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		<title>Andrew Black &#8211; Partner Spotlight &#8211; Alair Homes Forest Hill</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>From Failures Costing Profit to Finding Freedom and Playing Tennis at Noon.&#160; How One ParTner Learned to &#8220;let gO&#8221; and found the alair community to living better. We sat down with Andrew Black, Partner of the Alair Homes&#160;Forest Hill&#160;and&#160;Markham&#160;to learn...</p>
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					<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"><h1>From Failures Costing Profit to Finding Freedom and Playing Tennis at Noon.&nbsp;</h1>
<h3><em>How One ParTner Learned to &#8220;let gO&#8221; and found the alair community to living better.</em></h3>
<p>We sat down with Andrew Black, Partner of the Alair Homes&nbsp;<span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.alairhomes.ca/forest-hill-toronto/">Forest Hill</a>&nbsp;</span>and&nbsp;<span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.alairhomes.ca/markham/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Markham</a></span>&nbsp;to learn more offices about his journey to find freedom in running a business and living his best life.</p>
<h3>PAINTING A DREAM</h3>
<p>Andrew Black&#8217;s infatuation for business started at a young age. His Dad was a painting contractor, and he grew up watching him work long hours just to come home to work on pricing and accounting. The only real chance Andrew could spend time with him, was joining his Dad in his office pretending he was working with him. These were the days of the past generation slugging through the daily grind without any technology, struggling through low points of the economy. &#8220;I wanted to help him, to allow him the chance to breathe and get balanced—he wouldn&#8217;t let go,&#8221; said Andrew on his efforts to support and relieve some pressure off of his Dad.</p>
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<h1><em>It was this determination that led him to blaze his own path and start his own company.</em></h1>
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<p>&nbsp;<span style="color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );">At 18-years-old, Andrew started &#8220;Two Coat Paintings,&#8221; which didn&#8217;t take long to take off and meant Andrew had to borrow his Dad&#8217;s employees to assist with the steady influx of jobs. &#8220;I was asked to do home repairs, maintenance and then full home remodels–let&#8217;s just say I was in way over my head,&#8221; said Andrew.</span></p>
<p>He called upon a childhood friend, Dave for relief, and together, secured a project in Toronto&#8217;s elite neighbourhood of Hoggs Hollow working on a 12 million dollar home&#8217;s 500 thousand addition. &#8220;There we were, just two people that had no idea what we were doing–we just had to make it work; we had no choice, but to figure it out,&#8221; said Andrew.</p>
<p>How could two people with no direct experience, work on constructing a 500 thousand dollar addition? Andrew shared, &#8220;We did every job ourselves, until we couldn&#8217;t–then we&#8217;d hire someone to help and, in some cases, didn&#8217;t even realize there was a trade for certain things.</p>
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<h1><em> <strong>&#8220;We didn&#8217;t know how much we were making, or how much was in the bank because 90 per cent was the customer money and we had difficulty differentiating what was pure revenue for our business. Although my Dad would often ask me &#8216;but, are you making any money?&#8217; All I knew is we were tired.&#8221;</strong></em></h1>
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<p>&nbsp;<span style="color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );">The partners invested in a business coach and continued on the path of learning through failure. &#8220;We would try and then we would fail, and then we would implement a process so we wouldn&#8217;t fail at the same thing twice, but all the first fails cost us profit. We knew something needed to change.&#8221;</span></p>
<p>It was the business coach that introduced Alair Homes&#8217; concept and successful construction management platform to Andrew and Dave. They learned more about the founding team and met Joel McDaniel to learn more about Alair&#8217;s mission, approach to service and the Alair culture. &#8220;I was intrigued, but it took about a year for me to fully be open to it,&#8221; said Andrew. &#8220;Perhaps it was my pride in us carrying my name in our brand and being stuck on that image.&#8221; It was a difficult choice for the two of them to agree on; Dave was all about the big ideas and planning whereas Andrew was more focused on creating beautiful things. A year later Andrew said, &#8220;Yes, what can I lose?&#8221;</p>
<h3>INTRODUCING ALAIR</h3>
<p>Andrew and Dave bought into the scalable model where they didn&#8217;t have to fail every time – through business mentorship and adopting the Alair model, they&#8217;d quickly grown their ability to educate themselves on what was needed to succeed. &#8220;Right away, we had a more professional offering and service model for our customers–we had a much better base and a formulized approach,&#8221; said Andrew. It didn&#8217;t take the pair long to access Alair&#8217;s resources for anything they could ever need to understand the business. <strong>&#8220;We developed understanding in our processes of a proper pipeline, cash flow, what &#8216;cash on hand&#8217; meant, utilized charts, spreadsheets, and learned about the mantra, &#8216;only spend profit&#8217; we didn&#8217;t even know how to calculate this.&#8221;</strong> The pair found power in actually being held accountable. &#8220;Alair was the missing tool to safely scale our business into a profitable model with unlimited growth opportunities, and limited liability.&#8221;</p>
<p>They found the key without being stuck in the day-to-day weeds. <strong>&#8220;The extra time I found from leveraging the tools allowed me the opportunity to focus on the business from the outside in, and this feeling was unbelievable. I was putting in half the effort as I was in the 60-70-hour work weeks and quadrupling our profit and sales&#8221;</strong> said Andrew.</p>
<h3>FINDING FREEDOM</h3>
<p>Alair Forest Hill and Markham offices have less than half of the employees that Andrew and Dave had in their former business. Alair&#8217;s Corporate Office handles administration for Partners based upon their needs and business levels. Andrew shares his experience on building teams of experts that hold their same values. &#8220;We staff according to the leadership needed on each project and by increasing our pay scale and hiring quality talent, our margins have increased by 100 per cent,&#8221; said Andrew.</p>
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<h1><em>The benefits being a part of one of the world&#8217;s largest construction companies are endless.</em></h1>
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<p><span style="color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );">&#8220;There is so much power yet serenity that comes with having the ability to call upon any one of our Partners across North America and connect on similar situations that we literally &#8216;plug and go&#8217; – the answer is always there. We have the support to save us time, and money from unnecessary failure. It doesn&#8217;t sound real, but it is. 3 million to 10 million in less than five years is a fact.&#8221;</span></p>
