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<\/a><\/p>\nThe gold winner in the VRCA Annual Awards of Excellence General Contractors, Civil\/Industrial Construction, Up to $30 Million category was Graham Infrastructure LP for its Mainwaring substation upgrade. (Photo courtesy of VRCA)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
More than 600 construction leaders gathered at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver on September 19 as the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) announced the winners of its Gold Awards at the 36th Annual Awards of Excellence Gala. The gala, the signature event for B.C.\u2019s $29 billion construction industry, brings together leaders, innovators and stakeholders from across the province to celebrate the sector\u2019s continued growth and impact.<\/p>\n
The awards spotlight the exceptional work of the association\u2019s member companies. This year\u2019s competition attracted 96 nominations across 75 unique projects representing nearly $5 billion in construction value.<\/p>\n
Projects were assessed by a panel of industry experts who assessed project management, financial performance, team collaboration, safety practices and the inclusion of minority groups. Awards were presented in 18 project categories. Silver awards, up to three in each category, were announced in July, with a single Gold Award winner per category being recognized at the gala.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year marked one of the most competitive years yet,\u201d said VRCA president Jeannine Martin. \u201cEach nominee should be incredibly proud of their accomplishments. Our silver and gold award winners were chosen from among the best of the best, demonstrating excellence through innovative solutions to construction and supply chain challenges, as well as successful and meaningful efforts to include diverse groups, including Indigenous peoples.\u201d<\/p>\n
Winners of the association\u2019s Outstanding Achievement Awards were also announced during the gala, including the new Inclusive Leadership in Construction Award, which recognizes an individual or organization that actively advances equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Other award categories included Safety Excellence Awards, the Heritage Award and the Young Construction Leader (YCL) Excellence in Construction Award.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe companies and individuals we honour tonight are defining the future of construction,\u201d said Martin. \u201cThrough leadership, innovation and collaboration, they are proving that our industry is not only building infrastructure but also strengthening the economy and improving lives across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n
2025 Award Winners<\/h4>\nGeneral Contractors \u2013 Tenant Improvement \u2013 Up to $5 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: Govan Brown \u2013 Cushman & Wakefield, Vancouver Head Office<\/li>\n
- Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd. \u2013 Serein Properties Headquarters<\/li>\n
- EllisDon \u2013 Decathlon Fit-Out \u2013 Metropolis at Metrotown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
General Contractors \u2013 Tenant Improvement \u2013 $5 Million to $12 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: ETRO Construction \u2013 Speeders Richmond<\/li>\n
- EllisDon \u2013 Vancouver City Centre Urgent Primary Care Centre \u2013 188 Nelson<\/li>\n
- Novacom Building Partners \u2013 Colliers Vancouver Office Relocation \u2013 Rogers Tower & Oceanic Plaza<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
General Contractors \u2013 Tenant Improvement \u2013 Over $12 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd. \u2013 YVR26: Premise B2<\/li>\n
- Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd. \u2013 KABAM HQ<\/li>\n
- Lark Projects Ltd. \u2013 AbCellera Biologics Tenant Improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
General Contractors \u2013 Civil\/Industrial Construction \u2013 Up to $30 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: Graham Infrastructure LP \u2013 Mainwaring Substation Upgrade<\/li>\n
- Conwest Contracting Ltd. \u2013 Phibbs Transit Exchange Improvements<\/li>\n
- Graham Infrastructure LP \u2013 FortisBC City of Vancouver Landfill Biogas Project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
General Contractors \u2013 Civil\/Industrial Construction \u2013 Over $30 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: NAC Constructors Ltd. \u2013 Tofino Waste Water Treatment Plant, Sanitary Conveyance System Modifications and Marine Outfall<\/li>\n
- Kiewit Infrastructure BC ULC \u2013 BC Highway Reinstatement Program \u2013 Highway 1 \u2013 Nicomen River Bridge Replacement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
General Contractors \u2013 Up to $15 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: Naikoon Contracting Ltd. \u2013 Oceanfront Squamish Presentation Centre<\/li>\n
- Novacom Building Partners \u2013 Otter Trail Winery<\/li>\n
- Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. \u2013 Man 6 \u2013 Light Industrial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
General Contractors \u2013 $15 Million to $40 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: Whelan Construction Westcoast Inc. \u2013 YVR Pier C CATSA Plus Conversion<\/li>\n
- PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. \u2013 BC Hydro Mica Studio Dorms<\/li>\n
- Smith Bros. & Wilson (B.C.) LTD. \u2013 Capilano University \u2013 Centre for Childhood Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
General Contractors \u2013 Over $40 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: Kinetic Construction Ltd. \u2013 Burnaby Fire Halls 4 and 8<\/li>\n
- Axiom Builders \u2013 Bob & Michael\u2019s Place<\/li>\n
- ETRO Construction \u2013 Brightside Community Homes: Timbre & Harmony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
General Contractors \u2013 Over $200 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. \u2013 Lions Gate Hospital Redevelopment Phase 3 \u2013 Acute Care Facility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Trade Contractors \u2013 Up to $3 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: M&L Painting Ltd. \u2013 First Baptist Church \u2013 Heritage Renovation & Seismic Upgrade<\/li>\n
- Sideros Ironworks Ltd. \u2013 YVR Pier C CATSA Plus Conversion<\/li>\n
- Solid Rock Steel \u2013 Tesoro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Trade Contractors \u2013 $3 Million to $10 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: Blackcomb Facade Technology \u2013 UBC Museum of Anthropology \u2013 Skylights<\/li>\n
- Blackcomb Facade Technology \u2013 FBC Butterfly Pool<\/li>\n
- Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. Ltd \u2013 1090 West Pender<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Trade Contractors \u2013 Over $10 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: NorLand Limited \u2013 1515 Alberni<\/li>\n
- A&H Steel (Vancouver) Ltd. \u2013 Royal Columbian Hospital Phase Two<\/li>\n
- Bothwell-Accurate \u2013 St George\u2019s Senior School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Mechanical Contractors \u2013 Up to $10 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: PML Professional Mechanical Ltd. \u2013 Vancouver Police Department \u2013 Chiller Upgrade<\/li>\n
- Division 15 Mechanical Ltd. \u2013 City of Vancouver False Creek Energy Centre Low Carbon Expansion<\/li>\n
- Slopeside Mechanical Systems Ltd. \u2013 Manor House \u2013 Deep Energy Retrofit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Mechanical Contractors \u2013 $10 Million to $40 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: Division 15 Mechanical Ltd. \u2013 New Westminster Aquatic & Community Centre<\/li>\n
- PML Professional Mechanical Ltd. \u2013 Canadian Food Inspection Agency Sidney Laboratory<\/li>\n
- PML Professional Mechanical Ltd. \u2013 Sanderson Way Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Mechanical Contractors \u2013 Over $40 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: Pitt Meadows Plumbing & Mechanical Systems (2001) Ltd. \u2013 Gilmore Place Phase 1<\/li>\n
- Modern Niagara \u2013 Lions Gate Hospital \u2013 Acute Care Facility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Electrical Contractors \u2013 Up to $10 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: Fettback & Heesterman \u2013 Speeders Richmond<\/li>\n
- Action Electric Ltd. \u2013 First Baptist Church \u2013 Seismic Upgrade & Heritage Restoration<\/li>\n
- Sasco Contractors Ltd. \u2013 Kardium K2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Electrical Contractors \u2013 Over $10 Million<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: Black & McDonald Limited \u2013 B Jetty Recapitalization Project CFB Esquimalt<\/li>\n
- Bridge Electric Corp. \u2013 Precision NanoSystems Inc.<\/li>\n
- Sasco Contractors Ltd. \u2013 CFIA Centre for Plant Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Manufacturers and Suppliers<\/h5>\n\n- Gold Winner: Kalesnikoff Mass Timber \u2013 Oceanfront Squamish Presentation Center<\/li>\n
- Fort Modular Inc. \u2013 Richard Bulpitt Elementary School Modular Addition<\/li>\n
- Garibaldi Glass Industries, Inc. \u2013 The Butterfly Pool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2025 Outstanding Achievement Awards<\/h4>\nEducation Leadership<\/h5>\n\n- Garreth Maybury \u2013 Director of Operations | EllisDon Corporation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Heritage Award<\/h5>\n\n- Haebler Construction Projects Inc. \u2013 First Baptist Church \u2013 Seismic Upgrade & Heritage Restoration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Inclusive Leadership Construction<\/h5>\n\n- Anna Lary \u2013 Project Lead | BCIT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Innovation & Productivity<\/h5>\n\n- Shop XL \u2013 Pitt Meadows Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Ltd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Outstanding Woman in Construction<\/h5>\n\n- Stephanie Hun \u2013 Director of Business Development | FlatironDragados<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Special Nomination Award \u2013 November<\/h5>\nSuperior Safety Record<\/h5>\n\n- Flynn Canada Ltd.<\/li>\n
- Houle Electric Limited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
YCL Excellence in Construction<\/h5>\n\n- Eamon Sexton \u2013 Vice President, Construction | Axiom Builders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Zero Frequency Injury Rate<\/h5>\n
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