TORONTO – Massive and expedited stadium renovations and a unique crane climbing solution as part of the CIBC Square project were among this year’s Toronto Construction Association (TCA) Best of the Best Awards.
The awards event coincides with TCA’s 157th Annual General Meeting as a celebration of excellence within the construction industry, spotlighting outstanding achievements across various categories.
Here are this year’s recipients:
- Presented to a person or organization that has benefited the construction industry through demonstrated leadership skills and major contributions to industry progress and development this year’s Donald P. Giffin Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award was presented to Albert Salvatore of Sprint Mechanical Inc.
- The Project Achievement Award, given to those who raise the bar in terms of professional excellence, unique teamwork, dedication, innovation and leadership, in the large category was presented PCL Constructors Canada Inc. for phase two of the Rogers Centre Renovation. The second phase of renovations, which broke ground in October 2023, was led by PCL Construction. It overhauled the 100 level infield from foul pole to foul pole by demolishing and excavating the original bowl and redesigning and rebuilding a new 100 level seating bowl.
- SKYGRiD Construction Inc. also took a project achievement award in the large category for its work on the LIUNA Local 183 headquarters project. The building, located in Vaughan, consists of a six-storey tower connected to a three-storey wing that sits on an assembly hall.
- In the medium category, Gillam Group won for the St. Hilda’s towers revitalization project. The build included a major modernization effort aimed at upgrading two residential towers in the city of Toronto.
- PCL Constructors Canada Inc. also took home the award in the small category for work on the Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital inpatient mental health unit (C3 South).
- The distinguished volunteer award was given to Tania Skapura of Bothwell-Accurate Co. Inc.
- Julia Evangelista of Govan Brown & Associates Limited was awarded the Sean P. McKenna YCL Leaders Award.
- Gillam Group was recognized for its outstanding safety culture.
- The Green Building Culture Award went to Pomerleau Inc.
- The Innovation Award when to EllisDon for its unique crane climbing solution that’s being used at 141 Bay, which is part of the CIBC Square development.
- RES Group of Companies too home the Trade Contractor award.
- The Community Leader Award was given to Mohammed Al-Salem from EllisDon.
- The Chancellor’s Award went to Derek Smith of Constructionlab Ltd.
- Alberta Salvatore of Sprint Mechanical Inc. and Michael Whitely of EllisDon were named to the Director’s Honour Roll.
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