Buildings can too often be taken for granted, as we bustle through them either in a hurry to get inside or escape outside.
However, a regional company has been recognizing extraordinary construction projects for the past 25 years. This year, three such buildings in Richmond have received Silver Awards of Excellence by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA).
Samuel Brighouse elementary school, Aberdeen Square and Richmond Centre Food Court Relocation racked up a total of seven awards Brighouse and Aberdeen with two each, Richmond Centre with three.
Its important to recognize these projects, and theyre usually landmark projects that were in and out of every day, said VRCA interim president Jan Robinson.
The projects will be recognized at the 25th Annual VRCA Awards of Excellence gala dinner in October, where a Silver Award winner from each category will be chosen as a Gold Award winner.
When deciding on recipients, a project review committee follows certain criteria including whether the projects were delivered on time and on budget, challenges they had to overcome and safety records.
It feels fantastic to receive this, its a beautiful school and were proud to be part of it, said David McFarlane, the area manager vice president of the EllisDon Corporation. Its a great experience for the kids.
Thirty-eight projects entered the awards this year, according to Robinson.
Brighouse received two awards for General Contractor up to $15 Million and Sustainable Construction; Aberdeen Square Expansion for General Contractor over $40 Million and Chairmans Trade; and Richmond Centre Food Court Relocation for General Contractor $15 TO $40 Million, Electrical Contractor up to $2 Million and Mechanical Contractor up to $3 Million.
