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May 10, 2021
The Vancouver Island Construction Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2nd Annual VICA Awards, which recognize the work its members do to build and regenerate our local communities: the universities, hospitals, historic sites, airports, and condominiums.
“While we could have postponed our awards for the second year in a row, we could not have done it in good conscious.” says Rory Kulmala, CEO of the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA). “Having witnessed the resilience of the construction industry on Vancouver Island, the adoption of new health and safety regulations, and being one of the lone driving forces of the Island’s economy, we could not be more pleased to celebrate the great work our members are doing throughout our Vancouver Island communities”
Taking inspiration from other industry associations, the 2nd Annual VICA Awards were pivoted to a pre-recorded online broadcast, in-lieu of a live event and featured over 40 submissions and 14 category winners.
Among the categories was the VICA Member of the Year, won by Durwest Construction Management (DCM). DCM’s support of VICA through continuous membership, utilizing the association’s training and education offerings as well as their strong support of VICA’s Construct Your Future work employment program made them a stand-out nominee for the award.
“Durwest Construction Management strongly believes in the power of networking and community” says Devon Kray, Vice President of DMC. “We have also always believed in promoting construction in general through our involvement with VICA and we are humbled and very proud to be the recipients of this year’s VICA Member of The Year award.”
The Prime Contractor Over $10 Million was awarded to Knappett Projects for their Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health & Wellness project at Camosun College in Victoria while the Subcontractor Over $5 Million was awarded to United Engineering ltd. for their Neptune Stacker/Reclaimer project.
“The Alex & Jo Campbell Building not only represents a significant project for Knappett Projects, but also represents a significant investment for the future of healthcare on Vancouver Island”, said Roger Yager, P. Eng., Vice President of Knappett Projects Inc. “When we get the opportunity to help create a building that will be producing the backbone of the Island’s healthcare industry, provides an open, bright, inviting and collaborative learning and teaching environment, and is aesthetically pleasing, it is a further reward for us and it’s wonderful when it’s recognized by your peers and the community”.
About
The Vancouver Island Construction Association is a member-based, industry led association that serves the institutional, commercial, industrial, civil, and multi-family residential construction sectors across Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and other coastal areas of British Columbia.
VICA MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Durwest Construction Management
The VICA Member of the Year Award recognizes outstanding achievement by a company in the construction industry. The nominated companies have made a significant contribution to VICA through years of continuous membership, involvement in various VICA committees, and/or involvement in VICA programs and events.
PRIME CONTRACTOR – OVER $10 MILLION AWARD
Knappett Projects Inc. | Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health & Wellness
PRIME CONTRACTOR– $5 – $10 MILLION AWARD
Kinetic Construction Ltd. | Cowichan Hospice House
PRIME CONTRACTOR– $2 – $5 MILLION AWARD
On Point Project Engineers Ltd. | Lakepoint Sharespace
PRIME CONTRACTOR– UNDER $2 MILLION
Saywell Construction Ltd. | Ricky’s Restaurant Parksville
SUBCONTRACTOR – OVER $5 MILLION
United Engineering Ltd. | Neptune Stacker Reclaimer
SUBCONTRACTOR – $2 – $5 MILLION
Thomis Electric | The James at Harbour Towers
SUBCONTRACTOR – UNDER $2 MILLION
MGM Mechanical Ltd. | Inn at Laurel Point Lobby Expansion
OUTSTANDING WOMAN IN CONSTRUCTION AWARD
Kathy Price, Knappett Projects Inc.
The 2021 Woman in Construction of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution or positive impact to the construction industry. This award is presented to a member who is an ambassador for women in construction and has made contributions to the VICA and/or the community through volunteer work or business accomplishments.
U40 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARD
Barclay Ellis, Trades Labour Corporation Victoria
The 2021 U40 Person of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated the potential for leadership and is committed to the advancement of the construction industry. This award is presented to a member that has made a significant impact or contribution to the workplace and/or a project; to VICA directly and/or VICA’s U40/YBN network; and to the community through volunteer work and/or business accomplishments.
EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARD
Cori Coutts, Knappett Projects Inc.
The 2021 Education Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has volunteered a considerable amount of time in the role of advancement of education for the betterment of the construction industry.
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Knappett Projects Inc.
The Employer of the Year Award recognizes outstanding achievement by a VICA Member company within the construction industry that has demonstrated sustainable compensation and finances, employee retention, and personal/professional development, while providing a safe and healthy workplace environment.
SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
Longhouse Forest Products
The Supplier of the Year Award recognizes a VICA Member Company for their outstanding job performance. This award is presented to a member company who exceeds in customer service, quality of product as well as their reliability to deliver on a particular project (or projects) during the year.
SAFETY AWARDS
The Safety Award is designed to honour those contractors who have maintained a superior safety record during the year. Awards are based on a contractor’s claims experience record with the Workers’ Compensation Board.
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