October 10, 2012
October 2, 2012
October 2, 2012
Congratulations. You’ve decided to go ahead with you home renovation project. With that big decision out of the way, you’re now faced with another one. Should I hire a general contractor to oversee it or should I try to manage the project on my own? Some people will argue that […]
October 2, 2012
September 19, 2012
“Surprise!” Normally, people like surprises. In renovations, however, hearing that word is almost always leads to stress and unhappiness. Why? Because it’s usually followed by bad news; the kind of bad news that means spending extra money. How can you avoid surprises in your renovation project? Here are a few […]
September 5, 2012
Does your contractor know what he’s talking about? Although no one in the renovation business knows everything there is to know about renovations, Robert and I feel it’s important to continue learning about them. We attended The Schluter Systems Innovation Workshop, held on July 19th and 20th, 2012. The workshop […]
August 31, 2012
Men, you have a problem. A serious problem. I’m a project coordinator for a renovation company and your wife wants her kitchen remodelled. She calls me to explain what she wants done, she sets up a time when I can come over to take a few measurements and ask some […]
August 9, 2012
You, like a lot of people, might wake up one morning and after having that first cup of coffee to clear the cobwebs from your mind, might notice that the newspaper is filled with ads and flyers about home renovations. Big box retailers with do-it-yourself products and small businesses offering […]
July 30, 2012
July 26, 2012
The Apprentice comes to Nord Alta Okay, so, Donald Trump will not be firing anyone at Nord Alta any time soon, but a new apprentice has appeared in our company’s office. Michael Breault, has been accepted at an apprentice carpenter through the Government of Alberta’s Apprenticeship and Industry Training Program. […]
July 12, 2012
We at Nord Alta pledge to observe the highest standards of excellence within the construction industry. We pledge to promote only products and services that will achieve the best results for our clients. Whether the project is small or large, our ultimate goal is to build consumer confidence and complete […]
July 12, 2012
Look at my snazzy new cabinets! They’re Delton. Delton Cabinets is one of the few companies in Western Canada that manufacture, assembles, and finishes their cabinets all within their Edmonton facilities. They’ve also been around since 1958. Delton is our go-to cabinet manufacturer because they provide superior products, great customer […]