Homes Inc., Dorchester, ON: “Cambridge Estate”
Gonell Homes, Etobicoke, ON: “Asaria Developments III”
McKinley Masters Custom Homes, Calgary, AB: “Tresco Estate”

NET ZERO HOME AWARD

Alliance Taillon Voyer, Laval, QC: “Net Zero Condo Val des Ruisseaux”
Doug Tarry Limited, St. Thomas, ON: “The Northgate Net Zero Home”
Minto Communities, Ottawa, ON: “Minto Killarney NZE Home”
Reid's Heritage Homes, Cambridge, ON: “The Net Zero Discovery Home”
Sloot Construction, Arkell, ON: “Sloot Custom Net Zero”

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARD

Brookfield Residential, Edmonton, AB: “The Orchards”
eQ Homes, Ottawa, ON: “eQuinelle”
Heritage Pointe Properties, Heritage Pointe, AB: “Artesia at Heritage Pointe (Phase 3)”
Lucchetta Homes, Welland, ON: “The Residences At Hunters Pointe”
Zenterra Developments, Surrey, BC: “Hyde Park Phase 2”

RENOVATION AWARDS

Kitchen – under $50,000
Alloy Homes Incorporated, Calgary, AB: “Skylight House”
Coleman-Dias³ Construction Inc. and GCW Custom Kitchens & Cabinetry, St. Thomas, ON: “Classic Main Floor Kitchen Renovation”
Coleman-Dias³ Construction Inc., St. Thomas, ON: “Modern Two-Tone Kitchen Renovation”
Eagleview Construction, Waterloo, ON
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Forever Family”

Kitchen – $50,000 to $100,000
Bramson Construction, Toronto, ON: “Chef's Kitchen”
Kon-strux Developments, Calgary, AB: “Silky Study, Bold: Kitchen”
Kon-strux Developments, Calgary, AB: “Split-Level Splendour: Kitchen”
Kon-strux Developments, Calgary, AB: “Suburban Stunner: Kitchen ”
Ridgewater Homes Ltd., Delta, BC: “Mid Century Modern”

Kitchen – Over $100,000
Empire Custom Homes, Calgary, AB: “Marked Rejuvenation”
Euro Canadian Construction, Vancouver, BC: “Chef's Delight”
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Cedardale Contemporary”
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Rustic Refined”
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Lake Bonavista Kitchen”

Bathroom
Kon-strux Developments, Calgary, AB: “Elegant Art Deco Bathroom”
MAC Renovations Ltd., Victoria, BC: “Grand Ensuite”
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Classic Elegance”
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Lake Bonavista Ensuite”
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Palliser Ensuite”

Any Room
Capital Cellars, Manotick, ON: “Room for Wine”
Just Basements, Ottawa, ON: “Don't You Dare Say "Man Cave"”
Kon-strux Developments, Calgary, AB: “Suburban Stunner: Livingroom”
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Classic Elegance”
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Lake Bonavista Basement”

Whole House – under $100,000
Alair Homes Georgian Bay, Midland, ON: “Adams Road”
Coleman-Dias³ Construction Inc. and GCW Custom Kitchens & Cabinetry, St. Thomas, ON: “Classic Main Floor Renovation”
Coleman-Dias³ Construction Inc., St. Thomas, ON: “Contemporary Main Floor Renovation”
K & P Contracting Ltd., Torbey, NL: “Simms Renovation”
Make It Home Ltd., Winnipeg, MB: “Wake me up!”

Whole House – $100,000 to $250,000

Kon-strux Developments, Calgary, AB: “Split-Level Splendour: Whole House”
Kon-strux Developments, Calgary, AB: “Suburban Stunner: Whole House”
Kon-strux Developments, Calgary, AB: “Foothills Style: Whole House”
SLV Homes, Sudbury, ON: “The Ramsey House”
Super 7 Group Inc., Richmond Hill, ON: “Marine Parade”

Whole House – $250,001 - $500,000
Alair Homes, Edmonton, AB: “Weatherby Place”
Ridgewater Homes Ltd., Delta, BC: “Mid Century Modern”
RND Construction and Ha2 Architecture Design, Ottawa, ON: “Stairway to Haven”
Saint Construction Management Ltd., Vancouver, BC: “Ross Street”
Sloot Construction, Arkell, ON: “Deerview Ridge”

Whole House – $500,001 to $1 million
Alair Homes London Grand Bend, London, ON: “Old North London Wellington Street”
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Contemporary Canvas”
Saint Construction Management Ltd., Vancouver, BC: “Graveley Street”
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Lake Bonavista Renovation”
Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: “Kerrisdale Contemporary”

Whole House – over $1 million

Alloy Homes Incorporated, Calgary, AB: “Ridge House”
Fairmont Properties, Aurora, ON: “West Rosedale”
Marino General Contracting, Vancouver, BC: “Edgy Outlook on a Vancouver Classic”
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Classic Elegance”
Premium Renovations Ltd., Calgary, AB: “Hua Residence”