<p>Our Partners have opportunity in sailing on their revenue year over year or expanding and adding more offices with limitless return.</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;We lead our business, we&#8217;re not in our business. With this, we have financial freedom and earned time. This positioning allows us to build trust with staff and clients.&#8221;</strong></p>
<p>We started with 20 projects per year:<br>First Year: 215K profit<br>Second Year: 338K<br>Third Year: 500K<br>Fourth Year: 691K<br>Fifth Year: 1M+</p>
<p>Like many entrepreneurs often experience, Andrew shares that there were some dark moments in their growth and the Alair team helped them find the light. &#8220;The confidence that came in knowing we could pick up the phone and ask how they&#8217;ve done this, how they got through this is priceless. We&#8217;re a shared community.&#8221;</p>
<h3>LIVING BETTER</h3>
<p>Before Alair, Andrew shares he hit the glass ceiling. &#8220;<strong>I built the confidence to learn to let go. Today, I am not an owner/operator, I am a true business owner with an incredible Partner,&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.alairhomes.ca/forest-hill-toronto/meet-the-team-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evelynn Ratcliff</a><strong>&nbsp;that joined our team in 2016</strong>.&#8221;</p>
<p>Andrew and Dave had known <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.alairhomes.ca/forest-hill-toronto/meet-the-team-2/">Evelynn</a></span> for quite some time, and the addition of her 20 plus years of marketing experience in the real estate development world, has been a perfect synergy. The ability to scale from one office location to two in 2020 and the outlook to open four more in the next five years has been extremely positive. Today, Dave and Andrew share in their partnership while they split ownership with Evelynn. &#8220;Her expertise has allowed me to focus on the production side of the business and training our Project Managers, while she focuses on the operations and building brand awareness,&#8221; said Andrew.</p>
<p>Andrew remembers the anxiety that came with going on his first week vacation back in 2007 whilst at his old company. &#8220;I had no &#8216;real coverage&#8217; my company would stop.</p>
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<h1><em>&#8220;In 2019, I took a week off each month. I went to Mexico four times and could actually be present and connect with my family.&#8221;</em></h1>
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<h3>FUTURE PLANS</h3>
<p>Andrew praises his joy for his work and his ability to see past the weeds and strategically consult his business. &#8220;I am grateful to be part of Alair, as the trusted platform has granted me the <em>free time</em> to constantly improve and grow multiple equitable businesses and have the balance to be there for my family and find some time for myself –I can play tennis at noon!”</p>
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<h1><em>&#8220;Alair also gives me hope for the future of our industry that the passionate tradesmen just like my Father was can now see a future. Their hard work and efforts will be recognized, and the industry can sustain itself without burnout.&#8221;</em></h1>
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<p>&nbsp;<span style="color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );">Andrew is proud to share his story as many of our Partners agree that you don&#8217;t know the power of having the answers in your hands unless you&#8217;ve lived through failure. He has a solid 10-year plan in his hands and approaches each and every day with a new grit. &#8220;I am transparent in my keys to success because Alair has allowed me to show up in every aspect of how I operate and lead, there is no hiding, so here I am, waving–if you&#8217;re looking for a sign to unlock your freedom, living better starts here.&#8221;</span></p></div>
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		<title>Justin Thompson &#8211; Partner Spotlight &#8211; Alair Homes Greater Toronto Area</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Successful Home Builder Embraces the &#8220;F&#8221; Word Custom Home Builder Justin Thompson builds more than just houses. A new Franchise approach allowed him to build scaled sustainability. &#8220;Prior to joining Alair, we had a successful business, but when we tried...</p>
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<h1>Successful Home Builder Embraces the &#8220;F&#8221; Word</h1>
<h3>Custom Home Builder Justin Thompson builds more than just houses. A new Franchise approach allowed him to build scaled sustainability.</h3>
<p><em>&#8220;Prior to joining Alair, we had a successful business, but when we tried to scale, it just never worked.&#8221;</em></p>
<h3>One Head – Too Many Hats</h3>
<p>Justin Thompson is not the type to dwell on the past. He lives in the present, but is always focused on the future. This is why in 2015 he made a bold business move to secure the ideal future he imagined for himself, his family, and his business.</p>
<p>&#8220;Six years ago, my partner at Bowerbird Custom Design and Build, and I were wearing all the hats and working constantly,&#8221; says Thompson. &#8220;We wore toolbelts all day, did our bookkeeping at night, and in the evenings, we did sales. We both had young children and knew we were missing out on important time with them.&#8221;</p>
<p>Focused on the future, the partners wanted to scale their business, but when they tried to implement all the typical processes for success while trying to keep clients happy, they fell flat. Thompson admits they just did not have the systems, tools, processes, or support needed to reach their vision, and they simply burned out.</p>
<h3>All Head, but No Heart</h3>
<p>Thompson and his partner eventually hired consultants to help them grow, scale, and be more sustainable, but no one had the right answer other than purchasing expensive, high-end software, and building processes around that software.</p>
<p>While quality construction software is nice, it was a tactical component that was missing the human element to the business; the heart and soul needed to truly take their brand to the next level.</p>
<p>Thompson knew no software could single-handedly solve their problems. It wasn&#8217;t until he was introduced to Joel McDaniel, Regional Partner of Alair for Ontario, through one of his trade partners that he heard something that resonated with him.</p>
<p>McDaniel introduced Thompson to Alair, the first-of-its-kind franchise system with the largest footprint of any custom home building and large-scale renovation brand in the world.</p>
<p>Thompson was struck by Alair&#8217;s ability to focus on the human experience and bring together a client-focused construction experience while using a proven and process-driven system.</p>
<p>He was also surprised to learn a franchise-based model in the construction industry existed and could be exactly what he needed to see scalable success.</p>
<h3>Dropping the &#8220;F&#8221; Word</h3>
<p>While Thompson was surprised to see a franchise construction model, he didn&#8217;t shy away from the often dreaded &#8220;F&#8221; word because he understood what it truly means. After all, he grew up understanding the benefits of franchise-based businesses from his mother, father and grandfather who were in the Coca-Cola® Bottle Distribution world.</p>
