CARE Awards 2023 by Times Colonist

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CONSTRUCTION ACHIEVEMENTS RENOVATIONS OF EXCELLENCE

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MESSAGE FROM ELLIE SERCOMBE

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Construction Achievements Renovations of Excellence Awards

Executive Director Victoria Residential Builders Association

CARE Awards Chair and President Victoria Residential Builders Association

elcome to the 2023 CARE Awards magazine highlighting Canada’s leaders in west coast home design and construction. The CARE Awards and this magazine are proudly presented by the Victoria Residential Builders Association and our generous industry sponsors. The Gold-winning projects demonstrate creativity, sustainability and craftsmanship for today’s modern home. Our Special Achievement Awards recognize outstanding people and projects including housing affordability, heritage preservation, and lifetime achievement. For more information and photos of the 2023 CARE Awards winners and finalists, visit careawards.ca.

If you are considering a new home or renovation, our members’ contact information is listed in this supplement and online at vrba.ca. I encourage you to take advantage of the products and services offered by our members and CARE Awards sponsors. Enjoy and best wishes, Ellie Sercombe CARE Awards Chair and President Victoria Residential Builders Association

MESSAGE FROM CASEY EDGE

he outstanding homes in this magazine represent years of expertise by VRBA builders, designers, trades and suppliers. A wealth of knowledge is required to professionally build homes in 2023, which is why our members emphasize education and training along with consumer protection, and housing affordability. For more than two decades, I have enjoyed working with VRBA members representing the industry’s best. Always hire a professional builder when you’re considering a new home or renovation. If you are planning a project, or have any questions about the industry, feel free to contact us at vrba.ca A special thank you to the many voters participating in our popular People’s Choice Award Contest at careawards.ca. Best wishes,

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Casey Edge, Executive Director Victoria Residential Builders Association

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ON THE COVER

View the award-winning projects at careawards.ca. Hire a member of Victoria Residential Builders Association at vrba.ca Not all components of projects were necessarily completed by a VRBA member.

Top left photo: Bellewood Park. Photo by Brit Kwasney. Top right photo: Legato. Photo by Platinum HD. Bottom photo: Water’s Edge. Photo by Concept Photography.

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VRBA Standards Important for CARE Awards

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Home to Housing Excellence

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.

MESSAGE FROM DEBRA EDGE

Three important reasons are:

Administration & Events Manager Victoria Residential Builders Association

he annual CARE Awards event at the Fairmont Empress Hotel is the home to housing excellence. It is a special honour to manage the awards gala recognizing the outstanding achievements of VRBA’s builders, designers, trades and suppliers. Thank you VRBA members and our many longstanding sponsors for supporting this event and magazine.

Debra Edge, Administration & Events Manager Victoria Residential Builders Association

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 nonmembers 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-builder. Visit us at vrba.ca and careawards.ca. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Congratulations to the 2023 CARE Award Winners & Nominees

The Victoria Real Estate Board is a proud Gold sponsor of the 2023 CARE Awards

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or more than 60 years, FLOFORM’s skilled craftspeople have helped customers select, fabricate and install countertops both residentially and commercially. From our humble roots back in the 1960s to today, as one of the largest countertop fabricators in North America, a lot has changed over the years. But the one thing that hasn’t is our commitment to quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. We have a reputation for producing high-quality work. The FLOFORM brand was created in 1961 by brothers Harry, Frank, and John Dyck in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was influenced by the state-of-the-art post-form laminate countertop technology. Our first location – a 7,000-square-foot facility– was home to only seven skilled craftsmen. Today, with 16 retail locations and eight fabrication facilities across western Canada and the northwest U.S, employing over 700 people, FLOFORM Countertops manufactures, sells, and installs over 20,000 premium surface countertops a year. We couldn’t be prouder of where we’ve been – and where we’re headed.

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We stand behind it all — because Wilsonart is where ingenuity meets innovation. Wilsonart has the most comprehensive catalog of engineered surfaces. A sample and spec process you can count on. Delivery logistics that ensure your project stays on track. Wilsonart is proud of operational excellence and fast, reliable manufacturing over a 66-year history. Enjoy complete, correct, and on-time delivery with our company-owned fleet and 100 strategically located distribution centers. VISIT OUR FLOFORM VICTORIA SHOWROOM AT 201-620 FINLAYSON STREET TO VIEW THESE DESIGNS. CALL 877 FLOFORM OR VISIT FLOFORM.COM TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD YOUR NEW COUNTERTOPS.

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Bowcey Construction Ltd is located in Victoria and has earned the reputation of superior craftsmanship. By focussing on the details and providing full transparency for their clients, Bowcey Construction looks to be a leader in the local construction and renovation market.

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Finalist for Best New Single Family Home 1.5 - 2 million Finalist for Best New Home Design Winner for “Best Traditional Kitchen”

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WINNER for BEST PRIMARY SUITE & BEST CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN

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BEST TRADITIONAL KITCHEN UNDER $150,000

Fayze contracting Inc is a locally owned and operated construction company servicing Vancouver island. We specialize in high quality residential construction projects from beginning to end. Our mission is to create valuable relationships and quality that stands the test of time.

