Calgary-area companies honoured at CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
Monday, May 17, 2021
Alberta members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association triumphed at the 2021 National Awards for Housing Excellence held on May 7, winning three times more trophies than they did in 2020.
Trico Homes’ The Wynwood, a 2,265-square-foot Craftsman-style bungalow was awarded Best Detached Production Bungalow.
“Our team was thrilled to learn the Wynwood was given this award,” said Wanda Palmer, Trico vice-president of marketing. “We created this home to meet the needs of a very specific buyer group and it has quickly become a favourite for many others.”
Read the full story here in the Calgary Herald.
Trico Homes Retains Status as Best Managed Company for 18 Years Straight
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
It’s official: Trico Homes is a 2021 winner and Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies! Recognized for the 18th consecutive year, this honour represents our commitment to deliver innovation and exceptional customer experience with each new home we build.
“In what may be the most challenging year for Canadian businesses since the program’s inception, the 2021 Best Managed winners are a shining example of the importance of leadership, innovation, and resilience in the face of uncertainty,” said Kari Lockhart, National Co-Leader of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program and Partner, Deloitte Private. “These companies should not only be extremely proud of this designation, but for their organizational grit, continued adaptability, and unwavering commitment to their people during a year when it was needed most.”
Thank you to our amazing team for your dedication to our homeowners, and helping to continue our success. We couldn’t have done it without you!
You can learn more about Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program here.
The versatility and affordability of the duplex
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Side-by-side home, a semi-detached home, paired home, a twin home. It seems the duplex has as many names as the ability it has in making homeownership dreams come true.
A duplex is a single structure featuring two residences, each with its own private entrance and one shared wall. Each home is individually owned, and unlike townhomes, have no condo fees. It’s twice the nice at half the price.
Trico Homes Marketing Manager, Glenda Schwartz, says there are four main reasons to love the duplex: less money for more square footage; a unique environmental advantage; an alternative to condo living; and a chance to have the perfect neighbour.
Read the full story here in Nexthome Calgary.
Trico Staff Among Winners of the 8th Annual Avid Service Awards
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
We’re delighted to share that two Trico team members have been named winners of the 8th Annual Avid Service Awards, selected from thousands of professionals across Canada & the United States.
- Alexandra Scott – Design Representative
- Dean Clarke – Walk-Through Representative
Widely considered to be a premier award for homebuilding professionals, the winners of the Annual Avid Service Award are selected according to customer satisfaction scores based on surveys taken by customers who closed on new homes between January 2020 and December 2020. Selected employees scored in the top 5% of Avid’s national customer satisfaction database for their respective roles.
In a year where Trico has faced numerous challenges and changes as a result of COVID-19, this Avid Award is an especially meaningful recognition and a testament to our team’s commitment to providing exceptional customer service and care for our homeowners. Congratulations to Alexandra and Dean for their well-deserved wins!
More information about the Avid Service Awards can be found here.
Sunny Summit End offers spacious bedrooms for ultimate comfort
Friday, April 09, 2021
When a bedroom is too small, nothing has its own space and clutter builds quickly. A well-sized sleep space does the opposite, creating a more organized, welcoming room in which to start and end one’s day.
Fortunately for owners of the Summit End at Parallel Bloc, this townhome by Trico Homes clearly offers the latter. Parallel Bloc is a development with a private central courtyard in the southwest master-planned community of Crestmont West.
This 1,546-square-foot Summit End, which has an attached two-car garage and dual master bedroom orientation, is one of two show homes displayed here. The dimensions of both bedrooms are well above average. They each reach 19 feet wide.
Read the full story here in the Calgary Herald.
5 Trico homes selected as finalists in 2020 BILD Calgary Region Awards
Tuesday, April 06, 2021
We are excited to share that Trico has been named as a finalist in the 2020 BILD Calgary Region Awards! It’s an honour to be recognized by our industry for our efforts, and we are so proud of our team for always striving to bring innovation and unique style to our home designs. Below are the 5 homes that have been selected as finalists.
Best New Home $255,000 – $294,999: The Wynwood 28 in D’ARCY & The Harrington in Carrington
Best New Home $295,000 – $349,999: The Monroe in Seton
Best New Home $350,000 – $414,999: The Cambridge in Legacy (2021 STARS Lottery Home)
Best Home Exterior Renovation: Coach Ridge Remodel
To see the full list of finalists & nominations, click here.
The Future of Housing in Post-Pandemic Calgary
Saturday, April 03, 2021
Estimates suggest that Calgary’s population will increase to 2 million people over the next 50 years. So, we can certainly expect that more homes will be built. But what kinds? And where?
While a lot of the talk about the city focuses on the inner-city, many future homeowners will still have an appetite for suburban and satellite communities. And as with, everything from groceries to clothes, people are also increasingly comfortable shopping for their homes online. Wanda Palmer, vice president marketing at Trico Homes, says that during the pandemic Trico increasingly connected with potential homeowners using artificial intelligence and other online tools to enhance the home-buying experience.
Read the full story here in Avenue Calgary.
Trico Homes is a HomeStars 2021 Best of Award Winner!
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
For the 6th year in a row, we’re humbled to be named a HomeStars 2021 Best of Award winner – presented to companies with a minimum 85%+ star score and demonstrates professional integrity and unparalleled customer service.
Our team members are superstars at what they do, and we truly appreciate our homeowners for taking the time to share a review about their work! To see what they have to say about our team, visit Trico’s HomeStars page here.
Trico Homes named on 2021 list of Best Workplaces for Women
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
We’re delighted to be included in the 2021 list of Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work® Canada!
“These organizations are on a mission to change the way the world works, by creating workplace cultures where employees can thrive and do the best work of their lives. They provide a workplace where employees can learn, contribute, feel valued, and pursue their professional goals – and have fun along the way.”
Thank you to our talented team for making Trico such a great place to work, both virtually and in-person!
Trico Homes Named A Finalist in the 2021 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
Thursday, March 11, 2021
We are very pleased to announce that 2 of our homes have been named finalists in this year’s Canadian Home Builders’ Association National Awards for Housing Excellence.
- The Wynwood – Best Detached Production Bungalow
- The Monroe – Best Detached Production Home | 2,101 to 2,400 square feet
The CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence competition recognizes the best in Canadian new homes, home renovations, community development and residential marketing. This year more than 730 entries of top projects from across the country were received, representing rural and urban communities. A geographically-diverse and expert panel of over 170 judges reviewed images, floor plans, and project descriptions before narrowing down the field.
Winners will be announced on May 7, 2021. For more details, please visit the CHBA Awards Website.