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Big News: OHBA Finalist and Best Places to Work 2026

 

We have some great news we can’t wait to share with you! Last week the OHBA Awards of Distinction Finalists were named, and Ottawa Business Journal released their Best Places to Work list.

Finalists for Seven OHBA Awards of Distinction

We’re proud to share that Amsted Design-Build has been named a finalist for seven Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards of Distinction, including finalists for Renovator of the Year and Builder of the Year (Small Volume).

The OHBA Awards of Distinction celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and leadership shaping residential construction across Ontario, recognizing the homes, renovations, and people raising the bar province-wide.

These awards are about the people: the clients who trusted us with their home, and the team who shows up for them at every stage. We’ll be sharing more about each of these projects in the coming weeks.

Sage & Soul renovation project

Sage & Soul

Home Renovation up to $250K

Among the Trees renovation project

Among the Trees

Home Renovation $250,001–$500,000

Suite Retreat ADU project

Suite Retreat

ADU Renovation or Conversion

The Grotto bathroom renovation project

The Grotto

Bathroom Renovation

Slam Dunk amenity project

Slam Dunk

Amenities

Named One of Ottawa’s Best Places to Work 2026

Amsted was also honoured to rank #20 overall and #8 among small employers on the Ottawa Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 2026 list. This one comes straight from our own team, through the surveys and feedback that shape the ranking.

A team that feels supported and motivated brings that energy into every home they work in. It shows up in how quickly questions get answered, how much care goes into the details, and how steady the process feels from start to finish.

Stay Tuned

We’ll be sharing more about each of these finalist projects over the coming weeks, and thank you to our team for making Amsted a place we’re proud to work. Follow along on social media so you don’t miss any of it.