Continues Innovative Legacy by Celebrating 30th Anniversary By Shelly Brimble
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goal without a plan is just a dream. For many business owners searching for a future in a new building, the process of bringing their vision to reality can be a daunting task. Calgary-based Spacemakers Construction Services Inc. helps them navigate through the difficult process of finding or creating a new facility by simplifying the complex design-build and construction management process to ensure successful results. Their philosophy is reflected in their mission statement, “To take the complex and make it simple, delivering distinct value for our clients.” “The company has built a successful business one client at a time, ensuring they create lasting relationships by paying attention to every detail throughout each step in the construction process,” says Mike Meyer, business development. “We don’t promise to be perfect, but we do promise to get it right.” Spacemakers has been getting it right throughout the years by creating and evolving a process to simplify designbuild and construction management. As a result, they have become a strong company celebrating its landmark 30th anniversary.
The company began as a problem-solving firm that built a reputation for taking on construction projects that other contractors simply could not, or would not complete. The founder, Les Willems, brought over 20 years of experience to this innovative company that originally began as Aria Management and later changed to Spacemakers in 1989. Spacemakers began in a humble two-storey house on 12th Avenue NE where they incubated for 15 years eventually moving to an expansive office space in southeast Calgary where they remain today. Throughout the years, Spacemakers grew, adopted visionary goals and expanded into the company it is now under the leadership of Bart Benoit, Debbie Tomaszewski and Mike Meyer. Spacemakers resolves design challenges that often occur from a clash between technical realities of wish lists versus the reality of what can be done within budgets, existing construction practices and materials. They have done this while delivering projects on time and on budget. Mike adds, “Our expertise and knowledge helps the client save money while building a successful home for their business.” Mike rounds out the partnership team with extensive leadership and business development expertise. Each
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