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VIBE AWARDS HIGHLIGHT THE BEST IN VANCOUVER ISLAND HOMEBUILDING
f By Kerriann Coady Executive Officer, Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Vancouver Island
In a year like none other the Vancouver Island Building Excellence Awards presented by FortisBC brought their gala celebration into homes across Canada. It was social distancing at its finest with the traditional in person gala transitioning to an online celebration showcasing the best in residential construction across the Island. Broadcasted live from the Nanaimo Golf Club winners were announced by Jason Schmidt General Manager of Momentum Design Build Ltd., John Drazic CHBA VI President and Regional Energy Solutions Manager for FortisBC and Kerriann Coady, Executive Officer CHBA VI. The award ceremony opened with the smooth sounds of multi-instrumentalists Annie Hanley and Dave Devindisch of Easy Street who bring a jazzy spin to familiar musical hits. With the new People’s Choice award added for 2020 the home audience had the opportunity to vote for their favourite between seven of the finalists with the highest ranked projects. The 2020 People’s Choice Award winner is LIDA Homes Inc. “It was fantastic to see so many new finalists and winners this year, especially the strong contingent from the South Island. This year’s projects were further proof of the incredible building product that Vancouver Island has to offer to its homeowners.” said host and VIBE Chair Jason Schmidt. Energy Efficiency con-
siderations are a strong element in the judging for all the categories however there are two categories that are dedicated to high performance. Winner of the 2020 Special Achievement in High Performance New Construction, J. Zsiros Contracting Ltd., began his Net Zero project “Absolute Zero” to accomplish a technology pathway to achieve high performance affordably. This project also was the runner up in the National Housing Awards of Excellence. Alair Homes Nanaimo was the winner in the FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in New Residential Construction. This award recognizes a new home that integrates strategies and technologies that contribute to the efficient use of energy to reduce overall energy consumption. The renovation categories were comprised of finalists who set the bar for the sector through their leadership, expertise and craftsmanship. The winners and finalists of the VIBE awards are industry leaders that are creating a diverse supply of homes to ensure the market has choice, comfort and personal style brought to life. Our strong renovator finalists and winners exemplify top quality renovations. The VIBE awards are hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Vancouver Island representing 160 companies across Vancouver Island as the leading voice in residential construction.
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