The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Prince Edward Island (CHBA-PEI) has recognized outstanding achievements in residential construction, renovation and home design at its third annual Island Build Awards, highlighting the craftsmanship, innovation and professional standards shaping the province’s housing industry.
The awards gala, held on November 6, 2026, at the New London Carriage House, brought attention to local construction businesses, design professionals and emerging trades talent contributing to Prince Edward Island’s residential building sector.
Island Build Awards Celebrate PEI’s Residential Construction Industry
The annual Island Build Awards recognize excellence among businesses and individuals involved in residential construction across Prince Edward Island.
Organized by CHBA-PEI, the program celebrates achievements in new home construction, kitchen design, renovation, branding and skilled trades development.
This year’s awards covered six categories, recognizing established construction companies alongside emerging industry talent.
The event also highlighted the importance of maintaining construction quality and customer confidence as residential builders respond to evolving homeowner expectations and housing requirements.
DJC Construction Wins Two New Home Building Awards
DJC Construction Inc. secured two major honours at the 2026 Island Build Awards, receiving recognition in both new home construction categories.
The company won Best New Home Under 2,500 Square Feet and Best New Home Over 2,500 Square Feet, reflecting its success across different residential property sizes.
Other recipients were recognized for achievements in specialized design, renovation and business development.
The six award winners were:
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Best Kitchen Design: damien Morris Designs
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Best New Home Under 2,500 Square Feet: DJC Construction Inc.
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Best New Home Over 2,500 Square Feet: DJC Construction Inc.
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Most Transformative Renovation: T Net Zero Construction and Building Solutions
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Best Branding & Identity: Ninaber Construction Ltd.
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Skills PEI Youth Apprentice Award: Jaxon Soper
The range of categories reflects the different areas of expertise supporting PEI’s residential construction industry, from architectural finishes and renovation work to company identity and workforce development.
Atlantic Home Warranty Recognizes Customer Service Excellence
In addition to the six Island Build Awards, Atlantic Home Warranty presented its Customer Choice Awards to residential construction businesses.
The awards recognized companies in two categories based on the number of home possessions.
Doyle & Feehan Construction Inc. received the Entrepreneur Customer Choice Award, covering builders with three to eight home possessions.
Blue Heron Construction received the Corporate Customer Choice Award, recognizing builders with nine to 20 home possessions.
The additional honours placed attention on customer experience within the residential construction industry, where service quality and homeowner confidence remain important considerations.
Atlantic Home Warranty also served as the title sponsor of the third annual Island Build Awards, supporting the association’s recognition program.
CHBA-PEI Highlights Construction Quality and Industry Standards
CHBA-PEI President Andrew Garth, of Ravenwood Stairways, emphasized the quality of residential construction work being delivered across the province.
“The craftsmanship and quality of work within our sector across PEI is second to none,” said CHBA-PEI President Andrew Garth (Ravenwood Stairways). “Our members are held to the highest industry standards and publicly awarding them for their achievements is a priority of CHBA-PEI. We are proud to have a membership that provides products and services that customers can trust.”
The association’s recognition program provides an opportunity to showcase the capabilities of local builders, renovation specialists and design professionals while reinforcing the importance of industry standards.
Youth Apprenticeship Recognition Supports Skilled Trades Development
The Skills PEI Youth Apprentice Award, presented to Jaxon Soper, also highlighted the role of young workers entering the residential construction sector.
Recognizing emerging talent is particularly relevant to an industry that depends on skilled tradespeople to complete new housing projects, renovations and specialized construction work.
Apprenticeship opportunities can help develop the next generation of construction professionals while supporting the long-term capacity of PEI’s building industry.
Awards Reinforce Confidence in PEI’s Home Building Sector
The third annual Island Build Awards concluded with recognition of companies and individuals contributing to residential construction excellence across Prince Edward Island.
By celebrating achievements in construction, design, renovation, customer service and apprenticeship, CHBA-PEI continues to promote professional standards and recognize the businesses and workers supporting the province’s housing sector.
The 2026 awards also demonstrated the breadth of expertise within PEI’s residential construction industry, from established home builders to emerging skilled trades professionals.
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