The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) recognized the finest in B.C.’s construction industry at its 32nd annual Awards of Excellence gala, held Wednesday night at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.

After a hiatus due to COVID‐19 restrictions, the event combined two years of competition, with 237 nominations representing 89 separate projects and over $3.5 billion in construction value.

Forty-eight awards were presented, including 31 Gold Awards for projects, seven Outstanding Achievement Awards and 10 additional Special Recognition Awards in the categories of Environment and Sustainability, Heritage, Innovation, and the Judges’ Award.

“While we of course celebrate the exceptional work of our members, we also celebrate the resilience of our industry,” VRCA president Donna Grant said in a release. “We have so much of which to be proud and an unprecedented bounty of success to celebrate. The level of competition is always increasing, with members who are determined to exceed past achievements, so it’s always thrilling to see how high the bar is set for next year,” she added.

Standout projects included the Clayton Community Centre, which received four Gold Awards; and Air Canada L4 Signature Lounge and Joyce‐Collingwood SkyTrain Station, both of which earned two Gold Awards. Other Gold Award winners included North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex; Undergraduate Life Science Teaching Labs Renewal – Biological Sciences Building Project; G3 Terminal Vancouver West Gate Project; and Pier D Expansion ‐ Phase 1.

Several VRCA member organizations ascended to the gala podium multiple times. In addition to two Gold Awards for projects, Houle Electric also earned the Environment & Sustainability Award; the 2021 VRCA Safety Award for a Superior Safety Record; and the 2021 Innovation & Productivity Award for their Project Planning Services. Western Pacific Enterprises Limited was another big winner, earning 4 Gold Awards in the Electrical Contractors category.

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