THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA trust and confidence. They operate as a small, tightly knit team that works in close proximity, all present in the office five days a week. Rather than adopting an assembly-line model where one person handles design, another handles permitting, and a third manages construction administration, Gloria has structured the firm so that each team member develops a project from inception through completion, maintaining continuity with clients throughout. This approach demands more from staff – they must be skilled in design, technically proficient, and excellent communicators – but it creates a deeply personal investment in the outcome of the project, as well as more engagement and satisfaction at the end of the day. Post Architecture’s relationships with the builders and contractors executing their designs are approached just as thoughtfully. Gloria considers those partners essential to the firm’s success. “I would say one of the main drivers of our growth and success is the great relationships we have with contractors,” she says. Because the firm’s designs are intricate and detailed, Gloria says that they need builders who are not just technically skilled but intellectually engaged. She seeks contractors who embrace the experimental nature of each project – Gloria notes that every project involves some element of invention, some first-time approach they’re trying, and they need builders who are up for the challenge.
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