My husband Dale and I interviewed several local contractors to do some extensive renovations to our home. After meeting with MONK Renovations there was no question as to who we wanted to hire, we could...
August, 2019 To whom it may concern, I’m writing this letter from the newly renovated main floor of our hundred-year-old west end Halifax home. Just a few months ago the space was a mess of badly sloping...
Trust is an enormous topic and critical for any person or business to be successful. It is so important that companies spend millions each year on marketing in an attempt to convince clients to trust...
One saying that I believe to be disingenuous and impersonal is: “Employees are your most valuable asset”. To me, assets are inanimate objects that can be bought and sold but loyal, dedicated, committed employees are...
As a business owner, it is impossible to avoid conflict as challenging situations and problem-solving can be a daily occurrence. The most important aspect of a problem is how it is managed and resolved as...
As an entrepreneur, it can be difficult to let go of tasks and allow others to perform them. Many business owners truly believe that they can do the job better than others. This is not...
Living in your home during a renovation has its challenges; the dangers of a work site exist and should not be taken lightly. Safety is critical when you plan and start a renovation. If you decide...
In Nova Scotia and in particular the greater Halifax (HRM) area, when building and renovating homes, the public, is becoming increasingly burdened with taxes, fees and development charges. In Nova Scotia unlike British Columbia, Alberta,...
Did you know that the residential construction industry is one of Canada’s largest employers? Our industry directly or indirectly employs over 1.23 Million people. This industry contributes a payroll of over $70 Billion per year...