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...
Nobody wants to be sold anything and a home renovation is no exception. We all prefer to be well-informed in order to make wise spending decisions rather than feeling forced into a purchase. A general rule...
As an industry professional, I never want to hear bad things about my industry, however, I hear far too many horror stories about home renovations gone wrong; everything from a project that was scheduled for...