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About The CompanyAbout The Company
At Amsted, we have the qualifications, the abilities and, most importantly, the commitment to provide you the utmost personalized service, because adding comfort and value to your home is the service you have trusted us to provide for 30 years.
For each person, the design-build experience will be different, but it always starts by finding out what brings you comfort. Is it entertaining family and friends, cuddling up on the couch beside a roaring fire, relaxing with a book in a sun-drenched bay window, or cooking a giant pot of soup on a cold and blistery winter day? Whatever it is, these experiences make you, you. And being able to draw this out of you makes Amsted, Amsted. Our team is skilled at asking the questions, crafting the design and producing the quality that will leave you feeling like your home was meant for you.
Core Values
Drive for Excellence
Our tenacity and passion for the craft ensure we will deliver the highest quality result.
Dedicated to Leadership
We inspire our team, community, and industry by setting the highest standards of responsibility, respect, and follow-through.
Built on Integrity
Our reputation is built on the foundational principle of integrity and we continue to earn the trust and respect of our customers through transparency and accountability.
Trusted for Innovation
We transform the lives of our customers with forward-thinking ideas and creative solutions that focus on their unique needs, while keeping the big picture in mind.
Committed to Smiles
Our playful and good-natured team seek opportunities to inspire smiles. Each of us brings a caring and compassionate attitude and aims to delight our customers.
Successful through Synergy
Collaboration and communication are the cornerstones of our success. Working together allows us to co-create homes that bring dreams to life.
About the Company
History
Amsted Design-Build has been Ottawa’s primary source for design and build services, renovations and custom homes, for over 30 years. We take pride in living our values and maintaining our commitment to inspired design, the highest construction standards and outstanding personalized service.
We serve homeowners in the Greater Ottawa area all the way to Brockville and the seaway, with all points in between. Now with five locations in the region, we provide a one-stop solution for those looking to renovate and transform their existing space, or build a new home.
Our team is with you from start to finish in offering creative architecture and impeccable construction. Personalized customer service and delivering truly outstanding work is at the core of everything we do. As we continue to grow in the region, we’ll consistently strive for excellence and continue to deepen our commitment to exceed expectations.
In 2022 we were proud to welcome Precision Contracting to Amsted’s award-winning team of in-house designers, carpenters, and project managers.
Precision Contracting has delivered high-quality renovations in Brockville and along the eastern seaway since 2005. They’ve served their clients with integrity, building a foundation of trust and respect with each project completed over the years. By merging together our two long-standing companies we are able to provide an enhanced service offering to all of our customers. Amsted’s advantage is blending local construction with innovative design, and we’re thrilled to be able to meet the demand for true design-build services in Ottawa, Brockville, and everywhere in between!
Vision Statement
Craft homes that bring dreams to life.
Mission Statement
At Amsted we strive to exceed the expectations of our customers (clients, team, partners, community) with inspired design/build solutions. Built on our proven process and award-winning reputation, our empowered team acts as trusted advisors for our clients. Through continuous improvement and focus, we will lead the industry for quality, innovation, and success.
Awards
GOHBA 2024 Finalist
We are incredibly proud and excited to announce that Amsted has been named a finalist in 8 categories for the 2024 Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association Housing Design Awards. This year’s finalists include:
Applying for these prestigious awards helps us stay at the forefront of the industry, and qualifying as a finalist is a key part of how we measure our success. It’s also how we know we are fulfilling our vision—to craft homes that bring dreams to life. Our staff takes immense pride in their work, and being recognized validates their dedication and craftsmanship.
We are very proud of our talented team who worked on these projects and grateful to our clients who we had the pleasure of creating them with.
For a list of all the nominees and categories, click here.
Amsted Design-Build Proud to Be Named Business of the Year 2024 Finalist by the Brockville Chamber of Commerce
Amsted is proud to announce that we have been named a 2024 Business of the Year finalist by the Brockville Chamber of Commerce. This marks the second consecutive year that we have received this prestigious nomination and honour.
