Categories

We are proud to recognize the highest levels of achievement in the residential development and construction industry. Our association members are among the most creative builders, renovators, designers, trades, suppliers and service professionals in the region!

Best Single Family HomeGROUP

Best Single Family: Under $274,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features; Creative Use of Space. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 25.0%
Kitchen 20.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 25.0%
Best Single Family: $275,000 - $299,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features; Creative Use of Space. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 25.0%
Kitchen 20.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 25.0%
Best Single Family: $300,000 - $324,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features; Creative Use of Space. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 25.0%
Kitchen 20.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 25.0%
Best Single Family: $325,000 - $374,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features; Creative Use of Space. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 25.0%
Kitchen 20.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 25.0%
Best Single Family: $375,000 - $424,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features; Creative Use of Space. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 25.0%
Kitchen 20.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 25.0%
Best Single Family: $425,000 - $524,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features; Creative Use of Space. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 25.0%
Kitchen 20.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 25.0%
Best Single Family: $525,000 - $599,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features; Creative Use of Space. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 25.0%
Kitchen 20.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 25.0%
Best Single Family: $600,000 - $674,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features; Creative Use of Space. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 25.0%
Kitchen 20.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 25.0%
Best Single Family: $675,000 - $749,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features; Creative Use of Space. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 25.0%
Kitchen 20.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 25.0%
Best Single Family: $750,000 - $849,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features; Creative Use of Space. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 25.0%
Kitchen 20.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 25.0%
Best Single Family: $850,000 - $999,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features; Creative Use of Space. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 25.0%
Kitchen 20.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 25.0%

Best Estate HomeGROUP

Best Estate Home: $1,000,000 - $1,499,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to twenty-two (22) different digital images- at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space; Foyer; and Ensuite/ Main Bath. No major alterations to the photos (interior or exterior) are permitted. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 15.0%
Kitchen 15.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Foyer 10.0%
Ensuite/ Main Bath 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 20.0%
Best Estate Home: $1,500,000 - $1,999,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to twenty-two (22) different digital images- at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space; Foyer; and Ensuite/ Main Bath. No major alterations to the photos (interior or exterior) are permitted. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 15.0%
Kitchen 15.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Foyer 10.0%
Ensuite/ Main Bath 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 20.0%
Best Estate Home: Over $2,000,000
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to twenty-two (22) different digital images- at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space; Foyer; and Ensuite/ Main Bath. No major alterations to the photos (interior or exterior) are permitted. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 15.0%
Kitchen 15.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Foyer 10.0%
Ensuite/ Main Bath 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 20.0%

Best Multi Family Home - Townhouse / Duplex / ApartmentGROUP

Best Multi Family: Under $274,999
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal in multi-family construction.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features; Creative Use of Space. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 25.0%
Kitchen 20.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 25.0%
Best Multi Family: Over $275,000
Description

These awards recognize excellence in housing by association members in overall exterior and interior design, use of building materials, creative use of space, functionality of floor plan, and overall appeal in multi-family construction.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade Sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Sale Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development.
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, garage (sales centre) finishing, and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Company logo
    Please provide a copy of your company logo.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    -Digital image of each floor
    -Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    MARKETING FEATURE SHEET
    Marketing Comments required for: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (Extra Photos); Creative Use of Space
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Interior/ Exterior
    Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features; Creative Use of Space. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Curb Appeal 25.0%
Kitchen 20.0%
Great Room/ Living Room 10.0%
Special Features 10.0%
Creative Use of Space 10.0%
Overall Impression 25.0%