BEST SINGLE FAMILY HOME BETWEEN 1M - 1.25M

Humbled to be represented amongst such a talented group of designers and trades alike, the team of Jenny Martin Design were beyond thankful for the recognition they received at the 2023 CARE Awards. Passionate about helping others define their personal style, they are dedicated to creating beautiful interiors that frame their client’s experiences. Believing that one’s environment can positively influence the way they live, the team hopes to continue to strengthen connection, bringing their client’s vision to fruition. At this year’s CARE Awards, Jenny Martin Design graciously accepted awards in the following categories:

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Best Residential Renovation or Restoration over $750,000 Best Traditional Kitchen over $150,000 Best Interior - Homes over $2,000,000 Best Heritage Award

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Winner of 3 CARE Awards! Best Entry Level Home

Best Subdivision

Best Sales Centre

GableCraft Homes, the oﬃcial Home Builder of Royal Bay, is a dynamic home builder committed to creating safe, sustainable and welcoming communities where families thrive for generations. Using creative site planning, meticulous attention to detail and the highest quality of craftsmanship, we build homes that are inspiring and highly functional, with all the features modern families need to live their best lives.

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Hire a Contractor Using VRBA Expression of Interest

hinking of building a new home or renovating? How will you determine a builder’s track record, availability and prices? Try our online Expression of Interest making it easy to get quotes from VRBA’s professional contractors. Visit vrba.ca/hire-a-builder/ and fill out the form which is forwarded to members. There is no cost or obligation. Our Expression of Interest puts your project in front of Canada’s leaders in sustainable West Coast design and construction. VRBA members have a network of skilled designers, trades and suppliers to manage

your project professionally and efficiently. They can help you identify your vision in the most cost-effective way. Some consumers make the mistake of hiring a contractor on the advice of a friend. Many believe they are getting a “deal,” but that alleged “deal” can fade quickly and turn into major challenges. Your builder should have a professional contract, strong track record, as well as warranty and liability coverage. VRBA members have the experience and knowledge to build or renovate a home that you can proudly call your own. For more information, visit vrba.ca.

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PROUDLY BUILDING HOMES IN VICTORIA SINCE 2006 We’ve brought close to 1,000 homes to Victoria with a focus on delivering across the housing continuum… and we’re currently under construction or in development with over 1,000 more!

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“Award For Creating Housing Affordability”

“Best Overall Marketing Campaign”

We are proud to be an award winning developer that to date has completed fifteen residential, mixeduse, and commercial developments in Victoria, Vancouver and North Vancouver.

Haven - Award For Creating Housing Affordability & Best Overall Marketing Campaign

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Congratulations to the winners and finalists of this year’s Victoria Residential Builders Association CARE Awards. Together, we’re committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions to help transform B.C.’s energy future. Energy for a better B.C.

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Sponsors

The 2023 CARE Awards of Vancouver Island celebrates Canada’s leaders in sustainable West Coast design and construction. This event is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors:

GOLD SPONSORS BC HOUSING BC Housing partners with private and non-profit housing providers, other levels of government, health authorities, and community groups to increase affordable housing options for British Columbians in greatest need. Under the Homeowner Protection Act, BC Housing also helps to increase consumer protection for buyers of new homes and works with industry to bring about improvements in the quality of residential construction. We license residential builders and carry out research and education to benefit industry and consumers. bchousing.org BCCA EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TRUST BC Construction Association’s Employee Benefit Trust represents 2,000 companies and addresses the specific needs of construction professionals and trades, while offering volume-purchasing discounts for their customers. bccabenefits.ca BUILT GREEN CANADA Built Green combines conservation with affordability offering homes with greater energy efficiency, reduced water usage, healthier indoor air, and improved comfort. builtgreencanada.ca FORTISBC FortisBC is the largest distributor of natural gas in British Columbia serving over 875,000 customers in more than 125 communities. FortisBC is a proud Gold Sponsor of the CARE Awards and works with builders and developers through one-to-one relationships to provide optimum heating solutions. fortisbc.com

HOURIGAN’S FLOORING For over 70 years Hourigan’s Flooring has provided floor covering solutions in the Greater Victoria area, establishing a reputation for excellence and value. Our experienced team of sales representatives can help you choose the right flooring solution for your next renovation or building project, regardless of size. We offer a wide selection of carpet, hardwood, laminate, linoleum, vinyl and ceramic tile from major manufacturers and specialty suppliers. Drop by our showroom at 477 Boleskine Rd. hourigans.com

TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA Since the introduction of the Homeowner Protection Act and Regulations in 1999, Travelers Insurance Company of Canada has been the leading home warranty provider in British Columbia. Travelers continues to deliver unsurpassed customer service with our team of experienced underwriters, knowledgeable technical representatives and dedicated support staff. The Travelers Insurance team helps provide security and peace of mind to new homeowners in BC. travelershomewarranty.ca

MCLAREN PROPERTIES LTD. McLaren Properties Ltd. is an experienced residential and commercial developer based in Victoria, B.C. We take a collaborative approach to developing new homes and rehabilitating existing buildings by combining different perspectives, insights and ideas. We value the creativity and innovation that arises from diversity. This process not only anchors our operating practices, it shapes the relationships with stakeholders by producing an outcome aligned with our customer’s expectations. mclaren.ca

VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD Founded in 1921, the Victoria Real Estate Board has been a key player in the development of standards and innovative programs aimed at enhancing the professionalism and community standing of realtors. While the board’s primary function is operating the Multiple Listing Service for its members, we have a longstanding tradition of supporting community organizations, particularly those providing services to children and youth. Whether you are considering buying or selling real estate, the members of the Victoria Real Estate Board are committed to providing the best real estate services possible. vreb.org

SLEGG BUILDING MATERIALS Slegg has been on the job site or helping out around the house since 1947. For more than 75 years, Slegg has worked to become your first stop for all your building needs. Whether you are a contractor working on a large-scale project, or a DIY weekend warrior, we’ve got you covered. With multiple locations across Vancouver Island, we are proud of our roots, and we know the hard work and dedication that goes into every one of our customers’ projects. slegg.com

SILVER SPONSORS COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS is Canada’s largest credit union by membership and B.C.’s first credit union to become a federal credit union. Owned by its 593,000 members, Coast Capital offers banking and investment services digitally across Canada, and through its 52 branches in the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Okanagan, and Vancouver Island regions of British Columbia. Coast Capital invests 10 per cent of its bottom line into the community with a focus on youth-centric organizations, programs, partnerships and events. coastcapitalsavings.com

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MEDIA SPONSORS CFAX | CTV CFAX1070 is Victoria’s breaking news and talk-that-matters station. CTV’s news team has been recognized with over 40 broadcast industry awards for excellence including “Best Newscast,” “Best Investigative Reporting” and “Overall Excellence.” CFAX and CTV continue to be one of the leading supporters of community groups and charitable organizations. iheartradio.ca/cfax-1070 & vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca TIMES COLONIST The Times Colonist is the oldest daily newspaper in Western Canada and the largest advertising medium on Vancouver Island selling over 1 million newspapers per month. timescolonist.com

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Consumer Protection for Homebuyers Buying or building your own home? Learn more about your rights, obligations and other information that can help you make a more informed purchasing decision.

Resources

Visit the Licensing & Consumer Services section of BC Housing’s website for free consumer information.

• Buying a Home in British Columbia Guide • Guide to Home Warranty Insurance in British Columbia • Maintenance Matters bulletins and videos • Owner Builder FAQs and more

Services Licensing & Consumer Services maintains a Registry of Licensed Residential Builders, and publishes the New Home Registry, which contains information on:

• If a home can be legally offered for sale • Has a policy of home warranty insurance • Is built by a Licensed Residential Builder or an owner builder

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Know when to file a home warranty insurance claim

www.bchousing.org Toll-free: 1-800-407-7757 Email: licensinginfo@bchousing.org @RegistrarBCH

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Gold Award Winners 2023 CARE AWARDS VANCOUVER ISLAND

Abstr act Developments – Bellewood Park

Terry Johal Developments and KB Design - Legato

Best New Multi-Family / Townhouse Project Best Condominium Project or Mixed-Use Development Project of the Year - Multi-Family

Best Single Family Detached Home $1,500,000 - $2,000,000 People’s Choice Award

GT Mann Contr acting, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Water’s Edge Best Single Family Detached Home over $2,000,000 Best New Home Design over 4,000 sq. ft. Best Contemporary Kitchen over $150,000 Best Primary Suite over $150,000 Best Custom Millwork over $150,000 Project of the Year - Single Family

Gold Award Winners

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Fayze Contr acting - Beach House

Fronter a Homes - Grotto House

Best Single Family Detached Home $1,000,000 - $1,250,000 Best Traditional Kitchen $100,000 - $150,000

Best Residential Renovation or Restoration under $750,000 Best Interior - Homes under $1,000,000 Best New Home Design under 4,000 sq. ft. Best Innovative Feature

White Wolf Homes – Merlin

Everise Developments – Provence

Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under $1,000,000

Best Single Family Detached Spec Home $900,000 - $1,000,000

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Gold Award Winners

Bowcey Construction - Cathedr al Best Traditional Kitchen under $100,000

Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio - Parkside Best Contemporary Kitchen under $100,000 Best Custom Millwork under $150,000

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Jenny Martin Design, Coast Prestige Homes and Thomas Philips Woodworking - Gr acie Oaks Best Traditional Kitchen over $150,000 Best Interior - Homes over $2,000,000

Bowcey Construction - Willows Best Contemporary Kitchen $100,000 - $150,000 Best Primary Suite under $150,000

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Gold Award Winners

GableCr aft R.B. Homes - Westwick

Khataw Development - Shirley

Best Entry Level Market Home

Best Single Family Detached Spec Home under $900,000

Patriot Homes and Adapt Design - Chapel

Terry Johal Developments – Oasis

Best Single Family Detached Home $1,250,000 - $1,500,000

Best Outdoor Space under $500,000

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Gold Award Winners

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White Wolf Homes - Bay view

GableCr aft R.B. Homes - Royal Bay Phase 4B

Best New Subdivision (small)

Best New Subdivision (large)

Goodison Construction and Jenny Martin Design - Laurel Park

Christopher Developments and Zebr a Interiors - Coalescent

Best Residential Renovation or Restoration over $750,000 Best Heritage Award

Best Bathroom

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Gold Award Winners

Città Group - Heritage Style

Villamar Construction - Modern Dental Oasis

Best Commercial Project

Best Interior - Commercial

Step One Design - Aloft

Step One Design - Windward

Best Home Design – Concept

Best Home Design – Concept (tie)

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners.