We are thankful for our ongoing partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. This recognition is a testament to the strong relationship we have built with the Chamber and our shared commitment to fostering a thriving business community in Brockville. We take great pride in crafting homes that bring dreams to life in the greater Brockville area. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction drives us to deliver exceptional results in every project we undertake.
Winners will be announced at the 65th Awards of Excellence Gala on September 19, 2024, at the Brockville Country Club. We are eagerly looking forward to this event and are honoured to be recognized alongside other outstanding businesses in our community.
We are proud and honoured to announce that 4 of our stunning projects have been nominated for awards with the Canadian Home Builder's Association (CHBA). It is an incredible feeling for our work and our client's homes to be recognized at a national level. Check out these highlights below and visit our gallery for more images (Villas of Maison Maitland, Cedar & Serenity, All About Personality, Nature Inspired). Keep your fingers crossed for us as winners will be announced May 10th.
Amsted Design-Build has been crowned 2023 Ontario Renovator of the Year by the Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA)!
At the OHBA Awards of Distinction Gala held in October 2023, our team was honoured to receive this prestigious award. This marks the fifth time receiving this esteemed accolade since its introduction in 2013. This achievement is a testament to the hard work, passion and dedication of our talented team of over 50 people.
The OHBA Awards of Distinction Gala, held annually, recognizes outstanding achievements in the home building and renovation industry. The Ontario Renovator of the Year Award is given to a construction company who exhibits exceptional creativity, innovation, and talent in this dynamic sector. These qualities are demonstrated with our award-winning projects, certifications, training, commitment to public service in our communities.
It has always been our mission over the last 3 decades to produce high-quality renovations and construction projects while also delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our proactive focus on innovation, sustainability and customer satisfaction have set us apart as an industry leader.
This latest recognition comes as we gear up to celebrate our 35th year in business, providing us with a tremendous boost of encouragement and momentum! We still have so much to look forward to and we are delighted to continue serving the home-owners in the Ottawa and Brockville areas. We are inspired to continue pushing the boundaries and setting our eyes on new heights.
We are proud to announce that Amsted has been named one of Ottawa's Top Ten Employers by the Ottawa Business Journal!
This was our first year participating in the survey by The Ottawa Business Journal and we are so excited by the outcome.
One of the reasons we are able to maintain a 96% satisfaction rate for our clients is because our staff genuinely love working for us. They take pride in what they do and we work hard to create a work environment that is supportive, inspiring, and rewarding.
We are also careful to choose employees who want to invest in us as much as we want to invest in them. If that sounds like something you are looking for and you consider yourself an A-Team player, please get in touch via our website.
To read the Ottawa Business Journal article and see the full list of honourees go here: https://obj.ca/article/local/here-are-ottawas-best-places-work-2022
We’re proud to announce that Amsted is up for 10 Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) Housing Design Awards!
Eight of our projects have been named finalists AND we are a finalist for the coveted 'Renovator of the Year' and 'Designer of the Year' special awards. This is a testament to the power of our proven process and amazing team. We’re thrilled to have an opportunity to spotlight some of our client's exceptional homes and our fantastic staff who take their dreams and turn them into reality.
Read on to find out more about our GOHBA Award finalists.
Elevated Entertaining
Designed to elevate the family’s time together and with guests, this renovation brings enjoyment to everyday moments and entertaining in their new open, sophisticated space.
This jaw-dropping renovation is a finalist in two GOHBA Housing Design Award categories:
Renovation $150,000 - $250,000
Kitchen (251 sq ft or more 75K and over) - Contemporary
Reno to Restart
Originally planned as an interior renovation, this custom home was built after serious structural issues required the existing home to be demolished. Further consideration had to be made after the City of Ottawa Tree Preservation Society required us to design this home around a large Norway Maple tree on the front corner of the lot.
