products we use not only have to look good now; they have to look good in the future. They have to have longevity. They have to stand the test of time.” “And the supplier has to provide that product consistently,” he says. “If there are constantly delays or damaged shipments, or if their products are consistently not on stock, then we’ll have to move on.” Lyle says that when he finds suppliers who both provide good quality products, and provide them consistently, he holds on to them. He says that he’s on a first-name basis with a lot of his supplier’s reps, and he says many of those relationships go back almost 10 years. One example is Wolseley Canada, the leading wholesale distributor to plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial markets in the country – and a part of Ferguson, the world’s largest trade distributor of plumbing and heat products. They have more than 220 branches across Canada, and they offer thousands of products from top manufacturers with immediate availability, as well as provide products for next-day delivery. That ability to service their clients’ product needs knowledgeably, accurately, and on time is invaluable for a renovation company like Strongwood Construction. OCTOBER 2023
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy OTYzNTg=