VRCA announces Gold winners at Awards of Excellence Gala

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) rolled out the red carpet for construction this month, giving local builders the Hollyowood treatment.

The association announced the winners of the prestigious Gold Awards at the 2024 VRCA Awards of Excellence Gala, held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.

In its 35th year, the VRCA Awards of Excellence continue to spotlight the exceptional work of the Association’s member companies. This year, 50 Silver Award winners were chosen across 17 diverse project categories, highlighting the best of industrial, commercial, institutional, infrastructure, multi-family residential, and special projects.

This year’s competition featured 91 submissions across 61 projects with a combined construction value of over $2.9 billion. In addition to the Gold Award winners, the VRCA honoured outstanding achievements in key categories such as Safety, Women in Construction, Young Construction Leader, and Education Leadership.

“This year’s Gold Award winners and Outstanding Achievement recipients have set a new standard for excellence. I also want to congratulate our Members of the Year ETRO Construction, Division 15 Mechanical, and Super Save Group for their commitment to the industry and VRCA’s mission,” said VRCA President Jeannine Martin. “A special congratulations to our newest Life Member and former VRCA Board Member, Dave Fettback, whose contributions have greatly promoted quality and professionalism. We are proud to honour all their achievements tonight.”

General Contractors – Tenant Improvement – Up to $5 Million

• Project Name: Plenty of Fish
• Value: $5,000,000
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Company: Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd.

General Contractors – Tenant Improvement – Over $5 Million

• Project Name: YVR26 The Post: Premises A1
• Value: $150,000,000
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Company: Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd.

General Contractors – Civil/Industrial Construction – Up to $25 Million

• Project Name: Dicklands Biogas Plant
• Value: $17,685,141
• Location: Chilliwack, BC
• Company: Smith Bros. & Wilson (B.C.) Ltd.

General Contractors – Civil/Industrial Construction – Over $25 Million

• Project Name: BC Highway Reinstatement Program: Highway 5 – Category B Project
• Value: $247,000,000
• Location: Hope, BC
• Company: Kiewit Infrastructure BC ULC

General Contractors – Up to $20 Million

• Project Name: The Peak
• Value: $18,304,726
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Company: Edge Vancouver Construction Group Ltd.

General Contractors – $20 to $100 Million

• Project Name: 411 Railway Commercial Build
• Value: $54,524,845
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Company: ETRO Construction Ltd

General Contractors – Over $100 Million

• Project Name: Vancouver Post Office Redevelopment
• Value: $540,000,000
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Company: PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.

Trade Contractors – Up to $2 Million

• Project Name: Capstan Station CM Services
• Value: $1,399,016
• Location: Richmond, BC
• Company: Phoenix Glass Inc.

Trade Contractors – $2 to $12 Million

• Project Name: YVR26 – The Post
• Value: $10,117,884
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Company: Crosstown Metal Industries Ltd.

Trade Contractors – Over $12 Million

• Project Name: Site C Clean Energy Generating Station and Spillway
• Value: $210,000,000
• Location: Fort St. John, BC
• Company: Nucor Rebar Fabrication

Mechanical Contractors – Up to $4 Million

• Project Name: River Green 17
• Value: $1,966,343
• Location: Richmond, BC
• Company: Gisborne Industrial Construction Ltd.

Mechanical Contractors – $4 to $10 Million

• Project Name: 411 Railway Street
• Value: $5,368,000
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Company: Division 15 Mechanical Ltd.

Mechanical Contractors – Over $10 Million

• Project Name: Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project (VAFD)
• Value: $13,072,127
• Location: Richmond, BC
• Company: Gisborne Industrial Construction Ltd.

Electrical Contractors – Up to $2 Million

• Project Name: SAAM Towage – Port of Vancouver
• Value: $1,200,000
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Company: Fettback & Heesterman

Electrical Contractors – $2 to $10 Million

• Project Name: Dicklands Biogas
• Value: $3,635,202
• Location: Chilliwack, BC
• Company: Platinum Electric

Electrical Contractors – Over $10 Million

• Project Name: YVR26 – The Post South Tower
• Value: $13,882,025
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Company: Western Pacific Enterprises Ltd.

Manufacturers and Suppliers

• Project Name: Vancouver Centre II [VCII]
• Value: $4,000,000
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Company: Garibaldi Glass Industries, Inc.