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on the quality their partners can provide, as well as other key factors, such as their skillsets and organizational abilities. And while San Rufo has their own system of checks and balances when it comes to quality assur- ance, they ask their suppliers to have their own checklists and procedures in place as well. “Those are the kinds of things we base our decisions on,” John says. “It’s not about price. We don’t look for the cheapest guys. We don’t even consider the cheapest guys. We look for the most proficient and skilled in their scope of work. We want people who take pride and own- ership in the work they do, who aren’t just going through the motions.” “At the end of the day, your homes are only as good as your trade base,” he continues. “If you have a weak trade base, you can have all the checks and bal- ances in the world, but you’re not going to get the quality you want.” One of the companies that San Rufo Homes relies on to provide excellence is Durabuilt Windows & Doors. Durabuilt is an Edmon- ton-based company that shares MARCH 2020 “Our entire business model revolves around the client.”