<p>&#8220;For those that think that franchising is negative, I would say that they don&#8217;t know enough about the benefits of what a franchise offers,&#8221; he says. &#8220;I knew that franchises were successful for a reason because they have systems and processes in place. There is a common mission and a huge benefit to the high brand standards that successful franchises have. When I was introduced to Alair, and found out they were a franchise, I understood that all their homes were truly custom, unlike the &#8220;Big Box&#8221; Builders out there. I was intrigued and wanted to learn more, but it was when I learned that their product was their people, I knew Alair was unlike anything else out there, and I wanted to be part of their innovative approach to growing a business.&#8221;</p>
<h3>Never Looking Back</h3>
<p>Thompson says his only regret is that he didn&#8217;t make the change sooner.</p>
<p>Today, his business is more profitable than ever before, has experienced consistent year-over-year growth, all while allowing him to step almost completely away from day-to-day operations.</p>
<p>In fact, Thompson has found a new passion with all the free time he has now, and he has enthusiastically jumped into a support and coaching role within his Ontario region for more than 25 Alair offices.</p>
<p>&#8220;My biggest recommendation would be not to wait,&#8221; he says. &#8220;Alair awards single partnerships multi-unit partnerships, and in selected regions, Regional Partnerships, which means there is huge opportunity depending on where you want to tie your passions and interest. For me, I thrive on positively impacting people&#8217;s lives, and so I have been able to do just that by being in the position I am today.&#8221;</p>
<h3>Poised for Potential</h3>
<p>Justin acknowledges that Alair is protective of their brand, and for good reason.</p>
<p>&#8220;They (Alair) understand if one partnership fails, it reflects poorly on the entire company. Alair, therefore, is very careful with who they bring into their partnerships. They look for like-minded people who have proven success in their existing construction business, whose values align, and who are motivated for more,&#8221; Thompson says. &#8220;Alair isn&#8217;t a substitute for hard work, but they provide the training, support, experience, and processes to make sure that each partnership succeeds.&#8221;</p>
<h3>Putting the right people on the bus</h3>
<p>&#8220;Getting involved with Alair, allowed us to bring the right people on the bus, we had the support to build projects the right way, and now had a proven system to mitigate risks. We also had a whole network of trade partners who wanted to work with us, and they quickly figured out that Alair&#8217;s successes were also their successes. It was a community that was really working in unison,&#8221; Thompson says.</p>
<p>Justin feels that Alair&#8217;s strong culture, clarity, and growth potential is very appealing to new hires. He says, &#8220;We are attracting a totally different caliber of people. Project Managers can focus on managing projects as they should be. They have the tools and support to do an exceptional job, which is what our clients deserve. When Project Managers realize that they can someday have their own partnership, it changes everything. In fact, our first PM, Elliot Sheaves, is now a successful partner of two Alair offices in Ontario. He saw the opportunity, and he is really killing it.&#8221;</p>
<h3>Life is better!</h3>
<p>Justin is 100% certain that his life is better now. He gets to be with his family more, and has the freedom he could only dream of before. However, an unexpected outcome in all this change is that some of his closest friends are now from team Alair.</p>
<p>&#8220;Our children are even friends with our partner&#8217;s children. We have something special here, and it spans across two countries. Putting it plainly, it is a cool opportunity to be part of a group of like-minded, incredible people who not only want to scale their own business and have an impact on their team and their community, but to have an impact on the industry. Honestly, I&#8217;m just really grateful, and I&#8217;m focused on the future&#8221; he says.</p>
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<p><em>Justin Thompson started his first construction company in 2004 and started Bowerbird Custom Design and Build in 2010 where he and his business partner specialized in building custom timber-frame homes and renovations. He has been an Alair partner since 2015 and is now a regional partner for Ontario, Canada, and Ohio, U.S. He is married with two young boys. </em></p>
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		<title>SBC Construction is now Alair Old Naples</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2020 13:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>With a long history serving the Naples, Florida communities as SBC Construction, Steven and Emma Cowan recently transitioned their construction business to Alair in order to expand their ability to help beautify and enrich the Naples communities where they work and live.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b><i>Steven and Emma Cowan are proud to announce they have joined Alair, the largest and fastest-growing premium construction management franchise in North America. </i></b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With a long history serving the Naples, Florida communities as </span><a href="http://www.builtbysbc.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">SBC Construction</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Steven and Emma Cowan recently transitioned their construction business to Alair in order to expand their ability to help beautify and enrich the Naples communities where they work and live.</span></p>
<p>“<span style="font-weight: 400;">Emma and I are excited to join team Alair as the designated partners for Alair Old Naples,” said </span><b><i>Steven Cowan, Partner at Alair Old Naples.</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> “Alair’s values and unique business model that is focused on providing a better construction experience for homeowners is what ultimately inspired us to transition our successful SBC Construction business to </span><a href="https://www.alairhomes.com/old-naples/"><b><i>Alair Old Naples</i></b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Cowans recently celebrated the official launch of the </span><b><i>Alair Old Naples</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> office with the </span><a href="https://www.napleschamber.org/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and other community and market partners at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at a luxury waterfront home they renovated. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The stunning home overlooks the spectacular Gordon River in Aqualane Shores where <b><i>Alair Old Naples</i></b> is currently building another luxury home. </span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-355" src="https://d1y0acf6fr5315.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/122/2020/11/19231749/Alair-Naples-2-1.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="900" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The location gave guests a unique opportunity to see the quality of design-build projects the Cowans are introducing in the Naples region. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Naples is a truly wonderful and special city, which we love, and we are excited about the potential we have as Alair Old Naples to help shape and enrich our communities through our projects,” said Emma Cowan.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When the Cowans are not building homes or the community, they can be found watching soccer, boating, or enjoying the beautiful Naples beaches and waters on their paddle boards.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Steven and Emma welcome anyone interested in learning more about Alair Old Naples and their approach to building or remodeling homes to</span><a href="https://www.alairhomes.com/old-naples/contact/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> get in touch</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p>
