The Construction Source

THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA their pricing – which is especially important in the public sector, where they almost always have to tender on their jobs. He credits their competitiveness in that respect to the versatility of their in-house team. “We actually employ carpenters, and our carpenters are very versatile,” he says. “We can self- perform a lot of our services, which gives us a big advantage over contractors who have to subcontract.” “We can be more competitive on price, and we can control the schedule better,” he explains. “We can put our guys where the priorities exist right away. We don’t need to wait for a subcontractor to become available. We can finish jobs faster, which saves time, which saves money.” By self-performing, the company can also exert more direct control on their quality, Eric says. They can ensure that the people performing the work on-site are well-trained and professional, and well- educated on the standards that Northern Legendary Construction expects. “We really believe in training. When somebody comes here to be a labourer, they are signed up to be an apprentice and they are given the schedule for when carpentry school starts. That’s important.” “Our customers come to us for a professional service,” Eric adds. ”That’s why they hire us. We need to make sure we’re developing professionals to provide that service.” The investment that Northern Legendary makes in their staff is usually rewarded in the form of retention. Many of their team members have been with the company for five years or more. Some have been there as long as 10 years. “We’re not an ancient company, but we have some guys who have been here a very long time,” Eric says. “We have a lot of experience in-house.” “It’s been a highlight to see how much usage that park gets. It’s been a pleasure to see so many families using it and enjoying it. Every time we drive by, we can see it’s busy.” Photo: Ernie Webster