Greg Elzinga

How is New Home Construction Fairing in 2011?

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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

Bathroom Renovation: Beyond the Aesthetics

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Klondike Contracting image of one of our bathroom renovations-for more bathroom renovation photos visit our bathroom renovation photo gallery

When deciding to renovate a bathroom I think the majority of us are looking to enhance the appeal of the space or give it a well needed update but this is a great time to look beyond the aesthetics and see if your bathroom could use any major improvements. I don’t want to take all … Read More

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association: SAM Award

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The Canadian Home Builders’ Association represents more than 8,000 member firms across Canada from every area of the Canadian housing industry. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association exists to regulate the standards of the housing industry, and to provide affordability, quality and choice for consumers. The CHBA created the SAM Award to recognize the very best … Read More

Eco-Friendly Insulation: When It Comes To Insulation Don’t Think Pink, Think Purple!

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Deciding on the best way to insulate your home or project can be a daunting task. You want the most bang for your buck but you know that traditional pink fibre glass insulation is not the most healthy, ecological or easy to use material.  Don’t feel that this choice has to be one of compromise, … Read More

Amuse Consulting Party

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Klondike Contracting had it’s Grand Opening back in the beginning of May & we used Amuse Consulting to plan the party. From my perspective as a Klondike staff working during the party to meet & greet all our guests, Amuse did an amazing job. Lucky us, Amuse had a 5 year anniversary party a few … Read More

BC Liberals’ Clean Energy Act

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via BC Liberals website British Columbia’s new Clean Energy Act sets the foundation for a new future of electricity self-sufficiency, job creation and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, powered by unprecedented investments in clean, renewable energy across the province. Bill 17 builds upon British Columbia’s unique heritage advantages and wealth of clean, renewable energy resources. The … Read More