In this first episode of Between Bricks and Binders, we welcome Marie-France, founder of Les Filles de la Construction. She shares her journey from a first-time renovator to building a network that empowers homeowners with the right knowledge and tools for their renovation and construction projects. We discuss how to choose the right contractor, avoid costly mistakes, and navigate the complexities of a renovation with confidence. A must-listen for anyone planning a home project!

S1 E1 - Les Filles De La Construction- Making renovations stress-free

This week on Between Bricks and Binders, we dive into project management in renovations. Frédérique shares her event planning experience and the essential principles behind efficient project structuring. Then, we welcome Guy from Demco, a project manager with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He explains the day-to-day realities, how to manage the unexpected, and the difference between residential and commercial project management. A practical and insightful conversation for entrepreneurs in the field!

S1 E4 - Demco - Project management

Between Bricks and Binders is the podcast that bridges the gap between construction entrepreneurs and the business world. In this introduction episode, Frédérique from RenoQuotes and Ronaldo share why this podcast was created and what you can expect from future episodes. 

S1 E3- Why Between Bricks and Binders? The story behind the podcast (Part 2)

Orleans

Bytown Builders

Demolition

Attic insulation

Awning

Basement insulation

Basement renovations

Bathroom renovations

Carpet

Caulking

Commercial premises renovations

Culvert

Deck

Decontamination

Doors and windows

Drywall finishing

Epoxy

Exterior insulation

Exterior renovations

Exterior siding

Fence

Fiberglass balcony

Fireplace and stoves

Floor installation

Formwork

Foundation cracks

Foundations

Foundations excavation

Framing

French drain

Garage door

General renovations

Glass

Gutters

Gypsum, walls and/or ceilings

Heated floors

Heating Hot water

Heating Natural gaz

Heating Pulsed Air

Home adaptation

Home extension

Home lifting

Insulation

Interior masonry

Interior painting

Interior renovations 

Interior wall insulation

Kitchen renovations

Masonry

Pergola

Post-disaster renovation

Renovations - Garage

Rooftop patio

Shed

Soffits & Fascias

Solarium

Sound proofing

Staircase & Railing

Tiling

Water infiltration

Waterproofing foundations

Welding

Window well

Wooden balcony

Woodworking (Kitchen)

Woodworking (furniture)

Gatineau

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Nous sommes &eacute;galement sp&eacute;cialiste de&nbsp;couvre plancher&nbsp; (c&eacute;ramique, tapis lamin&eacute;, bois franc)&nbsp;nous offrons les service d&#39;estimation Gratuit,&nbsp;de vente, d&#39;installation et de projet cl&eacute; en main.

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Villa du Décor 

Fallingbrook

True Angles Renovations & Construction

Handyman

Final Touch Decks and Fences

Snow removal

CMC Construction et Rénovation inc.

Cabling - Networking

Cooling systems

Driveway sealant

Electrician

HVAC

Heating & AC

Heating Oil based

Interlock

Landscaping

Landscaping - Concrete

Landscaping - Transport

Peat

Plumber

Shingles roofing

Slate roof

Trees & Hedges

Ventilation

CabinetRM: Fabrication armoires, meubles,&icirc;lot sur mesure, pour animaux des petit meubles le tout en bois&nbsp;

Armoire de cuisine et salle de bain, douche en c&eacute;ramique , installation moulure , porte , fen&ecirc;tre , plancher bois franc , c&eacute;ramique, cellier sous escalier, douche vapeur, ect..... tout projet est un plaisir &agrave; faire, dites le votre et rien ne nous arr&ecirc;te.

R&eacute;novation sous-sol et toute finission int&eacute;rieur, insonorisation, deck, finition de garage, meuble pour garage, Venez voir notre page FB sous cabinetrm.&nbsp;

CabinetRM

Rockland

At Solarian Construction, we pride ourselves on delivering quality general contracting services. Our skilled team is dedicated to understanding your unique needs and turning your vision into reality.

Solarian Construction

Concrete surfacing

Exterior painting

Floor varnishing

House construction

Stone wall

L&rsquo;entreprise R.M.D.Construction - R&eacute;no - GestionEntreprise familiale qui cumule trente ann&eacute;es d&rsquo;exp&eacute;rience dans la construction. Une client&egrave;le satisfaite t&eacute;moigne de la qualit&eacute; de notre travail et de nos prix concurrentiels.Nous serions heureux de s&rsquo;associer &agrave; vos projets, qu&rsquo;ils soient r&eacute;sidentiels ou commerciaux, afin de satisfaire votre client&egrave;le dans un partenariat professionnel soucieux de la qualit&eacute;.Un appel suffit!&nbsp;Pascal Dugas, pr&eacute;sident819-208-6300

Rénovation Dugas

Skylight

Stripping Flooring

Ottawa

At M3 Renovations we have 16 plus&nbsp;years of experience in home renovations in the Ottawa area. Recently we have expand on cabinet making to serve our customers better.M3 Renovation Services Team:✔ is reliable and completes work in a timely fashion✔ is knowledgeable about all aspects of both the design and construction process✔ is professional and always on-site✔ pays attention to detail✔ honest✔ is very courteous and attentive to your concerns✔ provides design and build services✔ 3D renders and floor plans before the actual renovation, so you can visually see what you&rsquo;re getting in the comfort of your home before you even commit.✔ M3 Renovation Services provides an extensive list of services.