Special Achievement Awards Winners Lifetime Achievement Award

Wilf Gorter - Gorter Construction

Green Builder of the Year

Verity Construction

Award for Environmental Achievement

Rannala Freeborn Construction - Hemp House Award for Excellence in Housing Affordability

Chard Development

Building Better Futures Community Award

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Aryze Developments Denford Construction Management

Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award

FortisBC

Best Customer Service

Verity Construction

Best Over all Marketing Campaign

Chard Development - Haven Best Website

White Wolf Homes - White Wolf Homes Herman Rebneris Student Carpentry Award

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The Victoria Residential Builders Association awarded Gold trophies for Construction Achievements & Renovations of Excellence (CARE).

Best Entry Level Market Home Gold: GableCraft R.B. Homes Silver: Khataw Development

Best Single Family Detached Spec Home under $900,000 Gold: Khataw Development Silver: Jesse Baidwan Developments Khataw Development Verity Construction Best Single Family Detached Spec Home $900,000 - $1,000,000 Gold: Everise Developments Silver: Città Group Patriot Homes and Adapt Design Terry Johal Developments and Step One Design Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under $1,000,000 Gold: White Wolf Homes Silver: Made to Last Custom Homes Best Single Family Detached Home $1,000,000 - $1,250,000 Gold: Fayze Contracting Silver: GableCraft R.B. Homes Made to Last Custom Homes Patriot Homes White Wolf Homes Best Single Family Detached Home $1,250,000 - $1,500,000 Gold: Patriot Homes and Adapt Design Silver: Patriot Homes and Adapt Design Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio Best Single Family Detached Home $1,500,000 - $2,000,000 Gold: Terry Johal Developments and KB Design Silver: Bowcey Construction Christopher Developments and Blackline Home Design Ocean Ave. Developments, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking Best Single Family Detached Home over $2,000,000 Gold: GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company Silver: Coast Prestige Homes, Zebra Group and Jenny Martin Design Villamar Construction and Step One Design Best New Subdivision (small) Gold: White Wolf Homes Silver: Khataw Development Best New Subdivision (large) Gold: GableCraft R.B. Homes Silver: Verity Construction

Best New Multi-Family / Townhouse Project Gold: Abstract Developments Silver: Aryze Developments Città Group GableCraft R.B. Homes GableCraft R.B. Homes

Best Traditional Kitchen $100,000 - $150,000 Gold: Fayze Contracting Silver: Everise Developments Jenny Martin Design and Splinters Millworks Spaciz Design Company

Best Outdoor Space under $500,000 Gold: Terry Johal Developments Silver: Frontera Homes Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio

Best Traditional Kitchen over $150,000 Gold: Jenny Martin Design, Coast Prestige Homes and Thomas Philips Woodworking Silver: Bidgood Strong Projects DBA Strong Built Outlook Project Management and Spaciz Design Company Spaciz Design Company

Best Outdoor Space over $500,000 Gold: Villamar Construction Silver: Abstract Developments GT Mann Contracting Best New Home Design under 4,000 sq. ft. Gold: Frontera Homes Silver: Blackline Home Design and Christopher Developments Khataw Development Best New Home Design over 4,000 sq. ft. Gold: GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company Silver: Adapt Design Bowcey Construction Step One Design Villamar Construction Best Home Design - Concept Gold: Step One Design Step One Design (tie) Silver: Villamar Construction Best Innovative Feature Gold: Frontera Homes Silver: Aryze Developments Bowcey Construction GT Mann Contracting, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking Villamar Construction and Step One Design Best Residential Renovation or Restoration under $750,000 Gold: Frontera Homes Silver: Bidgood Strong Projects DBA Strong Built MacMinn Contracting Best Residential Renovation or Restoration over $750,000 Gold: Goodison Construction and Jenny Martin Design Silver: Villamar Construction White Wolf Homes Best Traditional Kitchen under $100,000 Gold: Bowcey Construction Silver: Abstract Developments GableCraft R.B. Homes

Best Contemporary Kitchen under $100,000 Gold: Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio Silver: GableCraft R.B. Homes Khataw Development Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry Villamar Construction Best Contemporary Kitchen $100,000 - $150,000 Gold: Bowcey Construction Silver: Christopher Developments and Zebra Interiors Made to Last Custom Homes Spaciz Design Company White Wolf Homes Best Contemporary Kitchen over $150,000 Gold: GT Mann Contracting, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking Silver: Bidgood Strong Projects DBA Strong Built Bidgood Strong Projects DBA Strong Built Spaciz Design Company, Ocean Ave. Developments and Thomas Philips Woodworking Best Bathroom Gold: Christopher Developments and Zebra Interiors Silver: Abstract Developments GableCraft R.B. Homes Villamar Construction Best Primary Suite under $150,000 Gold: Bowcey Construction Silver: Abstract Developments GableCraft R.B. Homes Spaciz Design Company Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio

Congratulations to all the Winners!

