NEW HIRES
FORMER OHBA PRESIDENT TAKES THE REINS AT HEATHWOOD
One decorated OHBA member is assuming a new role while another takes his place as president of Heathwood Homes. Hugh Heron, a BILD Association Lifetime Achievement Award winner and co-founder of Heron Homes, has taken the new role of Chairman, while Bob Finnigan takes Heron’s place as president of Heathwood Homes, a partnership of Herity and Daniels Financial. Finnigan’s portfolio spans the building industry, including serving as past president of each of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association and the Greater Toronto HBA (now the Building Industry and Land Development Association). Finnigan was also an active member of the Board of Tarion Warranty Corp. until this year. As Chief Operating Officer of Herity’s housing division, including Heathwood Homes and Heron Homes, Finnigan worked diligently to ensure that the company’s core values of trust, respect, integrity and professionalism are part of business on a daily basis. “Bob Finnigan has been a vital part of Heathwood Homes for over 30 years,” says Heron, whose essentially horizontal shift makes way for a natural progression for Finnigan atop a company where growing responsibilities are greater than ever. “Bob’s leadership and business acumen has contributed in significant measure to our success throughout the years,” Heron adds. “As president, he 52
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will continue to advance the company’s goals in creating communities of integrity and innovation.” NEW HIRES
V.P. ANNOUNCEMENT A PROMINENT ONE FOR DOUG TARRY LTD
A recent personnel announcement has marked a corporate first for Doug Tarry Limited. The appointment of Jennifer Weatherston to the post of V.P. of Operations signals the first time in the growing company’s history that a non-family member has been hired to an executive-level position. Weatherston brings extensive operational experience on a production scale with single-family, multi-unit, mid-rise and custom homes. Before joining Doug Tarry Limited team, she held several positions with prominent builders in the Ontario home building industry. She has also received several honours from EnerQuality, the No. 1 certifier of energy-efficient housing in Canada, including Leader of the Year and Net Zero Builder of the Year (four times), while also earning the Builder Achievement Award at the most recent EnerQuality Awards. Weatherston was co-host of the 2020 Net Zero Leadership Summit and remains a prominent voice within the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, currently serving as Chair on the CHBA Net Zero Council – Management Committee. “Joining Doug Tarry Limited is an incredible opportunity to align personal values with a family legacy that has embodied building
excellence for decades,” says Weatherston. Doug Tarry, for his part, appreciates the value that someone of Weatherston’s experience adds to the equation. “Having known Jen by reputation and serving with her on various industry panels for several years, I really look forward to continuing our mutual commitment to industry leadership,” says Tarry, President of Doug Tarry Homes. “Her influence will shape our entire team’s daily effectiveness as we move forward into our future.” “As a multi-generational land developer, community and home builder, Doug Tarry Ltd recognizes the opportunity we have in bringing Jen Weatherston onboard,” adds Greg Tarry, Chairman Emeritus, Doug Tarry Ltd. “I look forward to her contributions in the years ahead.” T E C H N O L O GY
NEW APP HELPS BREAK THE CODE Toronto’s AECO Innovation Lab has launched an innovative new product: My Building Code. My Building Code delivers a digital version of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) via a web and mobile application, making regulations accessible anytime, anywhere, on any device. Practitioners in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries rely heavily on the OBC to perform their day-to-day professional responsibilities. However, the paper version of the document is often difficult to navigate, cumbersome to update and not readily available in the field. My Building Code promises to transform the OBC user experience for AEC professionals with an easy-tonavigate app that is always up-to-date. It includes features such as a search function for quick lookup, linking of referenced regulations and exceptions, and pop-up definitions for clarification when needed. This all adds up to an efficient and easy-to-use tool that enables productivity and saves time. ohba.ca
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