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RADIUS RADIATES GOLD AT 2007 CARE AWARDS Victoria – Abstract Developments Inc.’s “Radius” project was the big winner, capturing 6 gold awards, including Project of the Year at the 2007 CARE Awards held Saturday evening at the Victoria Conference Centre. More than 300 builders, trades, and suppliers attended the gala event.
“The judges clearly thought Radius was an exceptional project,” says Carol Greaves, Chair, 2007 CARE Awards. “Radius has many unique features, capturing the essence of indoor/outdoor living.”
Abstract Developments Inc. won an additional gold award for their project Carriage Walk. Other multiple winners were Città Group, Concert Real Estate Corporation, Limona Construction Ltd., Three Point Properties, McKinnon & Associates Ltd., Fairwest Construction Co. Ltd. and Genco Construction Ltd. The latter two builders also won Built Green™ BC Builder of the Year for their partnership project, “Holly Farm Townhomes”. The 2007 People’s Choice Award went to Wilco Construction Ltd. for the popular “Stamp Residence.”
Photos of all Silver finalists were displayed in various locations in Victoria and Nanaimo. The public voted for their favourite project and entered to win a trip for two to Long Beach Lodge Resort, 2002 Project of theYear. A winner was drawn from more than 900 ballots cast.
“We invite the public to view both the gold award winners and silver finalists online at www.careawards.com,” says Casey Edge, Executive Officer, CHBA-Victoria. “It’s a great opportunity for consumers to see the endless possibilities in new home construction.“
The Honourable Rich Coleman, Minister of Forests and Range and Minister responsible for Housing, presented the Building Better Futures Community Award to Dockside Green Limited Partnership for an innovative housing project promoting environmental sustainability. Also in attendance and presenting awards were the Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community Services and Minister Responsible for Seniors' and Women's Issues, and Mayor Christopher Causton, District of Oak Bay.
CHBA’s Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dennis Dale, Fairwest Construction Co. Ltd. in recognition of his support for professionalism and giving back to the community. The Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award was won by Gordon English, Genco Construction Ltd. for his outstanding contribution to the residential construction industry. A new Smart Home Technology Award was presented to Bay Systems Inc. and Victoria High student Jordan Larsen won the Student Carpentry Award.
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. |
