“We couldn’t be more honored to receive a Capitol CotY award for this project,” said Russ SVA Construction Corp, Owner and Founder of SVA Construction Corp Design Build. “We are thrilled to be recognized for our universal design work which is a big part of what we do every day for our clients”. 

Contractors from the vast Metro DC area vie for CotY Awards each year. Judging is based on problem solving, functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation and degree of difficulty by an impartial panel of industry experts. NARI is a professional association whose members voluntarily subscribe to a strict code of ethics.

To see a description and photos of the award-winning project click here. 

The Commission has 25 voting members, and at least five (5) non-voting members, including:

•         Thirteen (13) voting members who are people with a disability;

•         Three (3) voting members who are parents of people with disabilities;

•         Nine (9) voting members who represent organizations and agencies that provide services or represent people with disabilities;

•         One (1) non-voting member from the Department of Recreation, Department of Transportation, and the Human Rights Commission.

•         Two (2) non-voting members from the Department of Health and Human Services

As the father of a child with Cerebral Palsy, and having been a caretaker for an aging parent, Russ is well versed in the unique needs and sensitivities of families where physical disability is part of their day-to-day life. Russ has applied this knowledge to his business designing homes to have better resale value – to meet the needs of the ever-growing number of baby boomers who will eventually need houses that will work better.

Best Remodeling Firm and Best Kitchen Design Firm categories.

“There is no better feeling than to receive an honor like this from our clients,” said SVA Construction Corp Design Build Founder, Russ SVA Construction Corp.  “It truly shows that all of our hard work pays off.”

Nearly 8,000 people voted in the online readers’ poll. The categories represented everything from remodeling and design firms to best new restaurants.

Accessible Bathroom Remodel is Recognized with a 2015 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Award.

This gorgeous master bath renovation is truly beauty and function all wrapped up in one. The homeowners couldn’t be more thrilled with their bathroom and winning an award was just icing on the cake. The Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards competition was initiated 37 years ago to recognize remodelers, architects, builders, kitchen and bath specialists and other professionals for outstanding project design and construction.

Read more about this award-winning project here –

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We are thrilled to announce that John Fowler and Justin Wigfield both recently received the Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM) designation from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). To receive the CRPM designation, you must exhibit competencies and professionalize the project manager’s role in the remodeling industry. NARI Certified Remodeling Project Managers (CRPMs) are the field personnel who oversee every aspect of the project: customer satisfaction, personnel management, administration, etc. while working on the project or projects.

To qualify for the CRPM designation, applicants must successfully complete a written examination (in one sitting) that covers the six CRPM knowledge domains: project planning, communications, project cost management, quality assurance, record-keeping, and risk management.

John and Justin’s certification continue to elevate the level of professionalism and expertise of the SVA Construction Corp team so that we are always providing the best service and experience possible to our clients.

The designation of MCR emphasizes SVA Construction Corp’s superior remodeling knowledge, dedication to the industry, and community involvement. NARI’s MCR program measures skill and expertise valued not only by other professional remodelers, but by consumers as well. Highly respected by those who have achieved the designation, the MCR program identifies professional remodelers who have undergone comprehensive review and testing in areas of business management, ethical conduct, and technical skills.

In addition, those with the MCR designation must adhere to NARI’s strict Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. The NARI certification program assesses the knowledge and skills of the remodeler in more than 20 remodeling task areas including business methods and practices, building codes and construction law, planning and building site layout, and all trades skills required in remodeling your home. Attaining this certification requires the candidate to have attained the Certified Remodeler (CR) designation and maintained it current for a minimum of 10 years. The candidate must have achieved at least one additional NARI Certification and served in a NARI chapter or a community leadership position.

“I’m honored to be recognized as a Master Certified Remodeler,” says Russell SVA Construction Corp, president of SVA Construction Corp Design Build. “From every remodel project our firm completes to our efforts in the community, we strive to be leaders in the industry.”

According to the NARI website about the MCR designation: “You won’t see too many of these, but if you do, pay careful attention. This designation is given only to individuals who hold at least two certifications from NARI, and have held the CR for at least ten consecutive years. They also must demonstrate significant leadership in the industry. These are the leaders of our industry.”

The objective of the Residential Universal Design project was to complete an exterior facelift and bathroom renovation to help a 5-year old boy in a wheelchair obtain easier access when going to and from his house and help him to have more independence with daily activities such as showering and brushing his teeth. In order to accomplish this, the homeowners had a wish list of items that they wanted the exterior renovation and bathroom remodel to accomplish. This included: providing a way for their son to get outside easily from his bedroom which was on the main level of the ranch style home, creating protection from the elements outside when their son was waiting for a ride and easy access to and from the driveway once he’s outside. They also wanted to ensure that the exterior renovations to the home did not detract from the beauty of it. For the bathroom remodel their goals were: a roll-in shower for ease of access with a wheelchair, sink with room for a wheelchair to fit under and plenty of room in the space for him to easily get around.

The design team came up with a variety of solutions to meet the homeowner’s needs of greater accessibility for their son to and from the outside of the home. He has easy access to the driveway allowing him to get to school and other activities without much assistance. He has a beautiful new bathroom that’s all his and his own personal “suite”. The bathroom allows him the ability to move about in his wheelchair and get ready for his day on his own. And both projects add wonderfully to the aesthetics of the home as well as providing the functional spaces the homeowners desired.

The goal of the Residential Bath remodel was to transform this aging, traditionally-styled space into a contemporary, spa-like room. The owner wanted the bathroom to be a place of tranquility and relaxation as he set upon his daily routine. The scope of work included pulling and replacing everything in the bathroom. While the configuration of the space remained the same, the products and materials that were chosen helped accomplish the homeowner’s goals. To help alleviate clutter in the space, a large existing vanity was replaced with a wall mount sink free of cabinets. Instead, a cabinet unit was installed above the toilet so as not to take up additional floor space. A glass enclosed shower was also incorporated replacing an old heavy feeling shower that took up a lot of space. With the glass enclosure the room is significantly opened up. A shower niche was designed to handle any products needed in the shower in a clean, sleek fashion. A full wall of warm tone tiles with a wood accent helped create the spa-like atmosphere the client desired along with warm tone bamboo cabinets. Clean, sleek fixtures were incorporated throughout.  A custom backlit full-wall mirror and vanity mirror completed the desired look.

Beautiful fixtures, bamboo cabinetry, backlit mirrors, clean storage and a gorgeous glass surround shower make this the perfect space for the homeowner to start his day addressing all of his needs both functionally and aesthetically.

The awards ceremony was held January 17, 2015 at the Mark Center Hilton in Alexandria VA.