Working for a major construction company a decade ago, Brandon Marton met Omar Miller, and the two soon became friends. They came from very different backgrounds. Omar was of Jamaican ancestry, and...
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Home Building to the Highest StandardsJeffery Homes
Over his years as one of Ontario’s premier home builders, Scott Jeffery has learned many things, particularly respect for customers and for the trades who work to ensure the Jeffery Homes brand...
Affordable, Liveable Homes, From One Family to AnotherHuron Creek Developments
Recognized as a leader in innovation in new home construction and neighbourhood growth, Huron Creek Developments has over 80 years of combined building expertise and has delivered more than 10,000...
Built for Real LifeCardel Homes
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...
Make Families Happy, and National Awards Will FollowPark View Homes
Some builders are strictly in the business of making houses. Park View Homes creates both award-winning houses and highly desirable communities. And there’s proof. As the company behind Merrickville...
One-of-a-Kind CabinetryBraam’s Custom Cabinets
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...
A Family Business that Cares for Other FamiliesForever Homes
It’s one story that never gets old. A family moves from one country to another, works very hard, and finds success that’s passed on to the next generation. North America may have a prouder history...
A Company That Stands OutYORK1
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...
A Clear ViewNorth Star Windows & Doors
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...
Bringing Balance and Harmony to New Buildingsonespace unlimited inc.
A little over two decades ago, Rod Rowbotham had a disconcerting experience while viewing a new building near Toronto. “In the late 1990s, I was designing a condominium in Mississauga. It was 24...
A Shortage of Homes, a Shortage of Homebuilders—and an AnswerOntario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA)
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...
Building Solid Foundations for Youth in the TradesLépine Apartments
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. With a high demand...
Creating Transformative CommunitiesRepublic Developments
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...
Extraordinary and Elegant SurfacesMarble Trend
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...
Excelling in ServicePanelized Building Solutions
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...















