Homes by Avi Named Alberta Builder of the Year for Second Consecutive Year
Alberta-based builder takes home five BILD Alberta Awards spanning home design, energy efficiency and community service
Homes by Avi has once again been named Alberta’s top large-volume homebuilder, earning the Large Volume Builder Pinnacle Award for the second consecutive year as part of a five-award win at the 2026 BILD Alberta Awards, the province’s annual celebration of excellence in residential construction.
The recognition comes during an exceptional year for the Alberta-based builder. In May, Homes by Avi earned the Design Excellence Award – one of the top overall honours at the 2026 Canadian Home Builders’ Association National Awards for Housing Excellence – along with two national awards for individual home designs. Together, the provincial and national recognition reflects a company that has continued to evolve over nearly five decades while staying focused on how people live, what they need from their homes and the communities around them.
“Being recognized as Alberta Builder of the Year is an extraordinary achievement – and marks more than 10 Builder of the Year Awards across our single-family and multi-family businesses to date. That speaks volumes about the people behind our company,” said Vered Amir, Vice President of Brand Leadership & Community Engagement, Homes by Avi Group of Companies. “What makes this particularly meaningful is the diversity of the recognition – across home design, energy efficiency and community service. Taken together, these awards tell a much bigger story about the talent, innovation and commitment our team brings to what we do.”
Homes by Avi received five honours at this year’s BILD Alberta Awards:
- Large Volume Builder Pinnacle Award
- Single Family, 2,400 -2,600 sq. ft. – 2025 Stampede Rotary Dream Home
- Multi-Family, 1,400 -1,600 sq. ft. – The Finley (duplex) in Sirocco, Calgary
- Energy Efficiency – The Leonard in The Uplands at Riverview, W. Edmonton
- Community Service – Employee Volunteer Program
The awards also highlight areas where Homes by Avi has made sustained investments beyond individual home design. The company is a Qualified Net Zero Home Builder, and its work in energy-efficient construction was recognized this year through The Leonard in Edmonton. Homes by Avi has also received an AvidCX Benchmark Award based on verified homeowner feedback, reinforcing its focus on the customer experience as part of how it measures success.
The Community Service Award recognizes another part of that broader approach. For more than 25 years, Homes by Avi has partnered with Calgary’s Jack James High School, giving more than 3,000 students hands-on experience in residential construction through the building of 25 homes. The company has also committed $1 million over five years to support construction education at SAIT and NAIT, helping invest in the next generation of Alberta’s skilled workforce.
The single-family award for the 2025 Stampede Rotary Dream Home carries its own history: Homes by Avi has built the Dream Home for 30 years, making the recognition part of one of the company’s longest-standing community partnerships.
“Our people take enormous pride in building exceptional homes, but their commitment doesn’t stop there,” added Amir. “They give their time and talent to the communities we call home. These awards belong to every person on our team who shows up each day with the skill, passion and determination to build something exceptional – and to make the communities around us stronger in the process.”
For more information about Homes by Avi and its award-winning homes and communities, visit www.homesbyavi.com.
About Homes by Avi – Group of Companies
Homes by Avi, a renowned home builder and community developer with over 45 years of experience, has made it their mission to go beyond building homes – they build communities. With a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction, Homes by Avi has built over 30,000 homes in 175 exceptional communities across Calgary, Edmonton, and Austin, Texas. Founder Avi Amir set high standards to ensure the company went above and beyond, with a commitment to customer satisfaction. Best known for their quality and affordable single-family homes, Homes by Avi recognized a demand for innovative multifamily developments and launched their multi-family division alongside Avi Construction in 2000. The company has earned multiple Multi-Family Builder of the Year awards, adding to its single-family
accolades and is a recipient of the 2026 Best Managed Companies Program. Homes by Avi offers a range of communities, including modern live/work, inner-city developments, street-oriented row housing, master-planned front drive, laned, townhome, duplex, and apartment communities. In 2018, the company added Blue Jean Management, delivering top condo and property management services. Throughout Homes by Avi’s successful growth, they remain true to their Founder’s commitment to customer satisfaction, building homes and communities that are “Built for You, Designed for Life” – providing Better Value by Design.
