Ontario Construction News staff writer
EllisDon took home four awards from the Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s (VRCA) 2022 Awards of Excellence gala – one Gold and three special recognition awards.
In the category of General Contractors – Tenant Improvement – Over $15 Million, EllisDon won a Gold Award for work on the Penticton Regional Hospital – Phase 2.
The hospital is one of six referral centres within Interior Health Authority’s network of hospitals and it provides secondary and specialized acute care for patients living in the South Okanagan. Phase 2 of the project involved the renovation and expansion of the pre-existing Emergency Department as well as support areas including the pharmacy, material stores and laundry rooms.
The project-specific awards recognize the VRCA’s member companies and feature industrial, commercial, institutional, multi-family residential, and special projects. Criteria included financial benchmarks, use of innovative techniques, challenges and resolutions, safety records, and/or exceptional project management.
2022 Gold Award winners:
General Contractors – Tenant Improvement – up to $15 Million
Scott Special Projects Ltd. – Heritage Hall Roof Replacement and Partial Seismic Upgrade
General Contractors – Tenant Improvement – Over $15 Million
EllisDon Corporation – Penticton Regional Hospital – Phase 2
General Contractors – Up to $20 Million
Jacob Bros. Construction Inc. – Centerm Container Operations Facility (COF) Building<
General Contractors – $20 Million to $50 Million
NAC Constructors Ltd – Sapperton Pump Station Replacement
General Contractors – Over $50 Million
Graham Infrastructure LP in Joint Venture with Aecon Water Infrastructure Inc. – Annacis Island WWTP Stage V, Phase 1 Expansion Project
Trade Contractors – Up to $1 Million
Donald Flooring Contract Sales Ltd. – Northeastern University<
Trade Contractors – $1 Million to $2 Million<
Grist Slate & Tile Roofing Inc. – Heritage Hall Roof Replacement and Partial Seismic Upgrade
Trade Contractors – $2 Million to $4 Million
Flynn Canada Ltd. – 825 Nicola (1502 Robson)
Trade Contractors – $4 Million to $10 Million
Solid Rock Steel Fabrication Co. Ltd. – King George Phase B & C (The Hub)
Trade Contractors – Over $10 Million
Whitemud Ironworks Limited – The Post
Mechanical Contractors – Up to $3 Million
Canstar Mechanical LTD. – Sortation Centre Buildout – YVR7 Rover
Mechanical Contractors – $3 Million to $9 Million<
All-Pro Services Ltd. – Bioenergy Research and Demonstration Facility 12 MW Hot Water Expansion
Mechanical Contractors – Over $9 Million
Pitt Meadows Plumbing & Mechanical Systems 2001 Ltd. – Royal Inland Hospital Patient Care Tower – Phase 1
Electrical Contractors – Up to $2 Million
Mott Electric General Partnership – Westland Towers
Electrical Contractors – $2 Million to $8 Million
Bridge Electric Corp. – FC2021
Electrical Contractors – Over $8 Million
Western Pacific Enterprises Ltd. – Edmonton Valley Line LRT<
Manufacturers and Suppliers
View Inc. – Pyrrha Headquarters
Environmental and Sustainability Award
Evergreen Demolition Ltd. – Sortation Centre Buildout – YVR7 Rover
Graham Construction and Engineering LP – Sortation Centre Buildout – YVR7 Rover
Ledcor Construction Limited – 825 Pacific Passive House
Heritage Award
Grist Slate & Tile Roofing Inc. – Heritage Hall Roof Replacement and Partial Seismic Upgrade
Jacob Bros. Construction Inc. – Centerm Container Operations Facility (COF) Building
Ledcor Construction Limited – 155 Water Street
Scorpio Masonry BC Inc. – 155 Water Street
Scott Special Projects Ltd. – Heritage Hall Roof Replacement and Partial Seismic Upgrade
Unitech Construction Management Ltd. – Schou Administrative Building
Vintage Woodworks Inc. – 155 Water Street