Builder of the Year – Large Volume

Awards of Excellence 2026 | Durham Region Home Builders' Association

Description

This award recognizes a builder who demonstrates exceptional achievement, professionalism, and leadership in the residential construction industry. Eligible builders must produce an annual unit volume of 51 or more homes. The recipient exemplifies excellence in quality, customer service, innovation, and community involvement, while making a significant contribution to the growth and reputation of Durham Region's housing market. This award celebrates builders who set the benchmark for success and integrity in large-scale home building.

Requirements

Large Volume Builders will produce an annual unit volume of 51 or more.

Fields
  • Description of company - Maximum 500 Words
  • How has your company demonstrated sales and marketing, and customer service excellence that goes above and beyond? - Maximum 500 Words
  • Photos
    Various community aspects including architectural design and site plan. jpg, jpeg, gif, png
  • What innovations (including but not limited to products, designs, systems, and environmental) does your company/adopt and/or employ and why? - Maximum 500 Words
  • Total closed sales for 2024
  • How has your company demonstrated community service that goes above and beyond? - Maximum 500 words
  • How has your company demonstrated support for the industry (including locally, provincially, nationally) - Maximum 500 Words
  • Why is your company a leader in the building industry within Ontario? - Maximum 500 Words
  • Who helped you?
    Specify person and/or company (must be a DRHBA member company).
  • Link to video (optional):
    You may add a link to a video you have uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo.
  • Design Credit
    Name the company or companies (max of 2) who assisted you in the presentation of your entry. Must be a DRHBA member company.
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Quality of Construction & Craftsmanship 30.0%
Customer Service & Satisfaction 20.0%
Innovation & Design Excellence 15.0%
Community & Industry Involvement 15.0%
Business Performance & Professionalism 10.0%
Sustainability & Environmental Practices 10.0%