The best of Vancouver Island’s construction and development sector were celebrated at the second annual Vancouver Island Building Industry (VIBI) Awards.

The awards are presented by the Urban Development Institute – Capital Region (UDI-CR), Canadian Home Builders Association – Vancouver Island (CHBAVI), and the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA).

“This year, we received almost 60 submissions for 16 categories, highlighting the pride our membership takes in their work. The effort, proficiency, and collaboration of these projects are a testament to the abilities of these companies and their teams, and are considered exemplary within our highly competitive industry,” said Rory Kulmala, VICA CEO.

The VICA Award contractor winners are:

PRIME CONTRACTOR – Over $25 million
Pomerleau, B Jetty Recapitalization Project

PRIME CONTRACTOR – From $10 million to $25 million
Makon Projects Ltd., Sunrise Ridge Resort

PRIME CONTRACTOR – Under $10 million
Casman Projects Ltd., Hulitan Child Care Centre

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
Hakai Energy Solutions, Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Renewable Energy Microgrid

MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
PML Professional Mechanical Ltd., Nanaimo Correctional Centre Replacement Project

SUBCONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
Skytec Contracting Canada Ltd., Port Alberni Child Care Center

VICA Award Individual winners are:

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Jordin Dillon, Knappett Projects Inc.

WOMAN IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE YEAR
Caitlyn Bruce, Green Island Builders

UUNDER 40 OF THE YEAR
Brett Willsie

VICA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Jayna Wiewiorowski

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Heritage Masonry

SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
Harbour City Kitchens

 

All the VICA Award winners will be featured in the summer issue of Construction Business.