Best RenovationGROUP

Best Renovation: Under $49,999
Requirements
  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible entrants must be new projects completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Project Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Price
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    Simple Floor plan (PDF). No artist renderings will be accepted.
  • Company Logo
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    Marketing Comments required for: Overall Appeal; Planning & Design Effectiveness; and Construction Technology used. Also, include comments on any constraints, challenges and design solutions.
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Before
    Photos: Best Renovation Under $99,999; Best Renovation $100,000 - $199,999: Ten (10) different digital images of the following: Four (4) “before” images; Four (6) “after” images.
  • Photos: After
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Constraints/ Challenges 10.0%
Design Solutions 20.0%
Special Features 30.0%
Overall Appeal 40.0%
Best Renovation: $50,000 - $99,999
Requirements
  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible entrants must be new projects completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Project Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Price
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    Simple Floor plan (PDF). No artist renderings will be accepted.
  • Company Logo
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    Marketing Comments required for: Overall Appeal; Planning & Design Effectiveness; and Construction Technology used. Also, include comments on any constraints, challenges and design solutions.
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Before
    Photos: Best Renovation Under $99,999; Best Renovation $100,000 - $199,999: Ten (10) different digital images of the following: Four (4) “before” images; Four (6) “after” images.
  • Photos: After
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Constraints/ Challenges 10.0%
Design Solutions 20.0%
Special Features 30.0%
Overall Appeal 40.0%
Best Renovation: $100,000 - $199,999
Requirements
  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible entrants must be new projects completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Project Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Price
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    Simple Floor plan (PDF). No artist renderings will be accepted.
  • Company Logo
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    Marketing Comments required for: Overall Appeal; Planning & Design Effectiveness; and Construction Technology used. Also, include comments on any constraints, challenges and design solutions.
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Before
    Photos: Best Renovation Under $99,999; Best Renovation $100,000 - $199,999: Ten (10) different digital images of the following: Four (4) “before” images; Four (6) “after” images.
  • Photos: After
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Constraints/ Challenges 10.0%
Design Solutions 20.0%
Special Features 30.0%
Overall Appeal 40.0%
Best Renovation: $200,000 - $299,999
Requirements
  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible entrants must be new projects completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Project Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Price
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    Simple Floor plan (PDF). No artist renderings will be accepted.
  • Company Logo
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    Marketing Comments required for: Overall Appeal; Planning & Design Effectiveness; and Construction Technology used. Also, include comments on any constraints, challenges and design solutions.
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Before
    Photos: Best Renovation Over the $200,000 category: Twelve (12) different digital images of the following: Four (4) “before” images; up to Eight (8) “after” images.
  • Photos: After
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Constraints/ Challenges 10.0%
Design Solutions 20.0%
Special Features 30.0%
Overall Appeal 40.0%
Best Renovation: $300,000 - $399,999
Requirements
  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible entrants must be new projects completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Project Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Price
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    Simple Floor plan (PDF). No artist renderings will be accepted.
  • Company Logo
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    Marketing Comments required for: Overall Appeal; Planning & Design Effectiveness; and Construction Technology used. Also, include comments on any constraints, challenges and design solutions.
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Before
    Photos: Best Renovation Over the $200,000 category: Twelve (12) different digital images of the following: Four (4) “before” images; up to Eight (8) “after” images.
  • Photos: After
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Constraints/ Challenges 10.0%
Design Solutions 20.0%
Special Features 30.0%
Overall Appeal 40.0%
Best Renovation: Over $400,000
Requirements
  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • Eligible entrants must be new projects completed between January 1 - December 31.
  • Dwelling units submitted for consideration in previous years are not eligible.
Fields
  • Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Project Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Price
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
    Simple Floor plan (PDF). No artist renderings will be accepted.
  • Company Logo
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    Marketing Comments required for: Overall Appeal; Planning & Design Effectiveness; and Construction Technology used. Also, include comments on any constraints, challenges and design solutions.
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
    Maximum word count: 750
  • Photos: Before
    Photos: Best Renovation Over the $200,000 category: Twelve (12) different digital images of the following: Four (4) “before” images; up to Eight (8) “after” images.
  • Photos: After
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Constraints/ Challenges 10.0%
Design Solutions 20.0%
Special Features 30.0%
Overall Appeal 40.0%

Safety LeadershipGROUP

Safety Leadership Award: Builder Member
Description

BILD – Central Alberta is looking to acknowledge two members, a builder member and a general member, as our top safety leaders. Get the recognition you deserve to set you apart from your peers. The Safety Leadership Awards were created using the same criteria from the BILD Alberta awards.

