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2018 Excellence in Housing Awards

May 30, 2018 | 11:09 AM

The best in local home building were honoured this past Saturday with the 2018 Excellence in Housing Awards gala at the Sheraton in Red Deer.

BILD-Central Alberta, formerly the Central Alberta Home Builders Association, handed out 29 awards recognizing innovation and excellence in the building industry, while also celebrating the people that define the industry.

Laebon Homes won the large volume Builder of the Year award, while Larkaun Homes secured the small volume Builder of the Year award.

In renovations, Alair Homes Red Deer received the Renovator of the Year award.

Gord Bontje was recognized with the inaugural BILD Central Alberta Industry Icon Award for “having made a lasting and positive mark on the Central Alberta housing industry for over 20 years.”

Following is a complete list of winners from the evening:
 

Best of the Year Awards

Builder of the Year (large volume, 25+ homes) – Laebon Homes

Builder of the Year (small volume, <24 homes) – Larkaun Homes

Renovator of the Year  – Alair Homes Red Deer

 

Industry Icon Award

Gord Bontje

 

President’s Awards

Member of the Year – Derek Fredeen, True-Line Homes

Gus Bakke Award – Brandon Bouchard, Paul Davis Red Deer

 

Partner Choice Awards

Trade of the Year – Clearview Glass (small), Bruin’s Plumbing & Heating Ltd. (large)

Supplier of the Year – General Appliances (small), Timber Wolf Truss (large)

Service Professional of the Year – Compass Geomatics Ltd. (small), Collins Barrow (large)

 

Safety Leadership Awards

Bruin’s Plumbing & Heating Ltd. (general member)

Falcon Homes (builder member)

 

Best New Home: Single Family Home with or without Garage:

Best New Home up to $249,999 – True-Line Homes

Best New Home $250,000-279,999 – Abbey Platinum Master Builder

Best New Home $280,000-319,999 – Beacon Homes

Best New Home $320,000-374,999 – Abbey Platinum Master Builder

Best New Home $375,000-449,999 – Alair Homes Red Deer

Best New Home $450,000-524,999 – Sorento Custom Homes

Best New Home $525,000-599,999 – Larkaun Homes

Best New Home $675,000-749,999 – Larkaun Homes

Best New Estate Home over $1,000,000 – Vleeming Construction

 

Best New Home: Multi Family Townhouse/Duplex Style:

Best New Multi-Family Home up to $224,999 – Laebon Homes

Best New Multi-Family Home over $225,000 – Ridge Stone Homes

 

Renovation Awards

Best Renovation under $99,999 – Designer Alliance of Central Alberta

Best Renovation between $100,000-199,999 – Vleeming Construction

Best Renovation over $200,000 – Alair Homes Red Deer

 

Excellence in Interior Design Awards

Best Interior Design

The Designer Lounge Team – Krest Homes