This classic Custom Home is a finalist in the GOHBA Housing Design Award category:
Custom Urban Home under 3000 sq.ft
Retro Dream
Clients wanted additional space for everyday living while respecting the vintage character of this 1950s era home.
This funky renovation is a finalist in two GOHBA Housing Design Award categories:
Renovation $400,001 - $600,000
Kitchen (176-250 sq.ft.) - Contemporary $75,001 and over
Personal Retreat
This homeowner was looking for some calm - her own private oasis. With a spa-like ensuite, renovated closet spaces, and new in-suite laundry room, this primary suite renovation boasts a contemporary and calm aesthetic ideal for true relaxation.
This stunning renovation is a finalist in two GOHBA Housing Design Award categories:
Renovation under $150,000
Bathroom (100 sq.ft. or less) - Contemporary
Casual Comfort
With bold choices and smart design, this kitchen renovation captures the casual comfort aesthetic of this Interior Design homeowner.
In light of this extremely challenging year, we are celebrating the talent and resiliency this industry has shown. Amsted has been featured in 'All Things Home' as a recipient of a Canadian Home Builder's Association Award in the Home Renovation category! For more on this accomplishment, read the article here!
The Amsted Design-Build team took home the title of Renovator of the Year for the fourth time at this year’s OHBA Awards of Distinction. This prestigious award celebrates renovators who demonstrate creativity, innovation and talent within our dynamic industry.
We are thrilled to announce that Amsted Design-Build is this year's recipient of the prestigious Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) Fred Nielsen Award. The award recognizes a company that makes “outstanding and lasting contribution to the association and the housing industry,” GOHBA president Roy Nandram said when announcing the award at the association’s annual general meeting on March 10.
Three More Awards We’re Proud to Add to Our 2019 Tally!
Ottawa’s awards season is blessing us once again! Amsted came away with an exciting three wins at last week’s SAM Awards for sales and marketing excellence organized by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association!
Wow! We’re Ottawa Renovator of the Year for the 8th Time!
We have big news to share — Amsted has been named the Ottawa Renovator of the Year for a record 8th time! The award was one of three we earned at Saturday’s Housing Design Awards put on by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association and we are absolutely thrilled to share the news with everyone!
Meet the Finalist: A Flexible and Versatile Basement Renovation
This basement renovation is all about flexibility and meeting the needs of the family both now and in the future. And it’s a finalist in this month’s Housing Design Awards put on by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association!
This week’s Meet the Finalist instalment is particularly exciting because this is a project you can come and tour this Sunday, October 6th! Our entry for Reno Tour 2019 is our newest Living Room Presentation Centre and the apartment that’s upstairs. The powder room in this home is also a finalist in the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association Housing Design Awards this month!
It’s a Three-Peat: We’ve Been Named Provincial Renovator of the Year for the 3rd Time!
We are absolutely thrilled and honoured to announce that for a third time in the past six years, we’ve been named the provincial Renovator of the Year! This wonderful recognition came at an awards gala last night celebrating the winners in the Ontario Home Builders’ Association Awards of Distinction.
Kitchen and bathroom renos are among the most popular projects homeowners undertake. What’s not as common is a renovation that includes a full-service upgrade to a vintage car lover’s garage. We’ve written about part of this project before, but now we’re sharing all of it with you as a finalist for two renovation awards, one locally and one provincially!
Meet the Finalist: Modern and Timeless in a Black-And-White Kitchen
A black-and-white kitchen is a classic look that’s also timeless, elegant and definitely on trend. In this Barrhaven main-floor renovation, traditional styling with a modern twist has helped this kitchen become a finalist in the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association Housing Design Awards this fall!
Meet the Finalists: A Stunning Rockcliffe Renovation
As we get ready for both the Ontario Home Builders’ Association Awards of Distinction on Sept. 24 and the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association Housing Design Awards in October, we’d like to introduce you to our wonderful projects that have been nominated for awards, starting with this Rockcliffe Revamp.
