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Written in collaboration with Renomark and the Ontario Home Builders’ Association. “Renovating an attic properly comes down to total preparedness. By engineering the structural, mechanical, and envelope details on paper during pre-construction, you eliminate surprises, safeguard your investment, and create a space that delivers year-round comfort, durability, and low energy
Right now, Southern Ontario is grappling with some of the worst air quality in the world due to intense wildfire smoke drifting down from the north. With thick haze settling over cities like Guelph and health warnings in full effect, staying indoors is the safest option. But if you can smell that
If an airline told you their flight plan was only 70% complete, would you board the plane? Probably not. Yet every single day, millions of dollars are poured into custom construction projects that are only 60% to 70% figured out. The rest of the plan is left to “on-site improvisation.”
Renovating an existing home is one of the most complex forms of construction. Hidden conditions, aging assemblies, and outdated systems demand a higher level of planning and execution than new construction. At Frontiers, renovations are led with the same rigor, systems, and craftsmanship as our custom homes. Our team brings together: The
Homes Designed for a Lifetime Many homeowners today are thinking beyond the traditional starter home model. Instead, they’re investing in homes designed to support decades of living. These homes are often referred to as “forever homes.” Designing for Changing Needs A home designed for the long term may include: These
Most homeowners think hiring a contractor is like shopping for a TV—you find the model you want and look for the lowest price. Contractors often let you believe this, but here is the truth they won’t tell you: Professional contracting is a commodity business. We all hire from the same
Beyond the Building Code At Frontiers, we believe that “building to code” should be the floor, not the ceiling. The building code is essentially the minimum legal requirement to ensure a structure doesn’t fail; however, it doesn’t always guarantee a space that is healthy, quiet, or affordable to operate over
In this episode, host Jeffrey Scott sits down with Doug Taylor, CEO of Frontiers Design Build in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Doug shares the fascinating 18-year journey of evolving his business from a landscape design-build firm into a high-performance construction company. He opens up about the real-world challenges of managing two
