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2019 CARE AWARDS
Construction Achievements Renovations of Excellence Awards
The Gold Standard in Sustainable West Coast Design
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hat a whirlwind this year has been organizing the 2019 CARE Awards. A strong economy has resulted in a very large number of tremendous entries, raising the bar once again for the industry. For almost 20 years, I have enjoyed managing the CARE Awards and always see advances in design and construction. This makes the CARE Awards the Gold Standard in the residential building industry. From Project of the Year to People’s Choice Award, it’s a great pleasure working with the members and judges, as well as the public in selecting their favourite projects. I want to offer a big thank you for the support from our Gold, Silver, Bronze and
CARE Awards standards protect the public
Media Sponsors, including the Times Colonist producing this outstanding supplement. As well, a special mention to BC Ferries’ Astrid Braunschmidt and CFAX’s Al Ferraby for always making our event entertaining and memorable. Thank you all! Debra Dahlgren Administration & Events Manager Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA)
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e are asked, at times, why the popular CARE Awards event is open only to VRBA members and not to all in the residential construction industry. Three important reasons are: 1. Diligence on VRBA Applicants VRBA reviews contractors’ references, followed by a Board member conducting interviews and site visits to verify knowledge and experience. 2. Maintain Standards All VRBA members must agree to our Code of Ethics. 3. Consumer Protection We avoid confusion where consumers might mistake a non-member for a VRBA member qualified by the above diligence and standards. We do our best to ensure CARE Awards
winners meet the standards expected by the public and our association. For example, awards judges don’t have an opportunity to inspect a project’s framing or window flashings. We must be confident CARE Awards entrants meet a professional standard beyond the visible finished product. Opening the CARE Awards to non-members would undermine diligence, standards and consumer protection. A word of advice – before hiring an “award-winning” builder, ask about the standards supporting the awards program. Or better yet, simply hire a VRBA member through our popular online Expression of Interest at vrba.ca/hire-a-vrba-member. Visit us at vrba.ca and careawards.ca. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Congratulations 2019 CARE Award Winners & Nominees!
If what you’ve seen inspires you to make a move, connect with your local REALTOR® to explore your options! The Victoria Real Estate Board is a proud Gold sponsor of the 2019 CARE Awards
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