Southern California Housing Construction in 2025
May 23, 2025
In the residential and affordable housing sectors, Staples Construction received major accolades for its impactful work. The Las Palmas Apartments project in Wilmington, CA was awarded a Merit Award in the Affordable Housing category at the AIA|LA 2025 Residential Architecture Awards, celebrating its thoughtful design and contribution to equitable housing solutions. The same project also received a Merit Award at the Gold Nugget Awards, hosted by the Pacific Coast Builders Conference, for Best Affordable Housing Community (100+ dwelling units per acre), underscoring its design sophistication and density optimization.
In the competitive Los Angeles market, Staples Construction’s excellence in affordable housing was further recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal, which awarded the company the Silver Award in its 2025 Commercial Real Estate Awards for Affordable Housing Project of the Year for the Bryson Legacy development. Additionally, the firm was named a Finalist in the NAIOP SoCal Awards for its work on an Industrial Speculative Development Project for Rexford Industrial, highlighting its ongoing strength in the commercial and industrial sectors.
One of the year’s most heartfelt honors was the JOC Harry H. Melon Award for the Fallen Heroes Memorial, a project that showcased Staples Construction’s ability to deliver with both technical excellence and emotional significance. This tribute to service members was not only a successful construction endeavor but a powerful contribution to public memory and civic pride.
Recognition extended beyond projects to the people who lead them. Lori Sayles, a longtime member of the Staples team, was named the 2025 Top Woman in Construction by the Ventura County Contractors Association. Her leadership, mentorship, and decades of dedication were rightfully acknowledged with one of the Ventura County industry’s most inspiring honors.
Staples Construction also demonstrated its marketing and communication aptitude by winning two awards for its newly redesigned website including the W3 and the SMPS Marketing Communication Award. This recognition affirmed the company’s dedication to transparency, brand excellence, and innovation in outreach—a crucial element in engaging both clients and the broader community.
As Staples Construction celebrates these milestones, the company continues to build a future focused on integrity and impact. With award-winning projects, industry-leading professionals, and a deep-rooted commitment to community, 2025 was not only a banner year, it was a reflection of the company’s enduring values and forward momentum.
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