The Construction Source

Claxton + Marsh – also known as Timberworx Custom Homes – is the builder behind some of On- tario’s freshest and most iconic homes. They are trailblazers, combining a classic focus on luxury with a modern focus on environmental sustainability. In recent years, their trailblazing has earned them a wave of at- tention and acclaim, and a long list industry accolades. At the 2019 Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) National Awards, for example, Claxton + Marsh was held up as one of the best the industry has to offer in a variety of catego- ries. They were recognized for everything from the workman- ship of their homes, to their excellence in sustainability, to their talent in interior decorat- ing – they were even acknowl- edged for the design of their website. “Those awards are hugely im- portant to us,” says Shawn Marsh, founder and principal of the company. “To win at a national level is very special. It shows we’re among the best in the country. It shows we’re do- ing the right thing.” “And it means a lot to our team,” adds Eve Claxton, also a founder and principal. “It gives everyone here a new level of appreciation for the quality that’s out there, and a new level of excitement about the quality we are deliv- ering. It helps them understand why we do what we do. It’s been APRIL 2020