It’s Awards Season and We’re Nominated for 11 Provincial and Local Awards!
It’s an exciting week for us here at Amsted — awards season is upon us and we’re up for a whopping 11 trophies! Announcements were made this week naming finalists for both the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association Housing Design Awards and the Ontario Home Builders’ Association Awards of Distinction.
Amsted Has Been Nominated for Two Prestigious National Awards!
We’re thrilled to announce that Amsted has been nominated for TWO prestigious national awards from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association! The CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence saw more than 700 entries from across the country and it’s an honour to be chosen a finalist!
A Double Win at This Year’s Sales and Marketing Awards
Often it’s the eye-popping renovations & additions that get the limelight, but all the behind-the-scenes work and details are equally as important as the finished project. That’s why we’re thrilled that Project Coordinator Paulette MacGregor, as well as all the effort we put into our signage, have been recognized as award winning, giving us a double win at this year’s sales and marketing awards!
Amsted Wins 3 Trophies at the 2018 Housing Design Awards!
What a weekend! We were thrilled and proud that our team won three categories at the 2018 Housing Design Awards on Saturday! These awards celebrate the best of the best among the many companies that are part of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association and our wins were in categories that faced stiff competition.
Meet the Finalist: Condo Transformation Earns 2 Award Nominations!
A renovation that turns out so well, like this condo transformation, is a reward on its own, but when it’s also nominated for two Housing Design Awards it’s double the pleasure! This charming condo renovation overseen by Project Coordinator Paulette MacGregor turned an industrial space into a fresh, feminine retreat that’s layered in white, stylish and tranquil.
Steve Wins Prestigious Remodelers Advantage Impact Award!
We’re thrilled to announce that Amsted President Steve Barkhouse has won the prestigious 2018 Remodelers Advantage Impact Award! Chosen from among the top renovation companies in North America, it’s an achievement that’s not easy to attain and one that is awarded after a lengthy process that involves peer recognition, meeting strict criteria and demonstrating a superior commitment to both our business and our community.
Meet the Finalist: How a Small Kitchen Design Can Have a Mighty Impact
It took our Director of Design, Chuck Mills, a long time to get around to redoing his own kitchen — much like that old saying about the cobbler being too busy to make shoes for his own children — but when he finally got to it, the result was a small kitchen design that packs a punch and is now up for an award at this month’s Housing Design Awards!
Meet the Finalist: Planning Was Key for This Home Makeover
Capturing two award nominations, this elegant home makeover was personally planned down to the last detail to suit the growing needs of the family without compromising traditional style. This is also the project we’ve chosen to feature on the upcoming RenoTour 2018. Let’s take a closer look.
A Winning Project at the OHBA Awards of Distinction!
We’re honoured to announce that Amsted has been named a winner at last night’s OHBA Awards of Distinction! The gorgeous ensuite from our mostly main-floor renovation claimed the award for bathroom renovation!
Meet the Finalist: A Turtle-Y Awesome Basement Renovation
An unfinished lower level offered a perfect blank canvas to help a family create an awesome basement renovation that has everything on their wish list, including a space for their beloved turtles. There’s a movie theatre, home gym, hidden sewing station and plenty of room to relax — with clever ways to tuck things away when not in use. Our efforts have resulted in this project being nominated for the Basement Renovation award at the upcoming Housing Design Awards of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association.
Meet the Finalist: Main-Floor Makeover Nominated for Three Awards
It’s humbling to have one of our projects nominated for three awards — and to have them be at both the local and provincial level! Our recent Kanata renovation is a finalist in the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) Housing Design Awards for Renovation $350,001 - $500,000 and has been named a finalist in the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards of Distinction in both the Kitchen Renovation and Bathroom Renovation categories. Here’s a closer look at the project.
Meet the Finalist: Home Renovation Gets Double Nominations
As is often the case with our clients’ home renovation goals, this project was an example of reimagining a dated, choppy layout and finding ways to make the space more functional, all while respecting the home’s traditional charm. We’re thrilled that our efforts have earned two nominations in the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association Housing Design Awards!
