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CRAFTSMANSHIP
AND SUSTAINABILITY
HIGHLIGHTED AT 2009 CARE AWARDS
VICTORIA
– West Coast gold
was in abundance as a record number of projects were awarded top honours at the
2009 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards.
Project of the Year – Single Family was presented to “Island Residence” by
Coastal Construction Ltd., which walked away with 6 Gold Awards, including Best
Custom Millwork. Project of the Year – Development was awarded to
“Balance” by Dockside Green, reflecting the importance of energy
efficiency and sustainability. More than 300 builders, trades, and suppliers
attended the gala event on Friday, Oct. 2 at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.
“The
Projects of the Year indicate the importance of craftsmanship and environmental
sustainability in the CARE Awards,” says Gordon English, Chair of the CARE
Awards. “A record number of entries made for intense competition and the winners
have certainly raised the bar for future awards.”
Other
multiple winners were Città Group,
Gordon Hemsworth
Construction Ltd., Concert Real Estate Corporation,
Dockside Green,
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT DESIGN, G.E. Miller Builder & Contractor
Inc., Smithdesigns, and B Cubed Construction Ltd.
The 2009
People’s
Choice Award
was won by
T.S. Williams Construction Ltd. & The Interior Design Group for
“Metro Mountain.” During the summer, consumers cast hundreds of ballots for
their favourite CARE Awards Finalist on display in malls and via the internet.
The award
for Excellence in Creating Housing Affordability went to
CHBA – Central
Vancouver Island and their partners for the “Bowen Road Project.” The award for
Best Heritage Project was presented to Abstract Developments Inc. for
preservation of a heritage mansion by
architect Henry Sandham
Griffith.
Built Green™ BC Builder of the Year
was Città Group for their sustainable project at Oceanwood Estates. The
Lifetime Achievement Award went to Chris Erb, SupErb Construction in Nanaimo
for his volunteer work and many contributions promoting industry
professionalism. Doug Bromage, Insight Holdings Ltd., also from Nanaimo, won the
Building Better Futures Community Award for stylish, affordable housing
tailored to both seniors and young people with limited incomes.
“The
2009 CARE Awards celebrates both the projects and the people behind them,” says
Casey Edge, Executive Officer, CHBA-Victoria. “I invite the public to visit
www.careawards.com and view these outstanding
west coast homes geared to every lifestyle.”
The Gold Award winners are, in
the opinion of the judges, the very best projects incorporating specific
criteria including unique design, function, creative use of space, compatibility
with the environment, energy efficiency, effective land use, and cost. For more
information on home building professionalism, go to
www.chbavictoria.com and
www.chbacvi.com.
Complete List of Winners
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