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October 5, 2009
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General Contractor of the Year 2009 Award: Dominion Fairmile Construction Ltd.I M A G E G A L L E R Y
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Vancouver Regional Construction Association Gold Awards of Excellence
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association announced their Gold Awards of Excellence at a gala at the Hyatt Regency on Oct. 1.
Previously, three Silver winners were announced in each category with one Gold winner celebrated at the gala.
This year’s Gold Award of Excellence winners are:
Landmark Award
PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.
Project: Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion
General Contractor Under $20 Million
PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.
Project: Westminster Centre Expansion
General Contractor $20 Million to $50 Million
Scott Construction Group
Project: West Vancouver Community Centre
General Contractor Over $50 Million
Dominion Fairmile Construction Ltd.
Project: Richmond Olympic Oval
President’s Trade Award
Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co Ltd
Project: Canada Line - Aberdeen Station, Lansdowne Station, Brighouse Station, Marine Drive Station
Chairman’s Trade Award
George Third & Son
Project: Richmond Olympic Oval
Mechanical Contractor up to $3 Million
Alpha Mechanical
Project: Canada Line — Yaletown Round House Station
Mechanical Contractor over $3 Million
GML Mechanical Ltd
Project: Shangri-La
Electrical Contractors up to $2 Million
Bridge Electric
Project: YVR — International Arrivals Upgrade
Electrical Contractors over $2 Million
Status Electrical
Project: Richmond Olympic Oval
Manufacturer and Supplier
Basalite Concrete
Project: Brentwood Gate
In addition to the Gold Awards for project specific excellence, awards were also presented to members and individuals for outstanding accomplishments and to recognize innovation and commitment to safety.
General Contractor of the Year 2009 Award
Dominion Fairmile Construction Ltd.
Trade Contractor of the Year 2009 Award
Flynn Canada
Supplier of the Year 2009 Award
Construction Business Magazine
Educator of the Year
Bud Britton of the Construction Labour Relations Association of BC
The 2009 Outstanding Woman in Construction Award (sponsored by Super Save Group and Canadian Construction Women)
Katherine Hamilton of Mosaic Avenue Construction Ltd.
Life Time Achievement 2009 Award
Len Robinson
Innovation Award (sponsored by BC Housing)
Jeda Mechanical
Innovation: The O2 for the flexible poly-based capillary mat system
Construction Workplace Health and Safety Innovation (sponsored by WorkSafe BC)
Stuart Olson Constructors Inc.
Innovation: Heavy Duty Roller System
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