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!

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Klondike’s Thomas Kyle Wins Best of Houzz...

Posted on January 25th, 2013

Congratulations to Thomas Kyle on his win in the Houzz: Best of Remodeling 2013 – Vancouver (Outdoor) category for his design on a Bohemian style courtyard in east Vancouver, done in conjunction with Klondike Contracting!

The Houzz “Best Of Houzz” award for 2013 is given in two categories: Customer Satisfaction and Design. Customer Satisfaction award winners are based on homeowner members who rated their experience working with remodeling professionals in 12 categories ranging from architects, and interior designers to contractors and other residential remodeling professionals. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the community of 11 million monthly users, also known as “Houzzers,” who saved more than 124 million professional images of home interiors and exteriors to their personal ideabooks via the Houzz site, iPad/iPhone app and Android app.

Thomas works with Klondike to transform outdoor spaces – you really have no idea what your little (or big) yard is capable of until Kyle gets his hands on it! He has been practicing landscape design, site planning and project management for nearly 20 years. Thomas received his Bachelor degree in Landscape Architecture from UBC and his Diploma in Fine Arts from the Victoria College of Art. He has been working with Klondike for a number of years and his greatest strengths are his abilities to understand the client’s needs, balance budgets with desires and an incredible eye for detail, beauty and space planning. To find more details on this award winning project, click here.

2nd Annual Renovation Retreat – The Ultimate...

Posted on September 21st, 2012

Our business is Transforming Visions into Reality!

Transform your Reality into Luxury with the Ultimate R&R from Klondike Contracting! Together with Fairmont Pacific Rim, we have put together an exclusive offer to our existing valued and prospective clients. Enter now for a chance to win the 2nd Annual Renovation Retreat!

As we gear up for The Vancouver Home + Design Show (October 11 – 14, 2012) at BC Place Stadium, we want to offer you a much deserved escape from the daily hustle & bustle! Whether you are thinking about a renovation or have already gone through one – KC wants to help you de-stress by putting both your mind & body in a state of complete relaxation! We will be giving away a Renovation Retreat that will include: a two-night stay in a luxurious Signature Harbour Mountain View Room at Fairmont Pacific Rim, arguably Vancouver’s most luxurious hotel, dinner for 2 at ORU with culinary delights of the Pacific Northwest and flavours of Pacific Rim and a couples massage experience at the tranquil Willow Stream Spa set amidst the most spectacular harbour & mountain views (Valued at over $2,000 plus HST).

Winners to be announced soon!

  1. A two-night stay in a luxurious Signature Harbour Mountain View Room at Fairmont Pacific Rim, arguably Vancouver’s most luxurious hotel More info
  2. An intimate culinary journey for 2 at ORU More info
  3. A rejuvenating massage experience at the tranquil Willow Stream Spa set amidst the most spectacular harbour & mountain views More info
  4. 2 free tickets to the Vancouver Home + Design Show More info
  5. … and more! We’ll be announcing more runner-up prizes soon!

Please click here for the Renovation Retreat promotion rules.

Be sure to join us @ the Vancouver Home + Design Show!

It is also our pleasure to personally invite you, your family and friends to visit us at this year’s Home + Design Show (October 11th – 14th) at BC Place (Booth #1143). We will be showcasing our Award-Winning Design Build projects and giving away delectable treats. Additionally, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be there to answer all of your design and renovation questions.

Klondike Contracting Nominated for 5 GVHBA Ovation...

Posted on March 30th, 2012

Klondike Contracting is thrilled to be nominated for 5 GVHBA Ovation Awards this year! Our Design Build team has done an amazing job bringing our client’s dreams to reality. We could not be prouder of our team collective creativity, hard work & exceptional transformations!

Nominations include:

  • Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation
  • Best Bathroom Renovation: Under $35,000
  • Best Condominium Renovation
  • Best Renovation: $100,000 – $299,999
  • BC Housing Award for Excellence in Creating Affordable Housing

 

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) Ovation Awards exemplify it’s contractors for their commitment to design and construction excellence. The Awards Gala will take place on Saturday, April 28th at the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel, located at 1128 West Hastings Street in Vancouver. Tickets are available at a special rate if purchased before April 1st, 2012, so don’t delay in reserving your tickets and tables! Purchase your tickets by calling GVHBA at 778-565-4288 or buy them online at www.gvhba.org/ovationawards.

We look forward to celebrating everyone’s success at this year’s Awards Gala!

Blogging in the Construction Business

Posted on May 10th, 2011

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Lowes Canada wrote a blog piece about blogging in the Construction community and included myself in the conversation. As one of the few construction companies that blog on a regular basis and has had an active blog since 2008-Klondike was natural choice to help provide insight on this topic.

Writer Jennifer Danko asked what the best way is to attract the right online clients?  Myself and Jay Palter from Palter Social Media in Edmonton came up with 4 basic principles for blogging success.

1) Write with a true passion and interest for your industry or job- if you don’t like what you are writing no one else will.

2) Quality content always wins-write about relevant events, products, ideas and issues to generate engagement, interest and subsequently leads.

3) Make yourself and industry Authority-let people know they can rely on you for your expertise and know-how.

4) Let your followers get to know who you are on a more personal level-your blog should be a place for open conversation and discussion.

To read the complete online-article check out the Lowes for Pros Blog.Blogging Image from Lowes for Pros Website

Klondike has award winning designers and contractors ready to help you with your next renovation project. To browse through the services we provide visit our Services page.  For more information about our professionals visit our Team page and see if there is a designer or project manager that suits you. For some local Vancouver Renovation and Design inspiration visit our Residential Portfolio gallery.

renOVATION Award Winner: Klondike takes Best Renov...

Posted on April 19th, 2011

2011 renOVATION Award winners were announced this past Friday at the second annual GVHBA renOVATION Gala. The awards are presented to those that achieve excellence in the design, renovation and construction community here in the Greater Vancouver Area.

The awards featured 65 finalists in 26 categories – including Best Kitchen, Bathroom, Green Renovation, Condominium Makeover, Heritage Restoration and much more.

Klondike’s Bachelor on 6th, an industrial style loft renovation, was chosen as the Winner for the Best Renovation Under $100,000.00 thanks to the design and project management of Jacqueline Pasquali from our talented design team.

Klondike was selected as a finalist for various categories by the GVHBA adjudication panel such as: Best Kitchen Renovation- $40,000 – $79,999, Best Kitchen – $80,000 – $119,000, Best Renovated Room and Best Renovation – Under $100,000.

Klondike has award winning designers and contractors ready to help you with your next renovation project. To browse through the services we provide visit our Services page.  For more information about our professionals visit our Team page and see if there is a designer or project manager that suits you. For some local Vancouver Renovation and Design inspiration visit our Residential Portfolio gallery.

Georgie Award Gala 2011

Posted on March 7th, 2011

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 BC’s premier housing awards program that celebrates excellence in home building, renovations, multifamily developments and marketing. We are proud to be acknowledged for our commitment to the high standards of the CHBA BC.

Click here for the Klondike Contracting Service page for information on how we can help you on your next home renovation. Click here for our Request A Quote form for an estimate on your upcoming Design, Construction, Renovation or Maintenance project. Click here for more information about Renovations in Vancouver.

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