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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, THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA