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Welcome to the latest issue of Business World Magazine. Once
again, we’ve spoken to industry leaders in both the private and
public sectors across the US and Canada, and we’re excited to
share their stories of success.
For this edition, we’ve looked at award-winning builders from
the coast to coast of Canada, and we found out what makes
them successful, regardless of where they are in the country.
In Alberta, for example, there’s
San Rufo Homes
, a longstand-
ing but always-evolving family business. They have endured
both booms and downturns in the provincial housing market,
but have continued to rise up and grow, and without ever com-
promising on the quality of their designs or workmanship. We
spoke to John Stabile, President and CEO. He walked us through
the company’s resilience, the customer-centric approach that
has made it possible, and the importance family has played ev-
ery step of the way.
In Ontario, meanwhile, we looked at
Claxton + Marsh
, also
known as
Timberworx Custom Homes.
They are the builder be-
hind some of the province’s freshest and most iconic homes. In
recent years, the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA)
National Awards have recognized their trailblazing with awards
in a variety of categories. We caught up with Shawn Marsh and
Eve Claxton, the married founders and principals of the com-
pany. They talked to us about the value of the industry recogni-
tion, and about some of the homes that earned it. In particular,
they talked about their passion for building green without sacri-
ficing style or luxury, and the ‘Net Zero Award’ that led to. They
believe that net zero homes are “the way of the future,” and
they want to lead the way.
Then there’s British Columbia, home of
DVL Homes
– yet an-
other family business leading the pack in their region’s custom
home market. DVL Homes has been earning acclaim in the
Lower Mainland for over 15 years now. They are known for
delivering quality craftsmanship and sophisticated design with-
out compromise to affordability or value. For their efforts, they
have consistently earned both customer ratings – including an
A+ from the Better Business Bureau – and industry accolades –
including several nods from the 2019 Georgie Awards.
Those profiles – and more like them – can be found in the com-
ing pages. We hope you enjoy.
All the best,
The Editorial Team
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adding business
units that enhance
our offering and
separate us from
our competition.
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