Requirements

All companies managed by one main safety contact must enter collectively under one company name. The total number of employees at each company must be added together to determine the grand total. The WCB and COR information from each company must be included. The totals from each company will be averaged by BILD Central Alberta and used in the entry. The historical timeline to be used in answering these questions is January 1 - December 31. The responses should reflect initiatives during that timeframe and should not be copied from any previous entries.

Provide your WCB Employer Premium Rate Statement (PDF) for all companies that are part of your entry.

INFORMATION & SCORING CRITERIA (each worth 10 points) Maximum 300 words per question unless otherwise noted.

  1. How do your safety initiatives align with the company's key performance indicators, mission and values?
  2. What is your organization's highest priority item from the last year that was intended to improve the HSMS at the management level? Was it successful? Why or why not? 500 words
  3. Provide ONE example of an innovative way (above standard) your company's safety leadership has helped improve the mental health and psychological wellbeing of workers.
  4. Give ONE example of how senior management goes above and beyond OHS legislation (beyond safety meetings) and how they held accountable to ensure safety within their company?
  5. What health and safety leadership training have your front-line supervisors, managers, and senior managers completed (other than compliance required training) in the past year?
  6. Provide THREE (3) operational and leadership documents that support a workplace culture free from discrimination, harassment and violence. PDF file upload (company name/logo removed)

AUTOSCORED CRITERIA

  • Under Employer Review: No = 5 points, Yes = 0 points (max 5 points)
  • WCB Rate: Below industry avg. = 5 points, At or above industry average = 0 points (max. 5 points)
Fields
  • Information Sheet (PDF)
    Include:
    INFORMATION & SCORING CRITERIA (each worth 10 points) Maximum 300 words per question unless otherwise noted.
    1. How do your safety initiatives align with the company's key performance indicators, mission and values?
    2. What is your organization's highest priority item from the last year that was intended to improve the HSMS at the management level? Was it successful? Why or why not? 300 words
    3. Provide ONE example of an innovative way (above standard) your company's safety leadership has helped improve the mental health and psychological wellbeing of workers.
    4. Give ONE example of how senior management goes above and beyond OHS legislation (beyond safety meetings) and how they held accountable to ensure safety within their company?
    5. What health and safety leadership training have your front-line supervisors, managers, and senior managers completed (other than compliance required training) in the past year?
  • Operational and Leadership Documents: #1
    Provide up to THREE (3) operational and leadership documents that support a workplace culture free from discrimination, harassment and violence. PDF file upload (company name/logo removed)
  • Operational and Leadership Documents: #2
    Provide up to THREE (3) operational and leadership documents that support a workplace culture free from discrimination, harassment and violence. PDF file upload (company name/logo removed)
  • Operational and Leadership Documents: #3
    Provide up to THREE (3) operational and leadership documents that support a workplace culture free from discrimination, harassment and violence. PDF file upload (company name/logo removed)
  • Company Logo
Safety Leadership Award: General Member
Description

BILD – Central Alberta is looking to acknowledge two members, a builder member and a general member, as our top safety leaders. Get the recognition you deserve to set you apart from your peers. The Safety Leadership Awards were created using the same criteria from the BILD Alberta awards.

Requirements

All companies managed by one main safety contact must enter collectively under one company name. The total number of employees at each company must be added together to determine the grand total. The WCB and COR information from each company must be included. The totals from each company will be averaged by BILD Central Alberta and used in the entry. The historical timeline to be used in answering these questions is January 1 - December 31. The responses should reflect initiatives during that timeframe and should not be copied from any previous entries.

Provide your WCB Employer Premium Rate Statement (PDF) for all companies that are part of your entry.

INFORMATION & SCORING CRITERIA (each worth 10 points) Maximum 300 words per question unless otherwise noted.

