THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA cover everything around Winnipeg – the people, the food, the architecture, even local events and sometimes Canada-wide topics like elections. It’s a love letter to the city with a bit of humor.” When it comes to subcontractors and suppliers, ARCCADD takes a collaborative stance but does not directly hire subcontractors. Instead, they typically work alongside winning general contractors, accepting the subcontractor teams those contractors bring to the project. “By and large, in Winnipeg, it’s gone very well. We have good relationships with most of the companies we’ve teamed up with.” As an example, ARCCADD has a great relationship with SpecCraft – a Winnipeg-based company that writes accurate, detailed, and concise specifications for architectural design firms, design-builders, and manufacturers in Canada. Much like ARCCADD, they are a company with a long history in the city, they take pride in responding to clients quickly, and they have the knowledge and experience to keep up with the industry’s ever changing needs. Although ARCCADD has never pursued awards or accolades actively, the firm considers client satisfaction and repeat business its true markers of success. Paige explains, “We don’t usually spend a lot of energy applying for awards. Not that I think they’re unimportant – just that they’re not our focus. The response from our clients and the referrals we get are our biggest rewards.” She adds thoughtfully, “Construction is tough. It’s risky for everyone involved, and if a client
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