ENERQUALITY Announces Winners of the 2026 Building Innovation Forum & Awards
TORONTO, March 17, 2026 — ENERQUALITY has proudly announced the distinguished winners of The Building Innovation Forum & Awards 2026, widely known as BIFA26. This prestigious event recognizes the exceptional builders, dedicated professionals, and innovative organizations that are driving significant advancements in innovation and resiliency within Canada's residential construction sector.
Celebrating Excellence in Building Resiliency
This year's forum and awards ceremony placed a strong emphasis on the critical theme of resiliency. The event celebrated the remarkable people and groundbreaking projects that are designing and constructing homes capable of withstanding a rapidly changing climate. These homes are meticulously engineered to meet evolving building codes and deliver superior long-term performance for homeowners. The awards specifically honor those industry leaders who are pioneering the development of durable, adaptive, and long-lasting residential structures.
"Resiliency is at the very heart of high-performance homebuilding," stated Joe Vaccaro, CEO of ENERQUALITY. "The winners of the EQ awards exemplify the unwavering commitment, creative ingenuity, and forward-thinking vision required to build homes that not only perform exceptionally today but are also thoroughly prepared for the environmental and regulatory challenges of tomorrow."
A Gathering of Industry Leaders
The Building Innovation Forum & Awards 2026 successfully brought together a diverse group of builders, manufacturers, energy advisors, and other industry professionals for a full day of insightful discussion, valuable knowledge sharing, and celebratory recognition. The event effectively showcased cutting-edge strategies, advanced systems, and technological innovations that are strengthening the resilience of Canadian homes. Simultaneously, the awards ceremony recognized outstanding leadership and significant achievement across the entire residential construction sector.
2026 Building Innovation Forum & Awards Winners
ENERQUALITY extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the 2026 winners and nominees for their steadfast commitment to innovation and excellence in homebuilding. The complete list of award recipients is as follows:
- Innovation Gauntlet – LG Electronics Canada
- ENERGY STAR® Builder of the Year – Small/Custom – Wrighthaven Homes
- ENERGY STAR® Builder of the Year – Mid-Volume – Doug Tarry Ltd.
- ENERGY STAR® Builder of the Year – Large Volume – Mattamy Homes
- Rising Star of the Year – Maple City Homes
- Rising Star of the Year – Fusion Homes
- Multi-Family New Construction Building of the Year – Mattamy Homes: Westbend
- Licensed Professional of the Year – Craig McIntyre, EQ Building
- Energy Advisor of the Year – Ecosynergy Inc.
- Net Zero Builder of the Year – Small/Custom – SEAN.CA
- Net Zero Builder of the Year – Mid/Large Volume – Doug Tarry Ltd.
- Green Renovation Project of the Year – Frontiers Design Build Inc.
- Green Renovation Project of the Year – Greening Homes Ltd.
- Green Marketing Campaign of the Year – BK Cornerstone Design Build Ltd.
- Innovation in Building of the Year – Empire Homes
- Young Industry Leader of the Year – Phil Santana
- Champion of the Year – Tara Gill
- Hall of Fame – Andrew Guido
Continued Commitment to the Industry
ENERQUALITY remains deeply committed to supporting the building community through comprehensive training programs, rigorous certification processes, and ongoing industry collaboration. The organization looks forward to continuing its mission of recognizing and celebrating the visionary leaders who are actively shaping the sustainable and resilient future of residential construction in Canada.