  1. How do your safety initiatives align with the company's key performance indicators, mission and values?
  2. What is your organization's highest priority item from the last year that was intended to improve the HSMS at the management level? Was it successful? Why or why not? 500 words
  3. Provide ONE example of an innovative way (above standard) your company's safety leadership has helped improve the mental health and psychological wellbeing of workers.
  4. Give ONE example of how senior management goes above and beyond OHS legislation (beyond safety meetings) and how they held accountable to ensure safety within their company?
  5. What health and safety leadership training have your front-line supervisors, managers, and senior managers completed (other than compliance required training) in the past year?
  6. Provide THREE (3) operational and leadership documents that support a workplace culture free from discrimination, harassment and violence. PDF file upload (company name/logo removed)

AUTOSCORED CRITERIA

  • Under Employer Review: No = 5 points, Yes = 0 points (max 5 points)
  • WCB Rate: Below industry avg. = 5 points, At or above industry average = 0 points (max. 5 points)
Fields
  • Information Sheet (PDF)
    Include:
    INFORMATION & SCORING CRITERIA (each worth 10 points) Maximum 300 words per question unless otherwise noted.
    1. How do your safety initiatives align with the company's key performance indicators, mission and values?
    2. What is your organization's highest priority item from the last year that was intended to improve the HSMS at the management level? Was it successful? Why or why not? 300 words
    3. Provide ONE example of an innovative way (above standard) your company's safety leadership has helped improve the mental health and psychological wellbeing of workers.
    4. Give ONE example of how senior management goes above and beyond OHS legislation (beyond safety meetings) and how they held accountable to ensure safety within their company?
    5. What health and safety leadership training have your front-line supervisors, managers, and senior managers completed (other than compliance required training) in the past year?
  • Operational and Leadership Documents: #1
    Provide up to THREE (3) operational and leadership documents that support a workplace culture free from discrimination, harassment and violence. PDF file upload (company name/logo removed)
  • Operational and Leadership Documents: #2
    Provide up to THREE (3) operational and leadership documents that support a workplace culture free from discrimination, harassment and violence. PDF file upload (company name/logo removed)
  • Operational and Leadership Documents: #3
    Provide up to THREE (3) operational and leadership documents that support a workplace culture free from discrimination, harassment and violence. PDF file upload (company name/logo removed)
  • WCB Premium Rate
  • Company Logo

Excellence inGROUP

Excellence in Interior Design Award
Description

To recognize excellence in residential construction industry interior decorating design.

Requirements
  • BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.
  • New home construction, renovations and restorations are eligible.
  • The entry may be any residential interior project completed in the calendar year.
  • Interior Designers: If you are not a member of the Association please list the member business that is in good standing (the builder; trade/ supplier member) in your submission.
  • The architect of record, design architect, interior designer and/ or new home builder for the project may make submission with consent of all other parties on the project. When an entrant is not the sole author of the project, all other participants contributing to the design of the project must be given credit as part of the submission regardless of professional discipline.
  • If not the New Home Builder, the submission must have prior approval from the new home builder and/ or the renovation customer before submitting.
  • Project authorship will remain concealed throughout jury deliberations. If authorship is revealed on any portion of the submission including photos, plans, or narrative the entry will be disqualified.
Fields
  • Company logo
  • Project Photos - Before (if any)
    Photos: Up to ten (10) different digital images (up to 8 “after” images; up to 2 “before” images (at least 1 before image is required). No major alterations to the photos (interior or exterior) are permitted. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
  • Photos: After
    Photos: Up to ten (10) different digital images (up to 8 “after” images; up to 2 “before” images (at least 1 before image is required). No major alterations to the photos (interior or exterior) are permitted. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    Marketing Comments required for: Describe how the design philosophy fits your target market; Explain your choice of colours, fabrics and materials; What “wow” factor did you create within this design by use of furniture, accessories and/ or merchandising; Overcoming challenges with design solutions.
    In your descriptions (Marketing Feature Sheet) please include the name (s) of your interior designer (s).
    Maximum word count: 750
    Suggestion: Prepare your answers to the questions in a word document. Once you are satisfied with your comments, copy and paste into the correct area of the online MFS.
  • Designer (s)
    Please provide the names of the Designer (s)
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Describe how the design philosophy fits your target market 25.0%
Explain your choice of colours, fabrics and materials 25.0%
What “wow” factor did you create within this design 25.0%
Overcoming challenges with design solutions 25.0%
Excellence in Community Development Award
Description

The recognize the best in land development through community design and innovation.