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		<title>Creating Certainty in Home Construction</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alair Camrose]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:04:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>With the demand for customization increasing, the amount of options is almost never-ending. So, it’s easy to see how your project can go wrong pretty quickly. The question is then, how do you create certainty for your project? There are three key things you need to know.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Construction can be a very unpredictable endeavor, whether it’s building your <a href="http://www.alairhomes.ca/camrose/gallery/custom-home-builders/">dream custom home</a>, or <a href="http://www.alairhomes.ca/camrose/gallery/home-renovations/">renovating</a> the one you currently live in. Residential construction is like no other industry, as the common home now consists of things that you never would have dreamed of in the past.</p>
<h2>Ensuites</h2>
<p>For example, consider ensuites from the 1980s. These usually consisted of a toilet and sink and that was it. Today, <a href="http://www.alairhomes.ca/camrose/gallery/bathroom-renovations/">ensuites</a> have large vanities with double sinks, free-standing tubs, custom tiled shower units, and even steam showers, not to mention that they might even be larger than the master bedroom.</p>
<p>With such a demand for customization when it comes to your living space, the amount of options is almost never-ending. So, it’s easy to see how your project can go wrong pretty quickly. The question is then, how do you create certainty for your project? There are three key things you need to know.</p>
<h2>You need to Have a Plan</h2>
<p>This might sound pretty obvious, but it’s the simple things that people usually overlook. This can either be a plan of action or a set of blueprints. Both are necessary. Blueprints are an easy requirement. You need something on paper to communicate to your general contractor or sub-trades what you’re looking at doing. Not having this basic piece of information for communication purposes is a recipe for disaster. A plan of action is needed as well since you need to logically communicate the step by step process of how you’re going to get from point A to point B. A simple example in a renovation scenario would be how to get rid of an old kitchen and replace it with a new one using a different layout. This no doubt sounds simple, but there are many steps, permits, and sub-trades involved in getting to your end result.</p>
<h2>You need to know what you want</h2>
<p>Knowing what you want is very important. It helps determine what your goals are when you’re all done. You don’t need to know exactly what you want, but having a general idea will definitely help. Websites like <a href="https://www.houzz.com/">Houzz</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> are great resources. They can help you visually communicate what you want to your design and construction team.</p>
<p>Having a clear vision of your goals will save you time and money. You want to be always moving towards that vision. Otherwise, if you may make drastic changes during the process it could increase cost and delay your schedule.</p>
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<h2>Execute your Plan</h2>
<p>You have your plan and you know what you want, now you need to execute that plan. This is much more difficult than it sounds. Things are not going to go exactly as you planned. There are going to be surprises. People won’t show up when they said they will. You might even have the flooring you picked out suddenly go out of stock. You need to be resilient, flexible and creative in how you can handle the challenges that will come up to pursue the end goal of your vision.</p>
<h2>Always have a Plan “B” in Mind</h2>
<p>Planning for uncertainty means having a contingency plan and budget in place. You may not know what you’re going to encounter when you rip down those old walls, but you can plan to have a contingency fund in place that will help you deal with surprises.</p>
<p>When it comes to renovating your home, <a href="http://www.alairhomes.ca/camrose/">Alair Homes Camrose</a> is here to help. Our design and construction team provides expert project management and guidance in following all of these steps. And all the while, we ensure you remain in charge. <a href="http://www.alairhomes.ca/camrose/contact/">Contact us</a>, and let&#8217;s work together to bring your vision to life.</p>

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		<title>Alair Welcomes Alair Homes Hickory</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alair Hickory]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:47:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Locally owned and operated by Cody Byrd, Alair Homes Hickory offers professional custom home building and home remodeling services to families in Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton, Granite Falls, Lake James and many surrounding communities. The team is committed to quality throughout every stage of the home building or home remodeling process, meticulously overseeing every detail to ensure superior craftsmanship with a focus on client satisfaction.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alair Homes is the largest and fastest growing construction management franchise in North America. Founded in 2007, this industry leading company has helped to develop successful custom home building and home remodeling franchises across Canada and the United States by eliminating the challenges that families often face when building or remodeling a home through enhanced communication.  Combining the best qualities of fixed price and cost plus models provides clients with better control over the projects and budgets, making it possible for more families to reach their goals and own their dream home. Today, Alair Homes continues to bring their Client Control Model to homeowners across North America and proudly welcomes Alair Homes Hickory.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Locally owned and operated by Cody Byrd, Alair Homes Hickory offers professional custom home building and home remodeling services to families in Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton, Granite Falls, Lake James and many surrounding communities. The team is committed to quality throughout every stage of the home building or home remodeling process, meticulously overseeing every detail to ensure superior craftsmanship with a focus on client satisfaction.