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There’s also Pronautic, a company based out
of an 18,000 square foot facility by the Victoria
International Airport. They are an expert provider of
joinery and cabinetmaking services, and the quality
of their work is always a vital component to the
success of Tidman’s projects.
RC Roo f i ng i s ano ther exper i enced and
knowledgeable partner of the company. Their
ticketed torch-on roofers have more than 26 years
experiencing in the industry, and their competitive
prices and topnotch service have made them a
trusted ally of Tidman Construction.
“We have been very fortunate over many years to
have worked with a really high calibre, hard-working
group of sub-trades,” Andrew says. “They are people
that come to our job sites to do the job correctly.
A lot of them have been working with Tidman for
many years – some as long as 50 years.”
That longevity, Andrew says, is a result of the mutual
respect that exists on both sides.
“I think it’s important to remember that in this
business, people don’t work for you, they work with
you,” he explains. “We’re all working together, and
we’re all on an even playing field, and that’s how we
treat each other.”
As an example of the kind of quality Tidman achieves
when everyone is pulling in the same direction,
Andrew cites a recent vacation home the company
built on Shawnigan Lake.
That home was built as a space for many generations
of a large, closely-knit family to gather and spend
time together, while enjoying the beautiful setting.
Situated on a large lakefront acreage, it was
designed to have a “harmonious indoor-outdoor
feel, so whether the family is in or out, they are
enjoying their beautiful property.”
The outdoor spaces on the home include a large
stone fireplace, a heated outdoor patio slab, an
outdoor dining area, and an outdoor living area.
The doors that lead inside the house are big, and
when the weather is right they open up to allow for
a seamless transition between inside and outside.
“It becomes one big area,” Andrew says. “It’s really
quite spectacular.”
“And it’s perfect for the family,” he adds. “Everyone
can be together but can still have their own space.”
The client on the project was highly appreciative
of the end-result, as well as the experience they
had getting there. In a testimonial on Tidman
Construction’s website, they said:
“The creation of our dream vacation home became
a reality working with Tidman Construction. Every
detail, from site planning, to designing the home
and property, right down to final touches, was
carried out professionally and perfectly. It was
truly an enjoyable, low stress experience, thanks
to Tidman Construction’s positive and energizing
attitudes. They were well run, extremely organized,
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