Meet the Finalist: Creating More Elbow Room for an Expanding Family
In the lead-up to both the Ontario Home Builders’ Association Awards of Distinction on Sept. 25 and the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association Housing Design Awards Oct. 20, we’re introducing you each week to our fabulous projects that have been nominated for awards. This week’s project is all about creating more elbow room.
Wow! We’ve Been Nominated for 14 Local &Amp; Provincial Housing Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that 7 of our stunning projects have been nominated for local and provincial awards this year! Both the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association and the Ontario Home Builders’ Association released the lists of finalists for their respective housing awards programs last week and Amsted is up for a whopping 14 awards!
Customer service is key at Amsted. We are dedicated to maximizing client satisfaction, which is why we utilize GuildQuality to ensure we are living up to that promise. So how does that translate to 8 + 5 equaling 10? Through the positive feedback of our clients!
Main-Floor Reno Wins Canadian Home Builders’ Association Award!
We are thrilled to announce that a recent renovation project has garnered national attention, winning top prize from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association! The main-floor overhaul transformed a dark and dated home into a bright, open and welcoming space.
We would not be the company that we are today without the valuable relationships we have with our excellent trade partners. That’s why, for the third year in a row, we’ve showed our appreciation by recognizing their efforts at our annual Trade Partners Awards Breakfast March 21.
Main-Floor Renovation Named a National Awards Finalist!
We were thrilled to learn recently that a recent Barrhaven renovation project has been named a finalist in the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence. Take a mini tour with us through the project to discover why we think it’s so special.
Our leader, company President Steve Barkhouse, doesn’t like to brag, but we feel it’s important to recognize the huge honour he received last week when he was named to the Order of Ottawa!
Thrilled to Be Named Renovator of the Year a 7th Time!
It is an honour to be recognized by the industry for our projects, as we were at the recent Housing Design Awards hosted by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. That recognition has even more meaning as, facing some stiff competition, we were once again named the Renovator of the Year.
It’s always a joy to work on a project in which balancing the scale of a home brings out its true charms. Such was the case with this impressive Carp home that sat alone atop a hill, and it resulted in two finalist nods for the upcoming Housing Design Awards.
Powder rooms make a great canvas for having some fun. They’re small, contained spaces where adding extra oomph doesn’t seem like too much of a commitment and they offer a bit of an unexpected pop for your guests. That was the case with this powder room renovation, one of our finalists in this month’s Housing Design Awards.
Many of our renovation projects involve opening up spaces. Once upon a time, dividing rooms by their function was the way to design, but many of today’s families prefer a more open concept so that family members can still be together even when they’re doing different activities.
While validation of our work comes from a homeowner’s satisfaction in a job well done, it’s also a thrill to be recognized by our peers. That’s why we always look forward to awards season!
Shining the Spotlight on Our Partner Relationships
Each year, Amsted welcomes our valued trade and supplier partners to breakfast to discuss how we can work together to improve the client experience, enhance our mutual success, and have more fun at work. We are also proud to recognize their excellence through our Partner Awards.
Ontario Homebuilder Magazine Profile: Renovator of the Year
Amsted was proud to be named Ontario's Renovator of the Year at the Ontario Home Builders' Association Awards of Distinction. In this article, Amsted President Steve Barkhouse shares his thoughts on this honour, and what it means to the company.
Amsted is proud to announce we have been recognized for our seventh consecutive Guildmaster Award with Highest Distinction. This award honours companies across North America who demonstrate exceptional customer service in the residential construction industry.
Showcasing Award-Winning Transformations on Ctv News at Noon
Amsted President Steve Barkhouse joins Leanne Cusack on CTV News at Noon for his first appearance of the New Year, showcasing two award-winning renovations that incorporate recent trends in kitchen and bath design for a stunning end result.