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a third generation professional in the construction industry, Cody is an experienced general contractor who takes great pride in the services he provides to families across the Catawba Valley. His previous company Vision Design Build Remodel maintained a strong reputation in the community resulting from his hard work, exceptional client satisfaction rating and commitment to value and integrity. Cody’s dedication to the community is also evident in the positions he holds including as the Immediate Past President of the Caldwell County Home Builders Association, the Region 9 Vice President of the NC Home Builders Association and an active volunteer in his children’s schools and local youth sports programs.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cody states, “My drive to provide outstanding experiences for every client and my determination to improve the overall construction process stems from the fact that my clients are my neighbors and friends, they are people in my own community. I value the relationships I build with them and am committed to helping them to make the right choices for their family, choices that will ultimately improve their quality of life.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alair Homes Hickory is well situated to provide clients with support for projects of all scopes and sizes. From million dollar custom homes with a view of Grandfather Mountain to starter homes in Granite Falls or kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects across Burke county, this Hickory design and construction team begins each project with a detailed consultation to learn about the client’s wants and needs and provide solid advice regarding challenges and goals. Throughout the process, the team also leverages their reputation to secure discount pricing on materials and supplies, and those savings are passed along to clients with complete transparency.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alair Homes Hickory brings a better construction experience to Catawba Valley homeowners. If you have a project in mind, contact their office to schedule a no obligation consultation and discover the many advantages of working with these esteemed professionals.</span></p>

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		<title>Swept Over a Waterfall: The Story of Hailey Cheng</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hailey slipped on wet rocks and in a few terrifying seconds, went over the edge of the falls, smashing against the rocks, before landing in the pool of water below. We are now working with the Cheng family to complete renovations to the home in order to make it more accessible to Hailey. We are prioritizing the stairs, second floor, Hailey’s bedroom and the master ensuite to give Hailey more freedom to access more of the home.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center">In an Instant</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">life forever changed for 12-year-old Hailey Cheng and her family</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center">In July of 2018</h2>
<p>Hailey was hiking at Troll Falls in Kananaskis Country with her brother and extended family. Hailey slipped on the wet rocks and in a few terrifying seconds, went over the edge of the falls, smashing against the rocks, before landing in the pool of water below.</p>
<p>Hailey was rescued by Alpine Helicopter Rescue, who transferred her to a waiting Stars Air Ambulance. She was flown immediately to the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary.</p>
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<p>Hailey’s injuries were catastrophic: a fractured skull, one collapsed lung, the other lung partially collapsed, her back was broken (T-11 &#8211; T12), and worst of all, her spinal cord had been severed. Hailey will never regain the use of her legs or have any feeling from the waist down.</p>
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<p>Hailey and her family live in a very typical two-storey home in Sherwood Park. At this time, Hailey’s wheelchair prevents her from being able to spend time in her own bedroom upstairs, or even shower or bathe at home. She is currently limited to living and sleeping in the family room on the main floor of the open concept home. The next big item on the wish list is a vehicle outfitted for a wheelchair.</p>
<p>Hailey will never regain the use of her legs or have any feeling from the waist down.</p>
<p>The Cheng family is currently faced with extensive renovations to their home to make it more accessible for Hailey. The renovations, along with everything else needed to support Hailey’s care for the short and long-term, create an abundance of unexpected costs for the family.</p>
<h2><b>Enter the Community</b></h2>
<p>Lynn Lola, neighbour and long-time friend of the Cheng family, started a Go Fund Me page to support these increasing costs for the family to support Hailey’s immediate needs. The cost for things like new wheelchairs, chair lifts, wheelchair lifts, and much-needed renovations kept increasing. Lynn hoped the good people of Sherwood Park would pitch in to help. And they did! More than $16,000 has been donated to the Cheng family to help Hailey so far. But much more is needed to support.</p>
<h2><b>Enter Alair Homes</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">The <a href="http://www.alairhomes.ca/edmonton/">Alair Homes Edmonton</a> team was looking for a local family to help out over the holiday season. There are many, many people who need support, but when we came across the Go Fund Me page for Hailey, we knew we found the right family.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Our team was so moved by the Go Fund Me page Lynn started for Hailey, and we knew immediately that we could help this wonderful family. As we started the process of introducing our team to the Chengs, we learned that Hailey goes to school with one of our #AlairJuniors &#8211; Parker, son of partner, Jason Brown. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">We went to meet the Cheng family and look at their home to see what changes were needed to increase accessibility for Hailey and to help her become more independent as she adjusts to her new life living in a wheelchair.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">The Cheng family live in a very typical two-story home with an open concept kitchen/dining/living room area. From the living room, there is a set of stairs taking you to the three bedrooms upstairs, a bonus area and a shared bathroom. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">It was almost identical to another home we renovated in the past, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlairHomesEdmonton/videos/710804922393315/"><span style="font-weight: 400">for our friend Jax</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. This very common layout is great for a family until a family member with reduced mobility needs to get around. </span></p>
<h2><b>Alair Cares</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">We are now working with the Cheng family to complete <a href="http://www.alairhomes.ca/edmonton/gallery/home-renovations/">renovations to the home</a> in order to make it more accessible to Hailey. We are prioritizing the stairs, second floor, Hailey’s bedroom and the master ensuite to give Hailey more freedom to access more of the home. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">In January, we will be completing the renovation and we hope you will follow along. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">We also encourage people to consider helping Hailey &#8211; there are still many things Hailey will need in order to give her some independence and enable the family to transport Hailey; both at home and within the community.</span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left">If you’d like to help Hailey</h2>