Best Primary Suite over $150,000 Gold: GT Mann Contracting, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking Silver: Jenny Martin Design and Coast Prestige Homes Spaciz Design Company, Ocean Ave. Developments and Thomas Philips Woodworking

Best Interior - Homes under $1,000,000 Gold: Frontera Homes Silver: Jenny Martin Design, Splinters Millworks and Goodison Construction Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio Best Interior - Homes $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 Gold: Villamar Construction and Step One Design Silver: Fayze Contracting Spaciz Design Company, Ocean Ave. Developments and Thomas Philips Woodworking Zebra Interiors and Christopher Developments Best Interior - Homes over $2,000,000 Gold: Jenny Martin Design and Coast Prestige Homes Silver: GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company Best Custom Millwork under $150,000 Gold: Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio Silver: Abstract Developments Christopher Developments and Zebra Interiors Best Custom Millwork over $150,000 Gold: GT Mann Contracting, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking Silver: Frontera Homes Jenny Martin Design and Thomas Philips Woodworking Villamar Construction and Step One Design Best Commercial Project Gold: Città Group Silver: Città Group Best Interior - Commercial Gold: Villamar Construction Silver: Bidgood Strong Projects DBA Strong Built Città Group McGeachy Design Studio Best Condominium Project or Mixed-Use Development Gold: Abstract Developments Silver: Chard Development Chard Development Denford Construction Management Best Customer Service Gold: Verity Construction Silver: Chard Development

Best Sales Centre or Show Home/Suite Gold: GableCraft R.B. Homes Silver: Chard Development Chard Development Best Website Gold: White Wolf Homes Silver: Chard Development Chard Development GableCraft R.B. Homes Best Overall Marketing Campaign Gold: Chard Development Silver: Chard Development GableCraft R.B. Homes White Wolf Homes Award for Environmental Achievement Gold: Rannala Freeborn Construction Silver: Abstract Developments Green Builder of the Year Gold: Verity Construction Silver: Abstract Developments Aryze Developments GableCraft R.B. Homes Award for Excellence in Housing Affordability Winner: Chard Development Herman Rebneris Student Carpentry Award Winners: Thea Campden, Reynolds Secondary School William Shaw, Esquimalt High School Levi White, Cowichan Secondary School Best Heritage Award Winner: Goodison Construction and Jenny Martin Design – Laurel Park Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award Winner: FortisBC Building Better Futures Community Award Winners: Aryze Developments and Denford Construction Management People’s Choice Award Winner: Terry Johal Developments and KB Design - Legato Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Wilf Gorter - Gorter Construction Project of the Year - Multi-Family Gold: Abstract Developments Silver: Denford Construction Management Project of the Year - Single Family Gold: GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company Silver: Christopher Developments Coast Prestige Homes, Jenny Martin Design and Zebra Group Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio Villamar Construction and Step One Design

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BEST SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOME OVER $2,000,000 BEST NEW HOME DESIGN OVER 4,000 SQ. FT. BEST CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN OVER $150,000 BEST PRIMARY SUITE OVER $150,000 BEST CUSTOM MILLWORK OVER $150,000 PROJECT OF THE YEAR SINGLE FAMILY

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Join the Victoria Residential Builders Association

f you are considering membership in an industry association, consider the Victoria Residential Builders Association. Our daily mission is to be effective, efficient and affordable for our members. We are the builders’ leading voice advocating housing affordability, consumer protection, education and professionalism.

VRBA PROVIDES: • Renovation and new home projects sent directly to our builders; • Free education seminars offering CPD credits required for licensing; • Free contracts for VRBA builders; • Incomparable advocacy and support for builders challenged by rising costs and regulations; • Housing’s most successful awards program – the Annual CARE Awards celebrating Canada’s leaders in sustainable West Coast design and construction. Visit careawards.ca.

We represent the concerns of homebuyers and builders trying to achieve more affordability. Your support helps us inform the public about this issue and the bureaucratic red tape and costs added to housing. Also, VRBA gives back to the community through fundraisers including the BC Children’s Hospital, Goldstream Chums, Threshold Housing Society, Habitat for Humanity, CFAX Santa’s Anonymous and T-C Christmas Fund. Our fees are among the most competitive in the industry and our value is unmatched. If you are considering membership in an association, contact us at vrba.ca. We would be pleased to discuss the advantages.

