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Maverick Awards – 2026 Winners

Sustainable builders deserve applause for their dedication and commitment to more responsible building practices. A special shout-out goes to this year's four Mavericks. This trailblazing quartet demonstrate sustainable building leadership that truly inspires, with no two paths to this podium looking alike. Check out their amazing sustainability stories below.

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AMBASSADOR MAVERICK (tie)

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.

AMBASSADOR MAVERICK (tie)

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.

INNOVATION MAVERICK

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.

TRANSFORMATIONAL MAVERICK

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.

Sustainability for the Win

The Maverick Awards are another step forward in Built Green Canada's mission to progress sustainability practices. Our programs deliver competitive advantages for builders like you, such as pass-along benefits for your homebuyers including rebates, increased build durability, third-party certification offering verification to the home’s energy efficiency and green features, and a means to demonstrate you’re ahead of building code. A sustainable building approach helps achieve long-term balance—meeting our needs without harming future generations by minimizing negative impacts on the environment throughout a building's lifecycle. BUILT GREEN® programs are designed to take that broader, holistic approach to sustainability, which is a win for builders, and a win for the planet.

A huge thanks to our sponsors, those leaders supporting and celebrating sustainable building.

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