going on.” Then there’s the quality Ellenwood Homes achieves. Marc doesn’t cite that as a point of difference, necessarily – “there are a lot of people that can build to a high standard of finish and quality,” he admits – but he does believe the company’s commitment to properly plan and budget for that quality sets them apart. “We make sure we build the quality into the budget,” he explains. “That comes down to pre-planning. You often hear of projects that go over budget, and when you hear about projects that don’t go over budget you often hear about them cutting corners. That doesn’t happen with us because we do so much preplanning up-front.” Marc also credits the calibre of their team. He says they have staff members who “really thrive on finishing and detail work,” as well as staff that “really thrive on the framing and structural aspects,” and they deploy those staff members according to their strengths. Also, because the company employs a goodsized team in-house, they are able to self-perform a significant percentage of their builds, which Marc says also helps ensure quality and consistency. At the same time, Marc also says that the company works closely with select contractors, including plumbers, electricians, drywallers, and roofers. “We’ve tried a lot of different subcontractors over the years, and we’ve settled on some really good ones who share our values,” Marc says. “Many of those companies we’ve been working with between six and 10 years. Some go back to our first year in Nelson in 2010.” “They all tell us the same thing, which is that they really enjoy working with us,” he explains. “We make sure the sites are clean and organized and ready for them. We make sure there’s someone there working alongside them in case they need something. We make the process for them as smooth as possible. They really appreciate that.” THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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