Ontario Construction News staff writer
At its 2024 awards, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) honoured Alan Menkes, President of Menkes Developments, with its Lifetime Achievement Award.
Menkes received the award, the association’s highest honour, last Thursday (May 30) for his work in the community, as well as for his dedication to the industry and the development of high-rise residential buildings in Toronto.
During his tenure at Menkes Development, Menkes established himself as a respected and trusted member of the GTA Development and Home Building Community. His work has led to the construction of over 40,000 condominium units, and he is widely regarded as one of the most trusted home builders in Toronto, BILD said in a statement.
Menkes is a philanthropic leader and serves on the Board of the University Health Network Foundation. He is also a member of the World Presidents’ Organization (WPO), which is dedicated to promoting international cooperation and understanding.
The annual BILD Awards event brings together the top builders and industry professionals in Toronto to recognize and celebrate excellence in the design, construction, marketing and sales of new homes.
The winners of Pinnacle Award categories include:
- Best Advertising Campaign, Paid Media — Freed Hotel & Residences by Freed Developments and Gladstone Media Inc.
- Best Best Mid-Rise Building Design — Lily At Crosstown by Aspen Ridge Homes
- Best Community, Built — The Well by RioCan Living & Tridel
- Best High-Rise Building Design and Best New Community, Planned/Under Development — Elm & Ledbury by Fitzrovia
- Best International Project of the Year — Marylebone Square (London, UK) by Concord Adex/Pacific
- Best Overall Marketing Campaign — Strata by Pureblink
- Best Purpose-Built Rental — FourFifty The Well by RioCan Living Minto Communities.
- Tridel and Elm & Ledbury were also awarded People’s Choice Award for their work in the Public Category.