MARKETING AWARDS

Signage & Logo
Brookfield Residential, Markham, ON: “Pinehurst”
 Concept, Creative and Production: BAM - Builder Advertising & Marketing
Great Gulf and Hullmark Developments Ltd., Toronto, ON: “home”
 Concept, Creative and Production: Community Agency
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “Tesoro in Tuscany”
Metroly, Oakville, ON: “THE 6IXTH”
Concept, Creative and Production: 52 Pick-up
Zenterra Developments, Surrey, BC: “SOHO Phase 1”

Brochure/Kit
Andrin Homes Ltd. and Herity/Heathwood Homes, Whitby, ON: “Country Lane”
Concept, Creative and Production: Ryan Design International
Concert Properties Ltd., Vancouver, BC: “NAVÍO at The Creek”
Great Gulf, Toronto, ON: “Arbor Peaks”
Concept, Creative and Production: Community Agency
Great Gulf and Hullmark Developments Ltd., Toronto, ON: “home”
Concept, Creative and Production: Community Agency
Remington Homes, Vaughan, ON: “LUNA Towns”
Concept, Creative and Production: Vander Brand

Website
Alloy Homes Incorporated, Calgary, International, AB: “Alloy Homes new website”
Brookfield Residential, Edmonton, AB: “LiveBrookfield.com”
Fusion Homes, Guelph, ON: “The Studio at the Metalworks”
Concept, Creative and Production: Blackjet
RDC Fine Homes Inc., Whistler, BC: “RDC Fine Homes”
SigNature Communities, Concord, ON: “U-Social”
 Concept, Creative and Production: Blackjet

Direct Promotion – Electronic
Concert Properties, Vancouver, BC: “NAVÍO at The Creek”
Geranium Homes, Markham, ON: “Construction & Craftsmanship Video”
Concept, Creative and Production: Builder Insight Group
Losani Homes Ltd., Hamilton, ON: “Central Park”
Concept, Creative and Production: McOuat Partnership
Pacesetter Homes, Edmonton, AB: “Humans Hearts and Hands”
Zenterra Developments, Surrey, BC: “SOHO Phase 1”

Direct Promotion – Print
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: “Spring Rally Direct Mail”
Homes by Avi (Edmonton) LP., Edmonton, AB: “Rosenthal Villas”
Concept, Creative and Production: Orange Door
Homes by Avi (Edmonton) LP., Edmonton, AB: “Laurel and Maple Crest”
Concept, Creative and Production: Orange Door
Milori Homes, North Vancouver, BC: “Walter's Place”
Concept, Creative and Production: Metrics Project Marketing
Vicky’s Homes, Edmonton, AB: “Stress Free and Move in Ready”

Print Ad
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: “The Henry Print Ad”
Concert Properties, Vancouver, BC: “NAVÍO at The Creek”
Great Gulf, Toronto, ON: “Arbor Peaks”
Concept, Creative and Production: Community Agency
Great Gulf and Hullmark Developments Ltd., Toronto, ON: “home”
Concept, Creative and Production: Community Agency
Losani Homes Ltd., Hamilton, ON: “Central Park”
Concept, Creative and Production: McOuat Partnership

Sales Office – Low Rise
Adi Development Group, Burlington, ON: “Stationwest”
 Concept, Creative and Production: Drive Agency
Andrin Homes Ltd. and Herity/Heathwood Homes, Whitby, ON: “Country Lane”
Concept, Creative and Production: Ryan Design International
Great Gulf, Toronto, ON: “Arbor Peaks”
Concept, Creative and Production: Community Agency
Minto Communities, North York, ON: “Minto Longbranch 2”
Concept, Creative and Production: Montana Steele
Zinc Developments Inc., Toronto, ON: “Wabash 35”
 Concept, Creative and Production: The Brand Factory

Sales Office – Mid- to High-Rise
Concert Properties, Vancouver, BC: “NAVÍO at The Creek”
Domicile Developments, Ottawa, ON: “The Corners on Main”
Milori Homes, North Vancouver, BC: “Walter's Place”
 Concept, Creative and Production: Metrics Project Marketing
Solterra Development Corp., Delta, BC: “Milano”
The Tricar Group, London, ON: “Azure Condominiums”

Design/Decor Centre
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: “The Ivy”
Granite Homes, Guelph, ON: “Granite Homes Design Studio”
Great Gulf, Toronto, ON: “Design Studio”
Concept, Creative and Production: Community Agency
OakWood, Ottawa, ON: “Taylor Creek Drive Design Centre”
Remington Homes, Vaughan, ON: “Remington High Rise Design Studio”

Interior Decorating
Armco Capital, Halifax, NS: “Indigo Shores Model Home/Sales Office”
Concept, Creative and Production: Staged for Upsell
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: “Lavello 2 in Legacy”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “Artesia Waterford”
Kylemore Communities/Angus Glen Development, Markham, ON: “The 6th Model Suite (203)”
Stepper Homes Ltd., Calgary, AB: “Stepper Homes - Boulder Creek Estates Showhome”