2025 Award Winners and Nominees
Project Name
JanVeek Model 1000
Description
The JanVeek Model 1000 is a pioneering tilt-up concrete home, redefining residential construction with a focus on durability, energy efficiency, and rapid build times. As Ontario’s first tilt-up concrete home builder, JanVeek Concrete Homes is setting a new standard for affordable and resilient housing.
A key partner in this innovation was Lafarge Canada, an NRMCA member company and the project’s concrete supplier. Lafarge’s high-performance mix design played a crucial role in the success of the Model 1000, delivering exceptional strength, insulation properties, and reduced embodied carbon while maintaining cost efficiency.
The Model 1000’s tilt-up panels integrate exterior cladding, insulation, and structural strength into a single system, eliminating the need for additional framing. This all-in-one approach results in faster construction, lower long-term maintenance, and increased energy efficiency. With Lafarge’s expertise in mix optimization, the project achieved:
Faster curing times, reducing construction delays.
Improved thermal performance, leading to lower energy costs.
Higher resistance to fire, wind, and extreme weather, ensuring long-term durability.
Sustainable material choices, cutting embodied carbon while maintaining superior strength.
This groundbreaking project has been recognized with both an Ontario Concrete Award and a Tilt-Up Concrete Association Achievement Award, further highlighting its architectural, structural, and environmental excellence.
Evidence
1. High-Performance Concrete Supply by Lafarge
a. Lafarge Canada provided a custom-engineered concrete mix to meet the unique demands of tilt-up residential construction.
b. Optimized Cementitious Materials
i. High early strength mix enabled quick panel lifting, reducing project timeline.
ii. Shrinkage-reducing additives minimized cracking, improving durability
iii. Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) reduced embodied carbon while maintaining strength
c. Energy-Efficient Thermal Performance
i. Enhanced R-values lowered heating and cooling costs
ii. Continuous insulation ensures stable indoor temperatures
d. Disaster-Resistant Design
i. Exceeds conventional housing standards in fire, wind, and structural integrity
ii. Impact-resistant concrete enhances durability in extreme weather
2. Award-Winning Innovation
a. Ontario Concrete Award: Recognized for excellence in concrete construction
b. Tilt-Up Achievement Award: Honored for advancing tilt-up construction in the residential sector
These awards highlight JanVeek Model 1000 as a leader in innovation, efficiency, and durability.
3. Sustainability & Cost Efficiency
a. Lower Carbon Footprint
i. Lafarge’s mix optimization reduced cement content, lowering embodied carbon
ii. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data supports concrete’s long-term environmental benefits
b. Reduced Construction Costs & Faster Build Time
i. Tilt-up panels lifted and installed in days, significantly cutting construction time
ii. No additional cladding or framing, reducing material and labor costs
c. Minimal Maintenance & Longevity
i. No risk of mold, rot, or termite damage
ii. Extended building lifespan with lower long-term ownership costs
4. Conclusion
a. The JanVeek Model 1000 is a transformative solution to modern residential construction, offering speed, durability, and energy efficiency.
b. With Lafarge Canada’s high-performance concrete supply, this project exceeded industry standards, proving that tilt-up concrete is a scalable, superior alternative for residential housing.
c. This award-winning project sets a new benchmark for sustainable housing and is a strong contender for the Concrete Innovation Awards.
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