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KURMAK BUILDERS
AWARD-WINNING KURMAK BUILDERS: Building more into your home by MICHELLE HOPKINS
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ryce Osborne and his partner Kurmak Builders and was very impressed with their builds. After that glowing referral, the couple employed them to renovate their 1972 bungalow. Evan Hayko had always “We needed significant work done,” she says. “Frank and his team were wonderful dreamed of one day living in to deal with. He was always calm, kind and treated everyone on his team with respect.” a home based on the design Sheila was equally impressed with the site supervisor. “The house looks great… of America’s greatest architect, Frank we are so pleased and honestly there is nothing we would have done differently,” she adds. Lloyd Wright. The flooring contractor Frank understands that building a home or transforming an existing home can be and his partner turned to Kurmak exciting yet daunting. With a passion for the industry and a commitment to clients, Builders to construct their WrightKurmak works hard to ensure the process is as seamless as possible. inspired dream home. “Honestly, the reason I do what I do is at the end of the job, I get to see the “Having worked with Frank (Gordonsatisfaction on our customers faces when we have achieved what we promised,” Cooper, general manager) for many says the seasoned veteran. years, I knew he was a very meticulous In construction, problems do occur from time to time. At Kurmak, dealing with guy,” says Bryce. “We knew he was the issues in a timely manner is simply the right thing to do. “Everyone at Kurmak one we wanted because we already had an established and trusting relationship.” genuinely cares about turning in a great product,” he says. “My staff work long hours and take great pride in what they do.” Today, the couple couldn’t be more As one of the city’s premier custom home builders, Kurmak Builders has earned thrilled with their 2,200 square foot a reputation for quality workmanship, innovative solutions, effective communication home. “We tell everyone that it is and one that is ethically driven. everything we wanted and more,” says “A good builder is someone who listens attentively and delivers what he promises Bryce, adding Frank would often be – that’s the Kurmak guarantee.” there on Saturdays overseeing their build. “He walked us through the whole If you want a company who is concerned with excellence, has integrity and process. They were on time, on budget an eye for detail, then call Kurmak Builders to discuss your custom homes or and we ended up with the home we’d renovation needs at 403-277-5525 or visit www.kurmakbuilders.com. always hope for.” He went on to add: “Architecturally and technologically speaking, Frank is very detailed oriented He has deep understanding and knowledge of architecture. He sketched comprehensive drawings… I don’t know any other builder who knows how to do that.” Another huge fan of the multiple award-winning family-run business is Sheila Speers and her husband Fred Wong. A neighbour’s interior designer had recommended Frank. She’d worked on a number of different projects with 18