The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) has announced the finalists for its third annual Ovation Awards, recognizing excellence in new home and renovation design, construction, accessibility, sustainability, affordability, energy efficiency and heritage restoration.
For the third straight year, FortisBC is the presenting sponsor. The provincial Homeowner Protection Office (HPO), branch of BC Housing, came on board this year as the patron sponsor.
“Last year, Vancouver-area homeowners spent nearly $4 billion on home renovation, and builders started construction on 17,867 new homes. Residential construction is a major contributor to Metro Vancouver’s economy and GVHBA is delighted to partner with FortisBC and the HPO to honour the industry’s brightest stars,” said GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson.
Finalists were chosen in 41 categories. The judges were award-winning builders, renovators and designers from the Okanagan, Vancouver Island, Whistler and Seattle. The judging process was rigorous, as submissions were named as finalists only if the judges agreed unanimously that the submissions had exceptional merit.
Topping the finalist chart with 15 placements was Delta renovation contractor Kenorah Construction & Design. ParkLane Homes was named a finalist 13 times. Following close behind were My House Design/Build Team (9), Intermind Design (8), Portrait Homes (7) and G. Wilson Construction (6).
Award winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony on Saturday, April 28 in Vancouver. Visit http://www.gvhba.org/events/OvationAwards/ovationawards2012_finalists/ for the list of finalists and links to their websites.
The 2012 GVHBA Ovation Awards corporate sponsors are: ACE Integrated Systems, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies, Gienow Windows & Doors, Kitchen Craft of Canada, Martin Knowles Photo/Media, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Minuteman Press, Pacific Home Warranty Insurance Services, Sears Commercial, The Brick Commercial Sales and Trail Appliances.
Media sponsors include Black Press, The Vancouver Sun, The Province and Wall2Wall Media.
2012 GVHBA Ovation Award Finalists:
Best Kitchen Renovation: Under $50,000
Sponsored by: Kitchen Craft of Canada
HDL Group Ltd. (Vancouver), Sleek & Functional Kitchen
Level One Construction + Renovation (Vancouver), Gala Gourmet
Level One Construction + Renovation (Vancouver), Party Kitchen
Best Kitchen Renovation: $50,000 - $99,999
Sponsored by: Kitchen Craft of Canada
G. Wilson Construction Co. Ltd. (Vancouver), SW2reno
Intermind Design Inc. (New Westminster), Moscow
maison d'etre design-build inc. (Vancouver), Everything and the Kitchen Sink
Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and over
Sponsored by: Kitchen Craft of Canada
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Let Us Entertain You
MPB Construction Ltd. (Surrey), Ocean Park Elegance
My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Border View
Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation
Sponsored by: Kitchen Craft of Canada
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), A Great Room for Entertaining
Klondike Contracting Corporation (Vancouver), Tequilla
RJR Construction Management Ltd. (Vancouver), Harken Social House
Best Bathroom Renovation: Under $35,000
G. Wilson Construction Co. Ltd. (Vancouver), SW2reno1
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Elegant Update
Klondike Contracting Corporation (Vancouver), Family Affair
Best Bathroom Renovation: $35,000 and over
Harald Koehn Construction Ltd. (Vancouver), Country Classic Ben's Room
- Associate: S. P. Riley Residential Design Ltd. (Langley)
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Classic Elegance
Kerr Construction (Vancouver), Denton Bathroom
Best Renovated Room
G. Wilson Construction Co. Ltd. (Vancouver), SW2reno
Intermind Design Inc. (New Westminster), Piano
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Daylight Dining
Best Addition Renovation
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Modern Take on Tradition
My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Monet's Garden
RJR Construction Management Ltd. (Vancouver), Coquitlam Revival
Best Accessible Renovation
Harald Koehn Construction Ltd. (Vancouver), Country Classic
- Associate: S. P. Riley Residential Design Ltd. (Langley)
Best Sustainable Renovation
Sponsored by: Sears Commercial
reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc. (Vancouver), Create No Waste
Best Heritage Renovation
G. Wilson Construction Co. Ltd. (Vancouver), SW2reno
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Cinderella Story
Best Exterior Renovation
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Let Us Entertain You
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Modern Transformation
My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Monet's Garden
Best Condominium Renovation
Sponsored by: Dick’s Lumber and Building Supplies
Intermind Design Inc. (New Westminster), Moscow
Klondike Contracting Corporation (Vancouver), Tequilla
maison d'etre design-build inc. (Vancouver), Pied A Terre
Best Renovation: $100,000 - $299,999
Intermind Design Inc. (New Westminster), All Inclusive
Intermind Design Inc. (New Westminster), Moscow
Klondike Contracting Corporation (Vancouver), Family Affair
Best Renovation: $300,000 - $499,999
Best Builders Ltd. (Delta), Garden House Renovation