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2023 CARE AWARDS Friday, October 20, 2023 • Crystal Ballroom, Fairmont Empress Hotel

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2023 CARE Award finalists for “Coalescent” with Christopher Developments and Blackline Home Design for Best Contemporary Kitchen $100,000 - $150,000; Best Interior - Homes $1,000,000 - $2,000,000; Best Custom Millwork under $150,000; Project of the Year – Single Family

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VRBA Members Contributing to the 2023 CARE Awards Projects ALPINE INSULATION LTD. Bayview Beach House Coalescent Hemp House Merlin Seaview BROCK WHITE CANADA A DIVISION OF WHITE CAP SUPPLY CANADA INC Chapel Parkside BUTLER CONCRETE & AGGREGATE Bayview Chapel Golf Community Grand Dreams Grotto House Heritage Style Merlin Office and Shop Parkside Rhodo Rotunda Shirley The Motoko The Woods Water’s Edge

Waterview Windsor COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Chapel Parkside COASTAL COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION The Woods ENERLYTICS BUILDING PERFORMANCE LTD. Golf Community Island Homestead Oasis Waterview Westview Phase 3 FLOFORM COUNTERTOPS Belo Na Vodi Coalescent Edgewater Legato Lux Ocean Bank FORTISBC Beach House Chapel Golf Community Heritage Style

Island Homestead Ocean Bank Office and Shop Parkside The Woods Water’s Edge Waterview Westview Phase 3 Windsor HEAT SAVERS HOME COMFORT LTD. Beach House Merlin Seaview Water’s Edge HOURIGAN’S FLOORING Bayview Beach House Chapel Grand Dreams Grotto House Island Homestead Legato Merlin Oasis Parkside Prism Rhodo Seaview

The Motoko Water’s Edge Willows Windsor HOYT DESIGN CO. Edgewater INDEPENDENT CONCRETE LTD. Water’s Edge Westview Phase 3 IRWIN INDUSTRIES (1988) LTD. Coalescent ISLAND ENERGY INC. Beach House Cathedral Hemp House Redefined Willows ISLAND FLOOR CENTRE LTD. Beach House Coalescent Cordial Golf Community Gracie Oaks Hemp House Heritage Style Little Charmer Office and Shop

Patriot Homes is a family owned and operated business creating homes while building great relationships for over 36 years

www.patriothomes.ca 250-217-3080

Redefined Waterview ISLAND ICF FOUNDATION SUPPLIES INC. Bayview Merlin Seaview The Motoko Water’s Edge K2 STONE (VICTORIA) Belo Na Vodi Coalescent Legato Oasis Prism Water’s Edge LICENSING AND CONSUMER SERVICES BRANCH OF BC HOUSING Beach House Ocean Bank Parkside MCLAREN LIGHTING Bayview Beach House Chapel Coalescent Cordial

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VRBA Members Contributing to the 2023 CARE Awards Projects Golf Community Grand Dreams Grotto House Heritage Style Legato Little Charmer Merlin Oasis Ocean Bank Parkside Prism Redefined Seaview The Motoko The Woods Waterview Westview Phase 3 NATIONAL HOME WARRANTY GROUP INC. Coalescent Golf Community Hemp House Heritage Style The Woods Windsor OCEAN CONCRETE Bayview Beach House Cathedral

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Merlin Seaview Willows PACIFIC TRUSS Legato Oasis PACIFIC HOME WARRANTY INSURANCE SERVICES INC. Beach House Water’s Edge PARKER GLASS LTD. Parkside SEAFIRST INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. Grand Dreams Merlin Parkside SLEGG BUILDING MATERIALS Bayview Beach House Cathedral Chapel Coalescent Edgewater Golf Community Grand Dreams Hemp House Heritage Style

Island Homestead Legato Merlin Oasis Ocean Bank Office and Shop Office at the Terminus Parkside Prism Rhodo Rotunda Seaview The Motoko The Woods Water’s Edge Waterview Westview Phase 3 Windsor SOUTH SHORE CABINETRY LTD. Hemp House Legato Lux Oasis Prism SPLINTERS MILLWORKS INC. Willows STARLINE WINDOWS LTD. Golf Community Heritage Style

Office and Shop Office at the Terminus Waterview Westview Phase 3 STEP ONE DESIGN Island Homestead Oasis Prism Willows THOMAS PHILIPS WOODWORKING Beach House TRAIL APPLIANCES LTD. Bayview Beach House Cathedral Chapel Edgewater Little Charmer Lux Oasis Ocean Bank Prism The Motoko Water’s Edge Westview Phase 3 Willows Windsor

TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA Cathedral Merlin Ocean Bank Parkside Westview Phase 3 VICTORIA SPECIALITY HARDWARE Beach House Hemp House Legato Oasis Prism WE PAINT INC. Coalescent ZEBRA GROUP Beach House Gracie Oaks

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Members of the Victoria Residential Builders Association Abode Energy Advising 778-561-0674 Abstract Developments (2021) Ltd. 250-883-5579 Adapt Design 250-893-8127 Alair Homes Victoria 250-884-5577 Alan Jones Construction Ltd. 250-656-2164 Alpine Insulation Ltd. 250-384-0985 Amity Construction Inc. 250-661-4363 Aryze Developments 250-940-3568 Ash Mountain Construction Ltd. 250-883-3617 Bennefield Construction Ltd. 250-896-9179 Birch Bark Builders Inc. 250-857-6876 Blackline Home Design 250-208-7392 Bowcey Construction Ltd. 250-588-0094 Brock White Canada a Division of White Cap Supply Canada Inc. 250-384-8032

