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TORONTO, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ENERQUALITY is proud to announce the winners of The Building Innovation Forum & Awards 2026 (BIFA26), recognizing the builders, professionals, and organizations driving innovation and resiliency in Canada’s residential construction industry.
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This year’s event placed a spotlight on resiliency, celebrating the people and projects designing and constructing homes that can withstand a changing climate, meet evolving building codes, and deliver long-term performance for homeowners. The awards honour those who are leading the way in building homes that are durable, adaptive, and built to last.
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“Resiliency is at the heart of high-performance homebuilding,” said Joe Vaccaro, CEO of ENERQUALITY. “The winners of the EQ awards exemplify the commitment, creativity, and forward-thinking required to build homes that not only perform today but are prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.”
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The Building Innovation Forum & Awards 2026 brought together builders, manufacturers, energy advisors, and industry professionals for a day of discussion, knowledge sharing, and celebration. The event showcased strategies, systems, and innovations that strengthen homes, while the awards recognized leadership and achievement across the sector.
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ENERQUALITY extends its congratulations to all of the 2026 winners and nominees for their commitment to innovation and excellence in homebuilding.
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Congratulations again to all of this year’s winners.
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2026 Building Innovation Forum & Awards Winners
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Innovation Gauntlet – LG Electronics Canada
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ENERGY STAR® Builder of the Year – Small/Custom – Wrighthaven Homes
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ENERGY STAR® Builder of the Year – Mid-Volume – Doug Tarry Ltd.
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ENERGY STAR® Builder of the Year – Large Volume – Mattamy Homes
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Rising Star of the Year – Maple City Homes
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Rising Star of the Year – Fusion Homes
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Multi-Family New Construction Building of the Year – Mattamy Homes: Westbend
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Licensed Professional of the Year – Craig McIntyre, EQ Building
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Energy Advisor of the Year – Ecosynergy Inc.
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Net Zero Builder of the Year – Small/Custom – SEAN.CA
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Net Zero Builder of the Year – Mid/Large Volume – Doug Tarry Ltd.
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Green Renovation Project of the Year – Frontiers Design Build Inc.
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Green Renovation Project of the Year – Greening Homes Ltd.
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Green Marketing Campaign of the Year – BK Cornerstone Design Build Ltd.
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Innovation in Building of the Year – Empire Homes
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Young Industry Leader of the Year – Phil Santana
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Champion of the Year – Tara Gill
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Hall of Fame – Andrew Guido
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ENERQUALITY remains committed to supporting the building community through training, certification, and industry collaboration, and looks forward to continuing to recognize the leaders shaping the future of residential construction.
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For more information about ENERQUALITY and the Building Innovation Forum & Awards, please visit
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