Amsted Receives Bronze in Inaugural National Award
Among peers from across the country, Amsted was honoured at the Canadian Contractor Outstanding Renovator & Custom Homebuilder Awards to take home the BRONZE in this inaugural year.
Amsted Recognized as a Finalist for Inaugural Award
Amsted is proud and honoured to share that we have been named a finalist for the inaugural Canadian Contractor Outstanding Renovator & Custom Homebuilder Award!
Double Award Wins at the GOHBA Housing Design Awards
The GOHBA Housing Design Awards were held on Saturday night, bringing together the best of the best in housing design in Ottawa. Amsted was proud and excited to accept two awards that evening!
Ottawa Citizen: Ottawa Builders Honoured at Ontario Home Builder’s Awards
By Anita Murray: He did it again! Topping off a 25th anniversary year in which respected renovator Steve Barkhouse and his team at Amsted Design-Build were named both the local and provincial renovator of the year in 2015, the company has managed the difficult feat of repeating as Ontario’s best.
It has been an exciting month for Amsted, honoured for the second consecutive year as Ontario Renovator of the Year by the Ontario Home Builders' Association.
Ottawa Citizen: Ottawa Builders Dominate Provincial Award Nominations
Anita Murray shares details on the five local companies whose projects were named finalists for the Ontario Home Builders' Association Awards of Distinction.
Steve Barkhouse joins Leanne Cusack on CTV News at Noon, sharing the beautiful main floor renovation of a home in the Glebe. This video highlights the impact paint choices and colour schemes can have on a space.
Amsted Design-Build is thrilled to announce that for the sixth consecutive year, we have been awarded the Guildmaster Award with Highest Distinction for exceptional customer service.
Ottawa Citizen: Canadian Home Builders’ Association Awards
By Patrick Langston
"Two members of the local housing industry — Amsted Design-Build and Corvinelli Homes — captured national honours last week at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association annual awards in Kelowna, B.C."
Amsted Wins National Award for Glebe Transformation
We are thrilled to announce that a recent main-floor renovation in the Glebe has been awarded top honours by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association at the organization’s National Awards for Housing Excellence this past weekend in Kelowna, BC.
Amsted Continues to Achieve BBB Honour Roll Status
Amsted Design-Build has proudly earned a place on the Honour Roll of the Better Business Bureau for promoting trust in the marketplace. Amsted has been an Accredited Business since 2000 with an A+ rating and remains complaint-free in 2015.
Amsted Named a Finalist for the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
A finalist in both the local and provincial competitions, Amsted's dramatic main level transformation of a home in the Glebe has now been selected as a finalist on the national stage. The project, which involved rebuilding a rotting addition and reworking the layout of the entire main floor, was designed to respect the home's Victorian heritage, while creating a more functional floorplan for this young family. Dramatic colours and a grand foyer now occupy the formal front of the home, while a mudroom and open concept kitchen and living room at the back allow ample space for everyday living.
Every detail was considered in this thoughtful renovation, and we thank the homeowners for entrusting us to create a home that is unmistakably theirs.
To see photos of this beautiful project, click here!
Amsted Design-Build proudly took home the award for Best Medium Business of the Year at the West Ottawa Business Excellence Awards on Thursday, February 25th. This award is a proud accomplishment that shows Amsted is not only a leader in the industry, but also a leader in the business community.
Named one of five finalists out of a pool of 35 nominees, Amsted President, Steve Barkhouse, was delighted but admittedly surprised when Amsted's name was called. This was the first time the company had submitted to the awards. He humbly accepted on behalf of the entire team at Amsted, and we recognize our clients and partners, along with our staff, that have had a hand in making Amsted so successful throughout our history.
Steve Barkhouse was also named a finalist from a pool of more than 20 nominees in the Business Leader of the Year category.