BTH Construction Ltd. 250-881-4311 Building It Right 604-464-0596 Butler Concrete & Aggregate Ltd. 250-883-6537 C & W Campbell Homes Ltd. 250-658-8226 CareVest Capital Inc. 604-629-1833 Carsa Construction Ltd. 250-516-1353 Centra Construction Group 250-412-2525 Chard Development Ltd. 604-682-6046 Christopher Developments Inc. 250-882-1895 Città Group 250-544-1837 Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union 250-896-3622 Coast Prestige Homes Ltd. 250-889-8292 Coastal Community Credit Union 250-246-5470 Coda Homes 250-920-5132

Concert Properties 604-688-9460 Conforti Homes Ltd. 250-744-5411 CWH Construction 250-883-8111 de Goede & McElhanney Developments Ltd. 250-880-1620 Denford Construction Management Ltd. 250-385-1505 Designated Developments Inc. 250-743-9077 East Bay Developments Ltd. 250-858-4560 Enerlytics Building Performance Ltd. 250-886-3142 EnerTech Solutions Ltd. 778-425-1420 EnViroTec General Contracting Ltd. 250-213-3891 Everise Developments Ltd. 250-896-7988 Falcon Heights Contracting Ltd. 250-298-7338 Fayze Contracting Inc. 250-882-6511

Flashhouse Built Design Inc. 250-920-6353 FloForm Countertops 250-472-1200 Formwell Homes Ltd. 250-888-2024 FortisBC Energy (Vancouver Island) 250-380-5780 Frontera Homes Ltd. 514-746-3392 GableCraft R.B. Homes LP 250-940-6472 Gondal Developments 250-507-0766 Goodison Construction Ltd. 250-886-7289 Gorter Construction Ltd. 250-380-7343 Green Island Builders 250-812-9743 Greenmark Siteworks Ltd. 250-818-1118 Grey Lynx Ventures Ltd. 250-360-6931 Griffin Properties Ltd. 250-656-8621 GT Mann Contracting Ltd. 250-857-5349 Habitat For Humanity Victoria 250-480-7688

Haldane Homes 250-880-0510 HD Horne Sprayfoam & Insulation Ltd. 250-882-4629 Heat Savers Home Comfort Ltd. 250-383-3512 Homewood Constructors Ltd. 250-475-1130 Hourigan’s Flooring 250-475-2401 Hoyt Design Co. 250-999-9893 Hutchinson Contracting Ltd. 250-900-0215 Independent Concrete Ltd. 250-478-0555 Integral Design Ltd. 250-472-2985 Interactive Construction Inc. 250-886-3833 Irwin Industries (1988) Ltd. 250-382-5154 Island Energy Inc. 250-383-0022 Island Floor Centre Ltd. 250-475-3323 Island ICF Foundation Supplies Inc. 250-532-3191

James’ Joinery Ltd. 250-885-8138 Jason Good Custom Cabinets Inc. 250-384-4663 Java Designs 250-590-2468 Jenny Martin Design 250-383-8206 Jesse Baidwan Developments 250-514-3101 K2 Stone (Victoria) Inc. 250-727-7625 Kahlon Developments 250-884-2047 Kang and Gill Construction Ltd. 250-590-3140 KB Design 250-384-1550 Ken Murray Developments Ltd. 250-652-0402 Khataw Development 604-366-7860 Kingsnorth Development Corporation 250-213-3230 Langdon Weir Construction Ltd. 250-590-8057 Licensing and Consumer Services Branch of BC Housing 604-646-7050

Congratulations to all of the 2023 CARE Award Winners!

Proudly presenting Belo Na Vodi – White on the Water. Nominated for 4 CARE Awards, this transitional home seamlessly blends contemporarydesign with traditional finishes, resulting in a thoughtfully appointed modern home. Dramatic porcelain slabs with waterfall detail are perfectly set against beachy floors, a stone wine room, and hints of warm wood throughout, making for a warm and inviting space against a truly stunning backdrop. Precisely oriented featuring floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall glass ensures unimpeded panoramic ocean views and ample natural light from all rooms.

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Members of the Victoria Residential Builders Association Limona Construction Ltd. 250-474-4771 Little Crow Projects Inc. 250-532-3567 M. Knight Construction (2020) Ltd. 250-652-3401 MacMinn Contracting 778-587-3312 Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd. 250-715-8500 Marsden Construction Management Ltd. 250-415-8629 McGeachy Media Inc. 250-589-5810 Mclaren Lighting 250-475-2561 McLaren Properties Ltd. 250-818-1118 MDRN Built Ltd. 250-891-4618 Mike Geric Construction Ltd. 250-590-3666 National Home Warranty Services 604-455-9155 New West Development Corp. 250-888-8224

Norman Homes Inc. 250-213-6399 Northridge Excavating Ltd. 250-479-4373 Nykl Contracting 250-891-1665 Oak Bay Construction Ltd. 778-426-1287 Ocean Ave. Developments Ltd. 250-893-5467 Ocean Concrete 250-382-8121 Outlook Project Management Ltd. 250-360-7343 P. Cosgrave Construction Ltd. 250-886-1361 Pacific Builders’ Supplies (dba Pacific Truss) 250-743-5584 Pacific Concept Developments Ltd. 250-744-0434 Pacific Home Warranty Insurance Services Inc. 604-574-4776 Parker Glass Ltd. 250-652-1174 Patriot Homes Ltd. 250-217-3080