<p style="text-align: left">You can donate to the <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/uua54c-help-for-hailey">Go Fund Me page</a> here. <a href="https://webapps.9c9media.com/vidi-player/1.5.4/share/iframe.html?currentId=1559014&amp;config=ctvnews/share.json&amp;kruxId=ImoeZsch&amp;rsid=ctvgmnews,ctvgmnewsglobalsuite&amp;cid=%5B%7B%22contentId%22%3A1559014%2C%22ad%22%3A%7B%22adsite%22%3A%22ctv.ctvnews%22%2C%22adzone%22%3A%22embed%22%7D%7D%5D">View the CTV interview of Hailey&#8217;s story with Alair Homes </a></p>
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		<title>Hatfield Builders-Remodelers Announce Transformation to Alair Homes Dallas</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Founded in 2005, Hatfield Builders &#038; Remodelers, a full-service design remodel firm, is known for its proven process, commitment to make things right, and helping its clients truly change their lives by renovating their homes. The company has an outstanding reputation for its award-winning projects, creative design, superior craftsmanship, and commitment to its clients. </p>
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<p><strong>Alair Homes</strong> is the largest and fastest growing premium construction management franchise in North America and recently awarded Diane and Chad Hatfield of Hatfield Builders &amp; Remodelers in Plano the rights to become Alair Homes Dallas. Hatfield is the second partner to join the Alair Homes network in the Dallas area.</p>
<p>James Hammel of JRH Design + Build proudly joined Alair in 2017, making him the Alair North Texas Regional Partner. “The addition of the Hatfield group to our region will not only add a new, fresh perspective, but it will strengthen us in terms of manpower, clientele and mobility,” Hammel said. “Alair is particularly selective of the builders chosen to join our team. In order to become part of the Alair team, contractors must already have a thriving business. Hatfield has an excellent reputation, and with more than 15 years of experience servicing the Dallas area, this will make Alair Homes a force to be reckoned with.”</p>
<p>Founded in 2005, Hatfield Builders &amp; Remodelers, a full-service design remodel firm, is known for its proven process, commitment to make things right, and helping its clients truly change their lives by renovating their homes. The company has an outstanding reputation for its award-winning projects, creative design, superior craftsmanship, and commitment to its clients. The firm has won dozens of industry awards for project building excellence and is ranked amongst the top remodeling firms in the country. Owners Diane and Chad Hatfield have both been featured on ProRemodeler’s 40 under 40 lists, and the company is a Big50 winner that was also honored with the Service Excellence Award by Guild Quality for delivering exceptional customer experiences.</p>
<p>“We are thrilled to be the second Alair partner in Dallas and part of an innovative company that is focused on teamwork, partnership, and excellence,” Chad Hatfield said. “The Alair network is an impressive group. The opportunity to create a better business by working with other excellent builders is rare. While receiving the backbone of support, services and branding that is uniquely Alair, we believe we will certainly propel our business forward. We are excited to be able to focus on what we do best &#8211; changing our clients’ lives by transforming their homes, all while ensuring they receive the absolute best design, project management and pricing. When builders and remodelers combine their strengths, talents and expertise, they immediately become more valuable to their clients, as all parties now have access to even more resources.”</p>
<p>The Hatfields were drawn to Alair Homes because of its unique Client ControlTM model that combines the best qualities of cost plus and fixed price contracting. The company&#8217;s cloud-based proprietary software system allows clients transparency to access information about costs, materials selections and subcontractor bids throughout every stage of construction. Clients are in 100 percent control of their project when using this system.</p>
<p>“This system will allow our clients to have an even better experience by taking the uncertainty out of building and remodeling. This allows us to be a trusted advisor, and keeps all parties on the same page,” Hatfield said.</p>
<p>Diane Hatfield believes Alair truly aligns with the vision, values and goals she and Chad have for their future. “Each time we talk to anyone in the Alair team, we feel in complete alignment on all levels. Alair Homes’ power is in the people behind the scenes, and they have created a vast network of experts that is changing the home building and remodeling industry as we know it. Not only does each client have a dedicated builder but also a project manager who is part of the process from start to finish, which creates a very positive experience. Chad and I are honored to learn and grow with James Hammel and his team locally. We are excited to take our business to the next level and know that becoming an Alair partner is the best decision for us and for our clients.”</p>
<p>Hatfield Builders &amp; Remodelers will continue to operate while their team completes projects currently in progress. They are committed support and honor warranty issues on all current and completed projects.</p>
<p><strong>About Alair Homes Dallas</strong><br />
Alair Homes Dallas is an award-winning custom home and renovation company currently serving the great communities of Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Plano, Richardson and surrounding areas. Alair Homes Dallas is led by the North Texas Regional Partner, James Hammel, and Partners, Diane and Chad Hatfield. Utilizing our proprietary construction management system, Client Control™, Alair Homes Dallas builds a transparent partnership with its clients by allowing customers to maximize their involvement in the home building and renovation process. Alair Homes Dallas truly believes that Living Better Starts Here™; from multi-million dollar whole home remodels and custom builds to major kitchen and bath renovations, all with the same level of care, craftsmanship, and top-notch customer service. For more information about our Dallas and Plano locations, visit www.alairhomes.com/dallas/.</p>
<p><strong>About Alair Homes</strong><br />
Founded in 2007, Alair Homes began franchising in 2012 and has since grown to more than 120 offices across Canada and the United States. Alair is in the business of helping individuals, families and businesses overcome the obstacles they face to live a healthier, happier, more comfortable and more productive lifestyle. For more information, visit http://www.alairhomes.com.</p>