CCI Renovations (North Vancouver), Tempest
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Cinderella Story
Best Renovation: $500,000 - $799,999
Best Builders Ltd. (Delta), Kitsilano Renovation
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Let Us Entertain You
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Modern Transformation
Best Renovation: $800,000 and over
G. Wilson Construction Co. Ltd. (Vancouver), SW2reno
Harald Koehn Construction Ltd. (Vancouver), Country Classic
- Associate: S. P. Riley Residential Design Ltd. (Langley)
Best Custom Home: Under $500,000
Best Builders Ltd. (Delta), Vancouver Laneway
Intermind Design Inc. (New Westminster), Manak
Best Custom Home: $500,000 - $749,999
Vision Built Construction Ltd. (Vancouver), Alder Residence
Best Custom Home: $750,000 - $999,999
econ group construction + development ltd. (North Vancouver), CowBay Mod
Best Custom Home: $1 Million - $2 Million
My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Waterfront Hideaway
- Associate: Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta)
Best Custom Home: Over $2 Million
Lido Properties Ltd. (Vancouver), Westmount Residences
- Associate: Karl Wein & Associates
Tavan Developments Ltd. (Vancouver), Shaughnessy Jewel
Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 square feet
Sponsored by: Pacific Home Warranty Insurance Services
ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), Cedarmill at Bedford Landing
Portrait Homes Ltd. (Richmond), Stoneleigh at Silver Ridge
Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 - 2,499 s.f.
Sponsored by: Pacific Home Warranty Insurance Services
ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), Greenway at Bedford Landing
Portrait Homes Ltd. (Richmond), Stoneleigh at Silver Ridge
Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,500 - 2,999 s.f.
Sponsored by: Pacific Home Warranty Insurance Services
ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), Headwater at Bedford Landing (23117 Muench Trail)
ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), Headwater at Bedford Landing (23149 Muench Trail)
ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), Southport
Best Single-Family Detached Home: 3,000 s.f. and over
Sponsored by: Pacific Home Warranty Insurance Services
British Pacific Properties Ltd. (West Vancouver), Highgrove - Whitby Estates – Showhome
ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), Headwater at Bedford Landing (23109 Muench Trail)
ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), Rivershore at Bedford Landing
Best Townhome/Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 s.f.
ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), Time at Walnut Grove
ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), Winchester
Portrait Homes Ltd. (Richmond), Brighton
Townline Group of Companies (Richmond), Clayton Rise
Best Townhome/Rowhome Development: 2,000 s.f. and over
British Pacific Properties Ltd. (West Vancouver), Aerie
Best Multi-Family Highrise Development
Boffo Developments Ltd. (Burnaby), Jewel
Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated
G. Wilson Construction Co. Ltd. (Vancouver), JDWrg
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Let Us Entertain You
My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Waterfront Hideaway
Best Special Feature: New or Renovated
Harald Koehn Construction Ltd. (Vancouver), Country Classic
My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Waterfront Hideaway - Suspended Loft
Tavan Developments Ltd. (Vancouver), Shaughnessy Jewel
Best Marketing Innovation: Renovator
Intermind Design Inc. (New Westminster), Transparent Community
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta), Design Lab by Kenorah
reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc. (Vancouver), Customer Care Correspondence System
Best Marketing Innovation: Single-Family Builder
Portrait Homes Ltd. (Richmond), Stoneleigh at Silver Ridge
Best Marketing Innovation: Multi-Family Builder
ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), The Village at Bedford Landing
ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver), Time at Walnut Grove
Portrait Homes Ltd. (Richmond), Brighton
BC Housing Award for Excellence in Creating Affordable Housing
Klondike Contracting Corporation (Vancouver), Life in the Fast Lane
FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency for New Construction
Adera Development Corporation (Vancouver), seven35
My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey), Waterfront Hideaway
GRAND OVATION AWARDS
RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume
Harald Koehn Construction Ltd. (Vancouver)
Intermind Design Inc. (New Westminster)
maison d'etre design-build inc. (Vancouver)
RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Large Volume
Best Builders Ltd. (Delta)
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. (Delta)
My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey)
Custom Builder of the Year
My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey)
Tavan Developments Ltd. (Vancouver)
Single-Family Builder of the Year
British Pacific Properties Ltd. (West Vancouver)
ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver)
Portrait Homes Ltd. (Richmond)
Multi-Family Builder of the Year
British Pacific Properties Ltd. (West Vancouver)
ParkLane Homes Ltd. (Vancouver)
Portrait Homes Ltd. (Richmond)
