For immediate release CHBA Fraser Valley announces 2017 Housing Awards of Excellence Finalists Abbotsford, BC (January 9, 2017) - The Canadian Home Builders' Association of Fraser Valley (CHBA FV) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2017 Housing Awards of Excellence. Housing Awards of Excellence is a local program that highlights excellence in home building and renovation in the Fraser Valley. To be eligible for an award, members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of the Fraser Valley submitted entries that were built, renovated, developed, created and or marketed during the period of January 1, 2013 to December 1, 2016. The finalists and winners were selected by a panel of industry professionals throughout Canada. The categories represent the diverse aspects of the industry, including new residential construction, renovation and energy-efficiency. “We are proud to extend the housing awards program to our local members whom continue to build high-caliber projects. Awards are a distinct honour that our members have long awaited for.” said Christy MacLeod, Executive Director of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of the Fraser Valley. “We are pleased to have a very strong year of entries and finalists, and we look forward to announcing the winners at the Gala.” The Inaugural Gala will be held on Saturday, February 4 th, 2017 at the Quality Hotel and Conference Centre, Abbotsford. The Gala will host industry professionals for dinner, entertainment, the awards presentation and an after-party reception. Ticket for the Gala are available to purchase on the CHBA FV website. “Join us February 4 to celebrate the winners at our first ever Housing Awards of Excellence Gala – we are excited to honour the excellent work our builder and renovators members – and the suppliers that make the work possible! Thank you to all of our members who submitted entries this year!” said Lesa Lacey, President of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of the Fraser Valley. The finalists of the 2017 Fraser Valley Housing Awards of Excellence are: Best Single Family Detached Home up to 2,300 Sq. Ft. under $450,000 (Production) Company Name Lacey Developments Ltd Odessa Ventures Inc.
Project Name Traditional Inner City Mount Woodside at Harrison Highlands - Alouette pg. 1
Best Single Family Detached Home over 2,300 Sq. Ft. under $650,000 (Production) Company Name Hayer Builders Group Odessa Ventures Inc. Ridgepoint Homes Stattonrock Construction Ltd. Steele Properties
Project Name Radius Mount Woodside at Harrison Highlands - Salsbury Lot 22 Abbotsford Lot 7 Straiton Mountain Estate Aspen Woods
Best Single Family Detached Home over 2,300 Sq. Ft. over $650,000 (Production) Company Name Influent Homes (Highland Springs) Ltd.
Project Name Highland Springs
Custom Home valued $450,000 – $699,999 Company Name Lacey Developments Ltd Kingcraft Construction Ltd. Sonbuilt Custom Homes Ltd. South Ridge Developments Ltd. Stattonrock Construction Ltd.
Project Name New Rustic Hillkeep Place Parkside Farmhouse Charm (Life Above) Langley Custom Home
Custom Home valued $700,000 – 999,999 Company Name Benstead Woodworks
Project Name Benstead Residence
Custom Home valued between $1,000,000 + Company Name Mike Lobe Contracting Ltd. Mike Lobe Contracting Ltd. Mike Lobe Contracting Ltd. Mike Lobe Contracting Ltd. South Ridge Developments Ltd.
Project Name Lindell Lot 13 Goodbrand Lot 5 Eagle Mountain Lot 1 Eagle Mountain Cottage in the City
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Best Multi-Family Townhouse Development Company Name Algra Bros Developments Ltd. Algra Bros Developments Ltd. Algra Bros Developments Ltd. Diverse Properties Hayer Builders Group
Project Name Brixton Station Brownstones on the Boulevard Aston Row Edgemont Exchange
Best Multi-Family Mid/High Rise Development Company Name Diverse Properties
Project Name Hudson’s Loft 2
Best Multi-Family Kitchen Company Name Hayer Builders Group
Project Name Summit
Best Single Family Kitchen Company Name Benstead Woodworks Hayer Builders Group Linhan Design and Interiors Odessa Ventures Inc. South Ridge Developments Ltd.
Project Name Benstead Residence Radius Family and Formal Mount Woodside at Harrison Highlands - Salsbury Farmhouse Charm (Life Above)
Best Master Suite – New Company Name Currant Designs Linhan Design and Interiors
Project Name The Grand Tuscan Family and Formal
Best Any Room – New Company Name Benstead Woodworks Lacey Developments Ltd. Mike Lobe Contracting Ltd.
Project Name Benstead Residence Readers Heaven Lot 5 Eagle Mountain
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Best Innovative Feature – New Company Name Hayer Builders Group Kingcraft Construction Ltd.
Project Name Exchange The Cliffs
Best Landscape – New Company Name Hayer Builders Group Mike Lobe Contracting Ltd.
Project Name Exchange Townshipline
Best Outdoor Living Space – New Company Name Currant Designs Hayer Builders Group Steele Properties
Project Name The Grand Tuscan Exchange Aspen Woods
Best Interior Design Custom Residence – New Company Name Currant Designs Linhan Design and Interiors Linhan Design and Interiors
Project Name The Grand Tuscan Simply Luminous Family and Formal
Residential Construction – Renovation Kitchen under $50,000 Company Name Stattonrock Construction Ltd.
Project Name Angus Crescent Renovation
Kitchen $50,000 and over Company Name Lacey Developments Ltd. Lacey Developments Ltd.
Project Name Gathering House Swallow Crescent Re-Vision
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Any Room Company Name Lacey Developments Ltd. Lacey Developments Ltd. Lacey Developments Ltd.
Project Name Workhouse Farm Laundry Gathering House Swallow Crescent Re-Vision
Whole House $250,000 to $500,000 Company Name Gerry Enns Contracting Ltd. Lacey Developments Ltd. Lacey Developments Ltd.
Project Name Farm House Renovation Farmhouse Reimagined Tsawwassen Rancher
Whole House over $500,000 Company Name Lacey Developments Ltd.
Project Name Gathering House
Special Achievement Awards Best Certified Home Company Name Sonbuilt Custom Homes Ltd. Sonbuilt Custom Homes Ltd.
Project Name Panama Parkside
Grand Housing of Excellence Awards – Custom Home Builder of the Year Company Name Benstead Woodworks Kingcraft Construction Ltd. Mike Lobe Contracting Ltd. Sonbuilt Custom Homes Ltd. South Ridge Developments Ltd.
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Residential Renovator of the Year Company Name Lacey Developments Ltd. Single Family Production Home Builder of the Year Company Name Hayer Builders Group Odessa Ventures Inc. Steele Properties Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year Company Name Algra Bros. Developments Ltd. Diverse Properties Hayer Builders Group
-30Media Contact: Christy MacLeod Executive Director christy@chbafv.com 604-755-9306 chbafv.com About the Fraser Valley Housing Awards of Excellence This premier housing awards program, is owned by the Canadian Home Builders' Association of Fraser Valley (CHBA FV). Throughout the province, housing awards are a caliber of extinction for builders, developers and renovators. In our inaugural year, submissions far exceeded our expectations showcasing the high quality and workmanship our home building and renovation community strives to achieve for the homeowner. The Awards are local in scope and highlight the commitment and dedication to the building excellence and high standards that CHBA Fraser Valley member companies strive to uphold. About the Canadian Home Builders' Association – Fraser Valley The Canadian Home Builders' Association Fraser Valley is the local voice of the residential construction industry in British Columbia representing more than 110 members through an affiliated network of nine local home building associations located throughout the province. The industry contributes over $19 billion in investment value to British Columbia's economy creating 137,100 jobs in new home construction, renovation, and repair - one of the largest employers in British Columbia. pg. 6