Ontario Construction News staff writer
The Canadian Farm Builders Association (CFBA) celebrated excellence in agricultural construction at the 2025 CFBA Building Awards ceremony, held March 26 at the Arden Park Best Western Hotel in Stratford. The event recognized outstanding projects by CFBA members across various categories.โ
The Glen White Project of the Year Award was presented to Post Structures for the Royal Dutch Friesians Equine Facility. Engineered by Tacoma Engineers, the facility features a 6,900-sq. ft. stable and an 80′ x 140′ training centre, complete with 10 horse stalls, precast sandstone pillars, decorative wood beams, and whitewashed pine wall cladding.โ
Members Choice Awards
The top three projects, as voted by CFBA members during the annual conference, received the Members Choice Awards:โ
- Timber Wedding Venue
- Designed by: HFH Inc. & Brouwer Architecture
- Engineered by: DesignLogix Engineering
- Features: Authentic eastern white pine timber structure with hammer-style bents, structural insulated panels, epoxy-coated heated concrete floors, stained shiplap pine ceilings, and black metal roofing
- Livestock Barn
- Designed by: HFH Inc.
- Engineered by: DesignLogix Engineering
- Description: A state-of-the-art facility for livestock, showcasing innovative design and construction techniques.โ
- 11-Stall Mare Barn
- Designed by: HFH Inc. & Brouwer Architecture
- Engineered by: DesignLogix Engineering
- Features: Includes 11 custom-designed stalls, spacious tack rooms, and modern amenities tailored for equine care.โ
Gold Award โ Commercial Category
HFH Inc. received the Gold Award in the Commercial category for the Timber Wedding Venue project, which also won first place in the Members Choice Awards.โ
Other Award Recipients
The CFBA Building Awards recognized excellence in various categories:โ
- Horse I Category:
- Gold: HFH Inc.
- Silver: Gara Farm Buildings Inc.
- Bronze: Post Structures
- Horse II Category:
- Gold: HFH Inc.
- Silver: Post Structuresโ
- Hobby & Recreational I Category:
- Silver: Gara Farm Buildings Inc.
- Silver: HFH Inc.โ
- Hobby & Recreational II Category:
- Gold: HFH Inc.
- Silver: VanHeugten Contractors Inc.โ
- Commercial & Institutional Category:
- Gold: Post Structures
- Silver: HFH Inc.
- Gold: Bender Contracting Inc.
These awards highlight the dedication, innovation, and craftsmanship of CFBA members in advancing farm building construction standards.โ
For more information on the CFBA Building Awards and to view detailed project descriptions, visit www.cfba.ca.