Urban Coast Renovations is a full service construction firm.  While specializing in residential renovations, we also do commercial projects and project management consulting for new builds.  

 

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Dave holds a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Diploma of Technology in Mechanical Design.   He also has  taken many courses in the Building Industry including Home & Property Inspection, Building Code, and is a Registered Renovation Professional with the CHBA (Canadian Home Builders' Association).





Dave has eleven years experience in all types of residential renovations, including additions, kitchens & bathrooms, multi-media rooms, wine cellars, fitness rooms, garages, full home renovations and large additions.  He has a solid understanding of all the trades and the steps that go into to managing all sizes and types of renovation projects.  



 

While working for a previous employer as one of two Project Managers, the company was recognized as Renovator of the Year three times.  In addition, Dave Ritchie's projects were recognized with the following Georgie Awards:

 

• 2012 Georgie Finalist - Best Residential Renovation $500,000 - $799,999 - L'Orange

• 2012 Georgie Finalist - Best Renovation – Any Room - Suite Retreat

• 2008 Georgie Finalist - Best Residential Renovation - Openscape

• 2008 Georgie Finalist - Best Kitchen Renovation - Cuccina Moderna

• 2008 Georgie Finalist - Best Renovation - Balance

• ​2007 Georgie Finalist - Best Residential Renovation - Gathering Place

• 2007 Georgie Finalist - Best Kitchen Renovation - Chef's Delight

• ​2007 Georgie Finalist - Best Kitchen Renovation - Entertainers Dream

• 2007 Georgie Finalist - Best Renovation - The Grotto

• 2007 Georgie Finalist - Best Single Family Landscape - Poolside Paradise

• 2006 Georgie Finalist - Best Residential Renovation - Revitalized

• 2005 Georgie Finalist - Best Residential Renovation - Entertainment Underground

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Dave also worked for Kobayashi + Zedda Architects in Whitehorse.  His role there as a design technician helped him develop a keen awareness of the importance of coordinating all aspects of the design with each trade.  At KZA, Dave had a role in helping them garner accolades in winning these awards:  

 

• 2002 Team Canada, International Green Building Challenge - Mayo School

• 2002 BC Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal - Teslin Heritage Centre

• ​2001 C2000 Designation, Natural Resources Canada - Mayo School

• 1999 Recipient, Canadian National Energy Efficiency Award - Yukon Energy Corporation Building

 

​Complete list of projects Dave worked on for Kobayashi + Zedda:

 

• Ashea Head Start Preschool, Whitehorse, Yukon

• Ordish-Anderson House, Whitehorse, Yukon

• Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre, Teslin Lake, Yukon

• Leas-McKay House, Whitehorse, Yukon

• Burwash Wash House, Burwash Landing, Yukon

• Champagne Aishihik First Nations Administration Building, Haines Junction, Yukon

• Nacho Nyak Dun K-12 School & Community Centre, Mayo, Yukon

• Yukon Energy Corporate Offices

 

 

Upon his return to Vancouver, Dave worked worked as a Design Technician for John Currie Architect to assist them with John's final project before his retirement.  That project was the Lookout Aid Society's, Yukon Transitional Housing Centre in Vancouver, BC.  This location provides 37 transitional housing units.