A Vancouver Construction, Contracting & Interior Design Blog

Welcome to the Klondike Blog. Our goal is to capture our experiences and knowledge about the current state of design and construction as it stands today. As new ideas are developed and industry standards evolve, we are seeing the introduction of new materials, products and attitudes towards how we should be design, build, renovate and decorate our spaces. We hope you enjoy our blog!

Where Are the Great Furnishing Finds?

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Refind

Sometimes I take for granted the people and places I know solely because I work in the design, construction and renovation industry. As a Vancouverite with a love for antiques and retro-modern furnishings, I thought sharing some of my favorite furniture finds would be a great way to start my Wednesday. Enjoy! Fullhouse: Fullhouse has … Read More

Seeing the Future of your Current Renovation

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Vancouver Home Renovation

The Vancouver Province ran an article on Renovation Priorities this past weekend, a topic that has a lot of value for savvy homeowners planning their next home project. A home renovation can be an interruption to your every-day as well as being a huge financial commitment. That is why assessing your priorities and planning a … Read More

How is New Home Construction Fairing in 2011?

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New Home Construction Vancouver

According to an article written in the Vancouver Sun yesterday, the CHMC has announced that New Home Construction is performing better than expected across Canada due to  strength of the markets in a few provinces, BC being one of them. With a stable 23% increase in housing start-ups in Vancouver since the new year, New … Read More

Klondike Awarded an Omega Sized Project

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Picture of Omega Watch Store by Gruen Associates

Klondike has been awarded the contract to build the new Omega Boutique store in the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Omega  is one of the most known and recognized watch companies in the world with their Swiss based luxury watch lines. This high-end commercial tenant improvement project will have finishes flown in from Switzerland, Italy and the … Read More

Georgie Award Gala 2011

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CHBA Georgie Award Logo

With 4 Finalist Award Nominations for the 2011 Georgie Awards, the Klondike Team primped and preened for a night out on the town. The Georgie Awards Gala, held at the New Vancouver Convention Centre, began with cocktails on the concourse, followed by a beautiful meal and of course the awards ceremony. The Georgie Awards are … Read More

Preview of Vancouver Sun renOVATION Editorial

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home renovation vancouver

Klondike Contracting was nominated for 4 Renomark renOVATION Awards. We are proud to be nominated by the Renomark organization as they set a high standard for their members so that consumers have a place to access reliable and trusted renovation and construction specialists in the Vancouver area.  The Vancouver Sun is featuring a few stunning … Read More