Kingsmith Builders

THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA Kingsmith Builders’ other stake- holder relationships are just as strong. When it comes to their subcontractors, for example, they work with some of the best in the business, and have part- nerships dating back 25 years. Craig believes they have earned that loyalty by paying their bills promptly, and by having sites that are always ready to go when the trade gets there. “Our trades love our sites,” he says. “When we call them, they know they’re going to make money – because the site’s go- ing to be ready, it’s going to be clean, and they’re going to be able to just come in and work. I think that has earned us a lot of respect.” Kingsmith Builders has also built strong relationships with the community in which they work – that’s another value that Craig and Kern shared, and that Craig has emphasized even more since taking over. For in- stance, since 2014, the compa- ny has partnered with Bow Val- ley High School, Cochrane High, and Rocky View Schools to run the ‘Building Futures’ program. As part of the Building Futures program, land is set aside for a class of Grade 10/11 students to build a house from start to finish over the course of a school year. The classroom is located in a converted detached heating ga- rage where the students receive both their formal education and hands-on building experience. Throughout the year, they work on and learn about every stage Giving back