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Braam’s Custom Cabinets
One-of-a-Kind Cabinetry
Braam’s Custom Cabinets got its start as a humble three-man family operation in Southwestern Ontario. Four decades later, with founders Peter and Rob Braam still at the helm, the business has grown to fill a 47,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and two showrooms in London, Ontario and Oakville, Ontario, and employs about 70 people across all three locations.
Forever Homes
A Family Business that Cares for Other Families
It’s one story that never gets old.
YORK1
A Company That Stands Out
YORK1 is a forward-thinking and innovative environmental company with a fully integrated infrastructure division. This impressive team delivers environmental services focused on non-hazardous solid waste management, asset recovery, soil remediation, beneficial reuse, and liquid waste solutions—all while ensuring strict compliance with safety and environmental regulations. At the same time, its infrastructure offerings include civil and site services, demolition and abatement, excavation, shoring and foundations, and telecom and utilities.
North Star Windows & Doors
A Clear View
Not all windows and doors are created equal. Big box store products might look good at first, but can show signs of wear and tear in just a few months. Handles loosen, hinges squeak, and paint starts flaking and peeling.
onespace unlimited inc.
Bringing Balance and Harmony to New Buildings
A little over two decades ago, Rod Rowbotham had a disconcerting experience while viewing a new building near Toronto
AGM Renovations
Beautiful Basements through Technology and Client Care
With the goal of providing outstanding service at affordable rates, AGM Renovations offers high-quality basement finishing services throughout the Greater Toronto Area, utilizing 20 years of experience and the expertise of a wide range of renovation professionals. Boasting first-rate results at affordable prices, AGM’s dedication to superior customer service and consistently outperforming the competition results in a complete satisfaction guarantee from beginning to end.
Beaver Valley Stone
Creating Beautiful Backyard Sanctuaries
As one of the Greater Toronto Area’s most trusted hardscaping and landscaping supply leaders, Beaver Valley Stone of Markham, Ontario provides the market with on-trend and traditional arrays of products. Its selection is so vast that if this team cannot source something on behalf of a designer, contractor, or end user, it is either unavailable or unobtainable.
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
The Long Game – Building Construction’s Future
Offering programs for career and technical education designed to bring together the range of construction industry needs and the life choices of new entrants, The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) trains and certifies students at every skill level, and bridges the gap between industry and school.
Ell-Rod Holdings Inc.
Fabricators of First—and Lasting—Impressions
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.
Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service
Growing Landscapes, Growing Relationships
In many industries, it’s unusual to receive praise from the competition. This isn’t the case with Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service. Recently acquiring several other respected landscaping companies, Piscataqua is a company admired for being built on respect, honesty, and service.
Pomerleau
A Deep Dive into Pomerleau’s Culture
Pomerleau, a leading construction company, has not only made a mark with its pan-Canadian projects, but it has also distinguished itself through its vibrant and inclusive culture. By fostering an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and personal growth, Pomerleau has built a strong foundation for employee success.
Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA)
A Shortage of Homes, a Shortage of Homebuilders—and an Answer
Across Canada, the lack of housing remains a challenge for all levels of government. A key issue during political campaigns such as Toronto’s recent mayoral by-election, inadequate housing supply was one of the few topics which saw all candidates share common ground. As our population keeps growing, and hundreds of thousands of immigrants call Canada home every year, so does the demand for places to live.
Lépine Apartments
Building Solid Foundations for Youth in the Trades
Careers in the trades provide specialized knowledge and practical expertise while offering work experience, less time in the classroom, and the opportunity to make a good living.
Republic Developments
Creating Transformative Communities
Social responsibility is a big deal. Prominent Miami architect Laurinda Spear of Arquitectonica recently said that, if every construction company went into a new area committed to strengthening and empowering society’s most vulnerable people, the world would become a much better place…
Marble Trend
Extraordinary and Elegant Surfaces
For 40 years, Marble Trend Ltd., Canada’s largest supplier of fine natural and sintered stone and porcelain products, has been bringing the look of luxury to residential and professional spaces. The company sources its stone from around the world and offers its products in the form of slabs, flooring, tiles, and mosaics for both interior and exterior use. The company supplies its products not only to Canadian clients but to U.S. ones as well and can ship anywhere in the world.
Panelized Building Solutions
Excelling in Service
Panelized Building Solutions (PBS) of Toronto, Ontario was launched in 2013, and has made great strides in growing the business. Vice President of Operations Paul Marchesani started running the company with the founder, Vince Leto, in 2020 and it has seen greater strength and diversification ever since, as well as increased capacity and new builders added to its roster.
Housley Group
A Legacy in Action
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.
Brink Constructors
An Asset to the Industry and the Community
Electrical contractor Brink Constructors, Inc., a Quanta Services company, boasts more than 75 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line and substation erection. Headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota, the business has expanded from its Midwest roots to include regional offices in Princeton, Minnesota and Leesburg, Florida.
McDonough Construction Rentals
What Happens When Buildings Go Up but Construction Elevators Don’t?
In the construction sector, it’s vital to have everything in order, from permits to enough skilled workers and materials to handle the project from start to completion. However, despite good planning, it can be easy for builders to underestimate the number of cranes and elevators required for the most efficient, safe, and cost-effective construction.
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