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date is estimated for July of
this year.
Not taking on more than they
can chew, the firm handles
quality projects of a decent
size in order to build their
repertoire, but give each and
every project the same level
of time and commitment.
The Porsche Project Down-
town is one such dealership
that was a high-profile proj-
ect for the company, and was
completed a couple of years
prior. Another project that
stands out for the company is
the Kia Danforth because of
the scope of its size as well
as its geographic set-up. “The
project was a little different
because they have a service
shop on the main floor and
a show room on the second
floor, and so the service shop
is facing the Danforth so it is
exposed to a view for pedes-
trians to look inside the shop.
It has two elevators and roof-
top parking so that was a little
difficult to do but it came out
quite well.” The enterprise
is in the midst of renovating
four core dealerships within
this year.
When asked about the grow-
ing trends within Ontario’s
vast construction industry,
Frank proclaims that “the big-
gest challenge is the trades in
the industry. The shrinking
workforce is complicated by
two trends; the growth of the
industry and the retirement
of the baby boomers. There
is difficulty in recruiting the
youth and part of the reason
is the lack of awareness of job
opportunities and poor indus-
try image. But I think this is
changing.”
As well, “the construction in-
dustry is slower to change and
doesn’t like change as quick
as some other industries. This
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