More than 600 construction professionals came together for the 37th Annual VRCA Awards of Excellence Gala, celebrating the exceptional work that’s shaping the future of construction across British Columbia.
Hosted by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA), the annual Gala saw 19 Gold Awards presented to projects demonstrating exceptional execution, collaboration, innovation, and expertise, alongside seven Outstanding Achievement Awards recognizing the people and organizations whose leadership and contributions are moving the industry forward.
“This is what construction excellence looks like,” said Jeannine Martin, president of the VRCA. “Our Gold Award and Outstanding Achievement winners represent an incredible level of skill, problem-solving, collaboration, and commitment. These achievements are being delivered at a time when our industry continues to navigate real pressures around cost, timelines, and workforce, which makes what these teams and individuals have accomplished even more impressive.”
This year, VRCA received 114 nominations across 19 project categories, representing more than $4.9 billion in construction value. From those submissions, Silver Award winners advanced as finalists for Gold, with the winners revealed live at the Gala.
Taking home the General Contractor – Over $300M Award was EllisDon for The Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower at Royal Columbian Hospital. The team had to overcome major challenges and pushed innovation to successfully deliver one of British Columbia’s most complex healthcare construction projects.
EllisDon was also a winner for the tenant improvement of the UBC Urgent Primary Care Centre.
UBC Urgent Primary Care Centre
Other VRCA Gold winners in the general contractor categories include:
General Contractor – Tenant Improvement – $10 – $30M
- CDC Construction Ltd. – Lily’s Community Health Centre
- WINNER: ETRO Construction – Din Tai Fung Vancouver
- PCL Constructors – Westcoast Inc. BCH Courtenay Building Upgrade
General Contractor – Tenant Improvement – Over $30M
- Chandos Construction – Centre of Excellence for Carbon Capture and Removal
- EllisDon – Surrey Memorial Hospital – Cardiac Cath Lab & IR Suites
- WINNER: Ledcor Construction Limited – Royal Centre Redevelopment – Phase 1
General Contractor – Civil/Industrial – Up to $30M
- Graham Infrastructure LP – OMD Tank Farm Project – General Contractor Services
- WINNER: Jacob Bros. Construction Inc. – Burnaby Lake Pedestrian Overpass
- Whelan Construction Westcoast Inc. – YVR Bridge Replacement Program
General Contractor – Civil/Industrial – Over $30M
- NAC Constructors Ltd. – Capilano Raw Water Pump Station Backup Power
- WINNER: Peter Kiewit Sons ULC – YVR North Runway Rehabilitation Program – Asphalt and Civil Package
- Scott Construction Ltd. – River District Permanent Energy Centre
General Contractor – Up to $20M
- Canadian Turner Construction Company, Ltd. – FIFA World Cup 26 Vancouver Venue Specific Training Site
- WINNER: Chandos Construction – Bella Coola Centennial Pool
- Converge Construction Ltd. – Somass Hall
General Contractor – $20 – $100M
- WINNER: Kinetic Construction Ltd. – SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary School
- PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. – CFIA Sidney Centre for Plant Health
- Smith Bros. & Wilson – SkyTrain OMC 1 & 2 Maintenance Capacity Upgrade – Construction
General Contractor – $100 – $300M
- Bird Construction – AbCellera Evans GMP Facility
- Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. – Oakridge Energy District Energy System Phase 1
- WINNER: Smith Bros. & Wilson – SkyTrain Operations Control Centre – OCC2 Building
Look for all the VRCA winners in the winter issue of Construction Business.
