VICTORIA – Finalists for the 2025 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island were announced today by the Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA). Media release is here.

“Congratulations to these CARE Awards Finalists representing Canada’s leaders in west coast home design and construction,” says Russ Barry, Chair of the 2025 CARE Awards. “They have again raised the bar in building excellence for both new homes and renovations.”

Gold winners will be announced Friday, October 3 at the CARE Awards gala in the Crystal Ballroom, Fairmont Empress Hotel.

The public will be asked to vote online for the winner of the annual People’s Choice Award at careawards.ca. The Finalists’ projects will also be on display at Hillside Centre from September 1 to 14. Voters are entered to win a stay at Long Beach Lodge Resort, the 2002 CARE Awards Project of the Year.

Finalists are selected by a panel of industry professionals using criteria such as architectural design, quality workmanship, creative use of space, and energy efficiency. The categories are Residential Planning Design & Construction; Interior Design; Commercial Planning & Design; Customer Service; Sales & Marketing; Special Achievement; and Special Interest.

“The CARE Awards is the premier industry event presenting outstanding projects ranging from family communities to waterfront dream homes,” says Casey Edge, VRBA Executive Director. “Vote for your favourite at careawards.ca.”

After the awards gala, the Gold winners will be displayed in a full-colour magazine distributed by the Times Colonist and available online at careawards.ca. VRBA appreciates the support and generosity of the 2025 CARE Awards sponsors:

VRBA appreciates the generous support of our 2025 CARE Awards Sponsors:

Gold: Built Green Canada; Cantu Bathrooms and Hardware / Phylrich; FortisBC; Hourigan’s Flooring; Independent Contractors and Businesses Association; McLaren Properties Ltd; Slegg Building Materials; Trail Appliances; Travelers Insurance Company of Canada; Victoria Real Estate Board

Silver: Centra Windows; Coast Capital; Professional Home Builders Institute; Westeck Windows and Doors

Media: CFAX/CTV; Times Colonist; Yellow Sheet Construction Data

2025 CARE Awards Finalists

 Best New Single Family Detached Spec Home under $1,000,000         

Everise Developments and Edit Design – The Rancher

Kahlon Developments – The Harmony

Khataw Development – Echo Ridge

Little Crow Projects and Spaciz Design Company – Crow’s Landing

Verity Construction – Park’s Edge

Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under $1,000,000             

Gary Sandhu Developments – Cappuccino

Gary Sandhu Developments – Noir Black

Made to Last Custom Homes – Cowichan Bay Lighthouse

Rayn Properties and Royalty Projects – Aeris

Villamar and Zebra Design Group – Haven

Best Single Family Detached Home $1,000,000 – $1,500,000                 

Kahlon Developments – Waters Edge

Khataw Development – Cliffhaven

Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Peak + Pine

Upward Elements Contracting and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren

Best Single Family Detached Home $1,500,000 – $2,000,000                 

Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven

Seba Construction, Jenny Martin Design and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Keystone

