Jessica Ferlaino, Author at Construction In Focus

Jessica Ferlaino

Construction Services | November 2023
Warming Things Up Where It’s Really Needed
Sunshine Renewable Energy

Sunshine Renewable Energy is a family-owned contractor that provides innovative renewable energy solutions for homes and businesses in Nova Scotia’s Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). For 10 years, Sunshine has executed on its mission to educate the market on the advantages of sustainable energy offerings like heat pumps (both ducted and ductless), and solar and electrical service upgrades, while improving system performance for its customers, saving them money, and benefiting the environment in the process.

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Improved Sanitary Comfort, Wherever Water Flows
SFA Saniflo Canada

by Jessica Ferlaino

When it comes to plumbing solutions, SFA Saniflo Canada is a global leader and the only manufacturer of its kind in Canada. Customers in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors have come to depend on the company’s diverse line of innovative, above-floor technology that promises reliability, affordability, and ease of use.

In Focus | Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers | October 2023
Where Family, Faith, and Craftsmanship Meet
Bishop Cabinets

by Jessica Ferlaino

For 50 years, Bishop Cabinets has operated as a family-owned company that’s deeply rooted in both its relationships with others and in its faith, and has never faltered in its delivery of excellent service and cabinetry solutions at affordable prices.

In Focus | OHBA | September 2023
Built for Real Life
Cardel Homes

by Jessica Ferlaino

A home is a sacred place where individuals live their lives to the fullest, something that Cardel Homes is deeply aware of. For 50 years, this family-owned homebuilder has continually grown its capacity and thus, its impact, a testament to the homes it has built, the spaces it has created and the relationships it has formed in the many communities it serves across North America.

August 2023
Advanced Technology, Evolving Narratives
Filling the Construction Skills Gap

by Jessica Ferlaino

With the rise of technology and automation across industries including construction, there’s been an equal rise in concern about the growing skills gap, the resulting labour supply challenges, and ultimately, the impact of this if not addressed. Ironically, technology is not only part of the problem but also part of the solution.

August 2023 | In Focus | Workforce Development
Fabricators of First—and Lasting—Impressions
Ell-Rod Holdings Inc.

by Jessica Ferlaino

Ell-Rod Holdings Inc. is a fabricator that specializes in custom architectural millwork for corporate and retail clients. For thirty years, under the leadership of co-owners Rod Finney and Sandy Smith, the company has developed the talent and the relationships that enable it to bring spaces to life.

Health and Safety | In Focus | July 2023
A Legacy in Action
Housley Group

by Jessica Ferlaino

Housley Group is a full-service utility construction company that got its start as Housley Communications in 1980 when one man, the late Robert (Bob) D. Housley, took a vision, one employee, and a solitary piece of equipment and set out to provide a single service exceptionally well.

Health and Safety | In Focus | June 2023
Building a Blueprint for Safety
ACI Asphalt & Concrete

by Jessica Ferlaino

Thousands of clients each year will tell you that ACI Asphalt & Concrete Inc. is their first choice when it comes to all things asphalt and concrete pavement, a reputation backed by thirty seasons of delivering on projects of all sizes. Now, the focus goes beyond project quality to include a heightened level of safety as the company grows its capacity and footprint.

May 2023 | Real Estate Development
Building for Prosperity
Overcoming the Housing Crisis

by Jessica Ferlaino

Real estate, when developed thoughtfully in concert with policies and standards that uphold sound principles of design and function, plays a vital role in building prosperous economies and vibrant communities. It is also subject, however, to the laws of supply and demand, which certainly complicate how the market functions.

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