Edmonton & Calgary, AB – Empire Drywall is experiencing a significant year of growth in 2020, despite the challenges the industry has been facing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Company-wide sales since the end of June are up 10 per cent compared to the same period in 2019, and residential job starts in Edmonton are up about 35 per cent to date (from 390 to 535 compared to the same period, January - June, 2019). In addition, the company has hired for various new positions and has completed two of its largest projects to date.

Winnipeg, MB – In a year that has so far presented some unique challenges for the building construction industry, Building Products & Concrete Supply (BP Concrete) has been working hard to ensure it sees continued business growth, while also celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Calgary, AB – Harmony, Springbank’s first lake community, was named Community of the Year – Calgary Region for a third time. The BILD Calgary Region awards celebrate and recognize quality products and accomplishments amongst builders. While the virtual awards gala is not taking place until August 13, BILD is announcing select winners through CTV Morning News leading up to the event.

Austin, TX – Kevin Van, President & CEO, is pleased to announce that LaNelle Deardorf, Vice-President, Finance and Banking, Qualico US, has been appointed Regional Vice-President, Qualico US, following the announcement of Brian Higgins’ retirement at the end of 2020. LaNelle’s transition to her new role is effective immediately. LaNelle has been part of a key leadership team that has grown and continuously improved Qualico’s Austin and Dallas operations.

Calgary, AB – Constructing a new condominium complex can come with a number of challenges, and for StreetSide Developments Calgary’s new project, it seemed as if launch day would never come. In 2005, StreetSide Developments purchased a property in the inner-city area of Inglewood. Fifteen years later, the team is finally getting ready to celebrate the launch of this much-anticipated project.

Edmonton, AB – Sterling Homes Edmonton dominated the main sales awards at the 2020 Canadian Home Builders’ Association—Edmonton Region’s Awards of Excellence in Housing during the live streaming event on May 21. Two of the business unit’s salespeople took home three of the four awards in the Sales People of the Year Award category.

Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth, TX – For the fourth year in a row, Pacesetter Homes Texas has claimed a spot on Builder Magazine’s Top 100, a list that recognizes US homebuilders with the highest number of closings each year. Pacesetter Homes Texas jumped eight spots in 2020 to #90, from #98 in 2019, highlighting it once again as one of the largest 100 homebuilders in the US industry.

Winnipeg, MB – When someone is struggling with the challenges of addiction, having someone there to guide them down the long road of recovery can make all the difference in the world. Canadian sportscaster Scott Oake, CBC Sports and Sportsnet’s Hockey Night in Canada, wanted to contribute to addiction recovery in Manitoba after losing his own son, Bruce Oake, to addiction in 2011. Since then, Scott, his wife and Bruce’s mother Anne, and Bruce’s brother Darcy have been working tirelessly to make the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre, a long-term treatment facility located in Winnipeg, a reality.

Winnipeg, MB - Today’s consumer is more informed than ever. Everything from cars to can-openers can be researched online, and when it comes to home buying, customers expect to be able to self-educate in real time. In response to this ever-growing trend, StreetSide Developments Winnipeg has launched a new website, which includes an extensive inventory of quick possession homes linked to the business unit's database. This integration automatically populates the website with information, including pricing, model/community specs, possession dates, common fees, parking, views and design packages.

Edmonton, AB - In the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, businesses are finding new and innovate ways to meet the needs of customers. Sterling Homes Edmonton is no exception, and although the homebuilder was already providing self-showings of new homes as a convenience measure, the program has now been expanded in order to accommodate the physical distancing guidelines implemented by the government.

Regina, SK – When you build great homes and offer not just quality construction but also multiple environmentally-friendly features as your standard, it’s not surprising that you’d receive some recognition for your efforts. In early February, Pacesetter Homes Regina took home the Environmental Leadership in Housing Award (20+ Homes) at the Regina and Region Home Builders’ Association (RRHBA) Master Awards Gala.

Calgary, AB - Two Qualico homebuilders within the same Calgary business unit were recognized recently by Avid Ratings for their excellent customer service. NuVista Homes Calgary received the Avid Gold Award and Augusta Fine Homes Calgary won the Avid Benchmark Award. The Avid Gold Award is presented to builders that have the highest scores in their region based on the New Home Move-In Experience survey that is filled out by customers. The survey captures information spanning from the purchasing experience to the first 90 days of ownership.