On July 18, 2013, a record 27 teams of builders, developers, renovators, and service professionals took to the streets of Toronto, facing off against each other in the fourth annual Race for Humanity!
Constellation fielded two teams: in the green corner, the “Data Devourers” analyzed clues like no other team could; and in the blue corner, the “Warranty Warriors” followed their directions meticulously so there would be no mistakes.
Presented by In2ition Realty and the Toronto Star, this Amazing Race-style scavenger hunt saw our teams crisscrossing the downtown core in search of their next challenge. All proceeds support Habitat for Humanity Toronto on behalf of the Building Industry and Land Development Association’s (BILD) 1,400 members.
Teams danced the “Gangnam Style” and got in touch with their inner Rice Krispy builder by creating miniature developments out of sweets. A speed-hammering contest, five-legged race, tug-of-war, and a game of “Guess Who” featuring the BILD Board of Directors added to the team building and tested their industry knowledge.
The race ended at BILD’s annual Charity BBQ, where Empire Communities has crowned champions for the second year in a row! They had better watch out for Constellation teams in 2014! A big, humble congratulations to Empire Communities: “Empire Strikes Back” indeed.
Since 2003, BILD has raised more than $535,000 for Habitat for Humanity.
Follow along with the action using the hashtag #BILDR4H2013 on Twitter and Instagram for more photos of the day’s events. Check out our teams from last year too!