The 2017 Prix Domus grand winners - A young generation of entrepreneurs at the heart of the 34th edition

MONTREAL, Feb. 13, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Over 350 professionals from the construction and renovation industry, along with their partners, gathered on February 11 for the unveiling of the 22 winners at the 34th Domus Awards Gala, organized by the Association des professionnels de la construction et de l'habitation du Québec (APCHQ) – Metropolitan Montreal region. This annual awards show pays tribute to the excellence and talent of entrepreneurs working in residential renovation and construction in Great Montreal.

This year, 55 finalists were evaluated by an impartial jury to determine the winners of the latest edition. Construction Eric Robert inc took home the Public's choice; Construction N. Deslauriers, the Jury's choice; Avantage plus, the title of Renovator of the Year; Groupe Montclair, the title of Builder of the Year; and for a second time, Écohabitations Boréales inc. was named Green Builder.

"The Prix Domus are much more than the 378 awards handed out and 3,200 projects submitted in the past 34 years. They highlight the importance of recognizing the talent of new local entrepreneurs. The awards also celebrate the quality of the work of these companies and their role as a unique lever of economic development in Metropolitan Montreal," underline Valérie Taillefer and Hugo Girard, BMR ambassadors and hosts of 34th edition of APCHQ's Prix Domus Gala – Metropolitan Montreal region. 

An entrepreneurial generation looking to the future
A major trend has swept the Quebec construction and renovation industry this year. The majority of this year's winners recognize and promote the use of eco-energetic material and place great importance on environmentally friendly practices and sustainable development. Several projects submitted were designed with these values in mind, as part of a broader green building trend, which includes renewable energy and efficient water management. 

And the winners are…
Here is the list of the 22 Domus award winners:
Public's choice	Construction Eric Robert inc	Beloeil
Renovator of the year	Avantage plus inc.	Montreal
Builder of the year	Groupe Montclair inc.	Montreal
Green building and/or renovation	Écohabitations Boréales	Sainte-Adèle
Residential project and/or development of the year	La Maison Bond inc.	Saint-Lambert
Residential transformation project of the year	Construction KnightsBridge inc.	Montreal
Jury's choice	Construction N. Deslauriers	Montreal
Single-family building $260,000 and less	Habitations Iso-Design	Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Single-family building between $260,000 and $500,000	Rêvnor Inc.	Saint-Sauveur
Single-family building between $500,000 and $1,000,000	Écohabitations Boréales Inc.	Sainte-Adèle
Rental housing or condominium $250,000 and less	Constructions KnightsBridge inc.	Montreal
Rental housing or condominium between $250,000 and $500,000	Développement Panet	Laval
Rental housing or condominium between $500,000 and $1,000,000	La Maison Bond inc.	Saint-Lambert
New housing or prestige renovation (over $1,000,000) *Tie	Construction N. Deslauriers	Montreal
	Presti Maisons Domaine des Berges inc. (Presti Demeures et Développements)	Laval
Buyer's choice	Habitations Iso-Design	Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Interior and/or exterior residential renovation $50,000 and less	Groupe SP Reno Urbaine	Montreal
Interior and/or exterior residential renovation between $50,000 and $150,000	Avantage plus inc.	Montreal
Interior and/or exterior residential renovation between $150,000 and $350,000	Rénovation Deschênes inc.	Boucherville
Interior and/or exterior residential renovation between $350,000 and $1,000,000	Construction N. Deslauriers inc.	Montreal
Gaz Métro Prix Domus *Tie	La Maison Bond inc.	Saint-Lambert
	Presti Condominiums La Perla inc.	Laval

Accessibility awarded
During the evening, the CMHC Affordable housing award was also handed out to Les Habitations Excellence in recognition of their contribution to the development of affordable housing. "With their many condo projects on Montreal's South Shore, Les Habitations Excellence demonstrates that it is possible to design projects that don't price anyone out. It's an example that can serve as inspiration for those who are thinking of investing in affordable project developments," remarks Nathalie Demers, Regional Manager, Centre du logement abordable du Québec, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Details and images of the winning projects are available upon request. Media representatives can view the highlights of the February 11 Gala thanks to the hashtag #prixdomus and the Live Facebook stream available on the Prix Domus website. Starting July 1, 2017, interested construction and renovation professionals from the region can register for the next edition of the Prix Domus at www.prixdomus.com.

About the Prix Domus
Each year, the APCHQ – Metropolitan Montreal region, which includes over 4,500 members, works tirelessly to reward, promote and recognize professionals in the industry and their work. The Prix Domus are also a seal of trust for potential buyers and clients who wish to renovate or buy a property.

About the APCHQ – Metropolitan Montreal region
Founded in 1950, the APCHQ – Metropolitan Montreal region is a private NPO that brings together over 4,500 voluntary members working in the residential sector in the greater metropolitan region. Its mission is to promote the professionalism of these entrepreneurs and champion their interests. The regional association is part of the APCHQ, a provincial-level association founded in 1961 that plays a key role in the construction and renovation industry, helping to support the health of the Quebec housing market. The APCHQ is the largest association of entrepreneurs in Canada, with 17,000 members spread across 15 regional associations in Quebec.

RELATED LINKS:

www.prixdomus.com
http://www.apchq.com/

SOURCE APCHQ Région du Montréal métropolitain

Anne-Marie Caron [email protected], 514 442-9775