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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2020 10:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s both a process and a philosophy.  Our philosophy is that our clients deserve full transparency and control when building a home.   We work with our clients to understand their goals for the project, their lifestyle and their personal taste. This helps us to make targeted, educated recommendations. Through our process, a client will understand everything that is going into their house, defining each selection and the cost up front.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now that’s a good question! When beginning a search for the right builder there are lot of factors to consider. Different clients have different priorities. For some the highest priority may be a fair price, or high quality or even great reputation, which are all great qualities in the builder of your dream home!</p>
<p>But something that we here at Alair also discuss a lot (that many future clients had not considered), is the value and peace of mind of having a builder that offers Client Control™ Construction Management. It’s different from how many builders operate, and we get a lot of questions about it. So, we thought we would answer a few of the most common ones here.</p>
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<h2>What is Client Control™ Construction Management anyway?</h2>
<p>It’s both a process and a philosophy.  Our philosophy is that our clients deserve full transparency and control when <a href="http://www.alairhomes.com/houston/gallery/custom-home-builders/">building a home</a>.   We work with our clients to understand their goals for the project, their lifestyle and their personal taste. This helps us to make targeted, educated recommendations. Through our process, a client will understand everything that is going into their house, defining each selection and the cost up front.</p>
<p>Each client is also privy to detailed information surrounding the construction of their home. Accessing this information anytime is simplified with the use of our proprietary online system. Review budgets, make materials selections, consider sub-contractors and monitor the timeline or inspections anywhere and anytime. With use of this system, clients take the lead and are always in control.</p>
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<h2>Why is this important?</h2>
<p>Put simply, it’s peace of mind. You should certainly hire us for our expertise in project management and execution, but what separates us from the rest of the industry (other builders) is our emphasis on you &#8211; the client. We want you to enjoy and feel in control of the process all along the way. Less sleepless nights worried about your project, means more raving fans on move in day!</p>
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<h2>Yeah, that’s nice, but what is your estimated cost per square foot?</h2>
<p>We know that may be how our industry usually approaches projects, but we believe there is a better way. We are not serving our clients well by the typical &#8220;estimate my project then select a builder” model.  We are setting our clients and the builder up to fail.</p>
<p>Consider how long you’ve been thinking about your new home and all of the details you have in your head. Have you had the time to make sure each builder estimating your project understands your details and is incorporating them into your budget?</p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.alairhomes.com/houston/">Alair Homes Houston</a>, we believe empowering and helping our clients to build their own budgets enables them to make trade-offs and informed decisions about how they want to spend their money. Ultimately, this leads to a much better outcome for all!</p>
<p>Have more questions? Comment below or <a href="http://www.alairhomes.com/houston/contact/">give us a call</a>. We would love to speak with you more about how our Client Control™ Construction Management could be the difference maker in your next project!</p>

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		<title>CBC Inc. Transitioning to Alair Gold Canyon</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Alair Gold Canyon is the second Alair office now serving the greater Phoenix market. Vince Stark, owner of CBC, Inc., brings over twenty-eight years of experience in the construction industry and has over two decades bringing the Arizona luxury lifestyle to the Gold Canyon and greater Phoenix market.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>CBC Awarded Alair Gold Canyon Franchise</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;">Alair, the largest and fastest-growing premium construction management franchise in North America, is proud to announce that CBC, Inc. is transitioning to Alair Gold Canyon. Alair Gold Canyon is the second Alair office now serving the greater Phoenix market. Vince Stark, owner of CBC, Inc., brings over twenty-eight years of experience in the construction industry and has over two decades bringing the Arizona luxury lifestyle to the Gold Canyon and greater Phoenix market.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Top Gold Canyon Custom Home Builder</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;">What started with building churches in Michigan almost three decades ago has led to great custom home building success in the Phoenix metro market. CBC is listed as a top builder in <a href="https://www.homebuilderdigest.com/">Home Builder Digest</a> and has been featured in industry-leading publications including <a href="http://www.mbd-magazine.com/">Modern Builder and Design Magazine</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;">“Although we had a thriving business, when we were introduced to Alair we realized that our clients could have an even better experience with us. Alair’s Client Control™, which offers clients absolute transparency of their project, allows for an enjoyable, informed experience ensuring no unpleasant surprises along the way. That along with the culture of Alair and the Alair process is unlike anything I even knew was possible in the custom home building and renovation industry,” Stark says. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Gold Canyon A Great Place to Call Home</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;">Vince is a huge fan of Gold Canyon and touts the five golf courses, world-class hiking in the Tonto National Forest and the Superstition Mountains, the short distance to shopping, and Phoenix International Airport, but he boasts mostly on the people that live here. Stark says, “This is a close-knit small community of individuals dedicated to making and keeping the area special. My wife Leslie, of 34 years, who is a well known real estate agent in town, and I are proud to call Gold Canyon home, and I look forward to bringing Alair’s mission of ‘Living Better Starts Here’™ to the area.”</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;">The Alair team enthusiastically congratulates Vince Stark on being awarded this prestigious Alair partnership in the Phoenix, Arizona market, and is confident that the community of Gold Canyon will greatly benefit. </span></p>