Requirements
  • Marketing Feature Sheet
  • Photos (up to 10 photos): Entrance (up to 2 photos); Signage & amenities (up to 2 photos); Community amenities (up to 2 photos); and Additional photos (up to 4 photos)
  • Site/ Stage Plan (PDF).
    • Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Digital image of company logo (JPEG)
  • The community developer is eligible to enter phases of their community development project for the award. If the development phase wins the award in the previous year, it is not eligible to be entered in future awards.
Fields
  • Name of Subdivison/ Community
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Company Logo
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    Please provide a brief comment – 750 words maximum.
     Define your target market
     What made the subdivision successful over the past year?
     What amenities does the subdivision currently have?
     What are the future amenities?
     Describe the variety of models/ products in the current subdivision
     Additional comments (optional)
    Note: to save time copy and paste from a word document.
  • Photos
    Photos (up to 10 photos): Entrance (up to 2 photos); Signage & amenities (up to 2 photos); Community amenities (up to 2 photos); and Additional photos (up to 4 photos)
  • Site/ Stage Plan
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Site/ Stage Plan 25.0%
Entrance 25.0%
Signage & Pageantry 25.0%
Community Amenities 25.0%
Excellence in Energy Efficiency Award
Description

To recognize excellence in sustainable housing, this award focuses on a project that can illustrate an understanding of the importance of building performance in use.

Requirements

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Complete an Award Category On-line Entry Form  
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF). No artist renderings (floor plan for basement must be included if applicable)
    • Digital image of each floor
    • Ensure company name is NOT on the plans
  • Photos: Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (include HVAC/ Mechanical Room); Creative Use of Space. No major alterations to the photos (interior or exterior) are permitted. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
  • Digital image of company logo (JPEG)
  • Basement (optional) – If basement development is included or referenced in any portion of the submission in either photos or comments, it must be included in the price of the house and in the floor plan.
  • Total square footage of the home.
  • Price/square foot (price divided by square foot)
  • Do not make any reference to the builder company, model or company logo in the submission.
  •  Eligible units must be new housing completed between January 1 - December 31.

PROJECT INFORMATION & SCORING CRITERIA

a. Exterior and Interior Design/Functionality (25 points)

Describe what makes this home attractive to the customer in terms of its exterior in relation to its surroundings and interior elements including color schemes, fittings, furnishings and architectural features. Describe the floor plan and functionality of the home that makes this entry appealing to your home purchaser. 150 word maximum

b. Innovation/Special Features (25 points)

Describe what makes this particular design innovative (highlight the use of materials and products). Describe any special features in relation to the home's energy, health and comfort as well as any particular challenges involved with this home. 150 word maximum

c. Value (20 points)

Autoscored based on energy savings before renewables per square foot. This is calculated by using the EnerGuide label – Rated Annual Energy Consumption / square Footage = (C-B)/Square foot). The builder with the highest energy savings/square foot will receive 15 pts, second highest will receive 10 points and third highest will receive 5 points.

d. Energy Performance (maximum 40 points)

Autoscored based on energy saving of the home. This is calculated by using the EnerGuide label – Energy Performance / Square foot = (C-A)/Square foot. The builder with the highest energy savings/square foot will receive 40 pts, second highest will receive 30 points and third highest will receive 20 points.

e. Green Certifications (maximum 50 points)

Autoscored - points awarded for any additional certifications from the list below to a maximum of 50 points.