Best Single Family Detached Home $2,000,000 – $5,000,000                 

Città Group – Poolside Oasis

Designated Developments, Spaciz Design Company and KB Design – Iron & Ember

Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch

Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View

GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll

Best Single Family Detached Home over $5,000,000

M. Knight Construction – Westerly

Terry Johal Developments and Hoyt Design Co. – Shelter Cove

Best Multi-Family / Townhouse Project                                                    

Abstract Developments – Greyson Townhomes

Kahlon Developments – The Row

Khataw Development – Vista Ridge

Villamar – Oakhurst

Best New Garden Suite / Accessory Building                                         

Frontera Homes – Greenway Studio

M. Knight Construction – Westerly

Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren

White Wolf Homes – Cheers

Best Outdoor Space under $500,000                                                        

Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch

Fayze Contracting – Valley View

Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven

Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren

White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate

Best Outdoor Space over $500,000                                                           

Citta Group – Poolside Oasis

GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll

M. Knight Construction – Westerly

Terry Johal Developments – Shelter Cove

Best New Home Design under $1,000,000                                                

Gary Sandhu Developments – Cappuccino

Gary Sandhu Developments – Noir Black

Little Crow Projects and Spaciz Design Company – Crow’s Landing

Best New Home Design $1,000,000 – $2,000,000                                     

Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven

Java Designs & Rayn Properties – Peak + Pine

Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren

Best New Home Design over $2,000,000                                                  

GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll

KB Design, Designated Developments and Spaciz Design Company – Iron & Ember

M. Knight Construction – Westerly

Best Innovative Feature under $100,000                                                  

Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View

Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven

KB Design and Designated Developments- Iron & Ember

Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren

Villamar – Oakhurst

Best Innovative Feature over $100,000                                                     

Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch

Frontera Homes – Greenway Studio

M. Knight Construction – Westerly

White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate

Best Renovation under $500,000                                                               

Green Island Builders – The Seventies Sanctuary

Rayn Properties – Nova

Rayn Properties – Skyfall

Best Renovation $500,000 – $1,000,000                                                    

Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Shadow Ridge

James’ Joinery – Gill’s Treetops

Philco Construction – Coastal Revival

Best Renovation over $1,000,000                                                              

Griffin Properties and Jenny Martin Design – The West Edit

White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate

Best Traditional Kitchen under $100,000                                                  

Everise Developments and Edit Design – The Rancher

Made to Last Custom Homes – Cowichan Bay Lighthouse

Villamar and Zebra Design Group – Haven

White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate

Best Traditional Kitchen over $100,000                                                    

Jenny Martin Design, Thomas Philips Woodworking and Seba Construction – Keystone

Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Shelter Cove

True Home Construction – Willowmont

Best Contemporary Kitchen under $75,000                                             

Gary Sandhu Developments – Noir Black

Little Crow Projects and Spaciz Design Company – Crow’s Landing

Philco Construction – Coastal Revival

Villamar – Oakhurst

Best Contemporary Kitchen $75,000 – $100,000                                      

Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Shadow Ridge

Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View

Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Peak + Pine

Kahlon Developments – Waters Edge

Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren

Best Contemporary Kitchen $100,000 – $200,000                                    

Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch

Green Island Builders – Emerald Palace

Khataw Development – Echo Ridge

Best Contemporary Kitchen over $200,000                                              

Città Group – Poolside Oasis

GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll

Jenny Martin Design and Griffin Properties – The West Edit

M. Knight Construction – Westerly

Spaciz Design Company and Designated Developments – Iron & Ember

Best Bathroom under $50,000                                                                   

Everise Developments and Edit Design – The Rancher

Gary Sandhu Developments – Noir Black

Rayn Properties and Royalty Projects – Aeris

True Home Construction – Willowmont

Best Bathroom over $50,000                                                                      

Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Shadow Ridge

Green Island Builders – Mist and Meadow

Green Island Builders – Zen Oasis

Terry Johal Developments – Shelter Cove

Best Primary Suite under $100,000                                                           

Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View

Khataw Development – Echo Ridge

Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren

Villamar and Zebra Design Group – Haven

White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate

Best Primary Suite $100,000 – $300,000                                                    

Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven

Jenny Martin Design and Griffin Properties – The West Edit

Jenny Martin Design, Seba Construction and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Keystone

Spaciz Design Company and Designated Developments – Iron & Ember

Best Primary Suite over $300,000                                                              

Città Group – Poolside Oasis

Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch

GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll

M. Knight Construction – Westerly

Best Interior – Homes under $1,000,000                                                    

Gary Sandhu Developments – Cappuccino

Gary Sandhu Developments – Noir Black

Green Island Builders – The Seventies Sanctuary

Rayn Properties – Skyfall

Villamar and Zebra Design Group – Haven

Best Interior – Homes $1,000,000 – $2,000,000                                         

Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven

Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Peak + Pine

Jenny Martin Design, Seba Construction and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Keystone

Best Interior – Homes $2,000,000 – $3,000,000                                         

Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View

Griffin Properties and Jenny Martin Design – The West Edit

GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll

Spaciz Design Company and Designated Developments – Iron & Ember

Best Interior – Homes over $3,000,000                                                      

Città Group – Poolside Oasis

Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch

M. Knight Construction – Westerly

Terry Johal Developments – Shelter Cove

White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate

Best Custom Millwork under $100,000                                                     

Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View

Gary Sandhu Developments – Antique

Gary Sandhu Developments – Cappuccino

Green Island Builders – Emerald Palace

Villamar – Oakhurst

Best Custom Millwork $100,000 – $300,000                                              

Everise Developments and Edit Design – The Rancher

Spaciz Design Company and Designated Developments – Iron & Ember

Thomas Philips Woodworking and Jenny Martin Design – Keystone

Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren

White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate

Best Custom Millwork over $300,000                                                        

Green Island Builders and Harbour City Kitchens – The Seventies Sanctuary

Griffin Properties and Jenny Martin Design – The West Edit

GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll

M. Knight Construction – Westerly

Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Shelter Cove

Best Commercial Space                                                                             

Philco Construction – Tidal Refresh

Verity Construction – Plexxis Software Head Office

Best Condominium Project / Mixed-Use Development                           

Pacific Viking Group Properties – Winster Court

Verity Construction – The Ridge at Vista Point 

Best Customer Service – Builder                                                               

Abstract Developments

Verity Construction

Best Customer Service – Supplier / Trade

HD Horne Sprayfoam & Insulation

K2 Stone

Best Sales Centre or Show Home/Suite                                                   

Abstract Developments – Greyson Townhomes

Formwell Homes – Woodrow Sales Centre

K2 Stone – K2 Stone

Best Website                                                                                                

Abstract Developments – Abstract Developments

Christopher Developments – Christopher Developments

K2 Stone – K2 Stone

Pacific Viking Group Properties – Winster Court

Villamar – Villamar

Best Overall Marketing Campaign                                                            

Abstract Developments – Greyson Townhomes

HD Horne Sprayfoam & Insulation – HD Horne Sprayfoam & Insulation

Best Heritage Project                                                                                  

Città Group – Bessborough

James’ Joinery – Aoiefe’s Tir

Award for Environmental Achievement                                                    

Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch

Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven

Green Builder of the Year – Small Volume                                               

Falcon Heights Contracting

Green Island Builders

Khataw Development

True Home Construction

Villamar

Green Builder of the Year – Large Volume                                               

Abstract Developments

Pacific Viking Group Properties

Verity Construction

Project of the Year                                                                                       

Abstract Developments – Greyson Townhomes

Designated Developments, Spaciz Design Company and KB Design – Iron & Ember

Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch

Griffin Properties and Jenny Martin Design – The West Edit

GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll

M. Knight Construction – Westerly

Rayn Properties and Java Designs – Forest Haven

Terry Johal Developments and Hoyt Design – Shelter Cove

Upward Elements Contracting and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren

White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate

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