Philco Construction Ltd. 778-351-2446 Piluso Construction Ltd. 250-386-0620 PJF Construction Ltd. 250-589-7382 Prodigy Development Services Ltd. 250-384-0999 R. Parsons Construction Ltd. 250-744-9832 Rannala Freeborn Construction Ltd. 250-588-9730 Rayn Properties Ltd. 250-661-0465 Reed Pope Law Corporation 250-383-3838 Refind Builders Inc. 250-884-6156 Ron Egli Construction & Design Ltd. 250-361-5872 Royalty Projects Ltd. 250-888-9793 S.C. Smith Building Company Ltd. 250-883-3712 Samantha Weeks Design Group Inc. 250-388-0578

Scansa Construction Ltd. 250-478-5222 SeaFirst Insurance Brokers Ltd. 877-655-1141 Seba Construction 250-516-1224 Shane Murray Contracting Ltd. 250-885-7137 Slegg Building Materials 250-478-5509 South Shore Cabinetry Ltd. 250-920-2003 Spaciz Design Company Inc. 250-386-1117 Splinters Millworks Inc. 250-589-8295 Starline Windows Ltd. 250-475-1441 Step One Design 778-433-1434 Stillwater Design Build 778-837-1148 Strong Built 250-857-0303 T.S. Williams Construction Ltd. 250-821-4767 TEKloch Homes Ltd. 250-415-2812 Terry Johal Developments Ltd. 250-472-8557

Thomas Philips Woodworking Ltd. 778-351-3390 Three Sixty Degree Construction Ltd. 250-217-9360 Tidman Construction Ltd. 250-652-1101 Times Colonist 250-380-5267 Torrell Homes 250-686-7909 Totangi Properties Ltd. 250-478-6434 Trail Appliances Ltd. 250-475-1511 Travelers Insurance Company of Canada 236-888-5267 True Home Construction Ltd. 250-516-9041 Unity Developments Ltd. 604-220-2133 Urban Core Ventures Ltd. 250-885-0190 Velocity Projects Inc. 250-708-0916 Verity Construction 250-474-0139 Victoria Speciality Hardware 250-598-2966

Villamar Construction Ltd. 778-351-4088 W & J Construction Ltd. 250-477-1205 WA Architects Ltd. 250-391-4933 We Paint Inc. 250-888-5385 Westcoast Premium Builders Inc. 250-880-2660 Westhills Land Corporation 250-383-9281 White Wolf Homes Ltd. 250-888-8209 Windcrest Developments Ltd. 250-883-9419 Zebra Design & Interiors Group Inc./ Zebra Construction 250-360-2144

ARTFUL SUSTAINABLE CONTEMPORARY WEST COAST DESIGN Award-winning Keith Baker Design specializes in the design of fine custom residential homes, additions and renovations. The KB Design team endeavors to bring an environmental consciousness to their work through a creative approach to energy efficient design, with a focus on sustainability. Understanding the inherent relationships involved in designing a home, while honouring and working with the client’s vision, is also a core value. With over 30 years of experience, Keith Baker heads up a skilled team that has designed hundreds of homes on Vancouver Island, across Canada and the United States. Inspired by contemporary West Coast architecture, Keith Baker Design brings a fresh and positive approach to their design projects.

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VERITY CONSTRUCTION

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION TRUSTED SERVICE

ith customer satisfaction their first goal, Verity has built their business on customer referrals and repeat business with over 1,000 homes in neighbourhoods throughout Greater Victoria. Client testimonials verify the hard work of their management team and dedicated employees. Verity has been recognized by respected associations such as Built Green, Victoria Real Estate Board and VRBA, and has been awarded numerous CARE Awards over the years. Winning awards in both commercial and residential construction, Verity Construction Ltd. is committed to building architecturally innovative and environmentally conscious high efficiency projects. Along with residential construction work, Verity’s professional and knowledgeable team has

applied their expertise in construction management and general contracting services to numerous diverse projects including condominiums, restaurants, postdisaster emergency services buildings, the YMCA, Westhills Stadium and many others. Verity Construction Ltd. was established in 2004 as a general contractor in commercial and residential work, offering construction services in project management, construction management, site analysis, feasibility studies, and permit/zoning applications. They regularly communicate with clients to ensure their continued participation and engagement at all stages of a project. They work hard to respond with collaborative and creative solutions to any potential issues that might arise, all the while striving to keep the project on time and on budget.

2023 Best Customer Service

2023 Green Builder of the Year

While working on some of the largest development projects in the region, the name Verity has become synonymous with quality construction. Many of the homes built by Verity have attained Platinum Level certification from the Built Green Builder program, and as a result, Verity Construction has been named Green Builder of the Year numerous times. Verity is dedicated to supporting the local community and is proud to be a part of many great teams and associations. Verity Construction 106 - 1039 Langford Pkwy Phone: 250-474-0139 verityconstruction.ca

SERVICE EXCELLENCE COMMITTED TO GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND THEIR CLIENTS’ EXPECTATIONS

Countertop Design: Verde Peak

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