M3 Renovations and cabinets

General Contractor and Project Manager with over 15 years of experience on bathrooms, basements, new additions and new houses Cosntructions.<ul><li>Kitchens, additions, basements, attic conversions, bathrooms, and more. We specialize in high-quality renovation solutions using a unique approach that’s supported by an professional and honest processes that set industry standards. See how this Renovator will give you the most complete, enjoyable, and worry-free renovation experience possible.</li><li>We are comitted to offer to the client the best service and quality on materials. Communication as key to success and create a confident enviromet with the client to develop and complete the project dream as we promise.</li><li>Please do not hesitate to contact us to start your construction journey with the experts,</li></ul>SincerelyIvan RuizCEO/Founder

Six Sigma Solutions

Crawl space excavation

House maintenance

Natural stones

We are a full home renovation company.&nbsp;

Our professionals are insured and certified&nbsp;for all the&nbsp;services we provide.&nbsp;

Since 1996, Insane Renovation&nbsp;understands the importance of a job well done.&nbsp;

All renovations are done by professional&nbsp;craftspeople in order to honor factory&nbsp;warranty.&nbsp; &nbsp;

20 years of satisfied customers!&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Insane Renovation

We are a General Contractor that can assist you with any services from foundations to roofing.&nbsp;

Martin Claude Bechard Construction

Commercial maintenance

Excavation

Flat Roofing

Metal Roofing

Parging

Parking lines

Paving

Pool

Pressure washing

Metcalfe

overall ottawa interior/exterior restoration inc.

GCG Construction

Concrete slab and staircase

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Teamwork ...

I believe in the power of working together as a team to deliver the best results for our clients. Our team is made up of Contractors, Paid staff members, and Specialized trade members, all working together to ensure a smooth project build for our clients. We are passionate about what we do and strive to exceed our clients&rsquo; expectations.

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You can have peace of mind when working with us because we are fully licensed and insured. This means that should anything unexpected happen, we have the proper coverage to protect both ourselves and our clients. Our license shows that we are trained and qualified to carry out the work we provide, while our insurance protects you from any liability claims or damages that may occur during the project

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Rocaus

Architect

Architectural technologist

Decorator

Engineer

Interior designer

Cumberland

Vars

Carlsbad Springs

Navan

Sarsfield

Barrhaven

Heron Gate / Heron Park / Riverside Park / Hunt Club / Riverside South / YOW

Nepean

Stittsville

Centrepointe, Meadowlands, City View, Craig Henry, Tangelwood, Grenfell Glen, Davidson Heights

Riverview / Hawthorne / Canterbury / Hunt Clu

Hawkesbury

Blossom Park / Greenboro / Leitrim / Findlay

Ontario

<h4 style="color:#003d69;font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;">Your demolition project</h4>

Dreaming about destroying your wall with a hammer? Although this idea may sound exciting, you should know that it is, unfortunately, best to entrust this type of project to a contractor.

<h3 style="color:#737672;font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;">Why hire a contractor for your demolition project?</h3>

The reasons are as numerous as they are varied: the use of heavy machinery, the risks presented for safety as well as the requirements for time management and work planning.

<h3 style="color:#737672;font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;">Demolition: a question of safety and equipment</h3>

Demolition work requires many tools that ordinary people do not store in their garage: hydraulic hammers, skid steers, excavators and more.

Since demolition contractors have access to this equipment and know how to use it in a safe way, logically they are the best place to carry out any project involving them.

Secondly, you should know that any bad initiative can be expensive and even disastrous in the worst case.

On this point, it should be emphasized that only a contractor with solid experience will be able to guarantee that the work will be carried out without inflicting damage to the structure.

<h3 style="color:#737672;font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;">Hiring a contractor: for which demolition projects?</h3>

Here are some examples of demolition projects for which you should do business with a contractor:

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	<li>Building a home extension;</li>
	<li>Driveway renovation;</li>
	<li>Removing a pool;</li>
	<li>Installing a new patio.</li>
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<h4 style="color:#003d69;font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;">Do you want to demolish a non-load bearing wall?</h4>

First of all, are you sure your wall is non-load bearing? A non-load bearing wall will usually sound hollow due to the fact that it is thinner than a load-bearing wall. The latter, for its part, is usually an exterior wall or an interior wall somehow linked to the structure of the house.

In addition, be aware that a concrete or brick wall is often load-bearing due to its greater thickness. Another important fact: a load-bearing wall will generally be placed parallel to the main beam.

Finally, note that the best thing would be to call on a specialist to make sure that no mistake is made in the identification of load-bearing and non-load bearing walls.

Do you need more information about demolition projects? Here is a list of articles that might interest you:

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	<li><a href="https://renoquotes.com/en/home-demolition-methods">Demolishing a house&nbsp;: different techniques</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://renoquotes.com/en/reasons-hire-demolition-contractor">The reasons to hire a demolition contractor</a></li>
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