Project of the Year went to Rannala Freeborn Construction for Arbour House
VICTORIA – The Victoria Residential Builders Association announced the Gold winners at the 2024 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island held Friday, September 27th at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.
Fifty-seven awards were presented at the 33rd annual event attended by 280 builders, designers, trades and suppliers – Canada’s leaders in west coast, home design and construction.
“Congratulations to the winners and finalists for again setting the gold standard for housing,” says Mike Dalton, Chair of the 2024 CARE Awards. “These projects demonstrate leadership in design, sustainability, and professionalism. A special thank-you to Al Ferraby, CFAX 1070 and Astrid Chang, Destinations Greater Victoria for making the CARE Awards a special evening.”
Project of the Year went to Rannala Freeborn Construction for Arbour House. The popular People’s Choice Award was won by Seba Construction and Thomas Philips Woodworking for The Manor. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Tim Schauerte, James’ Joinery for his leadership in the industry and community.
The Environmental Achievement Award went to Terry Johal Developments and Zebra Design for achieving Built Green Platinum, including roof-top solar and protection of the surrounding eco-system for Casa del Cielo. The Building Better Futures Community Award was won by HD Horne Sprayfoam & Insulation Ltd. for their contributions to energy efficiency in the Ditidaht First Nations community.
Excellence in Creating Housing Affordability was won by Mike Geric Construction for Tresah East’s affordability during rising costs of construction. The Heritage Award for preserving architecture was presented to Griffin Properties and Jenny Martin Design for Elmsgate.
Green Builder of the Year – Large Volume promoting sustainable residential construction practices was won by Abstract Developments. Green Builder of the Year – Small Volume was awarded to Green Island Builders. The Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award was presented to Dusty Delain, Amity Construction for leadership in housing policy development. Best Trade was awarded to HD Horne Sprayfoam & Insulation and the Student Design Award went to Megan Duffy, Vancouver Island University, now with Green Island Builders.
“The CARE Awards highlight Canada’s finest West Coast homes, the skilled people behind them, and their contributions to the industry and community,” says Casey Edge, Executive Director of the Victoria Residential Builders Association.
2024 CARE Awards Winners
Best New Single Family Detached Spec Home under $800,000
Verity Construction – Westview Phase 5
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home $800,000 – $1,000,000
Oak Bay Construction and Step One Design – Seascape
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under $1,000,000
McLaren Properties – Meadowview
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,000,000 – 1,600,000
Patriot Homes, Adapt Design and Lorri McCrackin Designs – Willow
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,600,000 – $2,000,000
Oak Bay Construction and Step One Design – Twin Oaks Farm
Best Single Family Detached Home $2,000,000 – $3,500,000
GT Mann Contracting, Hoyt Design Co. and Kimberly Lewis-Manning Design – Sand Dollar
Best Single Family Detached Home $3,500,000 – $4,000,000
Terry Johal Developments – Vista del Mare
Best Single Family Detached Home over $4,000,000
Rannala Freeborn Construction – Arbour House
Best New Subdivision
Verity Construction – Westview Phase 5
Best Multi-Family Project
Formwell Homes – Washington
Best New Garden Suite or Accessory Building
Seba Construction and Thomas Philips Woodworking – The Manor
Best Outdoor Space under $275,000
GT Mann Contracting, Hoyt Design Co. and Alliston Stoneworks – Sand Dollar
Best Outdoor Space $275,000 – $450,000
Rannala Freeborn Construction – Arbour House
Best Outdoor Space over $450,000
Philco Construction – The Gables Retreat
Best New Home Design under $1,000,000
Step One Design and Oak Bay Construction – Seascape
Best New Home Design $1,000,000 – $2,000,000
Adapt Design – Cowichan Lakehouse
Best New Home Design over $2,000,000
Velocity Projects – Generations Ranch
Best Home Design – Concept
KB Design – Raven’s View
Best Innovative Feature
Terry Johal Developments – Vista del Mare
Best Residential Renovation under $500,000
Carsa Construction – Haven
Best Residential Renovation $500,000 – $1,000,000
Griffin Properties and Jenny Martin Design – Elmsgate
Best Residential Renovation over $1,000,000
Green Island Builders – Nature’s Crest
Best Traditional Kitchen under $150,000
Oak Bay Construction and Harbour City Kitchens – Twin Oaks Farm
Best Traditional Kitchen $150,000 – $300,000
GT Mann Contracting, Kimberly Lewis-Manning Design and South Shore Cabinetry – Sand Dollar
Best Traditional Kitchen over $300,000
Jenny Martin Design and Griffin Properties – Elmsgate
Best Contemporary Kitchen under $100,000
Oak Bay Construction and Harbour City Kitchens -Seascape
Best Contemporary Kitchen $100,000 – $150,000
Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Casa del Cielo
Best Contemporary Kitchen $150,000 – $250,000
Jenny Martin Design and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Le Moulin; and Sam Scott Interior Design Studio – Skyview (tie)
Best Contemporary Kitchen over $250,000
Rannala Freeborn Construction – Arbour House
Best Bathroom under $100,000
Jenny Martin Design and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Le Moulin
Best Bathroom over $100,000
Rannala Freeborn Construction – Arbour House
Best Primary Suite under $125,000
Oak Bay Construction – Twin Oaks Farm
Best Primary Suite $125,000 – $300,000
Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Vista del Mare
Best Primary Suite over $300,000
Seba Construction and Thomas Philips Woodworking – The Manor
Best Interior – Homes under $1,000,000
Jenny Martin Design and Griffin Properties – Elmsgate
Best Interior – Homes $1,000,000 – $2,000,000
Jenny Martin Design and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Le Moulin
Best Interior – Homes $2,000,000 – $3,000,000
Coast Prestige Homes, Jenny Martin Design and Java Designs – Thistlewood
Best Interior – Homes over $3,000,000
Rannala Freeborn Construction – Arbour House
Best Custom Millwork under $100,000
Oak Bay Construction – Twin Oaks Farm
Best Custom Millwork $100,000 – $200,000
White Wolf Homes – Highborough
Best Custom Millwork over $200,000
Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Vista del Mare
Best Customer Service
Verity Construction
Best Sales Centre
Abstract Developments – Sparrow
Best Website
Green Island Builders
Best Overall Marketing Campaign
Formwell Homes – Washington
Best Heritage Project
Griffin Properties and Jenny Martin Design – Elmsgate
Source: vrba.ca
