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This June, Amsted Design-Build announced that the industry-leading team at Precision Contracting in Brockville had joined the Amsted Family. While most of the work was done behind the scenes to integrate Precision Contracting into our Amsted Design-Build brand and processes, our team came together to celebrate our expansion by throwing an official launch party on…
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We are excited to announce that the industry-leading team at Precision Contracting in Brockville has joined the Amsted Family. By joining together, our expanded team of in-house designers, carpenters, and project managers can offer our services on an even broader scale to you, our valued clients.
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Everyone loves a good makeover, and the pandemic has led to an increase in home renovations over the past two years. Amsted Design-Build owner Steve Barkhouse gives us the inside scoop on the realities of renovating and the importance of planning, in this CTV News segment.
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Have you ever wondered what goes into building a custom home? There is more than you might think. From architects, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and civil authorities — there are many moving parts. At Amsted, we take care of all of this so you can relax and see your vision come to life.
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Curious about Amsted’s “People Plan?” In the Builder Nuggets’ podcast, Amsted’s co-founder Steve Barkhouse discusses his experience with losing valuable team members, and how a mindset shift has helped overcome this challenge. Steve reflects on how valuing team members as individuals has helped in retaining talent throughout this Great Resignation.
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A basements suite, also called a rental suite or basement apartment, is a multipurpose space that can provide many benefits to you and your family. With home prices increasing and rental prices skyrocketing, it’s no wonder that more and more people are interested in adding a basement suite to their home.
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If you’re thinking of adding a sunroom to your house, you may have a lot of questions on your mind. How much will a sunroom addition cost? What are the benefits? What type of addition should I choose? We’ll cover all of the above in this quick guide!
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A Westboro family completed their renovations just before the pandemic hit. They were prepared for the repeated stay-at-home orders without even knowing it! Their story is shared in this article in the Kitchissippi Times by Anita Murray of All Things Home. Check out the article here.
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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!
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Our very own Steve Barkhouse, President and Owner of Amsted Design-Build, shares his experience in an Ottawa Citizen feature, about how renovations trends have changed this year due to the pandemic. Check out the article here!
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In case you missed it, Amsted owner Steve Barkhouse had the pleasure of joining CTV News Ottawa’s Leanne Cusak to discuss a home renovation and addition our team blew the roof off of… literally!
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Raise the roof! Amsted Design-Build founder, Steve Barkhouse, joined Leanne Cusack on CTV News at Noon to share how just a few simple chores can save you thousands of dollars on roof repairs. Get all the details here.
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What was once a dark and dreary unfinished basement is now a light and bright oasis the whole family can enjoy! Our president and founder, Steve Barkhouse, sheds some light on this dramatic basement renovation with CTV News.
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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.
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David and Elizabeth have lived all over the world, but have made Ottawa their home. Working with David and Elizabeth has been a delight.
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Jonathan and his wife own a beautiful home in the Glebe, with tons of natural light and bright, open spaces. But it didn’t always look this way.
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Working with Jen on her home renovation project was extra special because this house has been a part of her life for decades.
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If you’re thinking of a kitchen renovation but aren’t sure where to start, you need our Kitchen Design Guide.
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If you’re thinking of renovating, start the process with Amsted TV. ATV is our solution for navigating the endless sea of information out there when it comes to home renovations.
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If you’re thinking of a bathroom renovation but aren’t sure where to start, you need our Beautiful Bathrooms e-book. Not only will it guide you on ways to add some oomph to your bathroom, it will do it with your return on investment in mind.
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Our award-winning Barrhaven main-floor makeover got some welcome attention in a recent Ottawa Citizen story. The project, which transformed a modest suburban home into a bright, modern and welcoming space, won its category of home renovation under $150,000 at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association’s National Housing Awards for Excellence.
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At Amsted, having a dedicated service department means we are there to provide you with superior service beyond your renovation. In this final episode of our ATV series, President Steve Barkhouse explains the benefits of that dedicated service department.
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Why is having an in-house design team valuable? In the latest episode of ATV, Amsted President Steve Barkhouse shares the answer.
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On ATV, we’ve been sharing a lot about the process of design-build; now, let’s start to meet the Amsted team. A common question we get is: What’s the difference between a Project Co-ordinator and a Project Manager? Amsted President Steve Barkhouse explains.
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