The VRCA ‘Oscars’ of construction go to: Your Gold level winners revealed

VANCOUVER – It was a red carpet-inspired event where B.C.’s construction industry got to shine.

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) celebrated Gold level winners at its 2024 Awards of Excellence gala, held on Oct. 24 at the JW Marriot Parq in downtown Vancouver.

Now in its 35th year, the event featured 50 Silver award winners in 17 categories highlighting industrial, commercial, institutional, infrastructure, multi-family residential and special projects.

“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,” VRCA president Jeannine Martin said in a statement.

“A special congratulations to our newest Life Member and former VRCA Board Member, Dave Fettback, whose contributions have greatly promoted quality and professionalism.”

In addition to the Gold Award winners, the VRCA recognized achievements in categories such as Safety, Women in Construction, Young Construction Leader and Education Leadership.

The competition saw 91 submissions across 61 projects with a combined construction value of over $2.9 billion, the release added.

A full list of winners is below.

Manufacturers and Suppliers

Garibaldi Glass Industries, Inc. – Vancouver Centre II, $ 4,000,000, located in Vancouver

Electrical Contractors – Up to $2 Million

Fettback & Heesterman:  SAAM Towage – Port of Vancouver, $ 1,200,000, located in Vancouver

Electrical Contractors – $2 to $10 Million

Platinum Electric – Dicklands Biogas, $ 3,635,202, located in Chilliwack, B.C.

Electrical Contractors – Over $10 Million

Western Pacific Enterprises Ltd. YVR26 – The Post South Tower, $ 13,882,025 located in Vancouver

Mechanical Contractors – Up to $4 Million

Gisborne Industrial Construction Ltd. – River Green 17, $ 1,966,343, located in Richmond, B.C.

Mechanical Contractors – $4 to $10 Million

Division 15 Mechanical Ltd. – 411 Railway Street, $ 5,368,000, located in Vancouver

Mechanical Contractors – Over $10 Million

Gisborne Industrial Construction Ltd. – Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project (VAFD),

$13,072,127, located in Richmond, B.C.

Trade Contractors – Up to $2 Million

Phoenix Glass Inc. – Capstan Station CM Services, $1,399,016, located in Richmond, B.C.

Trade Contractors – $2 to $12 Million

Crosstown Metal Industries Ltd. – YVR26 – The Post, $10,117,884, located in Vancouver

Trade Contractors – Over $12 Million

Nucor Rebar Fabrication – Site C Clean Energy Generating Station and Spillway, $210,000,000, located in Fort St. John, B.C.

General Contractors – Up to $20 Million

Edge Vancouver Construction Group Ltd. – The Peak, $18,304,726, located in Vancouver

General Contractors – $20 to $100 Million

ETRO Construction Ltd – 411 Railway Commercial Build, $54,524,845, located in Vancouver

General Contractors – Over $100 Million

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. – Vancouver Post Office Redevelopment, $540,000,000, located in Vancouver

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

Smith Bros. & Wilson (B.C.) Ltd – Dicklands Biogas Plant, $17,685,141, located in Chilliwack, B.C.

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

Kiewit Infrastructure BC ULC – BC Highway Reinstatement Program: Highway 5 – Category B Project, $247,000,000, located in Hope, B.C.

General Contractors – Tenant Improvement – Up to $5 Million

Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd. – Plenty of Fish, $5,000,000, located in Vancouver

General Contractors – Tenant Improvement – Over $5 Million

Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd. – YVR26 The Post: Premises A1, $150,000,000, located in Vancouver