Fields
  • Model/ Project Name
  • City/ Town/ County
  • Above Grade sqft
  • Below Grade Sqft
  • Date Completed
  • Price
    Price is not construction cost but retail selling price.
    Price is to be based on the current market price at the time of submission or total retail sale price at the time of sale. Must be HOUSE ONLY, land and GST excluded.
    Include: Base model price, all interior/exterior upgrades, appliances and permanent fixtures, window coverings, basement development (optional).
    Exclude: Land and GST, landscaping, detached garage, garage (sales centre) finishing, window covering and furnishings.
    Lottery homes, staff purchases, trade discounts, sweat equity and builder owner homes must submit the selling price as if the home/unit were sold to the public.
  • Simple Floor plan (PDF)
  • Company logo
  • Marketing Feature Sheet (Do not use company name)
    Include:
    a. Exterior and Interior Design/Functionality (25 points)
    Describe what makes this home attractive to the customer in terms of its exterior in relation to its surroundings and interior elements including color schemes, fittings, furnishings and architectural features. Describe the floor plan and functionality of the home that makes this entry appealing to your home purchaser. 150 word maximum
    b. Innovation/Special Features (25 points)
    Describe what makes this particular design innovative (highlight the use of materials and products). Describe any special features in relation to the home's energy, health and comfort as well as any particular challenges involved with this home. 150 word maximum
  • Photos
    • Photos: Up to fourteen (14) different digital images – at least one for the following: Curb Appeal (Exterior -no artist renderings permitted); Kitchen; Great room/ Living room; Special Features (include HVAC/ Mechanical Room); Creative Use of Space. No major alterations to the photos (interior or exterior) are permitted. Colour correction is acceptable. Exceptions: Sales Centres may be covered up with a standard garage door only. Dirt can be covered with grass (no landscaping).
  • Environmental Info: Energuide (PDF)
  • Environmental Info: Green Certifications (PDF)

Best of the YearGROUP

Renovator of the Year
Description

Awarded to the renovator who exemplifies achievement in Innovation and Design, Customer Satisfaction, and Business Relations.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • To be eligible for the Renovator of the Year Award, your company must be a Member of BILD-CA in good standing.
  • To register for this award you must submit a customer and trade list  
  • You must be a winner in at least one (1) Renovator of the Year qualifying sub-category.
  • A minimum of (2) customer surveys completed and a minimum of five (5) Trade/ Supplier partner surveys completed to be eligible. Surveys are conducted by the association with customer/ trade lists provided by the member.
  • Co-ops or groups are not eligible to win the BOTY or ROTY categories. Members eligible for the BOTY and ROTY must have a primary focus in home building and/ or renovating.

JUDGING PROCEDURES/DETAILS

Entries will be judged according to the following criteria:

  • 50% Based on a point accumulation system drawn from the ROTY qualifying categories  
  • 30% Customer Satisfaction Survey
  • 20% Trades/ Suppliers Survey

CRITERIA

All builder members will be judged under the following Renovator of the Year qualifying categories:

  • Renovator award categories: RN1 – RN5

Forms to download

Fields
  • Customer List
    In order for our survey partners to process the submission a complete customer list must include first and last names (The invitation letter utilizes both names and will not be sent without both names), a valid email address (The system will not upload a submission without an email address), and a valid phone number (for follow-up purposes).
    The provided excel sheet must be used.
  • Trade Partner List
    On order for our survey partners to process the submission the list must include the business names, telephone numbers, mailing addresses and email addresses.
    The provided excel sheet must be used.
Builder of the Year (Small and Large Volume)
Description

Awarded to the builder who exemplifies achievement in Innovation and Design, Customer Satisfaction, and Business Relations.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • To be eligible for the Builder of the Year Award, your company must be a Builder Member of BILD-Central Alberta in good standing.
  • To register for this award you must submit a customer and trade list (see below)
  • You must be a winner in one (1) of the Builder of the Year qualifying categories, or sub-categories and a winner or finalist in one (1) additional Builder of the Year qualifying categories, or sub-categories.
  • Builder of the Year Category: a minimum of five (5) customer surveys and five (5) trade/ supplier partner surveys completed to be eligible. Surveys are conducted by the association with customer/ trade lists provided by the member.
  • Co-ops or groups are not eligible to win the BOTY or ROTY categories. Members eligible for the BOTY and ROTY must have a primary focus in home building and/ or renovating.

