be strong and lasting. When it comes to subcontractors, Brenton says they have a large roster with multiple trades per category – “we do a lot of big projects, so no one sub would be able to handle everything we do,” he explains – but the vast majority of those relationships are repeat ones. “We know their numbers, we know their guys, and if they do good work for us then we keep them busy,” he says. When it comes to suppliers and vendors, meanwhile, Brenton says the company’s relationships are also typically longstanding. For example, one of Savage Construction’s main suppliers is the La Crete Home Hardware Building Centre, the locally-owned franchise of the Canadian home improvement retailer. They are a store with over 50,000 differen items available, including a wide array of building supplies. Their goal is to bring their customers – including local builders like Savage Construction – exactly what they need, at the best prices and with the best service. In Brenton’s experience, they are very good at achieving that goal. For paint supply, specifically, Savage Construction also works frequently with Polar Paints, which is also locally-based. They carry a wide variety of primers, paints, stains, and specialty coatings to suit any project, including industrial paint and automotive paint. They also offer the full gamut of paint supplies. They were founded over 15 years ago by men who recognized the need for high-quality, affordable paint in La Crete, and they have been fulfilling that need ever since. Savage Construction also has relationships with professional services providers that are equally strong and equally close-knit. For example, they are longtime partner of MMI Insurance – a company that provides trusted property and liability insurance for homes, farms, and businesses exclusively in Alberta. As local business owners themselves, they understand the unique needs of Alberta businesses like Savage Construction, and they work closely with those businesses to create customized plans that optimize coverage and minimize premiums. THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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