always been about the quality. If I only do one project per year, and I have a very happy client at the end of it, then I’ve achieved my goal. I’d much rather build one home for one satisfied client than build 20 homes per year and leave anyone unsatisfied.” Over the years, Griffith Homes has grown slightly, but their focus on quality-over-quantity hasn’t changed. Really, the only major change is they now focus on building energy-efficient homes – to that end, Tavis has personally become certified as a passive house tradesperson with Passive House Canada. “We like to build comfortable and healthy living environments for our clients,” Tavis explains. “That means building energyefficiently, and focusing on insulation and air-tightness. When you build that way, there are just so many benefits to the client.” “Energy efficiency has recently become part of the B.C. building code with the changes to the STEP Code,” he adds. “It’s the way of the future. We want to stay a step ahead, and we want to help our clients stay a step ahead.” These days, Griffith Homes’ output includes both renovations and new homes, and they can vary widely in size and value. The company typically takes on three or four “good size” projects per year, and those can range anywhere from $300,000 to $3 million. According to Tavis, they don’t believe that bigger is necessarily better. “Our number one priority is comfort,” he explains, “and you don’t necessarily need a really large home to have a comfortable home. We like to work with clients who understand that.” “We also like to work with clients whoarewilling togo through the proper planning that a project requires,” he adds. “If they’re in a rush, maybe we’re not their best option. We like to take the time to really understand their wants and needs, and we want to work with them to deliver a home that is going to achieve and exceed their expectations for a long time to come.” MARCH 2022 Photo: LSP Media
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