JUDGING PROCEDURES/DETAILS

Entries will be judged according to the following criteria:

  • 50% Based on a point accumulation system drawn from the Builder of the Year qualifying categories (See Below)
  • 30% Customer Satisfaction Survey
  • 20% Trades/ Suppliers Survey

Forms to download

Fields
  • Total number of homes built in 2021 Year
    Large and Small Volume Builders will be determined by the total number of homes built by the Builder Member during the 2021 calendar year. The Small builder category is based on 24 and less builds; Large Builder category is based on 25 plus builds.
  • Customer List
    In order for our survey partners to process the submission a complete customer list must include first and last names (The invitation letter utilizes both names and will not be sent without both names), a valid email address (The system will not upload a submission without an email address), and a valid phone number (for follow-up purposes).
    The provided excel sheet must be used.
  • Trade Partner List
    On order for our survey partners to process the submission the list must include the business names, telephone numbers, mailing addresses and email addresses.
    The provided excel sheet must be used.

Partners AwardsGROUP

Partner Awards
Requirements

BILD-CA invites all Trade, Supplier, and Service Professional members, in good standing, to enter into the Partner Awards program. Once a member registers their business in the Partner Award program the business will be automatically included in the on-line survey sent out to all BILD-CA members. Members have the opportunity to complete the on-line survey asking them to rate their experience with the registered member businesses. The intent of the survey is to measure the quality of the relationship(s) our members have established with other members in the trades, suppliers, and service professional category during the past year.

PARTNER AWARDS

  • Trade of the Year (Large and Small category)
  • Supplier of the Year (Large and Small category)
  • Service Professional of the Year (Large and Small category)

ELIGIBILITY

  • For Trade, Suppliers and Service Professional Members only.
  • Only BILD - Central Alberta members in good standing are eligible to enter.

AWARDS OBJECTIVE: To recognize the member who demonstrated outstanding effort and quality of service delivery, and the individual's and/ or team's dedication and service to the community and Association at the local level, and to proudly inform the public of these achievements.

JUDGING PROCEDURES/ DETAILS

All BILD-Central Alberta members in good standing are sent a survey asking them to rate their experience with the member business in the past year in each of the five categories: 1) Experience with staff; 2) Workplace Health and Safety; 3) Customer Service; 4) Referral Recommendation; and 5) Overall Experience.

  • Responses to the five categories on the survey are converted to numerical scores for each Partner member. Partner members with the highest overall score for their category win the respective Partner of the Year Award.
  • Members are asked not to judge a member services if they have not used those services in the past year.
  • A minimum of (3) surveys must be completed for a member to be eligible. The Association will email the survey to member companies once and then follow-up with them via email to remind them to complete the survey. It is in the participating member's best interested to encourage them to complete the survey.
  • All completed surveys will be audited for the following:
    • Survey answers will be discarded if a member rates a competing member business.
    • Survey answers will be discarded if a member rates his/ her own business.

Note: Staffing numbers will be used to determine the Large and Small winners in each Category.

Fields
  • Member Business Name
  • Contact Name
  • Number of Staff?
    Staffing numbers will be used to determine the Large and Small winners in each category.
  • Category to list your business
    1) Service Professional
    2) Trade
    3) Supplier
  • Special Note
    All entries in the Partner Awards will be judged by their BILD-CA peers in an on-line survey. It is important to note that members will be asked to rate their work experience with the entrant during the past year. If a member rates another similar competing business those survey answers will be discarded from the overall results.
    To help the association identify a competing member business please list those businesses.
    To see a list of our members please visit www.bildca.ca
  • Trade
Powered by Awardify