Maverick Awards – 2026 Winners
Sustainable builders deserve applause for their dedication and commitment to more responsible building practices. A special shout-out to this year's Mavericks. This trailblazing quartet demonstrate sustainable building leadership that truly inspires, with no two paths to this podium looking alike. Check out their amazing stories below.
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Effect Home Builders, Edmonton, Alta. Leadership in Advancing Sustainable Building One of Built Green’s early adopters and a custom home builder leading by example, pioneering sustainable building systems and sharing learnings through industry committees and events, mentorship and education, and earned media—they’re passionate advocates influencing change. |
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Excel Homes, Calgary & Edmonton, Alta. Leadership in Advancing Sustainable Building One of the three original Built Green builders, with over 7,000 certifications, Excel played a pivotal role in introducing and promoting Built Green’s programs, setting a higher standard for industry to achieve and for homebuyers to expect—they've demonstrated sustained commitment to certification, education and industry collaboration. |
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Innovation Maverick |
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Carbon Wise, Vancouver, B.C. Creativity in Advancing Sustainable Building Showing exceptional leadership in the decarbon revolution, addressing critical challenges in the built environment. This women-led organization shares their innovative work through case studies, presentations, builder education and policy collaboration, while supporting BUILT GREEN® projects. |
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Transformational Maverick |
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Phoenix House by Best Builders, Abbotsford, B.C. Significant Impact of Sustainability Practices Following a devastating fire, Phoenix House is a remarkable rebuild setting a new benchmark for low-carbon renovations, while addressing resilience and holistic sustainability in a multi-generational home—it’s also Canada’s first Zero Carbon certified, BUILT GREEN® Net Zero Energy Ready+ home. |
2026 Finalists
Congratulations to all who were recognized in this year's awards, including our three remaining finalists, below, all worthy of recognition. These finalists embody our mission to progress industry toward more holistic sustainable building practices—these are our trailblazers.
Ambassador Finalists
Verity Construction Ltd, Victoria, B.C.
Innovation Finalists
Landmark Homes, Edmonton, Alta.
The Perch, Falcon Heights Contracting, Victoria, B.C.
Transformational Finalists
Landmark Homes, Edmonton, Alta.
The Perch, Falcon Heights Contracting, Victoria, B.C.
A huge thanks to our sponsors, those leaders supporting and celebrating sustainable building.
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