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		<title>Building for the Modern Family: Cook Custom Home</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alair Barrie]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Custom home building is the surest way to turn your dreams of the perfect home into a reality. Take the Cook Custom Home for example. Read along as we explore how this one-of-a-kind home came to be thanks to our custom project management.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Custom home building is the surest way to turn your dreams of the perfect home into a reality. Rather than adapting the layout of an existing structure, <a href="http://www.alairhomes.ca/barrie/gallery/custom-home-builders/">custom building</a> allows you to build – from the ground up – a home that fully meets your needs. From individual spaces to details such as doorknobs and countertops, you get the chance to design your spaces to suit the way you and your family live.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18507" src="https://d1y0acf6fr5315.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2020/01/cookext.jpg" alt="exterior of cook custom home on clear blue day" width="920" height="610" /></p>
<p>Take the <a href="http://www.alairhomes.ca/barrie/project/cook-custom-home/">Cook Custom Home</a> for example. Read along as we explore how this one-of-a-kind home came to be thanks to our custom project management.</p>
<h2>What to Expect from Our Client-Centric Approach</h2>
<p>Alair Homes, thanks to our <em>Client Control</em> management model, guarantees clients every bit of support as you embark on designing and building that dream home.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18521" src="https://d1y0acf6fr5315.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2020/01/clientcontrol.png" alt="" width="689" height="327" /></p>
<p>By partnering with Alair for your custom home build, we will help you:</p>
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<li><strong>Verify that it’s <a href="http://www.alairhomes.ca/barrie/blog/finding-the-perfect-piece-of-land-for-your-barrie-custom-home/">the perfect lot</a> for the project</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>Finding the right lot for your home is one of the most important steps in the building process. Among other things, you must consider the topography of the land, natural features of the site, orientation, and access to natural light- something this home had no shortage of.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18508" src="https://d1y0acf6fr5315.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2020/01/cook1.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="610" /><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18509" src="https://d1y0acf6fr5315.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2020/01/cook2.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="610" /></p>
<p>With its proximity to Lake Simcoe, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/AlairHomesBarrie/photos/?tab=album&amp;album_id=1738800566264427&amp;__tn__=-UC-R">the Cook Custom Home</a> underwent thorough testing to ensure it was properly prepared for building. During the feasibility study, Alair Homes will help you:</p>
<ul>
<li>Perform a risk analysis of the land</li>
<li>Obtain necessary permits for the project</li>
<li>Evaluate the natural surrounding</li>
</ul>
<p>In the end, we also work with the client to ensure easy access to necessary resources, including new power and phone/cable lines.</p>
<ol start="2">
<li><strong>Determine the right home size</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>These needs vary from one family to the next. For instance, some families prefer eat-in kitchens, while others don’t. You may also need a home office, children’s playroom, media room, a formal dining room, and a few informal living spaces. The Alair team will help you evaluate and incorporate these features as appropriate.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18510" src="https://d1y0acf6fr5315.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2020/01/cookflex.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="610" /></p>
<p>With four children, it was important to our clients to have flex spaces to truly make the most out of every square foot.</p>
<ol start="3">
<li><strong>Design and build for your lifestyle </strong></li>
</ol>
<p>This lot had great potential for a fully finished walkout basement, which is exactly what the clients and their children needed. The home now features two games rooms, a large great room, and a fantastic kitchen as well, all overlooking <a href="http://www.alairhomes.ca/barrie/blog/looking-for-a-cost-effective-home-consider-a-cottage/">Lake Simcoe</a>.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18511" src="https://d1y0acf6fr5315.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2020/01/cookoutkitchen.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="610" /></p>
<p>The best part of this process is that you don’t have to tear down existing walls to build a workshop, gym or office. Instead, you get the chance to plan for these features right from the beginning.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s what makes custom building different. You get the chance to design and build the home for who you are; for the things you love.</p>
<ol start="4">
<li><strong>Find a layout that meets your family’s needs </strong></li>
</ol>
<p>In some cases, for instance, open interior spaces will work great. But, in others, closed-off spaces work better. Then, there’s also the issue of formal vs. informal spaces and public vs. private entryways.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18512" src="https://d1y0acf6fr5315.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2020/01/cookconcept.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="610" /></p>
<p>For our clients at the Cook Custom Home, they needed plenty of seating to accommodate their large family. The open-concept layout makes the room seem spacious which allowed for more seating options.</p>
<p>At Alair Homes, we’ll help you carefully consider these options to determine the layout that best suits your family.</p>
<ol start="5">
<li><strong>Get the fine details spot-on to stand out tall</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>Finally, in home building, the details make so much difference. Both inside and outside the house, even minor final touches, such as color schemes, have a big part to play. Our Barrie clients can expect full assistance here too.</p>
<p>We all want a kitchen counter, for instance. But;</p>
<ul>
<li>How much space do you need?</li>
<li>Would you like a bar counter?</li>
<li>Or, maybe an island or peninsula?</li>
</ul>
<p>What about accents?</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18513" src="https://d1y0acf6fr5315.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2020/01/cookcolor1.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="610" /></p>
<p>Do you have any specific materials in mind? What color palette do you feel would work best in the home?</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18514" src="https://d1y0acf6fr5315.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2020/01/cookcolor2.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="610" /></p>
<p>When it comes to custom home building, it&#8217;s the little things that make all the difference. Every detail is managed through our Client Control management model. Drawing from our experience, we’ll offer you the most cost-effective solutions for your home build.</p>
<h2>Choose the Best in Barrie; Choose Alair Homes</h2>
<p>You’ve imagined this moment your entire life – the perfect family in a dream home. It’s time to turn those dreams into reality. Alair Homes is the best custom home builder is Barrie. <a href="http://www.alairhomes.ca/barrie/contact/">Contact us</a> today for a free consultation.</p>

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