Awards celebrate the best in the biz

Every year, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) recognizes members who have achieved excellence in their fields by giving out awards in 47 categories. This year, the BILD Awards event took place April 26.

Here are three of the winners in 2013.

Home Builder of the Year:

Tridel Corporation

Tridel’s core values are honesty, integrity, reliability, respect, professionalism and teamwork. Demonstrated in all aspects of the company’s work culture, these values focus on quality, superior customer service, innovation and commitment to green building, industry leadership and partnerships, and contributions to the community.

Green Builder of the Year, Low-Rise:

The Minto Group

Minto believes in the power of collaboration, in continuous improvement and in making the world a better place. Its environmental policy states: “Minto believes that it has a corporate responsibility to the environment and that actively pursuing green initiatives is compatible with growth and prosperity.”

People’s Choice Award, Project of the Year: Lifetime Developments and CentreCourt Developments, IBI Group, Blackjet Inc., Brandon Communications, Cecconi Simone, Baker Real Estate, INDX Condos

Located in the heart of the financial district, INDX is a 54-storey glass and limestone tower that will be home to urban young professionals who “work hard and play hard.” The project was by far the most successful sales launch of the year with all of its 798 units sold within nine months. Less than a year following the launch, the condos are now under construction and on target to meet the tentative occupancy dates offered to purchasers.