Every year, the Sexton team from coast to coast gets together for an in-person meeting where we facilitate and take away ideas to strengthen our team, and in turn, continuously improve in how we serve our members. As always, this year our team showed up enthusiastic and ready to share their ideas. Each person contributed their time and thoughts, bringing forth not only great topics for discussion, but also a sense of team spirit.
After business is done, we always take the opportunity while we are all together to get out and do a team bonding activity. I always enjoy getting the chance to do this, because it is a unique opportunity for the team members who may not interact daily for work, to spend some time together, and allow even those who do work together, to connect and have some fun outside of the office. Seeing our team members connect is a great feeling, and I can say that in my experience it has always led to strong relationships and commitment when working together.
For this year’s team activity, we went to Fort Whyte Alive and spent the afternoon doing a ‘Wild Goose Chase.’ Our entire team broke up into 5 groups and using a web-based app, went on a photography scavenger hunt. We were all given the same series of missions to complete and submit a photo of us completing the mission on the app. Points were earned by completing the mission and additional points were given for creativity and photo captions! Our winning team was Stephanie, Don, Dave and Angel finishing with an amazing 22,965 points!
Congratulations to our winners and a thank you to our entire team for showing up and making this day great year after year. Special thanks as well to Krista Venn, the organizer of our event, for your hard work putting it all together. I look forward to seeing how our teams’ ideas will help our group to continue in our strength and success.
Hardscaping 101: The benefits, and what you should tell your customers
Hardscaping refers to the non-living elements of landscape, such as pathways, retaining walls, and patios. It plays a crucial role in enhancing the aesthetics and functionality of outdoor living spaces. Here’s what your customers need to know:
What are some of the main elements of hardscaping? We might think first of patios, fencing, fire pits, or other large projects when it comes to hardscaping. While these are all major elements, things like edging or border materials for gardens, drainage materials such as pipes or foundational materials such as gravel are all a part of hardscaping.
What are areas for consideration when hardscaping? Proper drainage is crucial for the success of any hardscaping project. Water should flow away from any incorporated structures and never pool in low-lying areas. Material selection is another integral part of hardscaping, as you must select not only materials that complement the look of your home, but also have the durability, maintenance level and cost you are looking for.
What are the benefits of hardscaping? Aside from enhanced curb appeal, hardscaping can improve outdoor spaces for better functionality and relaxation. It can also allow for better erosion and drainage control on one’s property. Lastly, a big benefit, specifically for homeowners, is with hardscaping is it is often less maintenance than other landscaping options might be, saving time and energy.
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A Step in the right Direction.
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Why Pay More for Wool?
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Visit our website to view the endless interior door options to help your customers experience the great indoors.
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced a tentative agreement was reached with the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU). WSIB workers returned to work July 7 following a strike that started on May 22. It was the first strike in the organization’s 110-year history.
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BC multi-family permits drive May increase
Residential construction intentions rose by $169.8 million to $7.5 billion in May. This increase was primarily led by British Columbia’s multi-family component, which grew by $687.7 million to $1.5 billion.
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CGC to acquire Imperial Building Products
CGC Inc., a manufacturer of gypsum-based building materials in Canada, has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Imperial Building Products, a Canadian manufacturer of steel framing components, drywall trims, accessories and proprietary structural solutions.
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Canadian Crafted. Locally Loved.
Throughout the 43 years that Kohltech has been supplying windows and entrance systems to our outstanding dealers, we have seen our dealer network and manufacturing grow from coast to coast.
We manufacture in Edmonton; North Bay; and Debert, Nova Scotia, weaving together cultures and landscapes of Canada. We have dealers from Vancouver Island to the east coast of Newfoundland. We are richly Canadian, and part of the communities where our employees and dealers live.
From customer service to warranty coverage to innovation and environmental sustainability, Kohltech’s passion is to make your house feel like a home.
