were immediately obvious. If something happened on site and a decision needed to be made, we were able to make that decision in-house very quickly and avoid delays and save the clients’ money. Because things almost always come up in construction – it’s how you deal with them in the moment that matters.” In the years since Sheldon and Kendall teamed up, Diamond Contracting has grown considerably. About 15 years ago, the company employed a team of just two or three carpenters, while Revolving Rooms Interior Design employed just two or three designers. Today, they employ roughly 13 people, including finishing carpenters, flooring professionals, administrative staff, and design staff. They all work together out of a 6,000-square-foot space in Edmonton, which includes a production bay, a design studio, and a state-of-the-art showroom. These days, Diamond Contracting mainly takes on home renovations of varying sizes and scopes, though they also tackle the occasional commercial project. In both sectors, Kendall believes that clients mainly choose Diamond for the obvious reason – which would be their combination of design and build capabilities, and the aforementioned synergy that comes with providing both services under one roof. Kendall doesn’t believe that’s the only reason clients gravitate to Diamond Contracting, however. She also says that clients value the handson personal attention they receive from the owners of the company: THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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