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Stephanie Collins
Director of Marketing
Homes by Avi – Group of Companies
scollins@homesbyavi.com | 403-470-4866
Homes by Avi Reaches Monumental Milestone with Jack James High School
25 Year Partnership Equips Students in Future Trades with First-ever Post-Secondary Bursary-
CALGARY, AB. – Homes by Avi hosted an anniversary celebration marking the 25th year of their partnership with the Calgary Board of Education’s Jack James High School.
Since 1998, Homes by Avi has worked directly with Jack James High School to support the school’s experiential learning programs where, students gain insight into different trade professions, develop an understanding of the home building industry and explore career options.
“We are grateful to be able to provide the students with the opportunity to experience involvement in our industry and community,” said Avi Amir, Founder and Chairman of Homes by Avi. “We hope they will find the homebuilding trades and profession interesting for their future career path and the confidence to move ahead in whatever goals they may have.”
Over the course of the 25-year partnership, over 3000 students have worked together to build 25 homes for 25 families throughout the City of Calgary.
“Celebrating this milestone with Homes by Avi is monumental for Jack James High School,” said Jennifer Gorkoff, Principal of Jack James High School. “This program has impacted thousands of students and has created opportunities for them to develop and apply skills that have resulted in industry employment. In addition, this program has instilled a sense of pride in our students, which is invaluable. They become connected to our community and feel proud when they see the finished product of their hard work and dedication, a new home for a family. We are incredibly grateful for our relationship with the Avi family and all they have done to support our students and construction program.”
The highlight of the event was unveiling a bursary program dedicating a portion of the funds to Jack James students as a result of a 5-year commitment of $1 Million to the School of Construction at SAIT and NAIT.
“Homes by Avi has been in a unique and dedicated partnership with Jack James High School for 25 years. As a homebuilder in the City of Calgary, it is our responsibility to support our industry with future tradespeople, “said Vered Amir, Sponsorship and Community Engagement with Homes by Avi. “Education in this field is vital in providing a safe work site and a well-constructed home. So, it is, with this sense of responsibility, we are announcing a $1 Million contribution to the School of Construction at SAIT and NAIT over the course of 5 years. Our partnership with the students of Jack James will expand into their post-secondary as they will now have the opportunity to advance their skills & education through a bursary award program in celebration of Homes by Avi’s 45th year.”
Experiential learning is one of the best ways to transfer knowledge and gain skills. Jack James students now have the advantage of learning skills during their 3-year high school journey.
“Through the relationship we build with the students, they see a finished product. They see how every trade interacts with framing,” said Jeremy Pigeon, Assistant Site Superintendent with Homes by Avi. “To go through three years of high school, learning how to build a portion of a house with another group of students and learning how to work together as a team to accomplish a goal, will allow the students to go into any trade and contribute with confidence.”
“This past summer, I was able to secure a carpenter apprenticeship which allowed me to work on projects like The Minto Era,” said Kyle Stewart, a grade 12 student. “I’m graduating next summer, and I have my eyes set on SAIT to continue my education in a trade that I now love, thanks to the skills that I received from my teacher Mike Colman through building an actual home with Homes by Avi.”
This year, the home featuring the “Leonard” floorplan is located in the community of Walden, with profits from the sale going back into the program to help fund future years. The homeowners received the keys to their home last week, where a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held prior to the homeowner’s possession so that the students could see their hard work firsthand.
“It was very rewarding to see the home complete; knowing a family was going to move in the next day gave me tremendous satisfaction that we came together as a team to do our part in making their home a reality,” Elmera Khair, a grade 11 student.
“This is the third house that I was able to help build,” said Michel Collette, Jack James graduate. “I’m truly grateful for Homes by Avi giving students like us the opportunity to do something with a real-life experience like building a home, they’ve helped me get my foot in the door, and now I’m working with PCL.
With the finished home behind them and another one in the works, there is one word that is clear in everyone’s mind – TEAMWORK, a collective effort celebrated by students, teachers, parents and businesses like Homes by Avi with a 25-year legacy as the foundation for the next generation students.
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Contact: Stephanie Collins
Marketing Director
SCollins@homesbyavi.com
403-470-4866
