Ottawa homebuilders shine as 2019 CHBA Awards finalists
March 18, 2019
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association recently announced the finalists for the 2019 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence.
Recognizing the best in Canadian new homes, home renovations, community development and marketing, projects are submitted from small towns and large urban centres from across the country.
“Our categories reflect the incredible housing diversity in Canada: Lowrise houses, highrise apartments and homes built for ownership or rental purposes. These finalists showcase the incredible innovation and creative design involved in building and renovating homes for a variety of price points,” says CHBA CEO Kevin Lee.
More than 700 entries were submitted by CHBA members from across Canada. Nearly 200 judges reviewed each entry, narrowing down the field. A select panel of judges convened in Ottawa to review finalists and select the winning entries.
“Feedback from judges was that the calibre of entries this year was especially high,” says Lee. “Each judge brings unique skills sets and experience to the selection process. This year, the competition increased its focus on the context of the project – who was the home or community built for? Why was the home renovated? So, our judges really had to consider how well the project’s desired outcomes were met. The finalists this year truly represent the best in Canada.”
This year’s finalists from Ottawa include:
Category:
ATTACHED HOMES –
Lowrise under 1,500 sq. ft.
Finalist:
eQ Homes, Clarence-Rockland, ON:
“The Rosewood” with West of Main
Category:
DETACHED HOMES –
Production | Under 1,800 sq. ft.
Finalist:
Minto Communities Inc., Ottawa, ON:
“The Kinghurst”
Category:
DETACHED HOMES –
Production | 2,201 - 2,500 sq. ft.
Finalist:
Minto Communities Inc., Ottawa, ON:
“The Stanley”
Category:
Sales Office –
Lowrise
Finalist:
eQ Homes, Kemptville, ON:
“eQuinelle Sales Centre”
Category: Design/Décor Centre
Finalist:
eQ Homes, Ottawa, ON:
“eQ Design Studio” with West of Main
Two major national awards, one for Marketing Excellence and one for Design Excellence, will also be presented to the home builder who has achieved the highest level of success in the marketing and new homes categories, respectively.