Celebrating 25th Anniversary With Award Recognition and Community Service Initiatives
Amsted was proudly featured in the November Issue of Impact!, the Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association's monthly newsletter. The piece highlighted Amsted's recent award successes, and features our "25 Acts in 25 Years" initiative, which was designed to give back to the communities who have helped us achieve 25 great years in business.
Amsted Recognized as Ottawa’s Renovator of the Year
At the Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association Housing Design Awards on October 3rd, Amsted proudly took home the Ottawa renovation industry’s top prize, for the 6th time and 2nd consecutive year – Renovator of the Year.
Amsted Recognized as Ontario’s Renovator of the Year
At the Ontario Home Builders' Association Awards of Distinction on September 29th, Amsted proudly took home the Ontario renovation industry’s top prize - Renovator of the Year.
Ontario Home Builders’ Association Names Amsted an Aod Finalist!
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association Awards of Distinction (AoD) program is an opportunity to pay tribute and honour the creativity, innovation and talent of builders, renovators, designers and marketers within the new home building and renovation industry," said OHBA President Vince Molinaro who added, "The building industry continues to be a major driving force in our province's economy and the Awards of Distinction celebrates this dynamic sector."
Amsted is honoured to have been named a finalist for 2015 Renovator of the Year as well as two renovation project awards. Winners of the OHBA Awards of Distinction will be announced on September 28th.
Amsted Named a Finalist for 11 Local Housing Design Awards
Amsted is thrilled to announce we have been named a finalist for 11 awards at this year's Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association Housing Design Awards, including 2015 Renovator of the Year.
These local industry awards recognize design innovation and superior craftsmanship for builders across the city, and we are honoured to continue to be recognized year-over-year.
Award winners will be announced at a Celebratory Gala on October 3rd.
Amsted Earns Honour Roll Status From Better Business Bureau
Amsted Design-Build has proudly earned a place on the Honour Roll of the Better Business Bureau for promoting trust in the marketplace. Amsted has been an Accredited Business since 2000 with an A+ rating and remains complaint-free in 2014.
Amsted Recognized as a Customer Service Leader for the 5th Consecutive Year
Amsted Design-Build is thrilled to announce that for the fifth consecutive year, we have been awarded the Guildmaster Award with Highest Distinction for exceptional customer service.
Over the past few months, GuildQuality reviewed numerous survey responses submitted by customers of Guildmaster candidates. In granting awards, two primary metrics are considered: the percentage of customers who would recommend and the percentage of customers who responded. Amsted achieved a recommendation rate of greater than 90% from our customers surveyed through GuildQuality.
Amsted is proud to have been selected as one of just 300 North American builders, remodelers, developers, and contractors recognized by GuildQuality for our ability to deliver a consistently superior customer experience.
GuildQuality is an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, and has powered the Guildmaster Award since 2005 to celebrate service excellence in the building, remodeling, contracting, and home services professions.
Guildmaster With Highest Distinction for the 4th Consecutive Year
Amsted Design Build is thrilled to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, we have been awarded the Guildmaster Award with Highest Distinction for exceptional customer service.
Over the past few months, GuildQuality reviewed numerous survey responses submitted by Amsted customers. In granting awards, two primary metrics are considered for each candidate: the percentage of customers who would recommend and the percentage of customers who responded. Amsted achieved a recommendation rate of greater than 90% from their customers surveyed through GuildQuality.
Amsted is proud to have been selected as one of the over 200 North American builders, remodelers, developers, and contractors recognized by GuildQuality for our ability to deliver a consistently superior customer experience.
GuildQuality is an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, and has powered the Guildmaster Award since 2005 to celebrate service excellence in the building, remodeling, contracting, and home services professions.
Amsted Earns Honour Roll Status From Better Business Bureau
Amsted Design Build has proudly earned a place on the Honour Roll of the Better Business Bureau for promoting trust in the marketplace. Amsted has been an Accredited Business since 2000 with an A+ rating and was complaint free in 2013.
The Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award was created in 2007 to honor and recognize the entrepreneurial spirit of remodelers and the importance of creativity and innovation to the industry. The award is modeled after the professional achievements of Fred Case, founder and CEO of Case Design/Remodeling, one of the largest full-service remodeling companies in the U.S.
Judges evaluate nominees based on three principal criteria: business acumen/company’s financial strength, community and industry involvement, and entrepreneurial spirit. From a competitive pool of nominees, four finalists are announced and Amsted is proud to have been named to this year’s group!
The award, regarded as one of the most prestigious in all remodeling, was presented during a banquet on May 8th in Alexandria, Va.
The REMODELING 550 is a list of the nation’s largest residential renovation companies. Compiled by Remodeling Magazine, companies are divided into four categories: full service/design-build; replacement/specialty; insurance restoration; franchisors.
Amsted is proud to have been named #44 and the only Canadian company on the list of 300 full-service remodelers. Amsted’s sister company Restore-All Corporation also secured a spot on the list of insurance restoration companies.
For complete details and industry statistics, click here to be taken to Remodeling Magazine.
Amsted Wins Top Honours at the 2014 Housing Design Awards
Amsted is proud to have been recognized for two awards at the 2014 Housing Design Awards.
Organized by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association, the 31st annual gala was held on Saturday, October 4th at the Ottawa Convention Centre.
Joining forces with Chuck Mills Residential Design & Development, Amsted was first called to the stage in the category of Renovation $500,000-$749,999 for the transformation of a cottage-style home into this Arts & Crafts-inspired beauty. (Also named a 2014 finalist in the categories of Custom Kitchen 191-219 sq.ft., Custom Bathroom over 91 sq.ft. and Green Renovation Entire Home.)
Guild Quality is a third-party surveying company that helps homeowners find a building contractor or renovator, and then facilitates rating them afterward through a candid online review of the company’s performance.
We look forward to any feedback that can help us improve our customers’ satisfaction. We encourage all our clients to post their reviews of our work at Guild Quality, and for prospective clients to see what our past customers have to say about our company.
Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce
The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is part of a network of Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade in Canada. The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce has over 300 members and is recognized as the area’s official “Voice of Business.” This voice is an effective force in influencing issues and legislation affecting businesses and the community. Their mission is to support and grow business to build a strong economic community through proactive leadership in advocacy and relevant programming.
The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association
The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) is a residential construction industry association that represents home building and renovation specialists in the Greater Ottawa area, and whose primary goal is quality housing for Canadians.
Amsted is an active member in GOHBA and is proud to have been received numerous design awards from the organization. Most notably, we have been named the association’s Renovator of the Year for an industry-leading seven times since its inception in 2008, and won Green Renovation of the Year for three consecutive years. Company founder and President Steve Barkhouse, and his father, Fred Barkhouse, are both past presidents of GOHBA.
Renomark Renovators Mark of Excellence
Amsted is one of only a select few Ottawa renovators qualified to display the Renomark Renovators Mark of Excellence. Members of this unique program are committed to raising the level of professionalism in the building industry, and have agreed to adhere to a higher standard of quality and performance for renovations and remodelling projects. Learn why you should hire a RenomarkTM renovator.
Next Level Contractor Peer Groups
NextLevel is Canada’s most comprehensive support organization for renovators. It is a peer group program where contractors from non-competing markets have the opportunity to discuss challenges on the road to success, helping each other by sharing ideas, solutions and encouragement.
In keeping with Amsted’s core values, members are required to exhibit the highest ethical principles in their business, while delivering value to all stakeholders, including employees, clients, trade contractors and the community.
OTTAWA BOARD OF TRADE
Ottawa Board of Trade is an advocacy group that works for collaborative and sustainable community growth/ prosperity. It accomplishes this by building support for local businesses as they launch, pivot or grow and driving initiatives to remove barriers saving costs and uniting local businesses. The Ottawa Board of Trade is a champion of the city of Ottawa as a great place to live, work and invest.
